Award-winning Planada pharmacist touts value of independent drugstores
Katie Bass loves what she does and endures the long hours and unusual circumstances for the rewards it gives.
Mrs. Bass is the owner and pharmacist in charge at San Joaquin Drug, Planada's only drugstore. She grew up around pharmacies and says the job is a good fit with her career aspirations.
Dr. Bass, 33, was…
Mother’s Day getaway was heavenly at El Capitan Hotel
I was fortunate enough to be invited, along with my daughter, Christina, and granddaughter, Daisy, to an overnight Mother’s Day getaway on May 8…
‘Mercado’ on Main fills downtown with Mercedians, visitors
Main Street in downtown Merced was bursting with life for the first “Mercado” event of the season last Wednesday, May 5th.
The farmers…
The kitchen is cookin’ inside Merced’s Italo-American Lodge
Lots of great Italian food has been pouring out the back door of the Italo-American Lodge in Merced due to drive-by fundraisers and special events.
Recently, members and volunteers of the local branch of the Italian Catholic Federation created a long assembly line to make and package authentic Biscotti with anise and almonds.…
Washington School kids receive lesson on ‘Participatory…
Suspense built on the morning of April 27 at Merced River School District’s Washington School, located at 4402 Oakdale Road in Winton, as a…
Sunrise Rotarians, local artists partner to support the MAC
The Merced County Arts Council and the Merced Sunrise Rotary brought together a charitable event on Saturday that filled two floors of the…
Family shares love of draft horses by inviting community to ride along
Are you looking for something fun to do that will lift your spirits?
Jessica Esau of Winton and her daughter, Audrey Esau, have developed a fun hobby featuring a horse-drawn carriage that is available to the public for rides.
Beau, a handsome black Percheron horse, can transform a carriage ride into a romantic experience for…
Courthouse exhibit features historic homes, their stories
Good news!
The Merced County Courthouse Museum has reopened with its normal operating hours: Wednesday through Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.…
Time To Unmask Outdoors, Relax And Smell The Roses
By Lynda Brommage
Members of the Merced Garden Club and supporters were once again able to relax, breathe in fresh air, and enjoy a stroll…
Elegant Bull restaurateur Frank Machado turns 90
Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include details about Frank Machado's birthday party and to correct his military service information.
By LYNDA BROMMAGE
Frank Machado — a Hilmar High School grad from the Class of 1949 and supporter of HHS Football — celebrated his 90th birthday in style on…