Judge Ronald Hansen remembers the overwhelming feeling of looking at six baskets of 150 paper case files stacked up on his desk during his first day assigned to misdemeanors on … Click to Continue »
Read More »Dos Palos teacher of 50 years retires
Marks Elementary School teacher Mary Henderson explains why she is a teacher and how she has adapted to the job for 50 years. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Dos Palos teacher of 50 years retires, leaves legacy of reading
Marks Elementary School fifth grade teacher Rose Jordan couldn’t hold back tears as she noted the impact her retiring colleague had on her daughter. “It’s because of Mrs. Henderson my … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced nurse retires after 60 years of service in the community
Mary Ellen DuPertuis knew Merced when the population was just 18,000, not the more than 80,000 today. She knew Merced when there were close to no specialty doctors and when … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced fire chief retires after 25 years
Merced Fire Department’s chief abruptly retired Thursday, according to officials. Merced Fire Chief Shawn Henry has 25 years of firefighting experience with the city of Merced, according to a news … Click to Continue »
Read More »Pietro retires as Atwater police chief; Joseph named interim
Frank Pietro, an Atwater native who rose through the ranks of his hometown and became its top cop before helping to lead the community away from dire financial straits, has … Click to Continue »
Read More »Diggin’ In: Virginia Zoo’s horticulturist retires to enjoy other gardening ventures
The Virginia Zoo is about the gardens and the gardens are about the animals – thanks to the vision of horticulturist Marie Butler. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Longtime Merced public defender retires
Lyon worked in Merced County for about a decade Won a murder trial in July, the first win in the county in eight years He was well-respected by colleagues, opponents … Click to Continue »
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