Reliving Madera’s past
The Minturn Scholars come home Thirty-four years after they made national news and drew a world-renowned author to Madera, Howard School’s Minturn Scholars met again Thursday to celebrate the latest chapter in the story of their uncommon achievement. As honored guests of Madera Unified, School District, they gathered in the library of Madera South High […]
Farmers, others salute 2019 Senior Farmer Jack Fry and his family
Family and friends gathered last Thursday evening to celebrate Senior Farmer of the year John “Jack” Fry and his wife the former Elsie Haight. The dinner, hosted by Madera District Chamber of Commerce, took place in the St. Andrew’s Ballroom at the Madera Municipal Golf Course. The 92-year-old Fry and his family are five generations […]
Madera farmer battles in ‘American Ninja Warrior’
When Madera native Christian Brown–Johnson, 24, showed up to Universal Studios in Hollywood last week, he was ready to take part in NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior” competition. But there was an issue. The “Ag Ninja,” as he was dubbed by the show’s producers, showed up at 8 p.m. to compete, but didn’t hit the American […]
4 nabbed during DUI checkpoint weekend
1 detained on outstanding warrant A DUI and drivers license checkpoint held Saturday night on south Madera Avenue near Gary Lane netted three drivers under the influence of alcohol and a man who was wanted on outstanding warrants, according to the California Highway Patrol. Four drivers were cited for driving without licenses and released. The […]
Man drowns at Eastman Lake after accident
Sheriff’s Department investigators are hoping to piece together the events that resulted in an unusual drowning death Saturday night in Eastman Lake. What appeared to be the victim’s car was found crashed into a tree near the lake. The Nissan had been seen passing by on area surveillance cameras a few moments before the crash. […]
G&J wins City title on first try
Buoyed by a four-run fourth inning, G&J Trucking Sales held off Lee’s Concrete for a 7-3 victory to win the Madera Little League City Championship. In his first try, Madera National Little League champion G&J Trucking Sales manager Seth McKeever’s squad answered Lee’s Concrete twice and got a big hit from Blake Burton and an […]
South County claims AAA City Championship
Madera American Little League champion South County Colts Jr. scored a run in all six innings and cruised to a 12-1 victory over Madera National Little League Champions Madera Blinds and Shutters to win the Madera AAA City Championship. South County manager Felipe Molina, who has won nine of the last 10 MALL AAA titles, […]
Opinion: Statewide health crisis just around the corner, says Dr. Drew Pinsky
This message was passed along by a reader: “Coming to Madera? I hope not. “A DIRE HEALTH SITUATION THANKS TO NEGLIGENT POLITICIANS.” From Dr. Drew Pinsky, the television physician and author who for more than 25 years has advised the public on health matters, and has covered many major health stories: “We have complete breakdown […]
Opinion: Could too many taxes turn this blue state red?
The more elections go by with Californians electing huge Democratic majorities to the state Legislature and no Republicans to statewide offices, the more secure elected Democrats feel. The more secure they feel, it seems, the more taxes they want to impose on the folks who put them in office. It’s not enough that California already […]
Letter: One school size does not fit all, reader says
Congratulations to the Madera Unified School Board, Superintendent Todd Lile and the school administration for having the courage and wisdom to approve two new K-8 schools for the Madera Unified School District! Both local experience and state research support the advantages of this configuration. This decision will preserve and expand options for the district, for […]