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Thousands of residents from around the Central Valley made their way to the Merced County Fair over the course of its five-day run last week. Guests were able to enjoy a traditional night out at the fair for the first time…

By Elaina Wilson Come one, come all, and let freedom ring. It’s that time of year when Atwater is gearing up for its annual Fourth of July celebration — an unrivaled, day-long extravaganza of patriotism and community…

Linda Chang, a Merced resident and active community member, will be installed as the Merced Breakfast Lions Club’s newest President on Thursday, June 16. It’s been a remarkable rise to leadership for the 27-year-old Chang. She was…

For three years, audiences and the local Shakespeare company, Merced Shakespearefest, had to wait for FREE Shakespeare in the Park — the fine, classical entertainment in the beautiful city park that was held every summer.…

Bears embrace future at ceremony in new stadium Merced High School’s graduating Class of 2022 — about 500 strong — and all their family members and friends appeared to max out the capacity of the new Cathie Hostetler Stadium…

Prosecutor Nicole Silveira is poised to take the top seat at the Merced County District Attorney’s Office after gaining an impressive lead in the vote tally on election night Tuesday. “I feel blessed and I feel so humbled…

The valley tech company Bitwise has opened the doors of its new location at the intersection of M and Main streets in Downtown Merced. Established in Fresno, Bitwise seeks to help “underestimated people” by empowering them…

FFA and 4-H students proved this week that the fondness and pride for this region’s agricultural community continues at Merced County Fair as a longstanding tradition. The fairgrounds’ Dairy Ring, Glacier Ring, Hilmar…

Fresno Democrat Esmeralda Soria took an early lead Tuesday night in the election to fill the open 27th State Assembly District seat, and she appears to be heading toward a run off in November with Merced County’s own Mark Pazin. Soria, a…

The start of the Merced County Fair on Wednesday, June 8, will mark the return of one of this region’s largest and most beloved community events that was sorely missed during the last two pandemic years. It’s a celebratory sign, if…

The American Legion Post 83 led a Memorial Day ceremony at the Merced District Cemetery on Monday to honor the fallen, as well as Blue Star and Gold Star Mothers. The event featured the Post 83 Honor Guard, the American…

Local bike riders from across Merced made their way to Main Street last Saturday morning for the annual Ride with the Mayor bicycle ride. Held for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the family-friendly…

The Merced City Council is scheduled to meet on Monday, June 6, at City Hall, starting at 6 p.m., on the eve of the Primary Election. The election has nothing directly related to current City Council matters; however, leaders are indeed…