Liberty honors service to community
A giant check for $6,100 highlighted Liberty High School’s Community Service Awards assembly, honoring six students who went above and beyond to help others. Liberty Hawks football player Kaleb Roth started an initiative two years ago entitled “Beyond The Game,” which raises $10 for every point the Hawks football team scored to donate to Valley […]
‘Old Neon Star’ open Christmas Eve night
The holidays often evoke a sense of joy and harmony; however, some individuals face a different story. “They might be struggling with health or finances, so this whole presentation kind of deals with all those facets,” said Lou Wiebe, the creator of ‘Old Neon Star.’ “At the end, it shows that God is the divine […]
Coyotes pick up tournament wins
After winning last year’s Div. III Valley Championship, Madera Coyotes girls basketball coach Jason Smith knew he was going to have some growing pains this season. With the veteran group graduated, the Coyotes return just one player who was in the playing rotation and two others who also received playing time. Trying to mesh the […]
Stallions close out with two losses
The Madera South Stallions opened the Madera Shootout with wins over Coalinga and Firebaugh, but closed the tournament with losses to McFarland and Hanford. In the two losses, the Stallions scored 78 points while allowing 126. After Madera South opened the tournament with an overtime victory over Coalinga, the Stallions dominated the Firebaugh Eagles on […]
Coyotes fall in overtime to CW
The Madera Coyotes girl’s soccer team came away empty handed after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Clovis West Golden Eagles. “I thought they battled, they tried,” Madera head coach Cameron Hill said. “We got an early goal and they kind of pinned us back. We were defending for most of the game, but we […]
DUI driver faces 12 years after SR 41 crash
A Madera driver who plowed his vehicle into an oncoming car on State Route 41 faces in excess of 12 years in prison after being found guilty in a Madera County Superior Court trial. The suspect, Donald Edward Anderson, was found guilty of all charges by a jury in Department 22 of the court on […]
Senior Farmer nominees sought
The Madera Chamber of Commerce has asked for nominations for the Senior Farmer of the Year for 2018. The honor is presented to a senior farmer who has contributed not only to farming in the Madera valley but also to civic and community activities. Candidates must be 65 or older and live in Madera County. […]
2nd suspect in Tackle Box murder arrested
A second suspect in the Tackle Box robbery and murder, which occurred on Nov. 13, has been arrested, according to Sheriff Jay Varney. Savirant Singh Athwal, 24, of Fresno, was arrested Friday, shortly before 5 p.m., during a vehicle stop on Highway 99 north of Avenue 18 1/2. Savirant Singh Athwal is the cousin of […]
Madera Police Log for the Week of Dec. 13
The following are incidents recorded by the Madera Police Department. Dec. 13 9:32 a.m. — Hit and run collision near East Kennedy Street and Adams Avenue. 10:41 a.m. — Domestic violence in the 400 block of Roosevelt Avenue. 11:22 a.m. — Animal injured in the 2100 block of North Schnoor Avenue. 2:38 p.m. — Driving […]
Christmas roast in the oven
There are so many kinds of roasts to choose from, if you are planning to serve one at your Christmas dinner. Turkey breast roasts, pork loin roasts, all sorts of beef roasts or even a rack of lamb and for some people, roasts made from wild game. I like them all, but especially a rare […]