J&P Spine & Joint Center expands to Madera
J&P Spine & Joint Center Inc., a medical practice specializing in patient-centered pain management, has opened a new location in Madera. Founded by husband and wife duo Dr. Justice Otchere and Nurse Practitioner Princess Otchere, the clinic focuses on restoring function and health through a holistic approach to pain management. The duo hosted a ribbon […]
Madera Fair accepting 2025 exhibit entries
Get ready to show off your skills, creativity, and hometown pride. The Madera Fair, presented by Valley Children’s Healthcare, is happening September 4-7, and invites Madera County residents of all ages to participate in this year’s exhibit competitions — an 88-year tradition that highlights the best of Madera’s talent, craftsmanship, and imagination. From cupcakes and […]
Madera County Grand Jury selected
In accordance with the provisions of Penal Code Section 896, members for the 2025-2026 Madera County Grand Jury have been selected and announced. The Empanelment was held at the Madera County Superior Court in Board of Supervisor’s Chambers on June 30, by Supervising Grand Jury Judge, Michael J. Jurkovich. Three additional members were sworn in […]
Former Stallion, Bulldog readies for the next step
After accomplishing most everything he wanted to, former Madera South Stallions’ baseball standout and Fresno State Bulldog, Murf Gray is getting ready for his next step — professional baseball. Gray enters the weekend as the 140th rated prospect in the first-year Major League Baseball Draft, which begins Sunday. Gray hopes to be drafted in the […]
Letters: ‘He is real’
Had chance to meet Javier Lopez at San Joaquin Winery tonight. Running for Congress. Running against Adam Gray. I would say, “ABG… Anybody But Gray,” but didn’t have anybody. Now, I do. I really like him and will continue to support him.
Opinion: Bullet train — ‘No capacity for new commitments’
Seventeen years ago, Californians voted for Proposition 1A which authorized about $10 billion through the sale of bonds to finance the construction of a high-speed rail system, connecting San Francisco to Los Angeles. It was a great idea. But apparently it was not a realistic expectation. Of course, that didn’t stop the appointed members of […]
A few things to remember
When we meet with difficulties in our world, whether in the global context, or in an individual “world,” We can be assured there are always brighter days ahead. I started this article right as the pandemic was coming to a close. It was a time when we were all sick of the days of separation, […]
Borden’s no-nonsense Constable
Traveling in the foothills was never pleasant in the horse and buggy days. Those ubiquitous highwaymen who hid in the bushes awaiting their unsuspecting prey made life miserable for everyone and generally had respect for no one. There was one time, however, in 1877, when two of these outlaws almost bit off more than they […]