MLK Jr. image takes shape on new mural
A mural honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Cesar Chavez, and the powerful message of peaceful protest they shared is currently in the works on the Merced Food Center building at 1150 MLK Jr. Way.
Meanwhile, a pizza fundraiser was held last Friday to raise funds for future murals throughout the city of Merced.
The efforts…
Our Images Of 2020: The Never-ending Year
It was the year many of us would like to put in the rear view mirror.
But even on New Year’s Eve — with all the hope and prayers for better…
The Christmas Parade Lives On!
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and strict Public Health safety-related crackdowns, hundreds of Mercedians made there way through Main Street in downtown Merced last Saturday to take part in the city's annual Hometown Christmas Parade.
This year's event was labeled a “reverse parade” — with residents driving down a converted,…
Christmas At The Courthouse
Due to the most recent state mandates involving data linked to the COVID-19 virus, the Merced County Courthouse Museum is closing its doors to in-person visits…
Rescue Mission holiday raffle supports homeless pregnant…
The Merced County Rescue Mission held its second annual Christmas Tree Raffle recently with support from Lowe’s, Home Depot, Target, Parker’s Ace…
Fire torches former Travis Credit Union site in Merced
Local firefighters from numerous departments converged on a structure fire near the corner of Collins Drive and M Street in Merced last Sunday afternoon, Nov. 29. The fire started inside a vacant two-story building that previously housed a Travis Credit Union branch located at 3180 M Street. The fire began before 1 p.m., with large…
Looking back with the mayor who raised the bar
Mayor Mike Murphy walks into the County Times office, looks around the place, smiles, and the first thing he says is: “Fall 2011.”
The mayor —…
Couple says cheers to Halloween fun
There are Merced residents who decorate their homes for Halloween.
And then there is the Anderson Family — Ken and Harmony, along…
‘Zpooky Nights’ thrill children visiting Applegate Park Zoo
Applegate Park Zoo in Merced was decked out for Halloween, and provided a fun and safe place for children during Zpooky Nights, a three-day event last weekend. The spooky event, which was similar to the annual “Zoo Boo,” was affodable ( $3 per child), with the exception of those under age 2, who were admitted free.
The kids wore Halloween…