Student writing celebrated at Merced County Writing Festival
About 900 entries from students throughout Merced County were received for the Merced County Writing Festival this spring. Students submitted entries virtually to show their skills in poetry and prose.
The event, sponsored by the Merced County Office of Education, is in its 37th year.
The in-person events were canceled for the health and…
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!
In support of Child Abuse Awareness month in April, Logann Albrecht, the 7-year old daughter of Keith and Ashlee Albrecht, hosted a lemonade stand…
Family shares love of draft horses by inviting community to…
Are you looking for something fun to do that will lift your spirits?
Jessica Esau of Winton and her daughter, Audrey Esau, have developed a fun…
Courthouse exhibit features historic homes, their stories
Good news!
The Merced County Courthouse Museum has reopened with its normal operating hours: Wednesday through Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Currently on display is the “Homes of Old Merced: Town and Country” exhibit, featuring 50 beautiful drawings and paintings of historic homes in town and the stories behind them.
The…
Playhouse Merced season preview online unveils productions
Playhouse Merced will be back with its 2021-22 “The Story is Us” season of live, on stage productions starting this September!
Its previous live season…
‘Mercado’ on Main to commence on ‘Cinco de Mayo’
Live music, an open-air art gallery, a car show, Main Street shops and vendors galore are coming to Downtown Merced starting Wednesday, May 5 — or…
Time To Unmask Outdoors, Relax And Smell The Roses
By Lynda Brommage
Members of the Merced Garden Club and supporters were once again able to relax, breathe in fresh air, and enjoy a stroll through wonderful landscapes during the club’s recent Home Garden Tour.
Last year the tour was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic; however, the home owner participants kept up their…
Elegant Bull restaurateur Frank Machado turns 90
Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include details about Frank Machado's birthday party and to correct his military service…
Queens Hair Palace expands by opening braiding studio
Porchesia, Tania, Precious and Evangeline, the four co-owners of Queens Hair Palace Beauty Supply located at 1850 Yosemite Parkway in Merced, were…
‘Beautiful Pain’ on exhibit at Merced’s Kreepy Kawaii Designs
The latest collection of art on display at Kreepy Kawaii Designs features the artwork of local artist Eddie Rodriguez. The exhibition titled “Beautiful Pain,” takes you on an intimate journey inside the heart, mind and soul of Rodriguez’s deepest emotions.
The gallery is currently open to the public for free viewing from 1 p.m to 6…
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