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Noma Resort: Hidden Oasis on Yosemite’s Doorstep – Part 1

NORTH FORK—Most people who have visited the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway enjoy its peace, unlike the national park to the north.  Likely they consider it an island of tranquility in the midst of a busy world. Noma Resort strives to be part of that serenity. A Partnership of Brothers That’s how the three Leyva brothers (of six total) who partner ...

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North Fork Transfer Station Closing for Repairs

NORTH FORK–The Madera County Public Works Department has contracted with HBC Enterprises to complete much needed repairs to the failing tipping floor at the North Fork Transfer Station. In order to complete this repair work efficiently and safely, the facility will need to be closed. The closures will be for the duration of the construction. The anticipated closure period is from ...

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North Fork Resident Completes Requirements to Become Eagle Scout

NORTH FORK—Just before his eighteenth birthday, North Fork Boy Scout Hunter Wilks completed the requirements to become Troop 357’s latest Eagle Scout. That is the deadline any scout hoping to achieve the Eagle Scout rank must meet. What is an Eagle Scout? Eagle Scout is the highest rank achievable in the Boy Scouts of America organization. To attain this award, ...

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Sierra National Forest Closes Minarets Road

NORTH FORK— Sierra National Forest (SNF) officials have announced the closure of a segment of Minarets Road (4S81) at Mile Post 28 as of Thursday, February 22. That segment of the road is currently unsafe. Because of the heavy rainfall deep fissures are threatening the road’s integrity. This closure will allow SNF road crews to put in place a temporary ...

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Scenic Byway Meeting Coming Up

NORTH FORK—The Sierra Vista Scenic Byway Association holds its annual general meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. The meeting takes place at the Scout Building in North Fork at 6:00 pm. The Scout Building sits next to North Fork Town Hall at 32996 Road 228, and the public is invited to participate. US Forest Service Updates Sierra National Forest District ...

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Traffic Alert: Road 222 Collapse

NORTH FORK–The Madera County Roads Department is reporting that the road has collapsed at Road 222/Railroad Grade Road. In response to this, the road crew has placed a one-lane road closure until further notice. There is a traffic stop sign and flashing lights at the location. Please stay alert and drive safely.

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North Fork Scouts Christmas Tree Sales

NORTH FORK – The North Fork Scout Fund’s annual Christmas Tree Sale will begin on Saturday, December 2nd at the North Fork Library parking lot. Fresh, locally grown red fir (silver tip) in a variety of sizes through at least 16 ft. will be available. Tree sales will begin at 9 a.m. on the 2nd and continue daily until sold ...

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Celebration of Life for Charles Victor Sikora

Charles Victor Sikora November 27, 1931 – August 2, 2023 Charles is survived by Marilyn, his wife of seventy years; his three sons, Eric, Peter, and Victor, and their families. At the time of his passing, Chuck had seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, with one more on the way. Charles was an only child, born and raised in Stockton, California. ...

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Celebration of Life for Sarah “Sally” Ruth Swiecki

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Sarah “Sally” Ruth Swiecki  August 6, 1929 – June 19, 2023 With sadness, love and profound gratitude, the family of Sarah “Sally” Ruth Swiecki, age 93, announces her departure at the Oakhurst Board in Care on Wednesday, June 19, 2023. Sally, as known to those closest to her, was born August 6, 1929, in Grosnell, Arkansas, to parents Tom and ...

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Whiskey Fire Burns 83 Acres in North Fork

NORTH FORK–Monday, July 3rd, 2023, air and ground firefighters responded to a vegetation fire in the 59000 block of Road 225 in North Fork. Initial reports put the fire at 5 acres with a moderate rate of spread. The fire was burning in grass and oak woodland. Within a half-hour of the fire starting, it had burned 20 acres, and ...

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