$3,000 awarded in ag-themed art show
“Valley’s Jewels,” a watercolor painting by Chieko Delgado of Sanger, has won Best of Show in Madera County Art’s Council’s 24th annual Celebrate Agriculture with the Arts competition. More than $3,000 in prize money was awarded to top entrants during a reception and awards ceremony Thursday at the Circle Gallery. “I didn’t expect any of […]
Feedback on Hazard Mitigation Plan sought
Flood, drought, wildfire, earthquakes, and severe weather are just a few of the hazards to Madera County, and Madera County will revamp its now six-year-old plan to deal with them. The update process began in March with an initial public and planning meeting and the establishment of a planning committee made up of representatives from […]
Coyotes bring home Governor’s Hat
The Madera Coyotes scored the go-ahead touchdown with seconds left in the game and beat the Merced Bears in a shootout, 48-42, to reclaim the Governor’s Hat for the first time since 2006. “It was tremendous, this was a huge win for us,” head coach Yosef Fares said. “With the tradition of this game and […]
Second quarter keeps Hawks undefeated
FOWLER — The Liberty Hawks football team faced a little adversity, trailing 14-7 in the second quarter. However, the Hawks showed why they are undefeated through three games by scoring 38 straight points to turn a close game into a 55-22 blowout. The Hawks have won their last six meetings with the Redcats and have […]
Coyotes’ run ends in title match
The Madera Coyotes girls volleyball team forced a deciding third set, but fell two points short in the Madera Classic girls volleyball tournament at Madera South High School. The Coyotes advanced to the Gold Division championship match after earning the No. 4 seed. They easily defeated Edison in the quarterfinals and beat their scrappy neighbors […]
Ground game downs Stallions
VISALIA — The Madera South Stallions football team allowed three touchdowns in the first quarter in a 61-0 rout by the Golden West-Visalia Trailblazers. “We got bushwhacked,” Matt Johnson said. “We weren’t ready to play. They out coached us, they outplayed us, they are just a really good football team. I felt like we had […]
Years ago in Madera for the week of Sept. 17
25 Years AgoWeek of Sept. 17, 1992 STUDENT KILLED, 2ND INJURED IN ACCIDENT — Maderans were shocked and saddened at the news that one Madera High School student was killed and another injured Friday night when their car was hit by a hit-and-run driver. Amy Wall, 17, and Michelle Jones, 18, were coming home from […]