Madera soldier witnessed an execution
Madera’s old soldier shuffled out to the front porch of his home on Cottonwood Creek. He eased himself into his rocker for one of his favorite past times — telling Civil War stories. The attentive audience of adults and children, including his granddaughter, Lena Northern, gathered in closely. They always hung on every word that […]
Opinion: The suckiest Christmas ever
Now that a month has passed and we’re well into the new year, we can dispassionately evaluate our most recent Christmas. With a month-long respite from Jingle Bells and Rudolph the Nasally Divergent Reindeer, we should have the ability to recount, in unbiased fashion, the good and bad of our most cherished holiday (except for […]
Letter: Adios, my friend Ray Pool
I moved to Madera in 1971 and bought 30 acres on Avenue 16, west of the airport. On the adjoining property was a house rented by Ray Pool. I met him and his wife, Audry. They had a son, Shannon, who was a little younger than my sons. Always interested in airplanes, Ray and I […]
Forces combine to save puppy stuck in pipe
With the combined efforts of the officers of the Madera County Animal Shelter and Bass & Sons Septic Tank Company, a puppy was saved after falling more than 100 feet in an uncovered pipe. The Madera County Animal Shelter received a call at about 10:30 a.m. about a puppy that fell into a hole behind […]
Tributes to Chuck Doud continue
Arnoldo Rodriguez, Madera City Manager Chuck was an enormous asset to the community of Madera. Despite the challenges of operating a small-town newspaper in the modern world, it was his love for journalism and dedication to maintaining an informed citizenry that drove him to adapt and persevere. He truly was a local gem who understood […]
Coyotes hold on for win over Panthers
2014 The Madera Coyote boys basketball team opened a 15-point first half lead held on at the end for a 52-44 victory over the San Joaquin Memorial-Fresno Panthers. The Coyotes held the lead throughout the game, but the Panthers cut the lead to three late in the game before Madera made 5-of-6 free throws in […]