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Congressman Adam Gray went on a “Delivering the Valley” tour to highlight more than $16 million in federal funding he secured for community projects. Gray visited Madera City Hall and Madera County offices on Thursday to announce $2.25 million in

The Madera South Stallions withstood a Riverdale Cowboys’ rushing attack, and the loss of their starting quarterback for a 31-15 victory to remain undefeated in Stallion Stadium. Stallions’ quarterback Jairo Parra left the game in the second half after a

O’NEALS — In what has become a rivalry game, the Liberty Hawks took down the Minarets Mustangs in a battle of undefeated teams last week at Minarets. Liberty, pretty much, dominated the entire game. Save for their first and last

On June 4, 1910, members of the Madera School Board determined to explore the possibility of building another school on the West side of town. Madera’s first school had been constructed east of the Southern Pacific railroad tracks, hence the

FRESNO — Liberty Hawks junior running back Henry Bilskey had a career day in an offensive explosion against the Hoover Patriots last week in a 67-42 victory at McLane Stadium. Bilskey rushed for a Liberty Hawk record, 324 yards, to

The Madera South Stallions girls volleyball team had high expectations going into its match with the Clovis South Longhorns at Madera South. Both teams entered the September 3 match without a victory. Both teams were looking to get in the

The Matilda Torres Toros girls volleyball team have suffered a rash of injuries, and they all came at the same position, before Tuesday’s match with the Merced Bears. Before the match, Trinity Anderson and Alana Hammon were in street clothes.

Madera’s first Chinese residents came here from the town of Borden. They had arrived at that spot in 1872 with the laying of the Southern Pacific tracks, but when Madera was founded in 1876, most of them shifted their attention

The 2026 Madera District Fair, presented by Valley Children’s Healthcare, is bringing entertainment beyond the main stage as part of its “All American Party!” celebration September 10-13. Throughout the four-day fair, guests can enjoy a free lineup of magicians, animal

Salter’s Distributing in Chowchilla is expanding its warehouse, and adding new offices. David and Cheryl Salter, owners of the company, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on September 2. David Salter welcomed everyone to celebrate this new expansion, noting how blessed they

Caltrans recently released an update on the construction project in Downtown Madera. “The contractor continues to make steady progress on the project, with work advancing across all four segments,” said Caldrons in the statement released September 1. “Construction activities remain

When Madera Unified School District Director of Athletics Marty Bitter retired, Jesse Hardwick saw an opportunity to come to a city, and a district that he respected from afar. Bitter created the position 12 years ago, and retired from it

Younger folks probably will not make the connection, even if the more accurate version of “Hot-cha-cha” was presented (which is “Ha-cha-cha-cha-cha”). This was one of the great Jimmy Durante’s famous catch phrases during his time. The morning of writing this,

During the 33-year existence of the flume, which gave birth to Madera, more than one billion feet of lumber, floated down the big trough from the mountains toward the mill near where Millview School now stands. Built in 1876, by

2026 Junior Livestock Auction Saturday, September 12 Buyer Schedule: 8 a.m. — Buyer check-in 9 a.m. — Buyer breakfast and morning beverages 10 a.m. — Junior Livestock Auction A beloved Madera District Fair tradition returns after 89 years on Saturday.

Project Run Madera received the Crystal Tower Award at the Annual Business and Education Shareholders’ Luncheon hosted by the Madera County Compact. Alisha Brown, founder of Project Run Madera, was recognized on August 25 for the organization’s partnership with Madera