OAKHURST — The coronavirus has quickly become a major concern for area businesses. As COVID-19 continues to spread, some local merchants say they are starting to see business slide as more and more people opt to stay close to home. The drop off in activity appears to be hitting area hotels and motels hardest. In the past two weeks, some ...

Edward W. Gigliotti, Jr., of Coarsegold, passed away in his home on February 16, 2020, at the age of 64. He was born February 25, 1955, in Massachusetts. Edward was survived by his son Edward Gigliotti, 41, of San Diego and his daughter Tara Gigliotti, 39, of Oakhurst. He is also survived by grandsons Riley McKinney, 14, and Skyler McKinney, ...

Lloyd “Richard” Kendrick, born September 11, 1937, in Minco, Oklahoma, passed away on February 12, 2020, in Oakhurst. Richard was 82 years old and had lived a long and enjoyable life. Richard was a long-time resident of Coarsegold. He was a retired painter and sandblaster. Richard spent many happy times fishing and loved to take his boat out and relax. ...

MADERA — California Governor Gavin Newsom late Wednesday (March 4) declared a state of emergency after the first coronavirus-related death in the state. The emergency declaration will “help advance resources” and prepare the state for the spread of coronavirus, Newsom said. California authorities reported earlier in the day COVID-19 claimed the life of an elderly patient in Placer County. Ten ...

OAKHURST — The Yosemite High School Music Department is presenting its annual “Nite on the Town” on Saturday, March 7. Billed as “an evening of talent, sweet treats and great fun,” the event will take place from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the high school. (Doors open at 2 p.m.) There also will be a silent auction, with all ...

MADERA RANCHOS — Madera County’s middle school students will put their minds to the test during the 2020 Academic Pentathlon on Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 21. This year’s topic: “In Sickness and In Health: A History of Illness and Wellness.” More than 240 students from 14 schools from throughout Madera County and five students from Visalia will take ...

MOUNTAIN AREA — It’s Presidential Primary Election Day — also known as “Super Tuesday” — and polls across the Golden State will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Madera County residents can vote in the lobby of the Government Center in Madera or cast their ballots at one of a number of polling stations around the county. County ...

By Gregg Dodderidge DELANO — The near improbable run of the Yosemite High Varsity Boys Basketball program ended last Tuesday in an 88-65 road loss to Delano. It marked the end of an historic season in YHS boy’s basketball annals. The Badgers (20-11) were seeded #14 in the CIF Central Section Division IV Boys Basketball playoffs. That meant that every game ...

By Gregg Dodderidge OAKHURST — The Badger Varsity Girls Basketball Program suffered a rare home loss last Wednesday in Oakhurst. YHS, playing as the #2 seed in the CIF Central Section Girls Division II Semi-Finals, hosted the #6 Seeded Mission Prep Lady Royals of San Luis Obispo at the Badger Gym. A win would propel the Lady Badgers into their ...

OAKHURST — An Ash Wednesday service will be offered for the mountain community again this year at the Little Church on the Hill at the Oakhill Cemetary. The service, which will begin today at 5:30 p.m., is open to the public. “For me, receiving ashes on a winter afternoon in the middle of a cemetery is a sobering experience and ...