Above the Fold

In October 2016, Kent Cross was reported missing by his father and, unfortunately, search efforts did not locate Kent. In 2020, human remains were discovered near McLeod Flatt, north of Road 274 in Madera County. Despite investigative efforts, the person

A local citizen was driving on Pine Street when a nearby resident pointed what appeared to be a gun at him. The victim did not know the suspect and had no idea why he would point a gun at him.

The Matilda Torres Toros came back in all four sets to record a 3-1 victory over the Wonderful College Prep Academy Wolves in the first round of the Div. V Central Section playoffs at Torres. The fifth-seeded Toros lost the

What was first billed as a battle of running backs with McLane’s top back against Matilda Torres’ Caden Warden turned into a comeback attempt by the Toros in a 23-13 loss to the Highlanders. Warden rushed for 63 yards on

Isabella “Belle” Rossette is 11 years old, and a proud member of the Dixieland 4-H Club. She is currently in the 6th grade, and recently completed her second year of 4-H. Belle has a younger brother, Noah, who is also

The Howard 4-H Club met on October 12 for its monthly business meeting at the Ylarregui Ranch. The Business portion of the meeting commenced, and old business was recalled. Items for the Animal Shelter Donation were collected, and were delivered

One of the biggest questions circulating any casino is what they have in terms of gaming. For the North Fork Mono Casino, which opened earlier today, there is something for everyone. For the slot machine enthusiasts, there are 2,400 brand

For the first time this season, the Liberty Hawks football team was able to play on campus in its own stadium on a brand-new turf field, and made sure to open with a victory. Liberty totally dominated the Mendota Aztecs

Several high school girls volleyball players standing with their coaches while holding flowers after being honored during a season finale game. Trying to send out its two seniors on a positive note, the Madera South Stallions girls volleyball team played

Any look at Madera during the Roaring Twenties will include politics, prohibition and prostitution. Women won the right to vote; moonshine flowed freely, and prostitution, recently outlawed, flourished, especially on the west side of the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks. It

This week’s Citizens Academy met at the John W. Wells Youth Center to learn about the city’s Parks and Community Services Department, which oversees everything from park maintenance and recreation programs to senior services and major construction projects. Parks and

Madera County is home to some of the most successful and innovative “Mom & Pops” in the state, and one homegrown small business was selected as one of America’s Top 10 in the nation. Resort Life Carts, with two locations

The Madera County School Board of Education presented Fairmead Elementary School with an Award of Excellence in recognition of its designation as a Model Professional Learning Community at Work School. Under the leadership of Principal Cassie Cox, this award recognizes

We all know that apples are great without being an ingredient in a recipe. Peeled or unpeeled, that crispy, juicy crunch is a joy for all ages. Right now, there are many varieties to choose from. My favorites are the

The team members are getting their last hours of training in, the covers are getting removed from the tables, the floors are getting shined and the windows cleaned for Wednesday’s Opening Night of the North Fork Mono Casino. Last week,

The Matilda Torres Toros girls volleyball team clinched at least a tie for the North Yosemite League championship with a four-set win over Sunnyside on Senior Night. The Toros played at Sanger West on Thursday to close the regular season.