Madera County’s bloody barroom brawl
In October of 1877, the Madera County portion of the San Joaquin Valley was almost deserted. Madera had just celebrated its first birthday, and its neighbors, Berenda to the north and Fresno to the south, each were only five years older. In between these fledgling communities were the sparsely settled “Fresno Plains,” so named because […]
Friendships and bridesmaids
Most people I know have heard me say that I make families wherever I am. This is true, because I value relationships very much. Although I have lots of family in various parts of our country, my husband and I don’t have any family in Madera. I know several Maderans who were born and raised […]
Ambulance owner passes
Long-time owner of Pistoresi Ambulance and community leader, Monte Pistoresi, passed away Wednesday after a long battle with illness. Pistoresi is best known for owning Pistoresi Ambulance, which has been around since 1942. He owned the company for many years before sharing the role with his son, Ted, in 2002. Pistoresi received the Madera Chamber […]
Local wine pioneer receives award
CLARKSBURG — Madera County sweet wine pioneer, Andrew Quady of Quady Winery, was recognized amongst his peers last week with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the California State Fair Wine Competition. The State Fair Commercial Wine Competition is the oldest wine judging competition in the U.S., dating back to 1854. Since the late 1990s, the […]
Madera County announces Success Stories
The Madera County School Boards Association (MCSBA) selected Madera High School graduates John Akana and Karen Almaraz, along with Freedom Home School graduate Xariyah Gordon as individuals to feature as “Success Stories.” John Akana A 2019 Madera High School graduate, John Akana discovered his passion for engineering as a team member of MadTown Robotics. He […]
Nishimoto Elementary named model school
Nishimoto Elementary has been named a Model Professional Learning Community (PLC) at Work School by Solution Tree, recognized for its sustained success in raising student achievement. The honor, awarded to only 59 schools across California, out of more than 10,600 schools and 1,300 districts, is a major milestone for the Madera Unified School District. Principal […]
Teacher named Educator of the Year
Shawna Petrosian, a first-grade teacher at Nishimoto Elementary School, was named Elementary School Educator of the Year, being recognized by the California League of Schools, for her dedication, deep commitment, and connection to the students she teaches. The California League of Schools’ Educator of the Year Award honors outstanding teachers across the state. Each year, […]
Hawks come alive after break
After suffering through the Spring Break, the Liberty Hawks put their frustrations on the Minarets Mustangs in a Northwest Sequoia League mercy-rule victory. The Hawks couldn’t get a run across during the four games of the Buchanan Easter Classic over Spring Break. However, all four teams were ranked higher than the Hawks. Against Minarets, the […]
Little mistakes lead to big loss
The Madera South Stallions seemed to be rolling through the first part of Wednesday’s North Yosemite League game with the McLane Highlanders at Eddie Chapa Field. Starting pitcher Victor Palomino threw three perfect innings and the Stallions took a 2-0 lead into the fourth. However, McLane got to Palomino in the fourth and took advantage […]