Saturday, July 31, 2010

Life Change Church honored local police officer and community service officers at their Family Gathering Sunday morning. During the morning worship service Pastor Mac Hill called the officers present to come forward to be acknowledged. He spoke of the hardships that face officers on a daily basis and encouraged his congregation to uphold the officers in prayer. Each of the officers was presented a framed Certificate of Appreciation. Each officer was given a long-seemed red rose for their spouse. Updated: May. 26, 2010 4:45 PM | Full Story

Memorial Day traditionally signifies the beginning of the summer travel season. Many Californians will celebrate this holiday with picnics, barbecues and road trips. Before you head out for the long weekend, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reminds all motorists to drive safely, and buckle up. Updated: May. 26, 2010 4:42 PM | Full Story

On June 18, eight Madera County Law Enforcement agencies will be running the Special Olympics Torch through Madera County for the Law Enforcement Torch Run. They will pass the Torch to Merced County as it makes its way to UC Davis for the Special Olympics Summer Games. | Full Story

Madera County Sheriff John Anderson is issuing a warning about a suspicious email you may receive from an outfit announcing that you are a winner. Updated: May. 26, 2010 4:20 PM | Full Story

Memorial Day services will be held at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery on Sunday, May 30, beginning at 11 a.m. This year's theme honors the Buffalo Soldiers. the guest speaker will be Retired Major General Paul Monroe, the Former Adjutant General of the California National Guard. Updated: May. 26, 2010 4:19 PM | Full Story

A drug overdose in Oakhurst last Wednesday night led deputies to a mountain dealer who they believe is responsible. Updated: May. 26, 2010 4:18 PM | Full Story

The Mariposa/Madera County Chapter of the Association of California School Administrators held their annual Golden Apple Awards Dinner on May 10, in Madera Municipal Golf Course. Updated: May. 26, 2010 5:02 PM | Full Story

Agents with the Madera County Gang Enforcement Team (MADGET) completed a sweep in and around the city of Madera on Tuesday, May 18, apprehending more than a dozen people wanted for a variety of charges including: narcotics, parole, probation and weapons violations. | Full Story

Wanted on numerous charges, including grand theft and being a felon in possession of ammunition, a validated gang member has been linked to passing a counterfeit check, stemming from mail theft that occurred late March/early April of 2010. Updated: May. 26, 2010 4:09 PM | Full Story

FAIRMEAD -- No one seems to know why this tiny town is dying. | Full Story

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