Marg Jackson

United States

Editor at The Escalon Times

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Articles

Berchtold and Castellanos earn top academic honors

2 weeks ago | escalontimes.com | Marg Jackson

Friends and fellow graduates Emma Berchtold and Kali Castellanos will not only share the stage Friday night as part of the graduating class from Escalon High School; they will also share the microphone as they give their address as co-Valedictorians for the Class of 2025.
Sign-ups, applications now being accepted for Park Fete

2 weeks ago | escalontimes.com | Marg Jackson

Dates are set and the 2025 edition of Escalon’s annual Park Fete celebration will be hosted on Friday and Saturday, July 25 and 26 in and around the city’s Main Street Park. The Escalon Lions Club is the host organization for the Park Fete celebration, which has an ‘Escalon Round Up’ theme this year. Several events precede the two-day festival, with the Senior Mr. and Mrs.
Day of remembrance, respect for veterans

2 weeks ago | escalontimes.com | Marg Jackson

Under a bright sunny late spring sky, dozens gathered at Burwood Cemetery on River Road in Escalon for the Monday morning, May 26 Memorial Day service hosted by the Escalon American Legion Post 263. Guest speaker was Legion member Allan Lial, now a resident of Twain Harte, who thanked attendees for taking time out of their day to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.
Crowd gathers to celebrate Garden Club marker project

2 weeks ago | escalontimes.com | Marg Jackson

It was a day a very long time in coming, but Saturday, May 24 brought a satisfying conclusion to a special project, as the Escalon Farmington Community Garden Club formally dedicated its Blue Star Memorial marker. Situated at the Escalon Community Center adjacent to the Escalon Veterans Memorial, corner of Escalon Avenue and Arthur Road, a crowd gathered for the 9 a.m. dedication ceremony, with Garden Club Co-President Amanda Taylor serving as emcee.
Mustang senior class bids farewell to OHS

2 weeks ago | oakdaleleader.com | Marg Jackson

It was a night of memories, a time to reflect, a time to thank those that have been instrumental in getting them to this point … and a night of embracing what lies ahead. The members of the Oakdale High School Class of 2025 gathered in The Corral on Friday evening, May 23 for the school’s 132nd commencement.
Just Enjoy The Next Adventure

3 weeks ago | escalontimes.com | Marg Jackson

Living in a home with a three-year-old has turned out to be quite the experience; I love the time with my granddaughter but she definitely is under the assumption that things should be done her way. I guess that’s pretty typical of many toddlers; they hit a certain age and believe they should be in charge. It’s like when she asks any of us – my daughter, my son-in-law, or myself – to do something with her, such as coloring.
School district preparing for 2025 graduation week

3 weeks ago | escalontimes.com | Marg Jackson

Graduation ceremonies are being planned next Wednesday through Friday, May 28 through 30, on the campus of Escalon High School. First, Vista High School will have its senior graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 28 at 6 p.m., and El Portal Middle School will have its eighth-grade promotion ceremony there on Thursday, May 29 at 7 p.m. Escalon High School students will take center stage on Friday, May 30 at 7 p.m., for graduation ceremonies on Engel Field in Memorial Stadium.
Service honors presented at fire department dinner

3 weeks ago | escalontimes.com | Marg Jackson

Recognition and celebration were the order of the evening on Friday, May 16 as the Escalon Consolidated Fire Protection District hosted its 16th annual Appreciation Dinner. Staged at the Azores Band Hall, the night started with a social hour, followed by a catered dinner and then a brief program, which included a couple of long-term service awards. Fire Chief Rick Mello presented Dave Velasco, engineer, with his 25-year service plaque.
Hundreds rally for fight against cancer at Relay

3 weeks ago | oakdaleleader.com | Marg Jackson

By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Hundreds rally for fight against cancer at Relay Following the opening ceremony and the release of doves, cancer survivors carried the banner and took a lap around the track, to officially begin the American Cancer Society’s 2025 Relay For Life at Johansen High School in Modesto.
Sno-White Drive-In stands the test of time

1 month ago | theriverbanknews.com | Marg Jackson

Operating along Atchison Street in downtown Riverbank for more than 60 years, Sno-White Drive-In has definitely stood the test of time. Owner Daryl Daniel and General Manager Myron Daniel recently had a ribbon cutting ceremony and a special gathering to mark the occasion. “I’ve owned it since 1993 and my dad built it in 1963,” Daryl Daniel explained, adding that the original founder of Sno-White started the business in the early ‘50s and focused primarily on ice cream.