Written by Celeste Wheeler — OAKHURST — Five local published authors who write on a variety of subjects from children’s books to romance, mystery and the paranormal will share the “secret sauce” to becoming a successful published author at an Oakhurst Branch Library Workshop scheduled from 10:30 to noon on Saturday, Aug. 26. Authors Linda Kane, Krista Lynn, Sandra McCart ...

OAKHURST — “Just think of Seinfeld set to music,” say promoters behind the scenes of the newest production hitting the stage at the Golden Chain Theatre, starting Friday night, Aug. 4. “This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as the relationship,” as players present a comedy-musical revue that “pays tribute to ...

AHWAHNEE – The nonprofit women’s group Helping One Woman (HOW) is meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the Hitching Post restaurant to honor Sharlene Williams. The evening of food, fundraising and friendship begins at 6 p.m. This event was originally scheduled for July 19 and was postponed due to activity surrounding the Detwiler Fire in Mariposa. Sharlene’s husband Greg Williams lost ...

OAKHURST — The man who was shot to death last night in a dispute over a marijuana grow on Road 423 has been identified by the Madera County Sheriff’s Office. Timothy Fadgen, 49, was killed when he reportedly got into a confrontation with individuals who were growing pot on his property, and things escalated, according to Cmdr. Bill Ward. Multiple ...

OAKHURST — Detectives and crime scene investigators have been arriving for the past couple of hours at a home in the 52000 block of Road 423, following a fatal shooting. According to Sheriff Jay Varney, there was a trespass marijuana grow on the residents’ property, where they had lived for several years. Shortly after 7 p.m. this evening, an argument apparently ...

OAKHURST — Madera County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that one man is dead in Oakhurst this evening, as the result of an apparent gunshot wound. Just before 7:30 p.m. deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the 52000 block of Road 423, just off Road 426. No other information is confirmed at this time. We will update as more ...

MADERA COUNTY – Following are details from the Madera County Sheriff’s Office of reports taken locally from Monday, July 31, to Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017 Oakhurst trespassing On Monday, July 31 at 8:32 a.m. a subject was arrested for trespassing at a business on the 40000 block of Highway 41 in Oakhurst. Coarsegold theft On Monday, July 31 at 10:39 ...

OAKHURST — Trinidad Reyes, an assistant biologist with the Madera County Vector Control District, says part of his job is “promoting public awareness about mosquitoes in an effort to make our communities safer.” On Saturday, Aug. 12, Reyes will present a workshop at the Oakhurst Branch Library about the lifestyle and habitats of mosquitoes. His presentation is scheduled from 10:30 ...

FRESNO — Sierra Art Trails kicks off the show season on Thursday, Aug. 3 during Fresno Art Hop, with a sneak peek exhibit at the K-Jewel Art Gallery. The exhibit showcases works by artists participating in the 2017 Sierra Art Trails Open Studio Tour, with live music from the Eva Scow Trio. The show will be on display through Wednesday, ...

OAKHURST — Any student in the community who needs school supplies is welcome to stop by the Boys and Girls Club today between 4 and 6 p.m. — thanks to generous donations, they are giving the goods away for free. Free school supplies to be given out include backpacks, notebooks, flashcards, pens and pencils, erasers and other basics. BGC volunteer ...