Edward Ray Day to be observed
Mayor John Chavez read a City Council proclamation to designate the month and day of February 26, beginning in 2015 and for every year thereafter, as Edward Ray Day in Chowchilla. Edward Ray deserves to be remembered forever for his actions to save the 26 children — and himself — during those terrifying hours in […]
County has new probation chief
Chris Childers has been appointed by the judges of the Madera County Superior Court to serve as the next chief probation officer. Currently holding the title of deputy chief probation officer, Childers brings to the job 30 years of experience in the field of community corrections. Childers, who replaces Chief Rick Dupree, officially takes office […]
Sen. Borgeas expresses thanks for Trump’s visit to the Valley
State Sen. Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno) expressed gratitude in response to President Trump’s visit Thursday to the San Joaquin Valley: “I am deeply appreciative that the president took the time to visit the San Joaquin Valley and learn about our water challenges,” said Borgeas. “Thanks to the leadership of Congressman Kevin McCarthy, Congressman Devin Nunes, and […]
Student art to show off Chowchilla
An art exhibition reflecting a personal and emotional view of Chowchilla through the art of students of Wilson Middle School will open at City Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 26. On display will be art reflecting a personal and emotional view of Chowchilla created by students at Wilson. On display will be 20-25 drawings, watercolors, and […]
Saroyan memorialized Madera High
William Saroyan was apparently not the easiest person in the world with which one could deal. As talented and as well known as he was, he didn’t suffer a fool lightly, and he didn’t seem to need anyone’s approval. In fact this internationally acclaimed writer refused the Pulitzer Prize for his play, “The Time of […]
Madera Police Log: Feb. 13
The Madera Police Department reported the following incidents. 8:17 a.m. — Civil dispute in the 1400 block of Carmen Avenue. 8:25 a.m. — Parking citation issued in the 1500 block of South A Street. 8:49 a.m. — Civil standby in the 300 block of Santa Bonita Street. 10:47 a.m. — Parking citation issued near Airport […]
Opinion: Did you watch the Dumpster fire?
Wednesday night’s televised Democrat debate was referred to the next day by some publications as a “dumpster fire.” Some in the media saw it as a brawl, and others couldn’t believe that the six on the debate stage actually expected anybody to vote for them. Most curious of all, perhaps, was how poorly prepared for […]
Opinion: Leap year gives us an extra day
Every four years the rules of the calendar add another day to the shortest month of the year and we get the 29th of February. According to Google: the solar or tropical year does not have a whole number of days (it is about 365.24 days), but a calendar year must have a whole number […]