Submitted by Yosemite High School FFA OAKHURST – The Yosemite FFA Badgers are at it again. On Thursday, Feb. 5, six students competed at the East Fresno/Madera FFA Sectional Speaking contest.

OAKHURST – The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that Yosemite Bicycles & Sports was broken into yesterday and a bike was stolen. Citizens are asked to inform authorities if information is known about the burglary or the whereabouts of the bike. On Thursday Feb. 5, 2015, just after 8 a.m., Madera County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Yosemite Bicycles ...

OAKHURST – Despite news that retail electronics franchise Radio Shack filed for bankruptcy on Thursday, Feb. 5, the local Radio Shack store in Oakhurst is reported to be staying open. It’s no surprise that Radio Shack has filed to reorganize under Chapter 11. The corporation has endured 11 consecutive quarterly losses and a stock-drop of about 90% over the last ...

OAKHURST – Mark your calendars for the semi-annual Soroptimist Soup & Salad Luncheon set for Thursday, Mar. 19, 2015, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Oakhurst Community Center. The local chapter organizers for Soroptimist International of the Sierras say everyone is welcome to attend this delightful and deliciously festive event. Guests can look forward to a salad bar ...

OAKHURST – The Oakhurst College Center will hold its annual Community Unity event on campus Thursday, April 30, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This event brings mountain area vendors, service groups, and colleges together to celebrate the foothills community. There will be free food, music, workshops, games, and prize drawings. Every half-hour starting at 12:00 p.m., Lowell Young, ...

OAKHURST – Why drive to Fresno for an amazing evening of entertainment? Save the miles on your car and plan on staying local for the evening of Saturday, Mar. 7, as Yosemite High School’s award winning Badger Music Department is holding their 7th annual “Nite on the Town.” This is a fundraiser event for them and an evening of pure ...

OAKHURST – The nonprofit organization Helping One Woman (HOW) will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 18, in support of local resident and business owner Carol Cardinale, who recently lost her daughter Sophia in a tragic car accident. Carol’s son Elias survived the accident and is now on the road to physical and emotional recovery. HOW attendees will gather at El Cid ...

OAKHURST – Tickets are on sale now for the Oakhurst Ragtime Festival, in town Friday through Sunday, Apr. 10 – 12. The three-day event features top-notch talent including pianists Tom Brier, Larisa Migachyov, Jack & Christ Bradshaw, and John Reed-Torres. Instrumentalists include Steve & Robyn Drivon on drums and tuba, with Julia Riley playing flute. Venues include both the Oakhurst ...

Submitted by Yosemite High School FFA OAKHURST – It’s a new year and Yosemite High School FFA is ready to rock ‘n roll and make this the best year this chapter has seen in a while!

OAKHURST – Yosemite High School held their annual talent show Monday evening, Feb. 2, and the night was nothing short of impressive. The show featured an array of talents, from singing, dancing, and even a comedy standup act by YHS senior Madison Kollenborn.