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The Vietnam War's longest-serving POW, Everett Alvarez Jr., told his moving story to a captivated audience Tuesday afternoon at the Naval Air Station theater.

Vietnam War's first and longest POW, Everett Alvarez, tells his compelling story to rapt audience while visiting NAS Lemoore

Sep 18 2019 - 2:15pm By Ed Martin, Editor

It’s been an interesting life’s ride for former naval aviator Everett Alvarez Jr. A grandson of Mexican immigrants, the Santa Clara University alum, in 1960, joined the United States Navy and immediately found himself in Lemoore – among the cotton fields and Tule fog of the San Joaquin Valley. Keep reading...

Students, despite street construction, make their way to Lemoore High School for the first day of School Wednesday.

Lemoore High School begins 118th year as Measure L renovation continues

Aug 16 2019 - 10:19am By Ed Martin, Editor

Lemoore High School is 118 years old, but it’s certainly aging well as its $25 million facelift - courtesy of Measure L - continues. According to school officials, the local comprehensive high school on Wednesday welcomed 1,950 students to the first day of school. Keep reading...

The Macey Blue Band "sweated with the oldies" Saturday night at the Sarah Mooney Museum.

Sizzling night at the Sarah Mooney Museum, as enthusiasts celebrate supporters and engraved brick program

Jul 28 2019 - 5:36pm By The Leader Staff

While the 100-plus degree heat may have convinced local music fans to remain home Saturday night, quietly ensconced in their air-conditioned living rooms, a hearty band of Sarah Mooney Museum enthusiasts braved the scorching heat Saturday night (July 27) to celebrate its many supporters, many of whom recently purchased commemorative bricks. Keep reading...

Left to right installing bricks are Michael Betcher, Dave Simas, Dean Lahodny, and Jeanine Simas.

Sarah Mooney Museum celebrates bricks with free Saturday Starlight Concert on the east lawn

Jul 22 2019 - 10:54am By The Leader Staff

Lemoore’s Sarah Mooney Museum is hosting a free Starlight Concert on Saturday (July 27), and in addition to the music of the Macey Blue Band, museum officials plan to acknowledge its many supporters, including those who recently purchased engraved bricks. Keep reading...

Friends of the Kings County Library received a grant from Bank of the Sierra. Sierra's Mark Ulibarri presents check to Carol Dias, Wilma Humason, Natalie Rencher, Kings Library director.

Bank of Sierra awards $5,000 grant to Friends of Kings County Library

May 29 2019 - 11:54am By The Leader Staff

Bank of the Sierra recently awarded a $5,000 Sierra Grant to Friends of the Kings County Library. Mark Ulibarri, Hanford branch market president at Bank of the Sierra, recently presented the award to Friends president Carol Dias and founding member Wilma Humason in the Children’s Room at the Hanford Library. Keep reading...

Members of the Lemoore RV (Recreational Vehicle) Club enjoying the outdoors on a recent excursion. The club's next meeting is Wednesday, May 8 at 6 p.m. at the Lemoore Veterans Hall at 411 West D Street. Interested campers are welcome.

Lemoore RV Club looking for a few good members for fun, relaxation and travel

Apr 15 2019 - 10:17am Article Contributed to The Leader

The burgeoning Lemoore RV (Recreational Vehicle) Club is looking for a few good members. The club is urging would-be RV campers to swing by the RV Club’s next meeting on May 8 at 6 p.m. at the Lemoore Veterans Hall located at 411 West D Street. Keep reading...

Lemoore Parks and Recreation Director Jason Glick with Volunteers of the Year Joe Correia and Frank Bernhardt.

Gallery: City of Lemoore again honors its many volunteers at annual dinner

Feb 22 2019 - 5:58pm

Lemoore likes its volunteers. Just ask the 300 to 250 folks who showed up at the Lemoore Cinnamon Complex to honor its volunteers, individuals, and organizations all of whom go way out of their way to make their town a much better place. Keep reading...

Granddaughter Kya helps Dr. Willie Ewing celebrate as the 2019 Lemoore Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year during Friday night's annual Chamber Installation Dinner.

Gallery: Lemoore gathers again to honor the community's best at Chamber dinner

Jan 19 2019 - 2:07pm By Ed Martin, Editor

There is something special about coming together occasionally to honor those who serve their community. Since 1959, when the Lemoore Chamber of Commerce began honoring a “Citizen of the Year,” the decades since have seen a change in the way Lemoore awards its most deserving citizens. Keep reading...

Members of the Lemoore High School FFA Guide Dog Puppy Raising Project, this year's recipient of the Chamber's Organization of the Year.

Lemoore Chamber to award its Organization of the Year Award to Lemoore High's FFA Guide Dog program

Jan 11 2019 - 5:00pm By The Leader Staff

The Lemoore Chamber of Commerce is honoring the Lemoore High School FFA Guide Dog Puppy Raising Project as its Organization of the Year at this year’s Lemoore Chamber Installation Banquet on Jan. 18. Keep reading...

Annual 'Reason for the Season' brings Christmas cheer and tidings to hundreds

Dec 15 2018 - 12:08pm By The Leader Staff

The Lemoore Police Department, in coordination with Lemoore Christian Aid, local school districts, and committed volunteers and students, delivered a bit of Christmas cheer to a bunch of Lemoore families on Friday, Dec. 14 in the Lemoore Civic Auditorium. Keep reading...