Students seek kin of sheriffs
Five classes of Madera Method scholars are seeking descendants of all Madera County sheriffs. The students are researching the lives and times of each sheriff, from W.H. Thurman to the present sheriff, Jay Varney, for a book they are writing. They are hoping families and descendants of the top lawmen will be able to provide […]
Weekend checkpoint to be held
Madera Police will conduct a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 7 p.m. and 2 a.m. Such checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests. Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment, with officers […]
Wine Trail kicks off annual Holiday Spirit Weekend
The Madera Wine Trail will host its 17th annual Holiday Spirit Weekend on Nov. 9 and 10. Visitors can travel to participating wineries and taste a wide variety of wines with a keepsake wine glass, enjoy live music, holiday gift shopping and indulge in gourmet food from local caterers and food trucks. Wine Trail Weekend […]
Eric Fleming, Madera County’s chief executive, awaits trial on DUI charges
The Chief Administrative Officer of Madera County, Eric D. Fleming, is awaiting a trial in Fresno County on charges of driving under the influence, according to records recently confirmed by the Fresno Police Department. Fleming, 50, who lives in Fresno, has been the chief executive officer of Madera County government since late 2010. The misdemeanor […]
Guadalupanos Coronation on Nov. 16 will focus on Queen
Ashley Castellanos will enjoy being the queen of the Guadalupanos for the next two years. Her grandparents, Graciela and Jorge Negrete, have taught her the family traditions and have also been her mentors. Ashley wants to do charity work for the community, as have her grandparents. The grandparents are devoted to honor the Virgin de […]
Workshop scheduled to discuss downtown main street designs
A community workshop will be held Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The workshop, conducted by the City of Madera, is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. and run until 7 p.m. at the First 5 Madera County Building 525 E. Yosemite Ave. It will offer the public a chance to gather information […]
Tony Tavares, the first Maderan to die in the Korean War
On Monday, Madera will join the rest of the nation to observe Veterans Day, and once again, as it always does on November 11, my mind goes back to the Korean War. I am reminded of Private First Class Tony Tavares, the first soldier from Madera killed in that war. I am also reminded of […]
Opinion: Power plays from the movers, shakers
A lot of people have been thinking the state or one of the big cities should take over the energy companies, but they ought to think a minute before jumping into that briar patch. There are lots of reasons to let the power people keep being the power people: Reason 1 — The power people […]
Letter: A revolutionary notion — the 3 percenters
The 3 percenters are alive and well in California. The 3 Percenters is an organization that got its name from the American revolution that separated us from the grips of England. Only three percent of the people rebelled against England and that was enough to gain the freedom we enjoy today. That revolution was over […]
Letter: The sham what am
House Democrats are taking a Victory Lap for their impeachment vote. That, too, is a sham. We have secret ballots in our other elections. I bet if the House had another call for impeachment with a secret vote, it would be completely different count. Too much party pressure with an open vote. I hope all […]