Grants, EDC forefront of council discussion
The Madera City Council on April 3 began the process of allocating $1.1 million of Community Development Block Grant money that comes annually from the federal government to help needy people. The council discussed grant applications and heard testimony from those who sought renewal of present funding, or additional or new money. Some requests were […]
HOSA club to head to Florida
Members of Health Occupation Students of America hope to head to the Walt Disney World Resort this summer to compete in an international leadership conference. “It’s going to cost about a thousand dollars per student to send them there, and that will include hotel, airfare and registration” explained HOSA advisor Mary Pietrowski, a teacher at […]
Bicyclist injured; hit by car
A homeless woman was riding a bicycle in the dark, westbound on Raymond Road just north of Road 28 1/4, when she was struck from behind by a car. She was critically injured after being thrown to the pavement of the eastbound lane, according to The California Highway Patrol. The woman was riding in the […]
Info still pending about man who died in burning car
A 33-year-old Madera man was found dead behind the wheel of his older model BMW, near Lincoln Elementary School early on April 2 after the car was consumed in a raging fire, according to Madera police. Luis Echeverria, the victim, did not live in the immediate area and it is not known why he was […]
Soups, desserts benefit Mission
On a blustering windy day, simmering pots of tasty fresh-brewed soup were consumed from some of the finest restaurants and chefs Madera has to offer. These generous civic leaders helped feed supporters of the women’s auxiliary of the Madera Rescue Mission. Held at the First Christian Church, 2300 Sunset Avenue the annual Soup and Dessert […]
Grand slam earns Coyotes win
The Madera South Stallions softball team took the early lead, but one swing of the bat changed the momentum and gave the Madera Coyotes a 6-1 victory at Madera South. Savaanah Garcia gave the Stallions the lead in the first inning, but Sofia Perez hit a grand slam in the third inning to propel the […]
Coyotes make it tougher for Stallions
The Madera South Stallions recorded a 3-0 victory over the Madera Coyotes boys volleyball team to complete the season sweep, but it was a little tighter than the first match-up. In a March 19 match-up, the Stallions swept the Coyotes by a 75-35 cumulative score. However, on Thursday, the Coyotes battled to close the gap […]
Herzog and Iest are first time winners
Austin Herzog, 16, won his first career Nut Up Pro Late Model Series race on Saturday night at Madera Speedway in a MAVTV-televised barnburner over series champion Matt Erickson. Madera driver Joey Iest, also 16, added his first 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series win as well. Herzog had won six times in the Jr. Late […]
Extra home game, same result for Stallions
Because of a busted water pipe, the Bullard-Fresno Knights baseball team made a return trip to Madera South’s Eddie Chapa Field and came away with a convincing 16-2 victory. The Knights made themselves at home during the two games in Madera. After a 10-3 victory Tuesday, the Knights, who were the designated home team, recorded […]
Coyotes win at Sunnyside Sprint Meet
For the first time in school history, the Madera Coyotes swim team took home the first place trophy at the Sunnyside Sprint Meet. The win was the first in the 23 years of the meet for the Coyotes swim team, who are defending Div. II Valley Champions. The Coyotes defeated Golden West-Visalia by 26 points […]