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John Miller works with Mid Valley Publications' Merced County Times and Atwater-Winton Times as a reporter and photographer. To contact Miller, he can be reached at [email protected] or by phone at 209.761.8052.

Around Town

Skate contest fills Applegate Park with high-flying fun

John Miller
Mercedians were treated to an awesome display of talent and athleticism last Sunday afternoon at Applegate Park's skatepark. The family-friendly “Super Sunday” event was run by the “Super Market” social media event organizer in conjunction with the Aby55 Skateshop, and brought together dozens of local businesses and food vendors…
Galleries

Mercedians honor those who died in service of country

John Miller
Local residents joined together on Monday morning at the Merced District Cemetery to honor the nation’s military members who lost their lives while serving the United States in the Armed Forces. The event got underway at 10 a.m. with an invocation by the American Legion Post 83 Chaplain. Those in attendance then stood for the playing of the…
Around Town

Applegate Park in bloom for Easter, spring season

John Miller
Hundreds of children and parents made their way to Applegate Park last Saturday morning to take part in the Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced’s annual Easter Egg hunt. Volunteers packed and placed more than 4,000 colorful plastic eggs full of everything from candy to special Pokemon figures. After the frenzy of the hunt, families…
Arts

High school artists honored for their creative works

John Miller
Many of the best student artists in Merced County gathered at the Multicultural Arts Center (MAC) last Saturday as part of the annual High School Honors Art Show. The show, currently on display throughout the MAC galleries, is organized by the Merced County Arts Council, the Merced County Office of Education and UC Merced. It…