Vietnam vets honored by Daughters of American Revolution, Air Museum
Community members gathered under the canopies set up on the front patio of Castle Air Museum on the morning of Sept. 5 for the Vietnam War 50th Commemoration Pinning hosted by the Merced River Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Masks were worn during the event, and everyone practiced…
Building Blocks In Place For New Navigation Center
Merced County leaders did not want to waste any time getting the new Navigation Center up and running in south Merced. In January, they said they…
Online gift shop is a comfort in tough times
Jennifer Halpin of Merced has always had an interest in helping others.
Her passion for making a positive impact on her community led her to expand her…
Kids Discovery Station taking shape in north Merced
The board of directors behind the project to create the city’s first Kids Discovery Station, or children’s exploratorium, presented their first founding partner, Webcor Building Inc, with certificates of appreciation this week.
“Webcor has done an amazing job at helping us open this museum,” said Mayya Tokman, the museum’s founder…
Leaders, residents celebrate new-and-improved ‘Mainzer’
Residents are enjoying the offerings of the newly renovated Mainzer Theater following the official opening last Wednesday.
With strong support…
Intimate garden soiree marks return of Bella Luna Bistro
Bella Luna Bistro is back!
This week, the popular Main Street restaurant in Merced returns to offering only the finest cuisine — for dinner…
Kind Neighbor, a new healthy juice bar, opens in Merced
For the last two years, Rocio Gonzalez, a Merced resident, has been planning to start a business — an all natural juice bar.
Her dream came true with the opening of Kind Neighbor.
On Aug. 22, she held a soft opening at 560 W. 18th Street in Merced.
She chose not to have a big grand opening with a party atmosphere due to COVID. At the…
The Benefits Of Raw Honey
Sore throat? Trying to fight off your seasonal allergies or cold and flu symptoms? Look no further than your local bee farmer to overcome those yucky and…
Once constructed, five-acre ‘Village of Hope’ will fill many…
Project leaders broke ground on the construction of Phase One of Merced County Rescue Mission’s Village of Hope at 129 Cone Avenue in Merced on Aug. 11.…
A Birthday Surprise For An Ageless Pilot
Retired Air Force Colonel Charles ‘Chuck’ Winter of Merced thought he was going to a good friend’s house for a nice dinner to celebrate his 90th birthday last Thursday, Aug. 13.
And that was true, but he never imagined the reception he received once he got there.
Winter was driven to a gated residential community and when he…
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