Written by Cassandra Hepburn-Callis – NORTH FORK – Michael Olwyler will be showcasing his photos from his travels around the world called “Steward the Enviroment for Children” at Public Coffee House on Tuesday, Apr. 9, from 2 to 5 p.m. Michael Olwyler has been a steward of the environment in the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, and for ...

NORTH FORK – A very special performance of a Phantom of the Opera concert will be presented on Saturday, Mar. 30, at the North Fork Town Hall. This wonderful event is a fundraiser in support of North Fork’s own Public Coffee House (PCH). Doors open at 5 p.m. and guests will be served a dinner of their choice – spaghetti ...

NORTH FORK – The North Fork Boosters Jamboree Committee looking for contestants for the 60th Annual Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree Court. Anyone interested in being a Queen, Little Princess or Little Logger contestant is invited to contact Cathey Thornburg for an application. Queen contestants must be between the ages of 13 and 19. Little Logger/Little Princess contestants must be between the ...

NORTH FORK – Everyone is invited to attend the North Fork Community Development Council’s (NFCDC) annual meeting on Monday, Mar. 25, at the Rancheria Community Center beginning at 5:30 p.m. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with refreshments served by the North Fork Women’s Club. The agenda will include presentations on the NFCDC projects, Proposition 68 grants, the Mill Site ...

NORTH FORK – Once again it is time for Kindergarten Roundup at the North Fork School. Transitional Kindergarten/ Kindergarten Roundup will be held on Mar. 28. Please call the school office at 559-877-2215 to set up an appointment. Your child will need to turn age 5 by Sept. 1 to qualify for Kindergarten, however children turning 5 between Sept. 1 ...

BASS LAKE – A volunteer firefighter was in the right place at a bad time when two cars crashed after losing control on black ice near Bass Lake this morning. Just after 9 a.m., Madera County Paid Call Firefighter Rachel Rivera was westbound on her way to her job at Bass Lake Home Rentals when she hit a patch of ...

NORTH FORK – The North Fork Chamber of Commerce held a special celebration at Bandit Town on Feb. 23 to thank all those who volunteer at the Visitors Center. Jenny Pearson, coordinator at the North Fork Visitors Center, said this special appreciation luncheon was to honor the 23 people who donate so much of their time. “Most of these folks ...

NORTH FORK – For the 40th year running, North Fork has chosen its Citizen of the Year, with the 2018 honor going to Chuck and Roz Thrapp. “We moved here over 40 years ago to raise our family,” said Roz, who was surrounded by children and grandchildren during last night’s celebration at the Town Hall. “We love North Fork; this ...

This month’s History Mystery came to the North Fork History Group via an anonymous donation to the Grace Community Church Thrift Store. A History Group member spotted the odd-shaped bottle pictured below and purchased it for the History Group. The bottle is 14 inches high and 3 inches in diameter. The little knobs on top and bottom are 2 inches ...

NORTH FORK – A driver is under arrest on suspicion of DUI after crashing his pickup off Road 274 and then leaving the scene. Just before 4:30 p.m. today, Steven Leon, 29, of North Fork was southbound in a 2003 Chevy Silverado on Road 274 along the north shore of Bass Lake. According to a witness who was right behind ...