Sheriff issues local emergency for storms
Madera County Sheriff Tyson Pogue proclaimed a local emergency for Madera County due to the significant impacts of the ongoing extreme weather conditions. The ongoing storm system has generated mandatory evacuations due to flooding said the proclamation released Monday afternoon. Additionally, mudslides, downed trees, and flooded roadways have created numerous hazards throughout the county. With […]
Rain keeps farmers happy
With more rain falling Monday, Madera County farmers are rejoicing because of the moisture in the air. Before Monday’s storm, Madera received about an inch of rain since the beginning of the year and 4.6 inches of rain since October 1, according to the National Weather Service. The normal total for that period is almost […]
History pays for Madera eighth graders
Nine 8th grade scholars struck pay dirt, literally, just before Christmas. The indefatigable sleuthing efforts of nine students from Dixieland, Eastin-Arcola, and La Vina schools won the top spots for them in the contest to see who could amass the most points in researching Madera’s Civil War veterans. It’s all part of a Madera Method […]
Chowchilla says farewell to police chief
It was an emotional day for Chowchilla Chief of Police David A. Riviere, Jr. as he signed off his radio for the final time last week. After 32 years in law enforcement, Chowchilla Chief of Police has retired. The Chowchilla Police Department gave him a send-off and let him know how much the department and […]