Letters: Be careful what you wish for
Well, I guess congratulations need to go out to the writer of a recent “commentary” in the Tribune. You have again reinforced my feelings and opinion about the two biggest faults of the Democrat Party and its followers. But I guess my feelings and opinions don’t matter as they don’t stack up to the obviously […]
Letters: ‘Straining at gnats’
I remember a phrase in the King James Bible about “straining at gnats while swallowing camels.” I believe Jesus was talking about the Pharisees, the ruling religious class in His time. They were apparently judging people for minutia while overlooking (or even committing) major offenses that actually meant something. If Jesus said that today, He […]
Mad-Kids Summer Camp
Registration is being accepted for the annual Mad-Kids Summer Camp, sponsored by the Madera Police Department and City of Madera Parks and Community Services. The Camp is open to youths ages 8-12 and is $40 per person. It is a sports-based camp from July 27-30 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the John W. Wells Youth […]
Fire at Evans Feed warehouse
Arrests made in jewelry theft
Madera Police Department Officer Ryan Harland responded to Del Sol Jewelers, located in the 100 block of E. Yosemite Avenue, regarding the theft of jewelry from the business. During the investigation on July 12, it was determined that several individuals worked together to steal approximately $12,000 worth of jewelry from a display case while a […]
Celebrate America’s 250th and Bass Lake’s 125th, Southern Yosemite style
OAKHURST — As the country prepares for celebrations of all sizes to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary, Visit Yosemite | Madera County announced a lineup of events throughout the region highlighting the area’s red, white, and blue pride. Look up as one drives through the area, and get inspired by the 33 community art banners […]
Letters: Willful ignorance deserves no respect
The United States, the United Kingdom, China, Russia, Germany and France signed a critically acclaimed landmark agreement with Iran 11 years ago during the Obama administration. Known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, the deal placed restrictions on Iran’s civilian nuclear enrichment program in exchange for sanctions relief. Proponents said, “It blocks […]
Letter time capsule unearthed by hikers
Messages of peace, friendship and freedom, authored by students from North Fork Elementary School, were found in the High Sierras and returned to the school 36 years after they were airmailed in a time capsule balloon. On Jan. 25, 1990, the students at North Fork Elementary wrote letters to the world, launched them in the […]
Madera Odd Fellows Lodge awards $1,000 scholarships to 12
The Madera Odd Fellows Lodge #327 awarded $1,000 Faye Shields Memorial Scholarships to 12 graduating students at Madera High Schools as part of the recent Scholarship Awards Nights. Madera High School students receiving scholarships are Eric Nelson, Isaac Nolan, Landon Rodriguez, and Addison Rollins. Madera South High School recipients are Justin Caballero and Victoria Herd. […]
Young Ladies Grand Institute makes donation to Superintendent of Schools
Young Ladies Grand Institute #118 Madera (A Catholic women’s organization) presented a $500 donation to Madera County Superintendent of Schools (MCSOS). This donation was given in recognition of their Grand President’s Annual Program called “Silent Voices Heard.” This program addresses the needs of the deaf and hard of hearing community. Traditionally, deaf and hard of […]