Meza kicks with the boys
In 1985, Shaylene Leinbach became the first female to play football at Madera High School. More than 30 years later years later, varsity kicker Brisa Meza is following in her footsteps. “Just keep focused,” Leinbach said. “Don’t let anyone discourage you, just go for it everyday. If you give your best, you won’t have any […]
Harvest Classic to honor Bealessio tonight
The 45th annual Harvest Classic, which began Friday and continues tonight, features a full line-up of racing and pulling action. Tonight is dedicated to Ruth Bealessio. She was an icon of the Madera Speedway and her friends and racing family thought it would be appropriate to honor her at the Harvest Classic, which is the […]
Poythress makes a bid for senate
Madera County Supervisor Rob Poythress, R-Madera, has announced his candidacy for the 12th Senate District. Poythress’ supporters include: incumbent Sen. Anthony Cannella; Senate Republican Leader Pat Bates; Rep. Jeff Denham, and 12 of the 13 members of the Senate Republican Caucus. He and his brother, Roger, own a Madera County farm as well as a […]
Former Maderans earn diving medals
Dennis Rowe and Don McAlister, as they both did from 1962 to 1966 as Madera High Coyotes, dominated the competition at the FINA 2017 Masters World Diving Championships in Budapest this August. Combing for five gold metals and two silvers in four events, the duo grew up in Madera and trained at McAlister Pool under […]