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The Madera South Stallions girls golf team is beginning a North Yosemite dynasty by capturing its third straight NYL title last week. The team, which head coach Eddie Durham said is his most complete team Madera South has ever had,

In about a year from now, Madera County will celebrate the opening of Fire Station No. 6 in the Riverstone housing development. However, the foundation for that fire station occurred before any dirt was turned. All of the work to

This week’s Citizens Academy, hosted by the City of Madera, met at the Frank Bergon Senior Center, where Director of Financial Services, Michael Lima, and Director of Human Resources, Wendy Silva, gave presentations on their respective departments. “You’re hearing some

North Fork Mono Casino set to open at midnight, October 28 North Fork Mono Casino announced it will officially open at midnight on October 28, marking a milestone more than two decades in the making. Located adjacent to Highway 99

The Madera County Master Gardeners will celebrate the season with a Fall Festival event in the Three Sisters Garden on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. The event will have multiple educational activities for children, as

Tom McClintock (R) is currently serving at the U.S. Representative for California’s 5th Congressional District, which was previously the 4th Congressional District before the redistricting last year. McClintock is hoping to hold his position as a representative of a large

Cathy Wieland has been a quiet, selfless, and effective Madera leader for 48 years… at home, on the job, and through her volunteer service. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. During her first weekend in college, she was on

The Matilda Torres Toros football team answered a Madera South score in the third quarter, and held off two long Stallions’ drives over the next 17 minutes to secure a 21-14 Rodeo Bowl victory. Madera South had two chances to

FIREBAUGH — After suffering its first defeat of the season a week ago, the Liberty Hawks football team got back to its winning ways with a 44-18 victory over the Firebaugh Eagles at Josh Allen Field. After turning the ball

The Madera Coyotes football team did something that hasn’t been done in more than 12 years — take down the Bullard Knights. Not only did the Coyotes defeat the Knights on Friday at McLane Stadium, they did it in dominating

The Sanger West Hornets made quick work of the Madera South Stallions girls volleyball team with a North Yosemite League sweep. The Hornets outscored the Stallions, 75-47, in the three sets Thursday. In picking up the win, Sanger West put

Lately, I have had smoked salmon on my shopping list a lot. My husband seems to be addicted to a meal of a toasted onion bagel, spread with cream cheese, dotted with capers, then a few very thin slices of

On April 6, 1917, the United States entered World War I, and reaction across the nation was quick in coming. Overnight the Germania Life Insurance Building in St. Paul became the Guardian Building. School boards across the land banned the

Madera Unified School District celebrated its 60th anniversary at its oldest school, and is looking forward to the next 60 years. Madera High School, who will graduate its 130th class in May, was the site for many district dignitaries, MHS

Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria presented a $250,000 check to the Madera County Food Bank to support the organization’s food distribution programs and help meet the needs of families in the community. Funding was secured by Assemblywoman Soria through the 2026 state

The Madera County Sheriff’s Office Homeless Engagement and Assistance Response Team (HEART) hosted a successful community outreach event, connecting more than 75 participants with valuable services and resources. This first annual HEART Fair on October 9 placed a special emphasis