The Big Show
FFA and 4-H students proved this week that the fondness and pride for this region’s agricultural community continues at Merced County Fair as a longstanding tradition.
The fairgrounds’ Dairy Ring, Glacier Ring, Hilmar Cheese Barn and Les McCabe Arena are bustling with livestock activity and young people eager to show their skills.…
Merced County Fair Is ‘Back & Bigger Than Ever’
The start of the Merced County Fair on Wednesday, June 8, will mark the return of one of this region’s largest and most beloved community events that was…
Veterans, families gather to remember fallen soldiers
The American Legion Post 83 led a Memorial Day ceremony at the Merced District Cemetery on Monday to honor the fallen, as well as Blue Star and…
Shirley Kirby of Merced celebrates 100 years with family, friends
Just like last year, Shirley Kirby of Merced enjoyed a drive-by birthday parade with friends and family members cheering her on as they drove past her home last Saturday.
But this year it really had nothing to do with covid. They all had so much fun last year, they decided to do it again.
And besides, this was Shirley’s 100th…
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…
Merced Soroptimists to host Career Conference for High…
Soroptimist International of Merced will host a free, day-long conference for local high school girls interested in learning about career…
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 whistles at night, the distant views of the Sierras or our stately courthouse but for her fine, fun, and…
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…
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…
Celebrate Lao New Year this Saturday in Merced
Mercedians, distinguished guests and visitors to town will mark Lao New Year on Saturday, April 30, from 10AM to 8PM, with a community celebration outside the Bangkok Thai Restaurant in downtown Merced.
There will be live bands, cultural performances, traditional food offerings and artisan vendors.
Among the highlights will be the “Giving…