Above the Fold

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.

My Italian grandmother always called it basilico, rather than basil. I call it that, too, but depending on the circumstances, I try to remember that most people call it basil. I sometimes have reverted back to the Italian version, and

Ben Bresee thought that he had the meanest dog in town. Folks around Madera called it the homeliest hound that ever profaned civilization but readily acknowledged it as a champion fighter. Everywhere Ben went he puffed up with pride at

On the heels of finally getting debt free, the Madera Irrigation District hosted a Growers Luncheon to address some of the District’s accomplishments, and let growers know what to expect in the near future. “We have an opportunity this year,

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