Merced County

Hilmar Cheese Job Fair Scheduled for Thursday, July 29

The Merced County Times Jul 22, 2021

July 16, 2021. Hilmar Cheese Company is holding a job fair on Thursday, July 29 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm on-site at the company’s visitor center located at 9001 N. Lander Ave. in Hilmar. “We are excited to be able to interview and offer contingent jobs right on the spot,” shared Stephanie Miller, corporate talent acquisition manager.…

Around Town

Goodnight To City’s Landmark Water Tank

The Merced County Times Jul 22, 2021

Drivers along Highway 99 and residents in south Merced this week have been witnessing the demolition of a 300,000-gallon water tank located above…

Politics

Just how will Merced spend $27 million in ‘Rescue’ funds?

Jonathan Whitaker Jul 22, 2021

Merced City Council members and residents agreed on at least one thing Monday night: $27,427,882 is a lot of money. Especially when it’s considered…

Around Town

Historic courthouse in line for federal funds

John Derby Jul 22, 2021

Nothing is certain until you have the cash in hand; however, it was exciting to hear that the Merced County Courthouse Museum in downtown Merced has been chosen for federal funding consideration by the U.S. House Appropriations Committee. This could result in a $2 million grant to help fund a much-needed restoration project to the building’s…

Insights and Opinions

What Happens When Your Well Goes Dry?

John Derby Jul 22, 2021

This is the first time in my life I have had to depend on a well for my water, and I have been seriously thinking of letting my lawn go dry. However, it…

Arts

Shakespeare on YouTube — and in the Park

The Merced County Times Jul 16, 2021

This 20th season is a busy time for Merced Shakespearefest! Not only are directors and editors, dramaturgs and composers working on post…

Around Town

Senior Center opens for yoga, pinocle, dancing, and more!

Jonathan Whitaker Jul 16, 2021

So far, they’ve kept it a little low-profile. But yes, the Merced Senior Community Center is back in action after more than a year of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Right now, through the month of August, the Senior Center will be open only weekdays, Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Sept. 1, the center plans to expand…

Around Town

The Mercado night market on Main Street continues in August

The Merced County Times Jul 16, 2021

The most recent Mercado night market on Main street on July 1 featured a special tribute of appreciation to first responders, military members and…

Education

Summer School offering more support for students

Beverly Barela Jul 15, 2021

The Merced City School District (MCSD) has designed a more intensive summer school experience this year than last year, and also thought of other ways to…

Politics

Atwater’s Mayor Creighton to run for county supervisor seat

John Miller Jul 15, 2021

At first, Atwater Mayor Paul Creighton thought those who had been pushing him to run for a higher office were just offering him pleasantries, or expressing support for his work in Atwater. “You kind of brush it off when people tell you you should run for another office,” Creighton told the Times. “But when I got this many people approaching…

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