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Blaze destroys home

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

By Ramona Frances

An early morning fire inside a farmhouse Monday destroyed the home and belongings of a Madera family.
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Madera High's James Cook stands atop the podium Saturday night after winning the state title at 171 pounds at the California state wrestling championship at Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield.

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Teens survive rollover

3/9/2010

By DJ Becker

Three local teenagers are lucky to be alive following a high-speed rollover crash on Road 209, west of Highway 41, according to police.
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School employees reach out to parents

3/9/2010

By Tami Jo Nix - and John Rieping

Parents concerned about local education filled the Blanche Galloway Room at Madera County Library on Monday evening. About 50 people attended the town hall-style meeting hosted by local unions and the Madera Coalition for Community Justice.
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Superintendent named Woman of the Year

3/9/2010

By Tami Jo Nix

SACRAMENTO -- Assemblyman Mike Villines of Fresno honored Sally Frazier, Madera County Superintendent of Schools, as the 2010 Woman of the Year for the 29th Assembly District during a ceremony Monday at the state capitol.
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NEWS HEADLINES

Grocer helps homeless pets

Valley inn opens charging station

Slain Valley officer remembered

5 arrests made in DUI check

Cops called to a party gone awry


Runner reaps rewards

3/9/2010

By Ronald Montez

Brown signs with UC Riverside; Nike Indoor Nationals up next

Since bursting onto the track and field scene as a freshman sensation, Madera South senior Alisha Brown's legs, will and heart have taken her to heights far beyond than what she could have envisioned.
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Perko's wins youth basketball championship

3/9/2010

By Leon Emo

Perko's Lakers won the Youth Basketball League Championship Saturday at Desmond Middle School gymnasium. The Lakers defeated Madera Produce 53-37 in the final game of the season. The league is sponsored by the City of Madera Parks & Community Services Department.
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Cook captures state wrestling championship

3/8/2010

By Paul Stanford

James Cook had accomplished nearly everything in his highly-decorated high school wrestling career heading into his senior season at Madera High.
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SPORTS HEADLINES

Pitching leads Coyotes to championship

Liberty finishes tournament even

Coyotes win Sanger Jam boys volleyball tourny

Coyotes hammered by Modesto school

Coyotes dominate South 


Pieces of the Past: Madera County's very first residents

3/9/2010

By Bill Coate

The story of the settlement of Madera County is rich with diversity. Its pioneers came here from all walks of life and for a multitude of reasons.
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Twist in Time: Making Custer's last stand pay

3/9/2010

By Bill Coate

Fate is fickle, no doubt about it. Take the case of old Chief Sitting Bull.
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To Your Health: Eating disorders

3/9/2010

By For The Madera Tribune - Staci Weave, Erin Cooney and Carrie Der Garabedian

If you were presented with statistics that millions of women and men were fighting a disease that if left untreated would be fatal, would it get your attention? What if this disease was one that most do not consider a disease? Would this surprise you?
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VALLEY LIFE HEADLINES

Big Valley Horseshoe League begins play

Local students take journalism awards

Master Gardener: Talking dirt

Ramblin' Rec'

Local student ambassador chosen

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