Courthouse to share stories on 150th Anniversary
The historic Merced County Courthouse is our greatest community landmark — in terms of architecture, by way of law, order and justice, due to local government, for its most eloquent gathering space, and as a history museum that provides a meaningful connection between past, present and future generations.
On Saturday, Oct. 4, the…
The story of a lost town called Yam
By JIM CUNNINGHAM & FLIP HASSETT
Special to the Times
There is not much written information or images about the old small settlement of Yam…
From Courthouse Briefs to Museum Musings: 150 Years of…
By SARAH LIM
Special to the Times
Did you know that our Old Courthouse had eight built-in vaults? Do you have any idea of the whereabouts of the $10,000…
The History Of The Merced Post Office
By SARAH LIM
Special to the Times
The United States postal system was organized to facilitate communication among the 13 colonies during the American Revolution. It was so important to the Continental Congress that its creation predated the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
During nation-building, the presence of a post…
Beloved Atwater educator named Grand Marshal of July 4th…
There are thousands of stories about Bill Pickle, one for each student who ever played Little League baseball in Atwater, learned to swim in the…
Independence Day — an Atwater tradition
By ROBIN SHEPARD
Times Correspondent
“Atwater is the Place to Be on the 4th of July!”
And that’s not just a clever marketing slogan for this…
Lao Community, Friends, Celebrate New Year In Merced
By JAMIE THOMAS
Special to the Times
Downtown Merced burst into a kaleidoscope of color and joyous sounds this past Saturday, May 17, as the Vatthanatham Lao Foundation and the local Lao community celebrated Pi Mai Lao — the traditional Lao New Year.
Hundreds gathered downtown, transforming the area into a lively showcase of…
Hmong community celebrates 50 years in America
The Merced Hmong Community celebrated half a century of residence in their American home with a massive community event for Hmong…
Joyce Dale writes poems that explore the spirit of life
By ROBIN SHEPARD
Times Correspondent
Joyce Dale keeps her iPad close at hand in the event she is visited by the muse. It’s a habit she…
Merced County Courthouse building rededicated on 150th Anniversary
Amidst a much anticipated and grand rehabilitation project, the historic Merced County Courthouse in downtown Merced was honored with a rededication ceremony Monday, May 5 — the same date it was originally dedicated back in 1875, 150 years ago.
Local leaders, Historical Society members and curious residents gathered at the site — now…