Robbers kill mini mart employee
Two robbers shot and killed the employee of a gas station mini mart near Madera shortly before 11 p.m. Monday, according to authorities. The victim of the shooting at Tackle Box on Road 26 has not yet been identified as next of kin are being notified. A call around 11 p.m. led Madera County sheriff’s […]
Memories of Madera in 1912
It is difficult to believe that 29 years have passed since Madge Cook came to a meeting of the Madera County Historical Society and shared some of her memories of early Madera. This presentation, which was video-taped and transcribed, is a treasure trove of local history, as Madge described life in Madera as it was […]
State: Pot sellers must register
Individuals planning to sell recreational marijuana or cannabis products next year must register with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) for a seller’s permit, according to Paul Cambra of CDTFA. Proposition 64, approved by 57 percent of California voters in 2016 and rejected by 55 percent of Madera County voters, legalized recreational […]