Obertis named OTD King, Queen
Long-time Madera residents, Phil and Klina Oberti, will be honored this week at Old Timers’ Day, and will be part of the front of the parade as the King and Queen. The Obertis have been married for 59 years and are looking forward to their 60th anniversary as much as they did their first. “The […]
Old Timers’ Day to celebrate museum 50th anniversary
The day of the 2024 Old Timers’ Day Parade and celebration is a very significant day for Madera. It will also mark the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Madera County Museum, located in the old Madera County Courthouse 210 West Yosemite Avenue. The Madera County Museum opened on Old Timers’ Day, Saturday, Sept. […]
Pedestrian killed by train
Madera Police officers were dispatched to the area of Sharon Boulevard and Ellis Street, regarding a train versus a pedestrian collision Saturday afternoon. Upon arrival, officers located a 37-year-old male lying between the railroad tracks under the box cars connected to the train. The male suffered major trauma, and succumbed to these injuries sustained from […]
Council celebrates past royalty, receives updates
Madera Mayor Santos Garcia gave a proclamation recognizing the hard work of city employee, and resident, Eric Hayward during last week’s Madera City Council meeting. Hayward retired after 19 years working in the parks maintenance division, dedicatedly serving the community by ensuring the upkeep of Madera’s parks and athletic fields. Council members were also given […]
Annual Oakhurst Fall Festival starts October 11
Get ready for a weekend of family fun at the 31st annual Oakhurst Fall Festival, proudly presented by the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce. From October 11 to 13, the picturesque Oakhurst Community Park will transform into a hub of excitement, featuring carnival rides, live music, a children’s activity area, delicious food booths, and specialty […]
Coyotes win back Governor’s Hat
The Madera Coyotes used a dominant second half to win back the Governor’s Hat with a 48-35 victory over the Merced Bears in Memorial Stadium. The two teams last played in 2021, and the Bears came out on top and held the hat until this year. Head Coach Kenny Paolinelli won the hat his first […]
Toros defeat Fresno for first win of season
With a dominating rushing attack, the Matilda Torres Toros football team picked up its first win of the season after a 20-6 victory over the Fresno Warriors at McLane Stadium. “We had some big injuries in the game to overcome,” head coach Joseph Marquez said. “The kids had to be resilient and fight through it. […]
Stallions lose first half lead in loss to Hoover
FRESNO — The Madera South Stallions took advantage of opportunities to jump out to a 20-7 first half lead over the Hoover Patriots at Sunnyside Stadium. However, the Stallions couldn’t manage much in the second half while the Patriots scored on three of their six second half possessions for a 35-20 victory Thursday evening. The […]
Hawks get revenge with dominant win
Last year, the Liberty Hawks were confident in facing the Caruthers Blue Raiders to open Northwest Sequoia Conference play. Unfortunately, the Blue Raiders had Hunter Babb, and he rushed for more than 300 yards, and was still gaining yards deep into the fourth quarter with the game more than decided in a 58-27 victory. This […]
Hispanic Heritage Month — enriching higher education
Hispanic Heritage Month is here, and we’re excited to recognize the significant contributions of Hispanic communities to the educational, social, cultural, and economic fabric of the Central Valley. These communities have enriched our cultural tapestry, driven economic growth, and played key roles in sectors such as education, healthcare, politics, and the arts. However, much remains […]