NORTH FORK–Join us for an informal gathering to hear more about this project, ask questions, and share valuable community input. North Fork Library Renovation Project This project would not be possible without the generous Building Forward Grant from the California State Library (CSL), which is providing 100% of the funding. The grant is dedicated to enhancing life safety and infrastructure ...
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Celebration of Life for Eugene (Gene) R. Harvey
Eugene R. Harvey March 10, 1934 – July 17, 2024 Eugene R. Harvey (Gene) Born March 10, 1934 in Fresno, Ca. After a lengthy bout with Alzheimer’s disease, Gene passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024. A lifelong resident of North Fork, he attended North Fork Elementary School, and graduated from Sierra High School in 1952 where he played varsity ...
Read More »A New Chapter Begins: Six Mountain Oaks High School Seniors Graduate
You’re Invited! Calling out to all members of our mountain family. Mountain Oaks High School has six seniors scheduled to graduate this year. When: Thursday, June 6, 2024, 1:00 pm Where: North Fork Town Hall, 33060 Road 228, North Fork Come help the graduating seniors and their families celebrate this high point in their lives. Mountain Oaks is a Western ...
Read More »North Fork Boy Scout Troop 357 Holds Recruitment Night
NORTH FORK–The North Fork Boy Scout Troop 357 is holding a special recruitment night at the Scout Building which is located near Town Hall in North Fork. The address is 32996 Road 228. Who’s Eligible to Join? All boys from ages 11 to 17 are eligible to join Troop 357. Boys as young as 10 and in the 5th grade ...
Read More »Enroll Your Child in Head Start: 2024-25 Application Open
MADERA COUNTY–The Madera Regional Head Start preschool program is currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Mountain Head Start in North Fork offers a full-day program of 6 hours. Oakhurst Head Start offers a 3.5-hour afternoon program. Head Start provides a free, comprehensive, high-quality preschool program designed to foster healthy development for income-eligible children and families. The program focuses ...
Read More »North Fork Waste Tire Amnesty Day
NORTH FORK–Tire amnesty days provide residents with a convenient and cost-free opportunity to dispose of any tires around their households. During this event, the County accepts, and hauls away old tires turned in by residents to recycling centers—additionally, neighborhoods receive educational information on the benefits of proper tire handling. Mark your calendar for the Waste Tire Amnesty Day on May ...
Read More »North Fork Transfer Station Free Dump Day Coming
NORTH FORK–The County of Madera is offering a free dump event for Madera County residents at the North Fork Transfer Station on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This will be for Madera County residents only. Households have a limit of one visit. The flyer below details what is acceptable and what is not.
Read More »Noma Resort: Hidden Oasis on Yosemite’s Doorstep – Part 1
NORTH FORK—Most people who have visited the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway enjoy its peace, unlike the national park to the north. Likely they consider it an island of tranquility in the midst of a busy world. Noma Resort strives to be part of that serenity. A Partnership of Brothers That’s how the three Leyva brothers (of six total) who partner ...
Read More »North Fork Transfer Station Closing for Repairs
NORTH FORK–The Madera County Public Works Department has contracted with HBC Enterprises to complete much needed repairs to the failing tipping floor at the North Fork Transfer Station. In order to complete this repair work efficiently and safely, the facility will need to be closed. The closures will be for the duration of the construction. The anticipated closure period is from ...
Read More »North Fork Resident Completes Requirements to Become Eagle Scout
NORTH FORK—Just before his eighteenth birthday, North Fork Boy Scout Hunter Wilks completed the requirements to become Troop 357’s latest Eagle Scout. That is the deadline any scout hoping to achieve the Eagle Scout rank must meet. What is an Eagle Scout? Eagle Scout is the highest rank achievable in the Boy Scouts of America organization. To attain this award, ...
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