Pair of Maderans flees Irma’s path
Former Madera Coyote softball standout Mariah Davis almost made it through her four years in Daytona Beach at Bethune-Cookman University without having to witness a major weather event. Unfortunately, less than a month into her senior year at BCU, she and her boyfriend, were forced to evacuate Daytona Beach. On Thursday, chased by hurricane Irma, […]
Award ceremony nears for annual agriculture arts show
Madera County Arts Council will host a free reception and awards ceremony 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday for its 24th annual Celebrate Agriculture with the Arts art show. Awards will be announced and presented to winners of the juried art competition at the Circle Gallery. This year’s show explores five themes: California Crops, Farm Machinery and Structures, […]
First half carries Stallions
The Madera South Stallions football team capitalized on two first-half touchdowns to beat the Hoover-Fresno Patriots 20-7 in its home opener in Memorial Stadium. “Clearly it feels great,” Matt Johnson said after his first win as the Stallions’ head coach. “What do they say — a win’s a win and we’ll take it any way […]
Coyotes hang on for win
HANFORD — With both teams scoring in the first quarter, Madera and Hanford looked to be locked in a shootout, but neither team found the end zone the rest of the game and the Coyotes picked up their second straight victory. The difference in Thursday’s contest was the extra point. Madera’s Breesa Meza made hers. […]
Late TD keeps Hawks undefeated
The Liberty Hawks football team remained undefeated by making a fourth quarter touchdown hold up in a 33-27 victory over the Escalon Cougars. Liberty quarterback Greyson Hoelzel scored the first and last touchdown of the game, leading the Hawks to a 3-0 record after a win in their home opener. Hoelzel scored with 5:45 left […]
Years ago in Madera for the week of Sept. 10
25 Years AgoWeek of Sept. 10, 1992 VENDOR IS EJECTED FROM FAIR FOR SELLING “MARIJUANA” BAGS — Madera District Fair Manager Thomas Musser ejected a vendor at the fairgrounds Wednesday for selling burlap bags with an allegedly offensive word printed on the side. Michael Washburn had spent $370 to rent a booth at the fair […]
Letter: Pondering what to do about homeless
I was one of those residents who spoke before the Madera City Council Sept. 6, and requested the issue of the chronically homeless in Madera be placed upon the council’s agenda for discussion and asked that the issue be addressed soon. We thanked the council for supporting the cleanup of the large homeless encampment just […]