Merced County

Six trout in Lake McClure released with $1,000 tags

The Merced County Times Jul 22, 2019 0

As part of an enormous effort to restore fishing in Lake McClure, six large trout were tagged and turned loose in the reservoir. Each is worth $1,000 and was sent swimming among 150,000 pounds of trout that were stocked in the reservoir in early July. One of the tagged trout has already been caught, netting Joshua Moua of Merced a $1,000…

Education

First Sacramento, then the Smithsonian for Arts Faculty…

The Merced County Times Jul 22, 2019 0

UC Merced Coats Family Endowed Chair in the Arts and professor ShiPu Wang has curated an exhibition of more than 150 paintings, drawings and prints, many of…

Around Town

Catholic Charities to welcome two bishops at Merced event

The Merced County Times Jul 21, 2019 0

Catholic Charities is pleased to host its fifth annual community celebration, Harvest of Hope, on Saturday, August 10, at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall in…

Education

Visually impaired students head to college this fall

The Merced County Times Jul 21, 2019 0

Three graduates of a Merced County Office of Education Special Education program are about to embark on a challenging and rewarding journey some might have thought would be impossible for them to attain. They are blind or have very limited vision. And they are going to college this fall. Maria Duran-Barajas, Special Education director at…

Entertainment

Air Museum To Host Wine, Craft Beer Fest

Tom Frazier Jul 19, 2019 0

I’ve suggested some out-of-town trips at times when you want something to do. I’ve recommended the Madera Wine Trail, wineries to the north, and the Vista…

Business

Craft beer taproom set to open in Atwater

Beverly Barela Jul 18, 2019 0

Trying intriguing fresh craft beer with friends and family promises to be enjoyable at Blaker Brewing, which opened its first taproom in Ceres last year,…

Galleries

Castle Air Museum adds a Navy fighter to its collection

Beverly Barela Jul 18, 2019 0

A U.S. Navy attack jet has been added to the collection of military airplanes at Castle Air Museum in Atwater, making it the museum’s eighth Navy plane. Air Museum CEO Joe Pruzzo announced, “We have acquired a Desert Storm warrior which was in the Gulf War in 1991. It’s a U.S. Navy A-7 Attack Jet which flew off the aircraft carrier U.S.S.…

Arts

Artist Wayman-Maurer spreads wings, takes flight

John Miller Jul 18, 2019 0

With the Art Hop just around the corner on Saturday, July 20, businesses and artists throughout Merced’s Downtown Entertainment District are gearing up for…

Local News

City pursues 3 park sites, safe bike paths

Jonathan Whitaker Jul 18, 2019 0

Members of the Merced City Council agreed this week to pursue up to $8.5 million in state grant funding for three neighborhood park sites in north Merced.…

Entertainment

Ryland, Irwin, DePriest Win Fireworks Spectacular At Merced Speedway

Guest Jul 17, 2019 0

By DON MARTIN II Fred Ryland scored a thrilling victory in the 25 lap IMCA Sport Modified Main Event Saturday night at Merced Speedway. The point leader became the fourth different winner in five races. The night featured a thrilling Fireworks Display, and all of the fans who came to watch the show got in for free. This was made possible…

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