Local Students Raise $2,800
Students at Sheehy Elementary in Merced enjoyed a ‘sweet’ reward for a job well done recently.
The student council organized a “Pennies for Patients” fundraiser in February to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. They asked their classmates to bring in spare change with a goal of collecting $750. During a rally at their school last…
New Chamber Members YLI and We’Ced
Hundreds of people – youth and adults – gathered at Bob Hart Square Wednesday evening, Feb. 28 to welcome the Youth Leadership Institute (YLI) to Merced and…
Fair Staff, Supporters Kick off 2018 Season with Preview
The Merced County Fair Board, Friends of the Merced County Fair Board and Fair Management formally kicked-off the 2018 fair season on Friday, Feb. 23 in the…
Merced College Art Gallery Exhibit
The Merced College Art Gallery invited students and members of the public onto the campus Wednesday night as they welcomed San Francisco artist Tamera Avery into the Central Valley to open her show ‘Off the Rails.’
A longtime painter and graduate from UC Berkley and the San Francisco Art Institute, Avery’s work makes use of oils on…
Exhibit Explores Lumber Town History of Merced Falls
The Merced County Courthouse Museum will open “Yosemite Lumber Company at Merced Falls” exhibit on Thursday, March 8 at 5 p.m. At the exhibit…
Parker’s Prom Brings Smiles
Families from around the Central Valley gathered at Valley Children's Hospital in Madera to take part in a night that would create wonderful memories for years…
His Bike Is Our Playground
Garland Daniel stands presents his latest bicycle creation that was built from cut and dismantled playground equipment at Applegate Park. The vacant playground, seen in the background of photo, will be undergoing renovations in the months to come.