Norma Rogers passed away at age 91 in July of this year. She was a business owner and artist. Norma was born in Pleasant Hill Michigan. She graduated from the University of Michigan where she met and married her husband, John Rogers. Shortly after graduating the young couple moved to Santa Monica, California where their first daughter Carol was born. ...

Roger Anthony Murphy May 31, 1941 – August 21, 2023 Roger Anthony Murphy was born May 31st, 1941. He met his future wife and life partner, Naomi Ebbin, at Spring Valley High School in upstate New York. They married in September 1965 and he graduated from University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School in May 1966. In 1968 they drove west to ...

JoAn Marie Morris Foster June 04, 1939 – August 23, 2023 JoAn Marie Morris Foster of Ahwahnee California, age 84, passed on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Saint Agnes Hospital in Fresno, California. JoAn was born June 04, 1939, in Los Angeles, California. She was the middle child of 5. She Graduated Sierra High School in Tollhouse, California in 1957 ...

AHWAHNEE — In the first six months of operation, the EMCSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center has placed 90% of relinquished cats and 81% of relinquished dogs in their new forever homes! The national shelter placement average is sadly only 29% for cats and 44% for dogs. They have their wonderful volunteers and staff to thank for their success. Every ...

OAKHURST — The most popular amateur radio event in the United States and Canada is the American Radio Relay League’s (ARRL) Annual Field Day being held nationally this year in both countries during the fourth weekend in June. Date & Time: From Saturday, June 24, at 11:00 a.m. until noon on Sunday, June 25. This year, the local Mountain Amateur ...

AHWAHNEE — Returning to Coolwater Ranch, Tony Furtado will bring his Americana music par excellence back to Coolwater. Passes are available now at The Cat’s Meow and at Mountain Feed & Nursery. Soft drinks, coffee and light fair are available at no charge. This will be another awesome Coolwater concert, so don’t miss it! We’ll see you there! Date & ...

AHWAHNEE — Get ready for some great BBQ, everyone! The Grove Church in Ahwahnee is hosting a free BBQ for all Veterans and their families this Saturday. Now’s your chance to come on out and thank a Veteran for all their hard work and sacrifice. And get a mouth-watering plate of BBQ while you’re at it! We’ll see you there! ...

AHWAHNEE — Join Helping One Woman Oakhurst when they celebrate the May Recipient, Tania Reed. Tania is lovingly sponsored by Jessica Reed & Molly LaBaer Taylor. ♥ This month’s Helping One Woman (HOW) recipient is Tania Reed and her HOW dinner will be Wednesday, May 17th at 6 p.m. at The Hitchin’ Post in Ahwahnee. See map below. When: Wednesday, May 17th ...

AHWAHNEE — The Yosemite Gateway Prescribed Burn Cooperative (YGPBC) is coming together to assist our local non-profit, Eastern Madera County SPCA. The YGPBC is excited to be gathering to conduct a prescribed brushing and pile burn on the Eastern Madera County SPCA property adjacent to the animal care center building in Ahwahnee. The goal is to clear hazardous fuel and debris ...

AHWAHNEE — The Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce will be having a Women in Business mixer and lunch at the EMCSPCA Animal Care & Adoption Center. Luncheons are open to OACC members and limited guests. They meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month at various locations around town. Date & Time: Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. ...