Woofstock: One day of peace, music and puppy love
Hundreds of residents made their way to the first annual Woofstock vendor fair and food truck festival to support the organization New Beginnings For Merced County Animals.
Held at the Tarmac in the Castle Commerce Center on Saturday, the festival brought together dozens of local businesses under a ’60s-themed event with live…
Hundreds gather for 30th annual Bill Kirby Western BBQ at…
More than 250 people gathered to enjoy great BBQ cuisine and an incredible sunset at Lake Yosemite on Tuesday night during the 30th annual Bill…
Comedian Smirnoff Makes Merced Laugh Again
Residents looking for a night of comic relief got their wish last Friday night at the Merced Theatre as renowned comic Yakov Smirnoff took to the…
Atwater observes 9/11 with remembrance ceremony
The City of Atwater’s National Day of Remembrance ceremony held on the grounds of the Atwater Community Center on the morning of Sept. 11 began with a Prelude by the Atwater High School Band, and then the Presentation of Colors by the Joint Honor Guard followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, the singing of the national anthem by Jordyn…
Carnegie Arts Center honors popular performing arts space
With a major gift from the estate of June Jane Ripley McVey, the Carnegie Arts Center Board of Directors is pleased to announce the naming of the…
Some Friendly Exotic Pets In This Neck Of The Valley
By Lynda Brommage
If you have been to a few annual community events — such as the Hilmar Dairy Festival or the Christmas Musical at the…
Merced College To Celebrate New Soccer Programs
Merced College will celebrate its new men’s and women’s soccer programs, which will compete in the California Community Colleges Athletics Association, with a home doubleheader on Sept. 7.
Merced College will host the Blue Devil Soccer Kickoff at noon. The Merced College Board of Trustees will attend, along with local elected…
Mary Berklich celebrates 100th birthday with family, friends
Family and friends joined together last Saturday to celebrate the 100th birthday of Mary Garrity Berklich.
Berklich said she feels great and…
Car Wash All-Star Still Shines At 55
If there was a Car Wash Hall of Fame in this area, Craig Bledsoe would most certainly be a member.
Actually, it’s probably safe to say, the…
New local produce option in Merced: Bobby’s Market on M Street
Bobby’s Market, a unique and fun community market, opened at 1717 M Street, on the corner of M and Arbor Lane in Merced, on Aug. 12. It’s a short walk from the El Capitan Hotel.
The market features a selection of locally grown products and travel essentials and includes a build-your-own trail mix bar with locally grown nuts and…