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, ...

OAKHURST—Time’s a-wastin’. Ladies, you’ve got just today and tomorrow to get your submissions in for the 4th Annual Visions of Self online art exhibition. The deadline to enter has been extended through February 1, 2024. Visions of Self is an international juried art exhibition for female artists. Last year’s show featured 100 pieces from nine countries and various parts of ...

OAKHURST—There’s a new face at the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce. The public met Adam Olivares for the first time on Thursday, January 25, at the annual Member Appreciation and Installation Dinner. New Executive Director After years of office closures, part-time staff and other challenges, the chamber now has a full-time Executive Director. Adam’s regular office hours are 9:00 am ...

NORTH FORK—The Sierra Vista Scenic Byway Association holds its annual general meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. The meeting takes place at the Scout Building in North Fork at 6:00 pm. The Scout Building sits next to North Fork Town Hall at 32996 Road 228, and the public is invited to participate. US Forest Service Updates Sierra National Forest District ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–Owning a pet comes with benefits and challenges. An animal provides comfort and companionship to those who live alone; they are workers for those who have livestock. They offer support to those with medical conditions and are all-around fun to have in a household. Saying Goodbye The hardest part of being a companion to an animal is the goodbye. ...

NORTH FORK–– The long-planned casino project of the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California (“Tribe” or “NFR”) reached another key administrative milestone with approval of the Management Agreement between the Tribe and its development partner, SC Madera Management, LLC, a subsidiary of Red Rock Resorts, Inc. which owns Station Casinos LLC and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. ...

NORTH FORK–The Madera County Roads Department is reporting that the road has collapsed at Road 222/Railroad Grade Road. In response to this, the road crew has placed a one-lane road closure until further notice. There is a traffic stop sign and flashing lights at the location. Please stay alert and drive safely.

NORTH FORK – The North Fork Scout Fund’s annual Christmas Tree Sale will begin on Saturday, December 2nd at the North Fork Library parking lot. Fresh, locally grown red fir (silver tip) in a variety of sizes through at least 16 ft. will be available. Tree sales will begin at 9 a.m. on the 2nd and continue daily until sold ...

NORTH FORK — The “Friends of the North Fork Library” are excited about sponsoring this highly successful YARD SALE & SWAP MEET AT BANDIT TOWN on Saturday, 8/26, from 8 am to 3 pm for the third year. Last year 22 vendors participated, and we expect more this year. Live music is to be provided by Sierra Strummers Ukulele Club ...

Sarah “Sally” Ruth Swiecki  August 6, 1929 – June 19, 2023 With sadness, love and profound gratitude, the family of Sarah “Sally” Ruth Swiecki, age 93, announces her departure at the Oakhurst Board in Care on Wednesday, June 19, 2023. Sally, as known to those closest to her, was born August 6, 1929, in Grosnell, Arkansas, to parents Tom and ...