Obituary: Richard E. Murphy, 1930-2021
Richard E. Murphy, 95, passed away on June 27, 2021, at his home in Madera. Born in Biola on Jan. 20, 1930, he was a lifetime resident of Madera County. A 1944 MUHS graduate, Richard was a decathlon winner and played trumpet in the High Notes dance band. He also was an important member of […]
Festivities of Old Timers’ Day 2024
The 93rd annual Old Timers’ Day in Madera was loaded with festivities, celebrations, and proclamations. Friday night at the Elks Lodge kicked off the weekend, as the Madera Evening Lions Club hosted the Old Timers’ Dinner Dance, with official coronation of the king and queen and honoring of the grand marshal. Matt Otstot was master […]
Theft leads to firearms arrest
The Madera Police Department responded to a beer theft at Walmart that led to the suspect producing a firearm. When officers responded, it was learned the suspect took a 12-pack of bear without paying. As an employee tried to verify that the suspect purchased the beer, the suspect displayed a firearm. After the incident, the […]
Burglary leads to felony arrests
Early Sunday morning, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office received a call for an alarm at Pedal Forward Bikes & Adventure in Oakhurst. The alarm company reported two males with their faces covered inside the store stealing bicycles and loading them into a white van. Sergeant Hernandez arrived within five minutes and confirmed a burglary had […]
Excellence in Education gala honors county school employees
The 18th Excellence in Education awards ceremony sponsored by the Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) was held at the Madera County Superintendent of Schools Conference Center. School employees, administrators, and teachers from Madera County school districts were honored during the event.
CHP makes helicopter rescue
CHP Helicopter 42 received a request from Sierra Forest Service to provide a hoist rescue and transport of an injured firefighter who was fighting a fire in the Greys Mountain area. Due to the rugged terrain and tall trees, use of the hoist was the only option to bring the injured firefighter on board. A […]
Crash leads to major injuries
California Highway Patrol Madera officers responded to a vehicle traffic crash on Avenue 25, at Road 9, in an unincorporated area of Madera County. During the investigation, it was determined a 33-year-old male from Sunnyvale was driving a white 2018 Mazda CX5, northbound on Road 9, approaching Avenue 25 at about 2:30 p.m. on September […]
Coyotes swept by Guardians
After getting pounded in the first set, the Madera Coyotes girls volleyball team regrouped and battled tough over the final two sets against the Justin Garza Guardians in Joe Flores Gym. The Coyotes were blitzed by the Guardians, 25-13, in the first set. However, the Coyotes came back and held late leads in a 25-20 […]
Huddleston and Hamilton win at Harvest Classic
Racing before the largest crowd of the season, Trevor Huddleston and Davey Hamilton shared victory lane at the 51st Harvest Classic at the Madera Speedway. Huddleston won the West Coast Stock Car / Motorsports Hall of Fame 150 in a door-banging duel with 2023 ARCA Menards Series West champion Sean Hingorani. Hamilton’s win in the […]
Letters: Vote NO on Measure T
Sierra Citizens recommends a NO vote on Madera County’s proposed Measure T. Why? Because our decision-makers can’t be trusted. In 2006, 18 years ago, promises were made about top priority projects. These included an interchange (needed now more than ever) at Avenue 12 and Highway 41, widening Highway 41 the last mile or so into […]