Madera church celebrates centennial
The Mennonite Brethren Church in Fairmead was organized with 10 charter members on Oct. 19, 1919. Peter Wall was elected to be leader. The first pastor was Brother John K. Lichti. A receipt dated Jan. 1, 1920, indicates the property on which the church sits was purchased for $250, to be paid in annual installments […]
Planning manager departing position
Chris Boyle, longtime planning manager for the City of Madera, has announced his upcoming departure from the city of Madera effective Oct. 28. Boyle said he will be leaving to become Development Services Director at the City of Bakersfield. At about 400,000 population, and growing, Bakersfield is the ninth-largest city in California. Energy production and […]
Man killed when his vehicle crashes
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of a solo vehicle crash that killed a 68-year-old Madera man Monday night at the intersection of Riverview Drive and Granada Avenue. Lt. Dan Foss of the Madera Police Department said the incident was not witnessed but Refugio “Ray” Luna was found lying on the southwest corner […]
Cat with rabies found after biting human
A cat confirmed to have the deadly rabies virus has been found in Fresno, according to the Fresno County Public Health Department. The cat tested positive for Rabies after it bit a person on Oct. 9, according to the brief statement released to media. Madera County Animal Services Director Kirsten Gross said the incident was […]
Coyolxauhqui: Aztec-inspired exhibition to arrive
Sometime during the 14th Century, Aztecs established the city of Tenochtitlan and then brought surrounding cities and villages under their control to form a great empire. Eventually, Mexico City, the capital of modern Mexico, was built atop the once-powerful Aztec metropolis. In 1978, the government decided to excavate parts of Mexico City in order to […]
Crappa Brothers was a busy place
Joe and Frank Crappa owned the Crappa Brothers Grocery, which stood on the northeast corner of 4th Street and Gateway Drive in the 1920s. It was a prosperous little Italian market until Frank Crappa got himself in trouble during prohibition. There is no evidence that the law ever had its eyes on Joe Crappa. He […]
Letter: In response to ‘socialism,’ Trump, economy
Judge Wieland, at outset, (Madera Tribune, Aug. 31) defined “Socialism” to suit what appeared to be an ensuing megalothymic (to be seen as superior) purpose. At first, he seemed to declare ‘we’re all socialists’ more or less, while implying that a lot of people don’t recognize it (megalothymia showing), and also that if we don’t […]
Letter: On change in School start time
I loved your opinion regarding the California legislature sticking their noses where they do not belong, such as school start times. Did you know the Texas state legislature, by law, meets for one 140 day session — every 2 years (odd years). Basically in about 6 1/2 months they pass all the laws needed for […]
Letter: Joy of a good road in south county
We went to Toca Madera Winery last Sunday afternoon for a birthday celebration. Wonderful day. Good weather, good singer. We even arrived on a good road, Avenue 9. I have written about this before. Avenue 9 is a Fresno thoroughfare. As are 12 and 7. Why does all our road money go to Fresno roads? […]
Opinion: Holidays are soon beginning
This weekend is the Halloween Ball staged by the Madera Rotary Club. A charity event of adults dressed as superheroes, fairy princes and princesses. Trick-or-treating zombies, ghosts, witches and wizards will be dancing, dining and enjoying adult beverages. The best costumes win awards and interesting items will sell at auction. Proceeds will go towards community […]