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 career beyond the work she did in local and regional government, and now as a private recycling consultant for municipalities, to open an online gift shop with a positive theme: DYB (Do Your…
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…
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 deliveries or takeout orders — after a temporary closure to regroup during the pandemic.
The new hours will be Wednesday through Saturday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A smiling Valley Chef Vinnie…
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…
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 needs
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.
In the words of Mark Mayo, Rescue Mission board chairperson, who spoke at the ceremony, the groundbreaking marked a milestone in the Mission’s goal of providing “food, shelter, clothing and…
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…
Local real estate market booming during the pandemic
Editor’s note: The following is from a Times interview with David Putonen, a Realtor for Concierge Real Estate Services in Merced
The Merced office of…
Restored Mainzer Theater to celebrate grand opening
The historic Mainzer Theater — which has been undergoing a massive restoration project since the start of 2019 — is set for a grand opening next week.
Interior dining and other activities are not going to happen just yet due to the COVID-19 pandemic; however, the Mainzer is opening its outdoor dining area and offering glimpses of…