FRANCE —  Nate Hodges, a North Fork local, solidified his place in STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® history by claiming his first Individual World Championship at the Zénith Toulouse Métropole.  Hodges thrilled over 5,000 fans with a Hot Saw finale, securing the victory over New Zealand’s Jack Jordan and Canada’s Ben Cumberland for second and third place. A Journey of Dedication & Grit ...

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 ...

OAKHURST — Fresno Flats Historic Village & Park was awarded a $174,500 museum grant from the California Natural Resources Agency through the California Cultural and Historical Endowment. The funds are dedicated to improving exhibits and programs showcasing the history and cultures of underrepresented communities, digital asset upgrades and critical infrastructure repairs. New exhibits will be installed focusing on the history ...

NORTH FORK — The winner of the title 2017 All Around Logger at the Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree this past weekend was Nathan Hodges. Nate has earned the title nine times over the years. Katelyn Hough  was crowned the 2017 Queen of the Loggers Jamboree, selling $11,300 in pre-sale tickets, and sponsored by Donna Pride. Emma Sweeney was crowned Little Princess, ...