Purple Heart, memorabilia returned to family after VFW post closes
Philip Bettencourt held a Purple Heart medal in one hand, and a portrait of his great-great uncle in the other.
“I’m glad this part of my family history has been saved and protected,” Bettencourt said. “I served in the military, and…
Merced County Elections Update
(UPDATE FROM MERCED COUNTY ELECTIONS)
The Elections Office again continued the canvass process of the Presidential General Election. Signature verification processes on Vote By Mail (VBM) envelopes received on election…
SERRATTO ON THE RISE
By JOHN MILLER & JONATHAN WHITAKER
In an Election Night forever to be remembered by razor-thin margins for victory, there was one local candidate in a highly competitive race who was blessed with a clear and decisive win. …
Merced County Election Update: Thousands of ballots still being counted
Editor's Note: The following is an update from the Merced County Registrar of Voters, Barbara Levey
Today, Nov. 4, the Elections Office began the canvass process of the Presidential General Election.
On…
Couple says cheers to Halloween fun
There are Merced residents who decorate their homes for Halloween.
And then there is the Anderson Family — Ken and Harmony, along with their three children.
Let’s just say they are on a whole different level…
County remains in red; County health officials concerned about case spike
The County of Merced remains in red tier this week. It did not have to return to the most restrictive tier, purple tier, laying to rest the concerns of the Merced County Public Health Department expressed last week that the county might…
‘Zpooky Nights’ thrill children visiting Applegate Park Zoo
Applegate Park Zoo in Merced was decked out for Halloween, and provided a fun and safe place for children during Zpooky Nights, a three-day event last weekend. The spooky event, which was similar to the annual “Zoo Boo,” was affodable…
Local kids celebrate Halloween with Pumpkin Party at park
Local kids were happy to take part in the annual Halloween Pumpkin Party at Applegate Park Zoo in Merced
There were two sessions on Oct. 21 with 40 children participating in each session. The event was organized by the City of Merced…
It’s a ‘Starry Night’ in Applegate Park
Those who frequent Applegate Park will notice a new bright burst of color that has been added to the walls of the recently restored Merced Open Air Theater (MOAT) near the Bear Creek Bike Path.
Over the past weekend, local artist…
New bridal boutique keeps it special despite pandemic
Although the pandemic has canceled many public events and celebrations, there is still hope and a reason to celebrate for blushing brides in the Merced area.
A new, modern and very spacious bridal shop has just opened in town.…
City ponders growth near UC Merced, annexations
Merced leaders started a conversation this week that will lead to arguably the most important decisions the city will make in terms of growth, new service areas and lasting impact for all residents.
The City Council is considering…
There’s a fresh-air food market every Saturday in Merced
By LYNDA BROMMAGE
What better way to spend a Saturday morning and early afternoon than paying a visit to the Merced Certified Farmers’ Market.
Even if you have a hangover from an active Friday night, it’s a good way to recuperate…
Wife of late Castle Commander makes $1 million gift to Merced College
Local rancher Susie Downey, on behalf of herself and her late husband Russell Downey, is donating $1 million to Merced College to support student success and access initiatives, the College’s Board of Trustees proudly announced during…
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