Semi-truck crashes on SR 99
Ties up traffic between Merced, Fresno, clogs Madera streets A single-vehicle crash on southbound State Route 99 just north of Avenue 12 brought all traffic on the heavily traveled north-south route to a halt and then to almost a standstill, for four to five more hours according to the California Highway Patrol. Roadways in the […]
Cowbelles serve at annual fund-raiser
Raising money for college scholarships for members of the high school classes of 2019, the Madera County Cattlewomen hosted their annual Chuck Wagon luncheon March 28 in the Woman’s World building at the Madera District Fairgrounds. Attending the luncheon has become a spring tradition for the staffs of many local businesses with dine-in and take-out […]
Students to receive 5,000 books
The Walt Disney Company and the nonprofit company First Book recently launched a partnership with the local United Way to distribute 5,000 books to Valley students. The books will go to young scholars in Madera, Huron and Mendota. The three towns have poverty rates of 26.9, 43.5 and 49.5 percent respectively, according to the U.S. […]
‘Wicked’ lights up the Saroyan
The houselights dimmed and the orchestra filled the Saroyan Theater with music when “Wicked” made a return engagement to Fresno March 20 through 31. The show is a retelling of the classic Wizard of Oz from a much different perspective. The multi-Tony award-winning production, part of the “Broadway in Fresno” series, drew audience members from […]
Letter: The road less traveled
Went to Fresno for the granddaughter’s softball game Friday, (March 29). Went to Pilot for fuel and chose 99 southbound at 1 p.m. to intercept Avenue 12. SR 99 was at a full stop one-half mile south of Avenue 18 1/2. Exited at Avenue 17 to go directly to 12. With a right, left, left; […]
Letter: Thanks, Madera Leos, for donation of shoes
Thank you Madera Leos for donating shoes to our students at Sierra Vista Elementary School. Their faces lit up when the new shoes were placed on their feet. Sometimes we take for granted things like having a new pair of shoes. But, a new pair of shoes can boost someone’s confidence and make their day! […]
The Happy Gal
On Monday of this week, I went to the Rescue Mission Auxiliary’s Soup and Dessert Lunch, at First Christian Church. It is well worth the time to go to this annual event. There is a variety of delicious soups and desserts; but the best part of it is the opportunity to visit with folks who […]
Coyotes complete sweep of neighbors
With a hitting barrage of 14 hits, including seven doubles, the Madera Coyotes baseball team comfortably put away the Madera South Stallions, 14-2, at Mel Parker Field. After the Coyotes defeated the Stallions 3-2 to open the County/Metro Athletic Conference season, Madera put any thoughts of a Stallions victory to rest by outscoring its neighbor […]
Shevenell leads Hawks
Sarah Shevenell’s all-round game sparked a dominant win for the Liberty Hawks softball team. The junior showed her skills on the mound and at the plate, leading the Hawks to an 18-2 North Sequoia League win against Sierra-Tollhouse on Friday. Shevenell kicked off the blowout win with a two-run single in the first inning, contributing […]
Baseball wins in a rout
The Liberty Hawks baseball team got off to a blistering start against Yosemite-Oakhurst and never let off the gas, winning it 27-1 at home. The Hawks kicked off the blowout with 13 runs in the first inning Thursday at Liberty. After senior Colton Cardoza started the fireworks with a two-run triple, junior Trevor Porter followed […]