MADERA COUNTY — The Madera County Fire Department benefited from several actions taken during Tuesday’s meeting of the Board of Supervisors. First was a vote to accept a donation from the Paid Call Firefighters (PCFs) at Station 12 in Oakhurst of a 2017 F-450 Chassis XL 4×4 SD Super Cab truck purchased for $44,338. The vehicle will replace their current ...

NORTH FORK — On Thursday Nov. 3, North Fork Community Power (NFCP) and Yosemite/Sequoia RC&D Council will be hosting a ground-breaking ceremony for the NFCP Bioenergy Facility at the Old Mill Site starting at 11 a.m. until approximately 1 p.m. The event will kick off with statements from government leaders and key project partners followed by a brief tour of ...

OAKHURST — Looking for the perfect local gift to give those friends and relatives who are always threatening to move here? Maybe you’re new to the area, or you’ve been here a while and are still seeking information. Stop by Branches Books and Gifts on Saturday, Oct. 15 to meet local authors Kellie Flanagan and Jennifer Moss, who’ll sign their new ...

NORTH FORK — One of North Fork’s most delicious events is fast approaching — the Women’s Club will host its 9th annual Chili Cook-Off and Pie & Cake Bake-Off on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Bandit Town. Everyone is invited to taste and vote for their choice of best original chili, pie or cake in ...

MINARETS — “The students in Key Club are amazing, responsible, and caring,” says Michael Vaughan, Key Club adviser at Minarets. “They are truly selfless and will be great leaders one day. Last year, as a club, they outperformed other clubs within our district.” Key Club is a student led organization in high school, affiliated with Kiwanis, that is international and self-governing. ...

SACRAMENTO – On Tuesday, Assemblyman Frank Bigelow (R-O’Neals) was recognized by the National Federation of Independent Business, which gave him a 100 percent rating in its legislative annual voting record for supporting small business. “As a representative of rural California and someone raised in a small business family, I understand the challenges facing small businesses in this state,” said Bigelow. ...

COARSEGOLD — The fifth annual Free Dental Day at Golden Hills Dental with Dr. Jacob Geyer and Dr. Robert Quan is right around the corner. The Free Dental Day is Saturday, Oct. 8 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Golden Hills Dental in Coarsegold. Attendees will be seen on a first come-first served basis and will be able to receive either one cleaning, one filling, or one tooth extraction free ...

MADERA COUNTY — The firefighters at Madera County’s Station 19 are not only dedicated first responders, they have also volunteered hundreds of hours to raising money to upgrade the County’s firefighting equipment. On Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 9 a.m., personnel from Station 19, located in the Bonadelle Ranchos, will present a check to the Board of Supervisors for $40,000. This ...

MADERA COUNTY – Following are details from the Madera County Sheriff’s Office of reports taken locally from Monday, Sept. 26 to Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016: Coarsegold theft On Monday, Sept. 26 at 6:42 a.m. a deputy was dispatched to the 46000 block of Lucky Lane in regards to a theft report, and instructed to contact security and that a suspect had been ...

OAKHURST – Oakhurst Community Park will be filled with a plethora of booths offering everything from collectibles to local wine samplings, hand-crafted beers and more at the 24th annual Oakhurst Fall Festival taking place Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8 – 9, sponsored by Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce. Known originally as the Oakhurst Chocolate and Wine Festival, the Oakhurst Fall Festival has grown ...