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Austin Quarry Informational Open House

COUNTY — Some people may have questions about the Austin Quarry, currently proposed for the southwest corner of Highway 41 and Road 145. If so, here’s an opportunity to get answers straight from the source. The public is invited to meet face-to-face with representatives of Vulcan Materials and the Austin Quarry, who invite the public to an informational open house on Wednesday, ...

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Firefighters Gain Upper Hand On State Wildfires

CALIFORNIA — While the Broken Fire in Coarsegold is 100 percent contained, there are over 3,600 firefighters battling 10 major wildfires across California. Mild temperatures have given firefighters the opportunity to gain the upper hand on containing five large fires over the past couple of days. Temperatures will continue to remain below normal, but high winds and low humidity is ...

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Free Workshop For New Business Owners

OAKHURST — Do you have a new business, or plan to start one? If so, you may want to attend a free workshop sponsored by the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce. The meeting will address various resources available to businesses, including the 2016 Basic Sales and Use Tax seminars and Online Filing Clinics available through the California State Board of Equalization. The ...

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Kid-Friendly Fundraiser For Ruby’s Family

OAKHURST — In a show of love and support for the family of Ruby Alvarez, a kid-friendly fundraiser is planned at Oakhurst Community Park on Saturday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to bring a blanket and enjoy an afternoon on the grass and playing on the swings, with live music and entertainment, food booths, a silent ...

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Branches Books & Gifts Plans A Move

OAKHURST — Great news for book lovers and anyone who knows the charm and versatility of Branches Books and Gifts. Soon, it’s getting bigger. Branches will be moving to a 1,500 square-foot storefront in the Vons Shopping Center on Thursday, Sept. 1, next to Big Kahuna Yogurt and North Shore clothing. Branches is currently located in the Junction Plaza Center ...

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Marijuana Grower Sentenced In Saginaw Creek Case

FRESNO — One defendant was sentenced and one pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiring to cultivate marijuana in the Sierra National Forest in Madera County with the intent to distribute, announced Acting United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert. Francisco Javier Gomez-Rodriguez, 38, of Pihuamo, Jalisco, Mexico, was sentenced on Tuesday by United States District Judge Lawrence J. O’Neill to three years ...

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Nathan Hodges Takes Title At Loggers Jamboree

NORTH FORK — The competition was fierce at the North Fork Rec Center, but when the chips had settled, Nathan Hodges owned the title of Champion Logger for the 8th time. Nathan won the title four years in a row from 2005 to 2008, then again in 2011, 2013 and 2014. Here are the results from this year’s competition: Saturday’s ...

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Have You Registered To Receive Emergency Notifications?

CENTRAL SIERRA – In light of the major wildland fires the county experienced last summer, expectations for another long hot summer, and the serious drought conditions we have been facing, Sheriff Varney says it is imperative for all people who live or work in Madera County – especially those in the foothills – to register or update their information for ...

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What Are Nightshades And How Can They Hurt?

Written by Virginia Eaton — Last week I talked about food allergies, food sensitivities, and the difference between the two. The most common suspects for both allergic reactions and sensitivity that can cause chronic inflammation are corn, dairy, eggs, and soy. However, there is another category of food that is being scrutinized more closely of late – nightshades. When you ...

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