Caminos exhibit holds opening discussion
Mercedians were treated to the opening ‘plactica’ (Spanish for discussion) for the Caminos exhibit at the Multicultural Arts Center in Downtown Merced this past Sunday.
For those who have yet to hear about or experience Caminos, it is a historical look at the origins and movements of Latino people in California.
The exhibit…
Catholic Charities, Bishop Brennan honor OLM School
The banquet hall of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church was filled with supporters last Saturday to cheer on the local Our Lady of Mercy School during…
Merced Farmers Market gives back to local students
As usual, every Saturday morning, the Merced Certified Farmers Market is open and ready to provide quality produce, products, goods, and more.…
Planada toasts reopening of community gathering place
The Community Center at Houlihan Park in Planada was pretty much at the epicenter of the disastrous flooding last January.
The well-used facility — situated under the trees of a recently renovated park — was suddenly inundated with water and mud inside. All the projects created by and for local senior citizens were damaged or…
Atwater trio experience Maui fire
It was supposed to be a memorable summer vacation in a tropical paradise to celebrate an exciting new chapter of life.
But it ended up being a…
Local women attend Soroptimist convention in Dublin
By WALSH, CASSADY & WALSH
Soroptimist International (SI) held its quadrennial international convention in Dublin, Ireland during the last…
County Leaders Break Ground On New Dos Palos Park Center
Merced County officials joined Senator Anna Caballero to officially break ground on the renovation of the Del Hale Hall Community Center at O'Banion Park in Dos Palos on Aug. 2.
The project is funded by a $3 million state budget allocation that was secured by State Senator Anna Caballero with support from former Assemblyman Adam…
Back-to-School Health Fair gets kids ready to go
As a way to help Merced families prepare for the upcoming school year, and combat the ever-increasing cost of living, Dignity Health partnered the…
A Fun Day for Children With Special Needs
The Merced Elks Lodge recently held a fun day for Merced County Office of Education students who are living with special needs.
There were 20…
The Town of El Nido: That’s Spanish for ‘The Nest’
By Jim Cunningham & Flip Hassett
In the early 1800s the area on which the little town of El Nido now stands was land on which a few Indians, various wildlife and wild horses lived. Today, in the area are many acres of rich farming ground covered with many different crops and some very progressive and productive dairies.
There are…