Schools for Special Ed. Unions forcing a 2nd look
Local rally raises questions about why certain kids are still at home After more than a month since Gov. Gavin Newsom and State Board of Education President Linda Darling-Hammond announced that special education students and English As a Second Language (ESL) students could return to school for person-to-person learning, Madera Unified School District and the […]
Rally pleads for an end to distance learning
“We want our kids to go back to school — as soon as possible,” said Gail Markarian on Saturday, speaking from the front steps of the Courthouse Museum to a rally of some 30 parents, teachers and students. Most of those in attendance waved green and yellow signs pleading for MUSD schools to reopen. Passing […]
TEC gives back to police department
After supporting other entities in town, TEC Gymnastics gave back to the Madera Police Department with gift cards and an outdoor party. “I try to give back to the community all the time,” said Tammi Britton, TEC Gymnastics owner. In the past, she has supported the fire department and other essential businesses and said it […]
Sugar Pine Railroad opens after Creek Fire closure
FISH CAMP — Due to the closure of the Sierra National Forest in September, the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad was forced to cool the engines of their two antique steam locomotives. While the entirety of Sierra National Forest remains closed temporarily, Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad has received special permission to restart operations. Right […]
MAVTV Championship night at Madera Speedway
The ninth and final race of the 2020 Nut Up Pro Late Models and 51FIFTY Jr. Late Models will commence on tonight at Madera Speedway, as drivers complete their battles towards MAVTV-televised championships. Buddy Shepherd will close out his third Nut Up Pro Late Model title in the 80-lap feature. On the 51FIFTY Jr. Late […]
Coyotes defeat Knights in a nail-biter
2014 At one point, the Madera Coyotes were facing a 15-point deficit against the Bullard-Fresno Knights, but a fourth-quarter rally by the Coyotes gave the team its first victory over the Knights in 20 years. The County/Metro Athletic Conference-opening showdown between the Coyotes (6-0) and Knights (3-3) at McLane Stadium went down to the wire. […]
Boo-tee-ful treats
I know that not everyone celebrates Halloween, so I would like to acknowledge those folks if I may. If you or your family likes popcorn balls, they most certainly are not reserved just for holidays. They can be enjoyed any time of the year, and if you choose to color them, it is totally up […]
Mordecai just missed the killing
George Washington Mordecai had every right to be a little nervous on May 16, 1870. He had only been living in the Alabama Settlement on Cottonwood Creek two years when he decided to take a ride to familiarize himself with the countryside. By the early afternoon he had reached the little copper mining town of […]