A Birthday Surprise For An Ageless Pilot
Retired Air Force Colonel Charles ‘Chuck’ Winter of Merced thought he was going to a good friend’s house for a nice dinner to celebrate his 90th birthday last Thursday, Aug. 13.
And that was true, but he never imagined the reception he received once he got there.
Winter was driven to a gated residential community and when he…
Stage Is Set: Four candidates vying to become mayor of…
During a recent Times interview, a local political candidate reflected: “I keep hearing people say Merced is a city on the rise, but once we get there, once it…
Restored Mainzer Theater to celebrate grand opening
The historic Mainzer Theater — which has been undergoing a massive restoration project since the start of 2019 — is set for a grand opening next…
Local gun shop owner ready to pass torch of successful tradition
After 36 years of continuous operation, Gunrunner Gun Shop and Shooting Range in Merced will be closing its doors to the public, owner Gerry Mitchell told the Times.
Mitchell first opened the shop in 1983 on Main Street in downtown Merced. The business grew with the community and would eventually make its way to its current…
A Call For Change In Merced
Mercedians from all walks of life made their way to Courthouse Park last Saturday to take part in a community gathering and forum at the steps of…
Merced celebrates Juneteenth holiday
Residents from across Merced gathered together in front of the Merced County Courthouse Museum for a Juneteenth celebration last Friday, June 19.…
Legionnaires Pay Respect To Old Glory On Flag Day
The American Legion Post 83 of Merced held a special flag disposal ceremony as part of their traditional Flag Day ceremony on Sunday.
The patriotic event highlighted the proper and dignified way to dispose of more than a dozen United States flags of all sizes. It was held along with a celebration to mark the 245th birthday of the…
High School Graduates Receive Their Diplomas
Thousands of local high school seniors who make up the Class of 2020 received their diplomas during a series of “drive-thru graduation” ceremonies at the six…
Mercedians gather to protest death of George Floyd
On behalf of the men and women of the Merced Police Department,
I’d like to express my gratitude to those attending the George Floyd memorial in
Courthouse…
Merced surpasses Los Banos in total number of COVID-19 cases
New Testing Site Opens At Merced County Fairgrounds ...
As of 4 p.m. Monday, May 4, 2020, there are 146 confirmed cases (62 active) of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) in Merced County. Of that number, 81 have recovered and three have died.
2,525 tests have been performed in Merced County: 2,232 negatives, 146 positives,…