The Rev. Robert E. Gamel was sentenced to four years probation He is expected to seek an alternative sentence to avoid jail time The former head of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church had faced up to three years in prison … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced high school district will break ground on two new gyms
Gyms to be built at Atwater and Merced high schools Gyms paid for by 2008 Measure M Current gyms don’t hold school’s student population … Click to Continue »
Read More »Report details sex crime claims involving teacher-turned-police officer
Dusty Norris accused of sexual contact with two high school girls Norris was arrested Wednesday He briefly appeared in court Monday, but did not enter plea … Click to Continue »
Read More »Line forms for grand opening deals at Los Banos’ 99 Cents Only Store
First nine people in line get 99-cent 40-inch LED flat-screen TV Store features name-brand items for 99 cents … Click to Continue »
Read More »Winton residents return to charred apartments to gather belongings
Fire destroyed 18-unit complex Friday About 60 displaced residents staying with family or in motels Community rallies to raise funds to help … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sentencing delayed in Merced sexual assault case
Yeng Kong Moua convicted of attacking seven women Judge postpones sentencing until July … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater teen injured in assault outside high school
Teen’s windshield struck by wrench, causing injuries from glass Victim, believed to be dating suspect’s sister, taken to hospital Suspect is Atwater High student, police say … Click to Continue »
Read More »More California teens stuck it out, got diplomas in 2015
Newman campus had every senior graduate; Hilmar came very close Calaveras, Mariposa counties topped the state Modesto high schools see steady rise to 87 percent; Merced holds to its 90-plus standard … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos burglary suspects arrested
Richard Michael Mendez, 28, resisted arrest, found with stolen high school property, police say Elbert Doniel Kirby, 24, caught on surveillance attempting to break into business, police say … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos police officer, ex-teacher charged with sex crimes appears in court
Dusty Norris has been charged with having sex with two high school girls Norris was arrested Wednesday He briefly appeared in court Monday, but did not enter a plea … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater student injured in assault
Student attacked by suspect wielding wrench Victim taken to hospital Atwater police searching for suspect … Click to Continue »
Read More »Dos Palos man arrested for alleged kidnapping attempt
Dos Palos police credit bystanders with helping save woman Suspect allegedly violated restraining order against him Woman and her three children found to be safe … Click to Continue »
Read More »Old Merced County Library empty for decades, no revival in sight
Building at 2125 M St. was Merced County’s first high school Building housed the county library for decades Renovation effort retired with Kathleen Crookham … Click to Continue »
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