Big Creek Lumber celebrates 75 years with scholarship launch
In 1946, Big Creek Lumber was founded by brothers Bud and Lud McCrary through a combination of hard work, ingenuity, a foundation in the skilled trades, and a passion for sustainable forestry.
Now, 75 years later, the Big Creek Lumber is honoring that legacy and celebrating 75 years in business by launching the McCrary Family…
Local youngster to represent California agriculture at…
My name is Alissa Kuhr, and I am so excited to represent California as I was recently named the 2021 California Little Miss United States…
UC Merced Children’s Opera available for all Central Valley…
This year UC Merced is bringing the Children’s Opera to students and families across the Central Valley.
Through a virtual format, children ages 3 and…
‘Old World craftsman’ back in business on Main Street
I am not trying to give unfair business advantage to one person, or say anything about anyone anywhere who repairs watches.
I call him Mr. Ortega. That would be what I would call him even if I knew his first name.
Ortega’s Watch Repair is located at 741 W. Main Street, in downtown Merced across from McAuley Motors (free plug).…
COVID crisis triggers increase in elder abuse aimed at…
There’s been a worrisome increase in cases of elder abuse since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens . The…
The story behind a retired Navy bomber that’s headed for…
Castle Air Museum, located at 5050 Santa Fe Drive in Atwater, one of the largest aerospace museum displaying vintage aircraft in the Western U.…
South Merced community celebrates new public art
A new mural celebrating Dr. Martin King, Jr. was unveiled on Sunday, Feb. 21, at the Merced Food Center.
The portrait of King, which is part of a greater mural featuring farm labor union leader, Cesar Chavez, was celebrated with free food and beverages from Sam's Cafe and the Merced Food Center.
At 1 p.m., a car show was parked…
Up-and-coming Valley muralist shares about path to MLK work
Residents in south Merced are celebrating the completion of a beautiful community mural of Martin Luther King Jr. painted by Joel Aguilar on a wall of the…
Shepherd of the Valley welcomes Pastor Jack to lead Sunday…
A pulpit supply pastor, Rev. Jack Damien, will be leading the faithful in Sunday worship at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Merced beginning Feb. 28.…
Black History Month Concert Features Winton’s Willie Rankins
Levitt AMP Merced will present a Black History Month Concert (Virtual) on Saturday, Feb. 27, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
This special event featuring the Willie Rankins’ Starlight Band will be live-streamed by the Merced County Office of Education’s METV from the historic Merced Theatre. Find more info on how to see this event online at:…
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