Soon, Earlimart kids will be able to run, explore and play in their new park. It has taken about a decade for this community’s dream to become a reality. The community of 10,000, in the southern-most part of Tulare County, does not garner a lot of attention. The most notorious event in its history is […]
On Tuesday, November 7, voters in Farmersville and Woodlake will have to make two decisions that will affect each city’s economy. The ballot measures are quite similar. Sales Tax Increase Farmersville’s residents will have to decide whether they want to add ½ cent to their sales tax, which would affect residents and visitors who shop […]
I want to begin by thanking the City Council for the opportunity to serve the Farmersville community. Farmersville is a terrific place with wonderful people and a great future ahead. I am very proud of our staff. We’ve worked hard as a team to deliver the roundabout project and the sports park project on time […]
While not a particularly large club, Mid Valley 4-H members are involved in many different projects. The club has several new members this year, and they, too, add different interests and more projects. During its first meeting of the year in September, club members were determining just what and how many projects they could take […]
Formerly known as Tulare 4-H, a small group of archery enthusiasts have moved their meeting location and changed their name to Foothill 4-H. At a Saturday meeting in the country between Lindsay and Exeter, the last day of September, some old and new 4-H member unanimously renamed their club. The Tulare 4-H leader quit the […]
Considered one of the fastest growing sports in the United States, pickleball now has an outdoor facility in Porterville. One of the two tennis courts at Zalud Park was converted to accommodate pickleball, with open play taking place on Saturdays or by appointment. Haven’t played the sport yet? No problem! A local pickleball enthusiast has […]
On Saturday, Oct. 14, 180 children and teens will travel to Mooney Grove Park in Visalia to compete in the second annual California Junior Disc Golf Championships – the largest, juniors-focused disc golf tournament in the world. Competitors are traveling from all across California, Arizona, Oregon, and one competitor, C.J. Wisor, is traveling from Pennsylvania. […]
The 7th annual Madera Pomegranate Festival takes place Saturday, November 4 from 10am – 5pm at the Madera District Fairgrounds. The unique, vibrant and fun event brings in visitors from all over the world to experience the best of the Central Valley’s local pomegranate and nut products. The event is organized by the Madera Tourism Alliance, of the Madera […]
A press release, dated October 10, was sent to the Voice by the Law Offices of Michael J. Lampe addressing the issue of Tulare Police Chief Wes Hensley’s being placed on administrative leave. Hensley was placed on leave from his job on September 27 by Tulare’s city manager, Joe Carlini. In the press release, Lampe […]
This year’s Exeter Fall Festival will continue many fun traditions from the past 104 years – games, contests, arts & craft, food and entertainment that is guaranteed to be fun for the whole family. October 1 – 31st Exeter Scarecrow Contest. The Exeter Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that Scarecrows are Returning to Exeter […]