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Oakhurst Lutheran Church to Hold Flag Day Celebration

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OAKHURST — Get ready, everyone! Oakhurst Lutheran Church will soon be holding its annual Flag Day celebration, where they will commemorate the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777. It’s going to be a great time for the entire family, so we’ll see you there! Date & Time: Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. ...

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Forensic Anthropology Lab Helps Identify Skeletal Remains

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FRESNO STATE — Forensic anthropologist Dr. Chelsey Juarez of the Fresno State Forensic Anthropology Laboratory analyzes the remains to estimate things like age, sex, stature, ancestry and to investigate the type and timing of traumatic injuries  — whatever the medical examiner needs. Her work, with assistance from about six undergraduate students in the lab, helps find resolutions for missing people ...

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Central California Blood Center to Hold Battle of the Badges

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OAKHURST — Battle of the Badges is almost upon us! This Saturday, the Central California Blood Center will have a mobile unit at the southwest corner of SR-41 and SR-49 in the Oakhurst Vons parking lot. Oakhurst CHP is trying to have more donations than any other First Responder agencies. Date & Time: Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. ...

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Deadline to Apply to FEMA Has Been Extended to July 20

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MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Renters and homeowners in the 12 counties eligible for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance due to the severe storms and flooding that took place in February and March now have an additional 45 days, until July 20, 2023, to apply for FEMA assistance. The previous deadline was Monday, June 5. The eligible counties include Butte, Kern, ...

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History Mystery #120: North Fork Festival & Loggers Jamboree

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Prepared by Michael Owlyler. It wasn’t always called the Loggers Jamboree. In 1960, the “North Fork Festival” was organized to raise funds for the North Fork Boosters Club. Back then, the organization of the Festival included activities that tied to logging, at that time a mainstay of the community. Included in the activities of the North Fork Festival was a ...

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Self-Help Enterprises to Hold Affordable Housing Town Hall

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OAKHURST — Please join Madera County District 5 Supervisor Robert (Bobby) Macaulay tomorrow night for an important town hall meeting at Oakhurst Elementary School. Supervisor Macaulay will be joined by Tom Collishaw and Betsy McGovern-Garcia of Self-Help Enterprises, along with distinguished others, to discuss affordable housing and the Oakhurst Project. Date & Time: Wednesday, June 7, 2023, from 5:30 – ...

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CHP Arrest Suspect in 2021 Eben Hammond Hit-and-Run Case

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OAKHURST — On June 6, 2023, California Highway Patrol (CHP) Detectives arrested Bryce Yandell, 22, of Coarsegold, believed to be responsible for the fatal hit-and-run crash which killed Eben Hammond, 20, on July 7, 2021, in Oakhurst. A Life Well-Lived, Gone Too Soon On July 7, 2021, just before midnight, Eben Hammond was walking and skateboarding home with family members on ...

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Now Playing at Yosemite Cinema: June 2nd – 8th

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Movie Showtimes for Friday, June 2nd – Thursday, June 8th Yosemite VR shows begin at 11:45 a.m. daily. Remember, you can always check movie times and purchase tickets in advance at Yosemite Cinema or on the Yosemite Cinema App. Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Rated PG – 2 hours 16 minutes Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Spider-Verse saga, an epic ...

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Family Summer Jam Coming to Oakhurst Community Park

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OAKHURST — Kick off the summer with some family fun! Come join the party at Oakhurst Community Park this Saturday for a fun-filled day of crafts, activities, giveaways, entertainment, and music! It’s going to a lot of fun for the entire family, so don’t miss out! Date & Time: Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For ...

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Madera County District 5 Town Hall Meeting Thursday Night

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MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Please join Madera County District 5 Supervisor Bobby Macaulay tomorrow night for an informative online town hall meeting via Zoom. This meeting will include a discussion on insurance and resources available to help you harden your home against wildfire. Supervisor Macaulay will be joined by, among others, Justin Macomb from Cal Fire and Richie M. Sayavong from ...

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