Longtime counselor, student advocate retiring from Merced College
After nearly three decades of dedication to the Merced College community, Debi Swarts Wilson will be retiring from her position as a counselor in the Disabled Students Program and Services (DSPS) on campus.
Swarts, a…
Merced Symphony performs for Los Banos, Dos Palos students
More than 750 students from Los Banos and 480 students from Dos Palos enjoyed performances by the Merced Symphony Orchestra last week.
The symphony played two performances at Pacheco High School in Los Banos for fourth grade students…
Leaders, Planada activists celebrate renovated Houlihan Park
Merced County Supervisor Rodrigo Espinoza led a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Friday for the newly renovated Houlihan Park in Planada.
Adult residents applauded as dozens of young children jumped around the new playground to…
Planada residents Celebrate Community day
The small town of Planada celebrated its annual Community Day last Saturday, May 7, in and around Houlihan Park. The festive tradition dates back more than 55 years.
The event began at 10AM with a parade through the streets…
Residents unite for Spaghetti Acres neighborhood district
Many moons ago, they used to call it Spaghetti Acres; and now they want to make it official.
State Assembly member Adam Gray, Merced Mayor Matt Serratto, Supervisor Josh Pedrozo, members of Merced’s Downtown Neighborhood…
Protesters take to streets of Merced to voice support for ‘Roe vs. Wade’
“My Body, My Choice!” a group of about 30 Merced residents chanted as they made their way down N St. from the Merced County Courthouse Museum toward Downtown Merced.
The “Fight for Women’s Rights” march happened last…
Merced Soroptimists to host Career Conference for High School Girls
Soroptimist International of Merced will host a free, day-long conference for local high school girls interested in learning about career opportunities and beginning to develop professional skills.
The Dream It, Be It event,…
Remembering Don & Betty Stewart
The Stewart Family is holding an event to honor their parents, Don and Betty, and to thank the members of the Merced Community who have been such an important part of their lives.
Don and Betty loved Merced. Not just for the train…
‘Mercado’ highlights Cinco de Mayo with color, culture, cuisine
Downtown Merced was flooded with residents for the Cinco de Mayo themed Mercado Night last Thursday evening.
The festive atmosphere was accented by a number of traditional dance groups including Grupo Folklorico Juan…
‘Aye-aye, Captain!’
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Absorbent and yellow and porous is he!
SpongeBob SquarePants, the beloved children's character, is at the center of Playhouse Merced’s latest Musical: The SpongeBob Musical. After a…
Tietjen: Schools on track with safety, stability, new opportunities
Steve Tietjen, the superintendent of schools for the Merced County Office of Education (MCOE), says he couldn’t be more proud of the support and cooperation he has received from fellow educators, local leaders and community members.…
Tennis pro wants to engage more local players
Isaac Yarrell is on a mission to promote the sport of tennis for all residents, regardless of age and experience.
Yarrell is the director of UnITY Tennis — Merced’s only year-round public tennis program. He created the…
UC Students Honor Veterans With ‘If All The Sky Were Paper’
By ELAINA WILSON
UC Merced students brought the community a refreshing yet eye-opening performance last weekend by presenting the play, “If All The Sky Were Paper,” written by best-selling author and playwright Andrew Carroll.
The…
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