Atwater Lets Freedom Ring
The great, cool weather was probably the best part of this year’s Fourth of July celebration in Atwater, but there were so many positive aspects of the all-day-long event.
It all started in the early morning with the annual Run For Independence with an incredible turnout of people of all ages.
Andres Quezada Jr., 25, of Winton…
Local teen racer on fast track to success
It was a busy day for 19-year-old Joey Iest.
On Friday, June 10, the Stoneridge High School graduate and up-and-coming stock car racer was…
Fireworks go on sale in Merced
Editor's note: This story has been updated from the previous published version in this week's Merced County Times newspaper to correct inaccurate…
Hi-Fi Wine continues transformation of downtown scene
Locally owned, Hi-Fi Wine is the newest business to join the revitalization along Main Street in Downtown Merced.
The wine bar opened at 629 Main St. in early June, and caters to oenophiles, everyday locals and curious visitors alike. Hi-Fi is centered around wine, music, community, and having a good time, but it’s also a passion…
Courthouse Museum joins celebration for Pacheco State Park
Local people know the way to San Jose, or for that matter, the closest ocean beach.
We know the road more traveled: “Take Highway 152 through…
Wow What A Fair It Turned Out To Be!
Thousands of residents from around the Central Valley made their way to the Merced County Fair over the course of its five-day run last week.…
Next Up: Atwater’s incredible 4th of July
By Elaina Wilson
Come one, come all, and let freedom ring.
It’s that time of year when Atwater is gearing up for its annual Fourth of July celebration — an unrivaled, day-long extravaganza of patriotism and community that dates back nearly 60 years.
This year is a special one because the town itself is celebrating its…
A remarkable rise from Leo to Lion
Linda Chang, a Merced resident and active community member, will be installed as the Merced Breakfast Lions Club’s newest President on Thursday, June 16.…
Tech company Bitwise establishes itself downtown
The valley tech company Bitwise has opened the doors of its new location at the intersection of M and Main streets in Downtown Merced.…
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.…