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 »Vietnamese, veterans protest to support Sen. Janet Nguyen
A group of Vietnamese constituents of Sen. Janet Nguyen, R- Garden Grove protested at the Capitol on Monday March 6, 2017 to support her after Senate Democrats removed her from the Senate on Feb. 23, 2017 for speaking against the late Sen. Tom Hayden. Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de …
Read More »Craft fair and sale in Merced this weekend to help support stray animals and veterans
Some two dozen craft vendors will fill the American Legion Hall in Merced this weekend to raise money to help veterans and lost or abandoned animals. The craft fair marks … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘Veterans Connect’ space introduced at Los Banos Library
Westside veterans can now research services and apply for benefits at the new “Veterans Connect” space in the Los Banos Library. The library at 1312 Seventh St. provides resources to … 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 »Veterans lauded in Merced
Children waived flags, engines rumbled and school bands marched in Merced on Friday during the 12th annual Veterans Day Parade. Main Street was lined with hundreds of people waiving tiny … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced students visit veterans display
Eighth-graders in Merced are getting an up-close look and a history lesson this week on the annual display that honors veterans, military personnel and first responders with a huge display … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced residents run in remembrance of fallen military veterans
Hundreds turned out Saturday in Merced to honor the thousands of American military heroes who have died in fighting overseas since 2000. Run for the Fallen is a nationwide run … Click to Continue »
Read More »Taxes, veterans and marketing on Merced docket
A tentative tax-sharing agreement with Merced County from June has been finalized and will cross the desk of the Merced City Council on Monday, according to records. The city of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Children write letters to veterans for Atwater event
Children in Merced wrote letters during summer classes They thanks veterans and service men and women The letters were part of Military Appreciation Day at Castle Air Museum in Atwater … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced’s M Street may get honorary Veterans Boulevard signs
The club heading up the effort says M Street can stay the official name Turlock did something similar in 2007 for University Way The city expects to hold a public hearing on Aug. 15 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Community honors veterans at Merced District Cemetery
Over 350 people gather for Memorial Day service Veterans, family members pay respects … Click to Continue »
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