Shelter director: ‘Take precautions for your pets’
As if the summer heat were not hard enough on pets, the worst time of year is fast approaching, said Madera County Animal Shelter Director Kirsten Gross. “Please plan ahead and take precautions for your pets this Fourth,” said Gross. “Tag your pet with ID. Check your fences, or bring them inside so they don’t […]
MALL takes District 10 title
The Madera American Little League 11-12-year-old All-Star team completed its run through the District 10 All-Star tournament with an 11-0 victory over Madera National. Madera American took advantage of eight Madera National errors to score 10 unearned runs in Thursday’s championship, Madera American’s first since 2015. “It feels good to get this title,” manager Guni […]
Foster and Parker works overtime for title
In a battle of father and son, Foster and Parker overcame a late Round Table ralley to win the Madera Babe Ruth championship in extra innings. After a coming from behind late, Round Table, coached by father Frank Borges, was unable to complete the comeback for the second time after Foster and Parker, coached by […]
Liberty runner wanted at Fresno Pacific
Courtesy of Michael Nolte Paiten Harlow, center, and her family are all smiles after she signed her National Letter of Intent to run track at Fresno Pacific University. A simple meeting with a counselor about classes turned into a education-altering move for Liberty Hawks track athlete Paiten Harlow. Harlow was trying to decide between going […]
Maderan wins MMA belt and top ranking
For many, a New Year’s resolution can often be a challenging endeavor. Too often goals and hopes for the upcoming year go to the wayside over time, but for some, that goal burns like a torch and only when it has been accomplished will they be satisfied. For Madera resident Joel Lopez, who is now […]
History in the Week of June 25
50 Years Ago Week of June 25, 1968 CHOWCHILLA BROTHERS KILLED IN HEAD ON CRASH — Two Chowchilla brothers were killed last night in a head-on crash involving their motorcycle and a pickup truck on Avenue 25 and Gill Way. Little John Fears, 18, and his brother, Riley, 17, were dead on arrival at Chowchilla […]
Homemade frozen pops for summer days
This is a good time of year to make some frozen treats such as ice pops, especially ones made with fruit. When I was a kid, we mostly made ice pops with powdered drink mixes, such as Kool-Aid. My favorites were strawberry, cherry and root beer flavors. We poured the liquid into metal ice-cube trays […]
Final results of primary election
All three incumbent Madera County Supervisors have been declared winners in their respective races: Brett Frazier in District 1, David Rogers in District 2, and Tom Wheeler in District 5. Frazier had no opposition, Rogers defeated Madera Unified School District Board President Al Galvez 2,633 to 1449, and Wheeler squeaked by Marc Sobel 4,591 to […]
Downtown Madera is not only a part of our past, but a symbol of our future
On behalf of the Madera Young Professionals, I would like to extend my thanks to community members, event sponsors, and local exhibitors for taking part in our first annual “Madera 125 Pop-up” event in Downtown Madera on Friday, June 15th. In particular, I’d like to give special thanks to Sunrise Rotary, Madera Rotary, Riley’s Brewing, […]