Madera County teams with A-Lister for documentary
Madera County turned into a makeshift movie set with filming done at the Madera County Historical Museum on Wednesday. Located in one of the most serene places on the planet, the County of Madera will soon be seen in households worldwide. The County is teaming up with Hollywood A-Lister, Dennis Quaid and his production company, […]
New principal named at James Monroe
The Madera Unified School District Board of Trustees met for their biweekly meeting to address important updates and decisions affecting the district. A key highlight of the evening was the announcement that Cindy Pena, vice principal at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, will step into a new role as principal at James Monroe Elementary School. Pena […]
Supes honor Social Worker Month
Madera County Supervisors recognized March as National Social Worker Month during its regular meeting Tuesday. To honor the often challenging work and dedication to it from its own Department of Social Services, the Board of Supervisors, on behalf of Madera County and all whose lives they have improved, presented a proclamation presentation to the department. […]
Confirmed Measles case in Fresno County
FRESNO — The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) and the Madera County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) held a joint media briefing Wednesday regarding a confirmed case of measles involving a Fresno County resident with potential exposures in both counties. Both health departments are working closely with healthcare providers and state agencies to […]
Sherman Thomas STEM Academy wins Madera County Academic Pentathlon
The 2025 Madera County Academic Pentathlon culminated with the Super Quiz and Awards Ceremony on March 8 naming Sherman Thomas STEM Academy this year’s champion team. Nearly 140 students participated in this five-event academic competition, held on February 12 and March 8. Students competed in the areas of essay, fine arts, literature, science, and social […]
Madera PD to hold town hall meeting
The Madera Police Department is excited to invite you to a Town Hall Meeting on March 18 at 6 p.m. at the Madera South High School Cafeteria. Learn about what the department achieved in 2024, goals for 2025, and share your thoughts on community concerns. This is your chance to engage in an open discussion […]
Coyotes get two mercy rule wins
With a dominating 10-0 victory over the Dinuba Emperors, the Madera Coyotes baseball team earned a trip to the championship game of the Fowler Preseason Tournament. The Coyotes, who remain undefeated, will face host Fowler at 6 p.m. in Fowler for the title game Saturday. Madera exploded for seven runs in the bottom of the […]
Little mistakes add to loss
The Madera Coyotes had the opportunity to pick up a solid victory over the Buchanan Bears, but too many little mistakes ultimately hurt them in a 9-5 loss Tuesday at Zimmerman Field. The Coyotes took a 3-0 lead into the fourth inning, but the Bears scored seven straight runs to take the lead. Madera battled […]
Letters: Well, I am done
Been enjoying Dreyer’s French Vanilla for many years. Especially when our nectarines are ripe. It started last summer. Opened a carton, and it wasn’t full — about a serving short. Figured just an “oops.” Next carton, a few days later, same thing. Then, I went to the store and opened two of the cartons. One […]
Opinion: Rachel Carson, Ecology pioneer
During Women’s History Month, I think it’s important to pay homage to the woman who raised our consciousness about the challenges that modern society has been presenting to our environment. Rachel Carson was born in 1907 on a small farm in Springdale, PA. In 1925, she gained admittance to Pennsylvania College for Women, where she […]