Cattlemen assemble at Will Gill Pavillion
Turlock Livestock Auction Yard (TLAY) hosted a Producer Luncheon at Will Gill Pavillion in Madera on Thursday. “Madera County Cattlemen’s Association supported the event and provided the venue,” said Michelle Lasgoity, current president of Madera County Cattlemen’s Association. The event was coordinated by TLAY’s marketing representative, Celeste Settrini, who also served as the master of […]
Toros hold off Fresno comeback
The Matilda Torres Toros softball team’s offense did just enough for a 13-11 victory Tuesday over the Fresno Warriors. The Toros jumped out to a 12-5 lead with a six-run fourth, but held off a Warrior charge in the final innings. Fresno scored three runs in the fifth and sixth to get the game close. […]
Toros’ baseball falls to Rough Riders
The Matilda Torres Toros couldn’t find any rhythm against the Roosevelt Rough Riders in a 10-1 loss Tuesday. The Rough Riders banged out 14 hits against the Toros, and five went for extra bases. Andrew Castanon allowed six runs, but just two were earned to suffer the loss. Jose Velasquez allowed four runs over the […]
Madera baseball, softball get wins
The Madera Coyotes softball team picked up a mercy-rule victory over Justin Garza before next week’s Easter Break. Meanwhile, the baseball team got back on the winning track with a 6-1 victory over County/Metro Athletic Conference rivals Bullard. The baseball team took advantage of four Bullard errors for the win Tuesday after a 3-2 loss […]
Opinion: Factory jobs are not the answer
Even before we entered the 21st Century, we identified ourselves, as well as certain European countries, Canada, Japan, and similar nations, as “post-industrial societies.” That wasn’t just a catch phrase; it was an accurate description of the transition that economically advanced countries had experienced. Historically, some societies have evolved through three stages of economic activity: […]
Another fond memory
We are in the season of Lent, which begins 40 days (not counting Sundays) before Easter. It represents the time leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, more than 20 centuries ago. A recent movie called The Last Supper, which I have not seen, depicts this time. This reminded me of Leonardo da Vinci’s […]
Farm Bureau announces scholarship recipients
The Madera County Farm Bureau Scholarship Committee announced recipients of Scholarships for 2025 recently. In all, the Madera County Farm Bureau Scholarship Trust has awarded $142,000 in scholarships to these worthy candidates. The Richard A. Cosyns Scholarship of $2,500 each year for four years for a total scholarship of $10,000 — Wade Stretch, Chowchilla High […]
Herbert Macon: First to leave, first to die
War fever swept Madera in the spring and summer of 1917. America had entered World War I, and the local boys were not going to shirk their duty, least of all Herbert Macon. He was the oldest son of Horace Macon, Madera County Tax Collector, and in August 1917, he was drafted into the army. […]
Imagination Library offers free books to kids
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library is now available to children in Madera County after holding it’s kick-off event at First 5 in Madera. Partnering with First 5 of Madera and United Way of Fresno and Madera Counties, the DPIL aims to build a strong foundation for lifelong success, through its early literacy program available to […]
Annual Prayer Breakfast slated for May 1
The Madera Chamber of Commerce and Ministerial Association announced that the 2025 Madera Prayer Breakfast will be held on May 1, coinciding with the National Day of Prayer. The event will feature Dr. André Stephens, President of Fresno Pacific University, as the keynote speaker. Stephens, a passionate advocate for Christian higher education in California, has […]