Historic photos capture our community spirit
By Sarah Lim
Merced County Historical Society’s 32nd Annual Bill Kirby Western BBQ/Auction on Sept. 12 is around the corner. As always, this popular event is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and our auction is most anticipated by history lovers. This year is no exception, as reprints of our vintage photos will go home with the…
Merced Queer Film Festival Returns To Merced, Sept. 8
Even though things were unfortunately delayed due to unexpected circumstances, the much-anticipated Merced Queer Film Festival is returning to Merced for…
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…
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 the Harvest of Hope dinner organized by Catholic Charities.
This annual event celebrates the generosity of local residents, as well as highlights individual efforts, groups and…
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…
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 horrifying experience, filled with fear and sadness, and an unforgettable lesson on the wickedness of a wildfire, and the vulnerability of those in its path.
Cindy Bell of Atwater made…
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…
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 Merced County Office of Education (MCOE) and the Central California Alliance for Health (CCAH), to create a massive school supply giveaway and health fair last Saturday at Mercy’s Family…