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A parking enforcement officer helped save a 78-year-old Merced man who may have had a stroke while walking on the sidewalk on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Inmates train rescue dogs to be service dogs for vets
Rescue dogs and their inmate trainers celebrated their accomplishments at a graduation ceremony on Friday at Valley State Prison in Chowchilla. The dogs will go on to the next level of training before becoming service dogs for military veterans. The prisoners learn responsibility and training the dogs provides a sense …
Read More »Rescue dogs trained by inmates ready for next step on path to aid veterans
Three dogs and their trainers celebrated on Friday the completion of their first round of training to become service dogs for military veterans. But the dogs aren’t just any dogs, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Water rescue crews staged in Merced, ready to respond to flooded areas
Water rescue crews from Southern California trained Tuesday on a fuller than usual Bear Creek, which has swelled with rain and runoff in recent weeks. Firefighters from Los Angeles City … Click to Continue »
Read More »Rescue mission faces code violations, seeking new location for men’s program
After a routine inspection by the Merced Fire Department, the leaders of the Merced County Rescue Mission are looking for a safer facility for residents and those who rely on … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Rescue Mission and community give Christmas experience to hundreds
Around 600 Merced community members made their way to the American Legion Hall on Christmas Eve, hoping for full bellies and something for their kids to open over the weekend, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Rescue Mission has a new warming shelter, may be a permanent solution
The Merced County Rescue Mission has a new warming shelter that leaders hope will be a lasting solution to a yearly problem. The mission is teaming with DayOut Adult ADHC … Click to Continue »
Read More »Middle Fork SAR (Search and Rescue)
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. November 27, 2016 – Park officials are requesting the public’s help with information regarding a missing hiker. Saturday night, November 26, 2016, park dispatch was notified of an overdue hiker visiting the wilderness of Sequoia National Park. Vince Scalise, a 41-year-old from Phoenix, …
Read More »Blogs stir hateful reaction to church on rescue mission meal service
Merced’s Central Presbyterian Church shut down its Facebook page after receiving vulgar and hateful messages over an incomplete and misleading account, spread on social media, alleging that church members complained … Click to Continue »
Read More »Rescue mission will serve meals at Calvary Assembly of God
The Merced County Rescue Mission has found a place to serve hot meals to the needy. Calvary Assembly of God church will allow the Rescue Mission to begin using its … Click to Continue »
Read More »Rescue Mission still seeking location to serve meals
The Merced County Rescue Mission continues to be bumped around in its search for a new location to serve hot meals to the homeless. The mission announced last month it … Click to Continue »
Read More »Rescue mission to stop serving meals; future is uncertain
A sign posted near the front door of the Merced County Rescue Mission has sparked concerns that the facility, which provides food and shelter to the needy, would cease to … 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 »
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