World Champions recognized by Council
Members of the Madera City Council gave multiple proclamations at its last meeting. Among the recipients were the MadTown Robotics Team, as well as Madera’s own Fire and Police Departments, and Council members received news that construction of the anticipated James Taubert Park is delayed. People filled the seats and lined the walls of the […]
Domestic violence incident ends in felony arrest
The Madera County Sheriff’s Emergency Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call regarding shots fired in the 31000 block of Road 400 in Coarsegold at about 10:30 p.m. Saturday. Dispatch operators could hear a female screaming in the background. Deputies arrived in the area and located the female victim, who was safely sheltered at a nearby […]
Welfare check leads to arrest
Madera Police Department officers conducted a welfare check at the 6 Suites Motel where they contacted 32-year-old Brandon Crumley. As officers attempted to contact the occupants inside Crumley’s room, they heard the sound of a gun racking a round into the chamber Friday night. This was definitely odd since Crumley is on probation and prohibited […]
Narcan saves life of teen
The Madera County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a residence for a possible overdose involving a female juvenile on May 6. Deputies administered Narcan upon arrival, after which she became responsive and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. A 20-year-old male Ahwahnee resident present at the scene was ultimately arrested for felony charges […]
CHP enforcement leads to citations
California Highway Patrol motor officers from Bakersfield, Fresno, and Merced joined forces in Madera for a special enforcement operation on State Route 41 and Avenue 12. A total of 16 CHP officers were on patrol focusing on primary collision factor violations. From 8 a.m-1 p.m., officers issued 134 citations and made 1 arrest. Of the […]
Reckless driver arrested
Several concerned motorists reported a black Jeep Grand Cherokee driving reckless and unsafe, on southbound State Route 99 on May 1 at about 6:15 p.m. The Jeep was reported to be driving at high speeds, all over the roadway, and almost crashing with several vehicles. CHP Madera located the Jeep on eastbound Avenue 12, at […]
2025 Boy of the Year announced
Madera High School senior Inderveer Singh was named the 31st Ken Taylor Boy of the Year in a ceremony dinner held on May 6 at the Madera United Methodist Church. In his speech, Singh thanked those who have advised him and guided him through his academic journey and helped him in his personal growth. He […]
Jazz Blues train series kicking off May 18
Enjoy chef-prepared appetizers at the station before boarding the historic steam train for an open-air ride and live jazz in the Sierra National Forest. FISH CAMP — The Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad announced the return of the Yosemite Jazz Train for the 2025 season with Tommy Castro & The Pain Killers kicking off the […]
Gray helps Bulldogs clinch postseason berth
FRESNO — On the hottest day of the year, the Fresno State offense was blistering from the start, and former Madera South star Murf Gray found himself in the middle of it. Gray hit a towering home run that not only cleared the left field fence, but made it onto Cedar Avenue for the Bulldogs’ […]
Stallions fall on Sr. Night
The Madera South Stallions baseball team was riding a three-game winning streak heading into the season finale, but like it has been all season, little mistakes led to a big loss in Friday’s battle with Roosevelt. The Stallions committed three errors, but it was the little things like not hitting the cut-off man, allowing runners […]