Here’s a little joke to make you laugh: I told the doctor’s receptionist I need an appointment. “How about 10 tomorrow?” she asked. “I don’t need that many,” I replied. • • • As I was thinking of something to write for my column, I thought about how grim the world tends to be these days, and what we really need are more opportunities to laugh like crazy. David and I have been watching old reruns of the comedy TV show, “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In.” Most people just called it “L

For The Madera Tribune Building the flume that brought life to Madera. Although the search for precious metals brought the first pioneers to Madera County, it does not account for the establishment of civilization in the area. It took more than picks and shovels to provide stability. It was the lumber industry that gave the local economy its first permanent base. In the process, the town of Madera was born, but for awhile it was just barely alive. Twice its heartbeat almost c

For The Madera Tribune Asterisk Talley made U.S. Womens’ Open history this weekend, earning a top 25 finish. Chowchilla golf prodigy Asterisk Talley made U.S. Women’s Open history this weekend, earning a top 25 finish at the Rivera Country Club in Palisades. Talley, who just finished her junior year at Chowchilla High School, finished the four rounds with a two-over par 286 to tie her for 22nd place. She was the fourth highest amateur in the tournament. However, she recorded

The Madera County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to approve the appointment of three key County leadership positions in multiple departments. Jamie Bax will now serve as the County’s Chief of Development Services overseeing Community and Economic Development and Public Works. The board also appointed Jared Carter as the new Director of Public Works and the County Road Commissioner. Behavioral Health Services welcomed their new director, Nickie Matus at the weekly meet

For The Madera Tribune Members from the Mexican Consulate help a Madera Unified parent during a visit last week. The Madera community had the opportunity to receive first-hand information from the Mexican Consulate at the Madera Unified School District Family Resource Center. This was made possible through a partnership with the district’s Community Services and the Parent Resource Center. Two of the service days last week were dedicated exclusively to MUSD families, during w

Courtesy of California Highway Patrol/For The Madera Tribune A Mitsubishi is ready to be lifted onto a tow truck after a solo crash Sunday night. The crash, off of State Route 99 and Madera Avenue, resulted in the fatality of the driver. There were no other passengers in the vehicle. California Highway Patrol Madera Area officers responded to a solo vehicle traffic crash on State Route 99 southbound, north of Madera Avenue. A 32-year-old Hispanic male was driving a black Mits

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Madera National Little League’s Foster and Parker Insurance holds up the Cecil Cox Trophy and show off their rings after winning the Madera City Championship over Morgan’s Garage on Saturday. The Madera Majors City Championship game was a classic title game that went into extra innings. Madera National champion, Foster and Parker scored a run in the top of the seventh and held in the bottom of the inning for a 4-3 victory over Madera America