Snelling man meets local hero who saved his life 65 years ago
Lloyd Fagundes, as a senior citizen, finally got to shake the hand of the man who saved his newborn life 65 years ago.
The hero was none other than 95-year-old Snelling resident George Naumann, who was a volunteer firefighter in the right place, at the right time, one night back in February, 1956.
In remembrance of his service…
The Mondo Building: A Cornerstone Of Downtown Merced
It sits as a cornerstone of Downtown Merced. Known to most locals as the Mondo Building on Main Street.
Facing Bob Hart Square, the Mondo Building…
Hilmar Dairy & Farm Festival Is Back In Full Swing
By Lynda Brommage
This year’s Hilmar Dairy & Farm Festival had a great turn out with folks pouring in as soon as it opened last Saturday…
There’s Nothing Like An ‘In-Person’ Livestock Show At The Merced County Fair!
Smiles were everywhere. The kids were excited. And it was just nice to see everybody get together again.
Then the students, the judges and all the great fair supporters did what they always do.
They got down to business.
And boy did they come through.
This year’s Livestock Show and Sale at the Merced County Fair — held…
Will this be Atwater’s biggest ever July 4th celebration?
Predictions are being made.
Some say the upcoming Atwater July 4th celebration will be the biggest ever.
This would mean about 20,000 people…
Merced groups to hold memorial for ‘Homeless Hero’
A consortia of organizations in Merced will hold “A Celebration of Life for Joseph Edwards.”
The event will be held on Saturday, June 19, at McNamara…
Celebrating Juneteenth
The Merced City Council this week issued a proclamation recognition the upcoming Juneteenth celebration on June 19. Members of the local chapter of the NAACP were on hand to accept the honor. Members said they will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on June 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the New Faith Tabernacle Christian Church of…
Miss Merced County to compete at Miss California this month
Kiley Pastori was crowned Miss Merced County in November 2019 when she was 18 years old. She has held the title since.
She is now 20 and is preparing to…
There’s still time to win big in ‘Vax For The Win’ contest
Golden Valley Health Centers wants to remind you about the State of California’s “Vax for The Win” incentive program for those who have received their COVID-19…
Support local 4-H, FFA students at County Fair’s Livestock Sale
Savanna Benc
St. Anthony’s 4-H
Savanna just recently finished 7th grade at Stone Ridge Christian School. She is currently the President of St. Anthony's 4-H and is finishing her 2nd year of membership. St. Anthony's 4-H was in a transitional year with the possibility of closing when the parents of St. Anthony's school were asked to take over…