A day to honor those who served to protect lives, liberty
Hundreds of residents from across the county lined Main Street in Merced on a sunny Saturday afternoon to celebrate Veterans Day with a hometown parade.
The festivities kicked off at Bob Hart Square with a special ceremony led by local, state and federal representatives to honor those who have served. They gave special recognition…
McFerrin visit offers local choirs, singers chance of a…
Bobby McFerrin — winner of 10 Grammy Awards and creator of the No. 1 global hit “Don’t Worry Be Happy” — will bring his musical creativity to the Merced…
The Flags Wave For Thee
The opening ceremony of this year’s Field of Honor gathered local residents together to celebrate the lives of those who have served in the U.S.…
Times 60th anniversary dinner reveals exciting news
There was plenty to cheer about during the Times’ 60th Anniversary celebration at the Italo American Lodge in downtown Merced last Thursday, Nov. 2.
The only publisher this newspaper company has ever had — John Derby — received several rounds of applause during the night, including right after an announcement declaring him the…
Despite cleanups, Bear Creek waste remains a concern
There’s no doubt Merced has made significant strides in recent years to clean up blighted areas. Mayor Matthew Serratto, unlike any city leader before him,…
First All-Electric Buses Arrive To Serve Region
Merced-area residents will begin seeing a new style of bus roaming local streets and roads from now on.
‘The Bus’ regional transportation…
Merced College to host Field of Honor by Sunrise Rotary
The 11th annual Merced Sunrise Rotary Field of Honor — a display of American flags honoring the selfless work of veterans, active military and first responders — will be installed on the Merced College front lawn from Nov. 4-11.
This Field of Honor, replicated in cities across America, is a partnership between Merced Sunrise Rotary, Merced…
From one railroad to another: UP supports new Kiddieland…
You know the Save The Train fundraising effort for Kiddieland is on the right track when a big railroad company makes a stop in Merced with a golden ticket…
Merced’s Most Haunted!
From the eerie Parsons Avenue neighborhood north of Bear Creek to the dark corners of M Street in south Merced, local homeowners are getting into the Halloween…
Our Lady of Mercy shares ‘Blue Mass’ with first responders
In a show of respect and honor to the many individuals responsible for our community’s health and safety, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School held a special Blue Mass with local first responders on Oct. 20.
“Our first responders are, obviously, very important to our community — and they do not get thanked enough,” said OLM Principal…