Houlding named 2024 Sr. Farmer
Like his father was honored in 1998, Robert (Bob) T. Houlding Jr. will be honored this year as the Madera Chamber of Commerce’s Senior Farmer of the Year. Houlding, who said he is receiving this award on behalf of his two brothers, Jerry and Mike, will be honored on October 3 at the Madera Municipal […]
Celebrate the 2024 Old Timers’ Day
The Old Timers’ Day parade will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday through Downtown Madera. However, that’s not the first thing that will occur in honor of Old Timers’ Day. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held in Courthouse Park at 9 a.m. for the newly renovated park which will feature a new accessible playground […]
Toros come back for win over Stallions
In looking at the statistics, Tuesday’s volleyball match between the Madera South Stallions and the Matilda Torres Toros should have been a one-sided affair. However, the Toros came back with wins in the fourth and fifth set for a five-set victory Tuesday to open North Yosemite League play. The Stallions outhit the Toros 41-28. The […]
Letters: Addressing animal abuse, abandonment
Madera County, California, is known for its stunning landscapes and rich agricultural heritage. However, beneath this picturesque surface lies a pressing issue that demands immediate attention: animal abuse and abandonment. As our community grows, so does the responsibility to protect the vulnerable animals that share our home. It’s time for Madera County and the city […]
Opinion: Two council seats up for grabs
While the mayoral race may capture the most public attention, voters need to be mindful that each seat on City Council is important. And two of those seats are being contested — District 4 and District 6. Members of City Council must be aware of the various problems that need to be confronted to rectify […]
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
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. […]
See you at the pole
Wednesday of this week was a special day called “See You at the Pole (SYATP).” It is an important day of recognition for praying for the schools in the community. Each year there is a gathering of thousands of Christians at school flag poles around the country. For the second year, I participated in this […]
Bigelow went from stagecoaches to telephones
I first met the Bigelows while working at Spring Valley School a long time ago. Jess Bigelow was a major patron of the school’s 4-H club and spent a lot of money buying their animals at the Madera and Chowchilla fairs. Of course it wasn’t long before I found out about the connection between the […]