Death Notice: Rev. Felix D.J. Vigi, 71
DATE OF BIRTH: Nov. 22, 1953, – Fontana, California DATE OF DEATH: July 13, 2025, – Fresno, California Felix was a long-time resident of Madera County. Felix was the Pastor of Madera Church of the Nazarene for 13 years. Services will be held: Memorial Service: 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Madera United Methodist […]
Regional real estate developer murdered
A couple of days ago, Madera County Sheriff’s Office posted a missing person’s notice for Robert “Bob” Boyajian on its social media platform. After further investigations, the MCSO announced that Boyajian was found dead in a cave in the Mojave Desert and has a suspect, Audrick Matevosian, 21, in custody during a press conference Thursday. […]
Supervisors recognize Chowchilla champions
Madera County’s Board of Supervisors recognized the boy’s track and field team of Chowchilla Union High School during their meeting July 8. The 41 Expressway widening project received approval to move forward, along with the proposed ordinance change to a County Code pertaining to boating. Supervisors also received a progress update of the Multi-benefit Land […]
Obituary: Joyce Lee Ballard, Feb. 6, 1935-June, 15, 2025 (Father’s Day)
Age at the time of death: 90 Joyce had selflessly donated her remains to the Willed Body Program at Oklahoma University, Norman, OK. A memorial service will be announced at a later date and will take place in Madera, CA, nearing the later part of this year. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting […]