Submitted by Oakhurst neighbors Mr. and Mrs. White We were devastated to have our Oakhurst storage lockers plundered twice within a few days, in August, 2015. Although the burglar — a drug-addicted repeat offender — was soon apprehended, the sense of violation and loss continues to haunt us, especially since very few of our possessions were recovered. The most shocking ...

By Virginia Eaton — I recently received a social media message about gratitude — I was challenged to list the things for which I am grateful, not just once but for seven days in a row! My first response to these sorts of messages is to immediately delete; I am a grateful person, I always say thank you, I appreciate ...

OAKHURST – Two people were arrested early this week following a search that resulted in felony charges. On Tuesday, Nov. 3, Madera County Sheriff’s detectives served a search warrant on a residence in the 49000 block of Greenacre Drive, related to an on-going investigation in Eastern Madera County. Detectives have been conducting an investigation into a string of burglaries, identity ...

Submitted by Katie Davis OAKHURST – In the spirit of the season, two great organizations are pooling their wealth of talent and inviting the community to a Holiday Swap Meet brought to you by Vision Academy of the Arts and the Sierra Senior Center. Save the date: Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Senior Center. ...

OAKHURST – Sierra Lions Club of Oakhurst is having its inaugural “If I Only Had a Brain” Trivia Night on Saturday, Nov. 14  at 5 p.m. at Sierra Senior Center. Tom Wheeler is the distinguished Master of Ceremonies, according to organizers, and participants will be treated to the spectacle of a unique live auction and raffle. Light dinner fare and ...

Submitted by Linda Aube The 14th Annual Christmas Boutique by Christ Church Women is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at ECCO, the Evergreen Conference Center, Oakhurst. In addition to exquisitely handcrafted jewelry, table linens, knitted items, Christmas décor, and shopping totes, holiday shoppers can anticipate a large variety of exciting gifts and food items, ...

MADERA COUNTY – Following are details from the Madera County Sheriff’s Office of reports taken locally during the week of Monday, Oct. 19 through Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015. Coarsegold residential burglary On Monday, Oct. 19 at 8:22 a.m. a deputy was dispatched to take a phone call for a report of a residential burglary that occurred in the 46000 block ...

OAKHURST – Back by popular demand, cellular wizard Jerry Ward will hold an instructional class for Android cell phone users on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Community Room at Oakhurst Branch Library. Jerry is the Cellular Sales Supervisor with Sierra Tel Business Center. He shares his knowledge with the group on topics including basic cell ...

OAKHURST – The Oakhurst Community College Center and the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce will once again host a Trunk-N-Treat on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Oakhurst College Campus. All local children and families are welcome to attend this free event. Beginning at 5 p.m., the first 50 children will receive a Halloween-themed stuffed animal ...

By Virginia Eaton — When I was in my 20s and 30s I could sleep for ten hours and wake in the same position in which I fell asleep. As a child I never argued about bedtime, I actually looked forward to it, and as a young adult I loved slipping into the covers, laying my head on the pillow and ...