Merced County has not done enough to reduce exposure to tobacco smoke or restrict tobacco use, resulting in a grade of “F” from the American Lung Association, according to a … Click to Continue »
Read More »PETA gives Fire Department thumbs up for puppy rescue
PETA is sending a Compassionate Fire Department Award to the city of Merced Fire Department for its rescue last week of a 7-week-old puppy. Firefighters on July 20 rescued the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Trip to Capitol Hill gives Merced teen glimpse of Latino issues
Guadalupe Aleman attended Ready to Lead program in Washington D.C. Trip highlighted issues affecting Hispanics and encouraged young people to be leaders For Aleman, the trip was her first time out of state and an educational experience … Click to Continue »
Read More »New weekly program gives kids a second chance in Le Grand
One of many goals is to reduce gang activity Aiming to provide positive atmosphere for local kids Geared toward students who have been banned from other afterschool programs … Click to Continue »
Read More »Local playwright gives new life to ‘Deadwood Dick’
The melodrama was adapted for Merced by a local playwright It’s set in the Old West The show runs through April 17 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Soldier gives flag to Merced in honor of veterans
Merced City Council accepted a flag on Monday that flew aboard a UH-60L Blackhawk helicopter during a combat mission over Kabul, Afghanistan, on July 20, 2015. The mission was carried … Click to Continue »
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