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News Briefs – May 8

Newman business district meeting The Newman Police Department will host a business district meeting Tuesday, May 14, from 1-2 p.m. at C.R. Fudge Company. Officer Ashley Williams will conduct the ...
May 11, 2013 | Posted in: Community | 0 Comments | Full Story »

Newman celebrates 125 years

Newman celebrated the 125th anniversary of its founding with a series of events through the weekend. Colorful hot air balloons ascended gracefully into the sky from Densmore Park on Sunday morning.Community members, local leaders and descendants of Newman’s founding father gathered last weekend to honor the city’s heritage and celebrate what it has become in the 125 years since the ...
May 2, 2013 | Posted in: Community | 0 Comments | Full Story »

Volunteers show Gustine a little love

GUSTINE – The second annual Love Gustine event was a success with over 125 volunteers taking on a handful of projects to freshen up the small town with a big ...
May 2, 2013 | Posted in: Community | 0 Comments | Full Story »

News Briefs – May 2

Merced County Fair tickets The Merced County Fair is offering advance discounts for gate admission and all-day carnival ride wristbands. The fair is offering a “Buy four get one free” ...
May 2, 2013 | Posted in: Community | 0 Comments | Full Story »

Local performer to make West Side debut

Kelly McDonaldNEWMAN – The West Side Theatre will be swaying to the rocked up country music sounds of the Kelly McDonald Band this Saturday when the local musician and his band ...
May 2, 2013 | Posted in: Community | 0 Comments | Full Story »

OHS offers incentives for test performances

NEWMAN – Orestimba High students will have more than personal pride on the line when they take the STAR tests. The school is offering a variety of academic incentives for ...
April 29, 2013 | Posted in: Community, Schools | 0 Comments | Full Story »

Feature photo: Trike-a-thon

Pre-school students at Our Lady of Miracles took part in their annual trike-a-thon Friday morning. Leading the pack in this photo is Justin Lopes. The riders were pedaling for a good cause, raising funds for St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital.
April 29, 2013 | Posted in: Community, Media Gallery, Schools | 0 Comments | Full Story »

Barrington art showcased at center

The artwork of Hurd Barrington Elementary School students is on display this month at the McConnell Adult Education Center. Above, Principal Danny Cope reviews art work with students Nathan Vargas, Drew Felber and Karine Hernandez.Classwork and art from students at Hurd Barrington Elementary School are on display through May 6 at the McConnell Adult Education Center. Two planet systems on display were made by ...
April 29, 2013 | Posted in: Community, Schools | 0 Comments | Full Story »

News Briefs – April 25

Community radio meeting The organizing committee working to develop a community radio station serving Gustine, Newman and the surrounding areas will be meeting Thursday, May 2, at 6:30 p.m. at ...
April 29, 2013 | Posted in: Community | 0 Comments | Full Story »

‘Love Newman’ planned for Saturday

NEWMAN – Residents of Newman will have the opportunity to help make a difference in their hometown by participating in a “Love Newman” event set for Saturday morning. Volunteers will ...
April 25, 2013 | Posted in: Community | 0 Comments | Full Story »