OAKHURST — With Friday night lights fever clearly on an upswing, fans and alums may want to note that Friday, Nov. 4 is a really big one, as the 33rd Mountain Bowl continues the rivalry between Yosemite High School and Sierra High School. The evening starts with a sanctioned tailgate party and ends with Senior Night, and in between there’s a good ...

By Molly Leeper and Victoria Giffen —  O’NEALS — On Saturday, Nov. 5 at Minarets High School, Victoria Giffen and Molly Leeper will be putting on their senior project, a 5k color run called A Running Canvas. This event is designed to accommodate everyone. Whether you just want to get out and do something active while the weather’s still nice, or ...

MARIPOSA — Students at Mariposa Elementary School invite the community to attend a Veterans Day Commemoration on Thursday, Nov. 10 at the school located at 5044 Jones Street in Mariposa. The ceremony starts at 8:45 a.m. and includes local veterans, representatives from Veterans of Foreign Wars, Sheriff’s Honor Guards, the Mariposa County High School Band and Associated Student Body, and ...

By Ryan McDougald — OAKHURST — “Maybe it’ll stop you trying to be so desperate about making more money than you can ever use? You can’t take it with you, Mr. Kirby. So what good is it? As near as I can see, the only thing you can take with you is the love of your friends.” The Minarets High ...

I have a deep passion for Disney, whether it be Disneyland, Walt Disney World, or all the other parks throughout the world. I have visited Disneyland several times throughout my life and always count on going back. There is truly a great sparkle and imagination that is involved with Disney. There are very many facts which several individuals may not ...

By Natasha Lucas and Willow Sanchez —  O’NEALS — While two local football teams took their rivalry to the field, others were united for a rare dual appearance. On Friday Sept. 22, 2016, the marching bands from both Minarets and Yosemite high school joined together for a performance at Minarets. The last time they played in unison was Veterans Day, 2014. On this ...

YOSEMITE — On Saturday, Nov. 5, Yosemite National Park and The Ansel Adams Gallery will honor the winners of the 2016 Gateway Expressions Student Art and Poetry Contest, held as a way for the park to celebrate the creativity of youth living in the Yosemite gateway communities. The contest is open to all students, grades K-12, who attend school or youth ...

MOUNTAIN AREA — The season of autumn has arrived and everyone is loving it! The weather is beautiful and has cooled down in the past several weeks, finally dropping below the oppressive summer swelter we, who are familiar with the Central Valley, have become accustomed to. Autumn brings up memories of roasting marshmallows and cozying up in a blanket to the ...

MADERA COUNTY — Chawanakee Academy, Minarets High, Minarets Charter High, and Yosemite High School decathletes will join students from throughout California for the Madera County Academic Decathlon Lecture Day on Thursday, Oct. 27.  Valley experts will lecture on six subject areas to more than 600 students from throughout the state. “We are excited once again to provide this opportunity to ...

OAKHURST — There is one seat coming up for election on the Bass Lake Unified School District Board of Trustees for Area 3. Julie Greenwood is challenging incumbent Ron Bucheger for the position. For more information contact the Bass Lake School District. Julie Greenwood Candidate Statement I am so excited for the opportunity to serve those of our school district. You may ...