‘Le Grand’ Blossomed Along Santa Fe Railroad
Le Grand is an active little town in the southeastern part of Merced County, near Planada and Plainsburg. This unincorporated town in 2022 had a population of about 1,700 people.
Le Grand came into existence when the Santa Fe Railroad came through in 1894-1896. Up until that time just a very few homes were in the area. The…
Day of Remembrance: ‘We Shall Never Forget’
Students, dignitaries, first responders, veterans, and families gathered on the front lawn of the Atwater Community Center on Wednesday morning…
The Castle Out On Keyes Road
By Jim Cunningham and Flip Hassett
Driving west out of the little town of Snelling for about 10 miles on Keyes Road you will notice two large…
Lake Yosemite sailors compete in season finale; Shrimp Feed coming soon
The Lake Yosemite Sailing Association (LYSA) held their last race of the season last Thursday. Eight sailboats raced through a multi-point course around the lake. The weekly sailboat races during the season are one of their most popular functions. During this season’s last race, the boat “Quick Fix” came in first, as they have for…
Lao boat racing comes to Lake Yosemite this weekend
Lake Yosemite’s usual traffic of sail boats and jet skis will be pausing on Aug. 24 to make room for a new event: the Merced Lao Boat Racing…
Boxing program gives Parkinson’s patients a fighting spirit
When one thinks of a Parkinson’s diagnosis, a pair of boxing gloves might be the last thing that comes to mind. At Rock Steady Boxing, however,…
A Master Of Quilting Coming To Forist Lane
Every other year, quilters from far and wide gather for the “Quilts on Forist Lane” show by the Gateway Quilters’ Guild in Merced. This year the show will take place Saturday, Sept. 14. They are expected to have over 150 quilts on display, which visitors can enjoy while taking a scenic walking tour through Forist Lane.
The event…
Merced College Unveils New Virtual Reality Lab
By ANDREW HARDY & BRITTANY MILLER
Thanks to the hard work of numerous dedicated faculty members, mixed with a good deal of luck, Merced…
Local candidates get their hands dirty cleaning Bear Creek…
Local political candidates were seen wearing safety vests last Saturday as they gathered in solidarity for a community cleanup event appropriately…
Dignity Health hosts annual Back-to-School Health Fair
Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center hosted the annual Back to School Health Fair last Saturday, July 27, in the ongoing effort to support young people in the community as they return to school, and to improve access to medical care for families.
The event attracted hundreds of family members who lined the sidewalks and filled the…