Business owner gives away cases of water
Madera’s Togo’s Sandwiches owner Jose Carrillo is so appreciative of what he has gotten that he is happy to give it away. Last week, Carrillo delivered at least 25 cases of water to every elementary school in the Madera Unified School District. “Ripperdan got 40 cases because I didn’t know they went up to 12th […]
County ag department releases annual report
Madera County Agricultural Commissioner Rusty Lantsberger released the county’s annual crop report last week and it indicated a drop in production. According to the report, the gross value of all production was $1,949,532,000, a decrease of $52 million or 3.6 percent as compared to the 2019 crop report. Lantsberger indicated that the decrease could be […]
The story of a miracle-filled life: Janet Hammett
Readers who would be willing to share stories of miracles in their own lives or the lives of others are encouraged to contact Coate by phone (706-5297) or email (bscoate@aol.com). Janet Hammett has given new meaning to the word, miracle. Her life has been a series of miracles. In 2002, she survived a heart attack. […]
Sheriffs make copper wire theft arrest
Over the past several weeks, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous reports of copper wire thefts throughout the county. Due to the nature and volume of thefts, MCSO Detectives Brendan Johnson and Charlie Robertson launched a comprehensive investigation into the incidents. During the course of their investigation, detectives identified Francisco Garcia-Lorenzo as a […]
Pre-register for recall election
Madera County Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters, Rebecca martinez, announced that persons who wish to vote in the Sept. 14 California Gubernatorial Recall Election must register to vote by Aug. 30. In order to be eligible to register to vote at the September 14th Recall Election, one must be a United States citizen, live in […]
Inmates donate to animal shelter group
Inmates at Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla chose to donate a portion of their last fundraiser to the Friends of Madera Animal Shelter — a non-profit in Madera County run by dedicated volunteers working tirelessly to support the education of responsible pet ownership. Through donations, they spay and neuter pets in the community, which […]
Toros win first game on first try
With time running out in the fourth quarter, Matilda Torres Toros football coach Joseph Marquez elected to punt the ball with about four minutes left in the game trailing 22-21. However, his decision came up roses when Joe Bass blitzed on the edge, forced a fumble and recovered it. Three minutes later, Torres quarterback Jose […]
Little things turn big in opening loss
EXETER — The Liberty Hawks football team had trouble doing the little things in a season-opening loss to the Exeter Monarchs. The Hawks allowed six quarterbacks sacks, had three turnovers, a blocked punt and key penalties that stalled out drives during Friday’s game played with ash from wildfires in Porterville falling onto the field in […]
Waldbridge becomes first repeat winner at Madera
Jadan Walbridge became the first repeat winner of 2021 in the Nut Up Pro Late Models at Madera Speedway, taking round seven of the MAVTV-televised series in a $2,000-to-win 80-lap contest. The 16-year-old 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model graduate extended his points lead in the process after leading wire-to-wire. Walbridge took several months off racing in […]
Opinion: Pants were almost a lost cause
Originally published Nov. 28, 2012. I happened to be at the Madera County Courthouse Tuesday, standing around waiting for a courtroom to open, and I noticed how the people were dressed. Most were dressed as professionals, but a few needed help in that department. In case you haven’t been to the courthouse, you should know […]