NORTH FORK — Many changes are underway at Public Coffee House in downtown North Fork. PCH was opened in March 2017 to provide a place for the youth of North Fork to gather for tutoring, mentoring, video games, homework or just hanging out. PCH is now under new management. Cassandra Hepburn-Callis and David Callis have taken over, with Cassandra running ...
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OAKHURST – Tim Harmon and the crew at Choppers were excited to hand over a very large check to Valley Children’s Hospital (VCH) during Customer Appreciation Day this Saturday. Elizabeth Hermann, Development Assistant at VCH, was on hand to accept the donation of $2,420, raised by collecting donations in exchange for tickets in a drawing for a Husqvarna 550XP chainsaw. “We ...
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NORTH FORK – The annual meeting of the North Fork Community Development Council (CDC) on Mar. 26, highlighted some of the exciting things happening at the Old Mill Site as new businesses move in and infrastructure continues to expand. The focus of the CDC at the Mill Site is creating jobs, housing, green space and community areas. In the greater ...
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OAKHURST – Dental services are expanding at Adventist Health Medical Office-Oakhurst. On Apr. 1, Dr. Mathew Delgadillo joined Dr. Randall E. Prewitt in offering dental care to both children and adults. Dr. Delgadillo is from Dinuba, where a doctor in his hometown, John Cutts, inspired him to go into dentistry. “He was very caring,” says Dr. Delgadillo. “Whenever he spoke ...
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OAKHURST – The team at Choppers is gearing up for their favorite day of the year – Customer Appreciation Day! The big event is set for Saturday, Apr. 14, and everyone is invited to stop by and join in the fun between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. There will be events throughout the day including Ax Throwing, Speed Chopping and ...
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BASS LAKE – Bass Lake is about to burst with activity as two popular local lakeside businesses open for the summer this weekend. The Forks Resort is headed into their 71st season, and Miller’s Landing opens for their 37th season on Friday, Mar. 30. The Forks Resort and Miller’s Landing are both long-time favorites on the lake where you can ...
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FISH CAMP — Springtime has never been more of a larger-than-life experience at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite. The season promises the long-awaited re-opening of the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, fun new open-air adventure tours by jeep, luxury buses and motorcycles, and the opportunity to savor the flavors of the High Sierra at a special craft beer event. What’s more, ...
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OAKHURST — The building at the corner of Highways 41 and 49 in Oakhurst has been the site of many a restaurant over the years, but it will soon be the location of a new auto parts store. AutoZone is scheduled to open a 7,000 sq. ft. store the end of July. According to a Madera County official, the company ...
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COARSEGOLD – Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians publicly opened Chukchansi Crossing Fuel Station & Travel Center today with a VIP press event and public grand opening. The facility is located at 32035 Highway 41 in Coarsegold. Chukchansi Crossing Fuel Station & Travel Center is open 24 hours a day, with 18 fuel pumps, dispensing four grades of fuel, including 87, ...
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NORTH FORK — After investing four years of blood, sweat and money into reviving a North Fork treasure, owner Jennifer McMillan has run straight into a roadblock as she tries to reopen the restaurant and saloon at Bandit Town (formerly known as Old Town). The historic Old West-inspired little town is located at 55420 Road 226 just west of North ...
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