Ansley has spent most of her life living in and around Yosemite National Park. Her father worked in Yosemite and was based both in Wawona and El Portal. Ansley started her NPS career at the age of 14, working on a Youth Conservation Corps crew. She began her first permanent …
Read More »Firefighter from Merced’s memorial procession
Firefighter Clayton Ogden was honored in Merced with a procession for his memorial service on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. His brother-in-law spoke about him. … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘I’m sad today,’ relative says at memorial service of firefighter from Merced
A line of dozens of fire engines and trucks rolled onto the Merced County Fairgrounds on Friday to bring a firefighter who died tragically this month to his memorial service. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Memorial For Abandoned Babies Heals The Living, Too
Last month, you may have heard about Miranda Eve, a mysterious baby who was uncovered in San Francisco and identified more than a century after she died. The organization that kickstarted that investigation was the Garden of Innocence , a non-profit that provides burial services to unclaimed children across the …
Read More »Merced residents can expect higher gas prices, warmer weather, closed businesses on Memorial Day
Merced County residents can expect more travelers on the road, closed businesses and warmer weather during Memorial Day weekend. Like most every year banks, schools, state and county building will … Click to Continue »
Read More »The history behind Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a great time to enjoy time with friends and family, but the holiday has a deeper meaning. Check out the history behind Memorial Day. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos’ Memorial receives “A” in national survey; Mercy slips to a “C”
Los Banos’ Memorial Hospital was among a handful of Valley hospitals awarded an “A” grade on patient safety, according to a national survey released this week. More than 2,000 hospitals … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced police will honor fallen officer Gray in memorial
The Merced Police Department will hold a memorial service Friday to honor Officer Stephan Gray, who was killed in the line of duty 13 years ago. The 34-year-old officer died … Click to Continue »
Read More »Memorial Hospital in Los Banos named as a leader in LGBTQ health care equality
Memorial Hospital in Los Banos earned recognition as a “Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality,” from a LGBTQ civial rights foundation, according to a statement from Sutter Health. The Human Rights … Click to Continue »
Read More »City Council to consider proposed Homeless Memorial Day
The Merced City Council is set to discuss paying respect to homeless individuals by declaring Dec. 21, the first day of winter, as Homeless Memorial Day, during its meeting Monday … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced detective returns memorial flag to veteran’s widow
The story of a U.S. memorial flag that bounced from person to person has a happy ending. Thanks to Merced Detective Joe Perez, the memorial flag is in the hands … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced police seek veteran’s family to return memorial flag
Merced police are trying to return a U.S. memorial flag and heroic achievement letter to the family of Sgt. Melvin L. Spratley after they recovered it during a probation check. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Stephan Gray Memorial Golf Tournament in Atwater
The 11th annual Stephan Gray Memorial Fund/Merced Police Officers Association Golf Tournament tees off at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Rancho Del Rey Golf Club, 5250 Green Sands … Click to Continue »
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