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- California Back Roads. A preview of my new book
California Back Roads is my eleventh book California Back Roads is my eleventh book.…
- First Lieutenant Peter Joseph Gallo-Remembered in Merced County
Behind the name of anything that honors an individual is a story. Here is the story of a soldier’s sacrifice and a memorial to that life. First Lieutenant Peter Joseph Gallo.…
- Off the Beaten Path- James Dean Memorial in Cholame, California
When I first saw the sculpture honoring movie star James Dean, I found it unusual. I’m not a big fan of markers for tragic events. James Dean Memorial in Cholame, San Luis Obispo County, California.…
- Bill Anderson, Classic Country in the Central Valley
In the circles of country music, Bill Anderson has been known as a singer and songwriter for nearly sixty years. He has gold records, a house full of awards, and the affection of his peers not to mention his fans.…
- Linden California’s Pride and Joy - Aaron Judge’s Hometown
Aaron Judge’s official Major League Baseball photo.…
- Labor Day Memories with Jerry Lewis
Labor Day and Jerry Lewis. For most of my life, that weekend and that person were practically one-in-the-same. Jerry Lewis in Rochester, NY in the mid-1990s.…
- Pretty in Pink for Merced
Local Church School will Flock with Flamingos to Raise Money for Camp. Think about your front lawn. You make sure it gets enough water. You time the mowing schedule so the grass will look nice for the weekend.…
- San Luis Reservoir-Looking Good at Fifty
2017 Marks the Golden Anniversary of the Completion of the Reservoir People have used the San Luis Reservoir in western Merced County, California as a barometer of just how bad the drought was, or how intense the flow of…
- A Fitness Finish Line
Crossing the finish line at a five-K race meant more than a successful end to a run. It put a meaningful exclamation point on a three-month effort to improve my health.…
- American Pie Memories in Florida
Among the many memories, I cherish from growing up in the 1970s was the annual winter trips to Florida to stay with my grandparents who had a winter residence there.…
- Remembered on Memorial Day, Corporal Chester T. Dean
The brief life of a soldier killed in action during World War II He is one of many who has served in our military and paid the ultimate price in defending our nation.…
- Fifty-three Years of Community Journalism in Merced County
John Derby never gave up on his dream Merced County Times Publisher John Derby.…
- Gospel Defenders Church
Gospel Defenders Church John F. Hilton 2909 N Beachwood Dr Merced We are a bible believing church that teaches and believes in God's word.…
- Making a Journey of a Lifetime Possible
Los Banos Future Farmers of America raises $20,000 to help send veterans to Washington, DC Los Banos FFA leaders and other current and former citizens from the City prior to the start of the April 14 Fresno State/Air…
- My Love of this Game
It’s now abundantly clear who in their right mind would take up golf.…
- A Place of Reverence- San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery
It is a quiet place. It is a place of reverence, respect, and remembering. San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, CA.…
- An Important Place, A Special Person
Two institutions are celebrating significant milestones in 2017. Herkimer College, Herkimer, NY My junior college, Herkimer College (formerly known as Herkimer County Community College) is marking its fiftieth year.…
- The Soundtrack of our Future on the UC Merced Campus
Construction Project is Well Underway On any weekday at the University of California at Merced Campus, there’s a distinct sound in the background.…
- International Ag Expo Gets Ready for the World
Annual Farming Event Sets the Stage for Agriculture in the Central Valley The World Ag Expo, Tulare County.…
- Italian Catholic Federation, Branch 39
Italian Catholic Federation, Branch 39 Terrie Piro-Rhodes 1351 W 18 Street (P.O.…
- House Of Prayer
House Of Prayer Bishop Jonathan Harmon 590 Henry St Merced For more information call: 209 658-1816 See our website at - - - -Facebook House of Prayer We are a small Country Church with a big heart full of Love, We…
- The Next Move, and the One After That, and the One After That
I don’t even want to tell you how old this photograph is. The picture was taken of my friend Andy and me shortly after my career as a television journalist began. He taught me how to play the game of chess.…
- Born Again MM
Born Again MM House of Prayer 590 Henry st, Merced (209) 769-4105 Christian Motorcycle Ministry
- Livingston Historical Society Museum-Big Things in a Small Building
The Livingston Historical Society Museum is not a very big building.…