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Hilmar unit is exporter of year
Hilmar Ingredients, a division of Hilmar Cheese Co., has been named 2009 Exporter of the Year by the U.S. Dairy Export Council and Dairy Foods magazine.
Challengers do well in area school board races
In a fairly quiet election with no major issues, voters nonetheless aimed to knock off incumbents in the Turlock Unified School District election.
Eight candidates in Hilmar school board races
There are three openings on the Hilmar Unified School District Board. In trustee area one, Tim Jones, an incumbent, is running unopposed.
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Hilmar woman helps make sure voting goes smoothly -- for 25 years
Voters and elected leaders alike may want to take a moment Tuesday to thank Laurette Locke and Merced County's other poll workers.
Grand jury indicts five on drug charges
Five men were indicted in federal court Thursday on drug charges connected to an alleged meth lab in Hilmar.
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Home economics classes get welcome boost
Students in home economics classes will get cooking with ingredients donated by several processors.
High speed pursuit results in couple's arrest
A husband and wife were jailed by sheriff's deputies Wednesday after a high-speed pursuit through Delhi and Hilmar.
Unit from Fort Irwin deploys to Iraq
FORT IRWIN For Jennifer Prosser, saying good-bye to husband Staff Sgt. Taisyen Prosser is more difficult this time.
State says Merced County schools show improvement
Federal standards, however, don't paint as optimistic a picture. By DANIELLE GAINES Dgaines@mercedsun-star.com In the eyes of the state, Merced County schools' report cards are improving.
Struggle of Merced County agriculture reflected in crop report
The roller coaster is on its way down. After a record-breaking year in 2007, agriculture in Merced County saw a drop in total worth in 2008.
Public digs deep to aid fund for cancer patients
Raising $1.5 million in six weeks in the middle of a miserable economy might seem like an insurmountable challenge.
Pole dancing: Getting fit and having fun
Five metal poles rise from the floor to the ceiling of an exercise room in the Masonic Hall in Merced.
West Nile-infected mosquitoes discovered in Merced; aerial spraying efforts stepped up
After finding mosquitoes infected with the West Nile Virus, the Merced Mosquito Abatement District has stepped up aerial spraying for the insects.
Deputies arrest four in Atwater meth bust
Four people were arrested last week after Merced County sheriff's deputies observed a methamphetamine transaction taking place in the parking lot of the Target shopping center in Atwater.
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Friday, Sept. 11: Gustine at Riverbank, Hilmar at Denair, Bret Harte at Livingston, Orestimba at Modesto Christian, McClatchy at Patterson Saturday, Sept.
17-year-old male shot to death Saturday night
A 17-year-old male is dead after being shot Saturday night, the Merced County Sheriff's Department reported.
Farm kids getting a handle on the business at Stanislaus County Fair
Daniel Nascimento does not have to go on a carnival ride to know what it's like to be yanked around.