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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 »Looking for a bilingual insurance agent? New online service can help
People who are looking for an insurance agent or broker who speaks a foreign language or American Sign Language have a new tool to help in their search. The California … Click to Continue »
Read More »After decades of service to Merced County, two longtime health providers retire
After years of postponing their departures due to concern for their patients, Dr. Salvador Sandoval and physician assistant Jerry Lewis finally have stepped into retirement. The two Golden Valley Health … Click to Continue »
Read More »For some, Christmas means going to a church service
For Annie Sofranek, being with her two daughters and husband on Christmas is what she enjoys about the holidays. “Christmas means family pretty much,” she said. “It’s to celebrate the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Christmas Eve service at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Merced
Pastor Dorothy Lindstrom holds a Christmas Eve service at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Merced, Calif., on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. … Click to Continue »
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 »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 »Golden Valley founder honored for 45 years of service
After being part of Golden Valley Health Centers for 45 years, Alicia L. Dicochea attended her final board meeting last week, reflecting on the years of service she has provided … Click to Continue »
Read More »Expanded Amtrak service kicks off Monday
Seventh daily round-trip added to San Joaquin Corridor service Change is first expansion to San Joaquin service in 14 years 1.1 million travelers use San Joaquin service annually … Click to Continue »
Read More »First heat Public Service Announcement
The following is a public safety message provided by the Mariposa County Health Department on June 1, 2016: Temperatures are climbing. Are you prepared for the heat?
Read More »Top firefighters from Merced County honored for service
County agencies gathered for ceremony at Merced American Legion Post 83 Nine full-time and volunteer firefighters honored … Click to Continue »
Read More »Janitorial service worker sought after Turlock bank robbery
An employee of a janitorial service that cleans the Tri Counties Bank at 2900 Geer Road is wanted by police on suspicion of robbing the bank. About 9 a.m. Tuesday, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Secret Service nixes people taking guns inside GOP convention
A Change.org petition to allow convention attendees to carry guns gets nearly 46,000 signatures Republican presidential candidates say the Secret Service is in charge of security Republican and Democratic conventions will spend more than $ 50 million on security … Click to Continue »
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