Henry Clay Daulton: First to die
On the afternoon of Oct. 28, 1893, Henry Clay Daulton got his reward for joining the Madera Mutineers in the Secession of 1893. He had been to a meeting of the brand new Madera County Board of Supervisors where he had presided as that body’s first chairman. Five hours later he was found lying on […]
Theft at casino results in 2 felony arrests
A man and a woman were arrested on felony charges after a Madera County sheriff’s deputy investigated a call about a theft at Chukchansi Gold Casino. The call came in about 1 p.m. Feb. 21, and Deputy Michael Murphy responded. He talked to the victim, who told him items she had with her in the […]
Student breaking new ground with writing
My name is Roseline Osuna and I am a 17-year-old junior at Madera South High School. At first I was nervous about writing this article (my first article ever) because I am much more comfortable talking about the school and not about myself. However, I overcame my fear and am now happy to write this […]
Madera Police Log: Feb. 15
The Madera Police Department reported the following incidents. Feb. 15 7:31 a.m. — Traffic collision with ambulance required near West Cleveland Avenue and North Granada Drive. 8:49 a.m. — Shots fired near East Central Avenue and North E Street. 10:03 a.m. — Civil dispute in the 1200 block of Gill Avenue. 10:43 a.m. — Structure […]
Coyotes open season with win
Madera Coyotes softball ace Kaylee Dawson tossed a three-hit shutout and the offense did just enough for a 2-0 victory in the season opener at Zimmerman Field. Dawson didn’t allow more than one hit in an inning and retired the side in four of the seven innings to keep the Clovis West Golden Eagles off […]
Coyotes beat Pioneers in 12-run affair
The Madera Coyotes baseball team scored three runs or more on three different occasions to bounce back and upend the Mt. Whitney-Visalia Pioneers 12-2 in the Coca-Cola Classic in Mel Parker Field. “It was a good answer back from the previous two games we had, against two tough opponents in Clovis North and Clovis High,” […]
Addressing the issue of homelessness
I would like to address some of the comments made in print regarding low-income and homeless communities, and the benefits that they receive. There seems to be a misconception that all low-income and homeless residents have become, or are so, due to drug use/alcohol use/mental illness. I, as an example to the contrary, became homeless […]
Recall, consultant draw concern
The Madera Tribune received the following comments online about articles in the paper and local happenings. Locals begin effort to recall Medellin Efforts to recall Madera Mayor Andy Medellin are moving forward, according to longtime resident Vickie Sloan. A core group of residents was working together, and very serious about the action, she said. “Renee […]