Madera EDC welcomes its newest director
Madera County Economic Development Commission announced Darren Rose as the Commission’s new Executive Director. An experienced business leader, Rose succeedded Bobby Kahn and assumed responsibilities in October. After 20 years as Executive director, Bobby Kahn has retired. Rose has worked in the field of public and government affairs for 24 years, notably serving as a […]
Pioneer county officials rolled in dough
Most of the time Madera County has been proud of its public servants. Right from the beginning, those who kept the local government running were recognized for their abundant contributions by a grateful constituency. This is not to say, however, that from time to time an eyebrow or two weren’t raised at the hefty salaries […]
True story of a real hero
Veterans’ Voices is directed toward veterans and their families who have given so much to ensure our freedom in this country. This is an area where you may share your experiences, or read of other veterans’ experiences. We thank you for your service, and hope that you know how much you are loved and appreciated. […]
Rivera twins steal the show in win
The Madera South Stallions girls water polo team continued its run through the North Yosemite, thanks to the right arms of twins Vanessa and Savanna Rivera. Even with a two-point scoring change heading into the fourth quarter, the Stallions held off the Yosemite-Oakhurst Badgers, for a 15-13 victory Wednesday The Stallions held a 14-9 lead […]
Coyotes win five-setter over Tigers
After falling behind after three sets, the Madera Coyotes needed to come back with two set wins for a County/Metro Athletic Conference girls volleyball victory over the Edison-Fresno Tigers in Joe Flores Gym. The Coyotes won the first set rather easily, 25-11. However, Edison won the second set rather easily, 25-13. The Tigers took the […]
Tied Championship battle at Speedway
The battle for the Lunkerdaddy Pro Late Model championship and the best stock car drivers in the west collide in the 10th annual Short Track Shootout 150 at Madera Speedway tonight. $10,000 will be on the line in the 150-lap season finale, presented by Mission Foods. Champions will also be crowned in the 51FIFTY Jr. […]
Stallions grab win over Rough Riders
The Madera South Stallions rebounded from a tough loss to the Hoover-Fresno Patriots with another three-set North Yosemite League victory. In every other match in the NYL, the Stallions recorded sweeps, but lost in seven sets in two matches with the Patriots. The Stallions got back in the win column with a 25-21, 25-10, 25-13 […]
Opinion: Thoughts on turning 67
On Sunday, I will have made 67 trips around the sun, another joyous year spent on planet Earth. I look forward to all the good things I know life has waiting for me. Being sad is exhausting. I don’t expect to be happy all the time. Happiness is like the weather. It changes every day. […]
Madera Eats celebrates year
The City of Madera Parks and Community Services will host Madera Eats tonight at Lions Town and Country Park. The Parks and Community Services Department will celebrate the official one-year anniversary of Madera Eats with its biggest line-up of the year. In addition to popular food vendors, Madera Eats will add an inflatable obstacle course […]
Opinion: American values are shifting
Values are qualities that people assume to be important. They are end-states, in that they do not require justification. They are considered to be essential, in and of themselves. We’re inclined to think of them as unchanging because they really define our culture. But, in fact, values do change over time and in accord with […]