OAKHURST — New guardrail was installed recently on a treacherous stretch of Highway 41 over Deadwood, according to Elizabeth Yelton, Caltrans PIO for Madera County. Approximately 375 feet of new guardrail was built by a contractor for Caltrans along the northbound lane around Postmile Marker 34.3. The newly-added safety measure is located about 1/2-mile south of Victoria Lane just above ...

MOUNTAIN AREA – Communities are on alert this afternoon as rain continues to bear down on the foothills, and the possibility of flash floods remain present, particularly in areas with burn scars. The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office has issued the following alert: The National Weather Service is forecasting significant weather between 1 and 6 p.m. this afternoon, with current models ...

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 ...

OAKHURST –  Everyone is invited to attend as the historic “Little Church on the Hill” will be host to its first Easter Sunrise Service in more than 30 years on Sunday, Apr. 1, at 7 a.m. Over the years after its restoration, the Little Church on the Hill has been host to weddings, baptisms, memorials and numerous veteran celebrations. However, ...

OAKHURST – A memorial service for Loretta McKee will be held at Sierra Vista Presbyterian church at 2 p.m. on Saturday Mar. 24. Loretta was a long-time North Fork Resident and co-owner of North Fork Hardware for many years. She died at the age of 87 on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. In 2002, Loretta was honored as North Fork Citizen ...

OAKHURST – A head-on collision north of Oakhurst blocked traffic for a short time today near the Road 222 turnoff. Just before 4 p.m., a 24-year-old Oakhurst man was northbound in a Pontiac Grand Am at a stated speed of 50 mph, when he crossed over the center line into oncoming traffic, according to CHP at the scene. A 39-year-old ...

OAKHURST – Remember last summer when the devastating Detwiler Fire hit, and you were wondering what you could do to help? Now is the time to register for the Red Cross Shelter Boot Camp, right here in the mountains. Red Cross volunteers put compassion into action every day, and your help is needed to man the Red Cross shelters when ...

OAKHURST — Are you interested in helping to save animals during the wildland fire season? Join the Central California Animal Disaster Team (CCADT) at this free workshop to learn how you can become a team member. The “Introduction to the CCADT Volunteer Orientation Workshop” will be held on Wednesday, Mar. 7, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the California Highway ...

Contributed by Len McKenzie — Wolves hold a prominent place in both human history and the human psyche. Integral to that history were the ecological relationships they evolved over time on the earth’s continental land masses. American and Eurasian folklore and literature are replete with characterizations and imagery of wolves, usually negative (remember “Little Red Riding Hood” and “Three Little ...

OAKHURST –  Lawson Studios, which recently acquired Idea Print Work, is excited to announce their new location at 40091 Enterprise Drive, Suite A, in Oakhurst, catty-corner from Oakhurst Feed and Pet Supply. “The new location is perfect for our needs and we are excited to create a space that reflects our creativeness and artistic personalities,” said partner Heather Lawson. You’ll ...