Fire victim helps pay it forward
When the Mission Fire tore through the mountains in 2017, Kris (Lile) Hamilton lost everything, including her house and pets. This time, with the Creek Fire headed to her backyard, Hamilton refused to leave and, in turn, worked to help the firemen battling the blaze. “The fire was in the back yard,” she said. “I’m […]
Creek Fire getting under control
Cal Fire crews continue to make progress on the biggest fire in California history. As of Thursday, the Creek Fire has burned 291,426 acres, an increase of more than 13,000 acres from Monday’s total, according to Cal Fire. Fire crews have contained 34 percent of the 19-day fire. Evacuation orders have started to lift in […]
Was he his brother’s keeper?
In 1912, the Pines was the place to party. It was located on what was then known as Crane Valley but is now known as Bass Lake. People came from as far away as San Francisco to have a good time at the Pines; that’s why Leo Abdo, his brother, John Abdo, and D.W. Beardsley […]
Ode to an ‘Okie’
Ed Gwartney died two years ago this Friday, after a long, tortuous battle with cancer. This self-described product of the “Okie” migration, who never earned a high school diploma but became a pathfinder of new trails in the teaching of history, died Sept. 25, 2018. Ed was the founder of the James Monroe Children’s Museum, […]
Opinion: Smoke, ash and foul air
According to Cal Fire’s website, the California wildfires have destroyed more than 3,627,010 acres throughout the state. This includes 26 fatalities and the loss of 7,196 structures. The smoke and ash have created some of the worst air quality in recorded history. The hazy grey air and the face masks worn to thwart the Coronavirus […]
Compassion, Madera, and the Tribune
I have known for many years that Madera is a great place to live. I have lived in this town for close to 30 years, and I have no plans to live anywhere else. The people here are friendly and kind, and I know they care about each other and their community. In general, Maderans […]
Liberty’s Connor Brogdon stays composed in second trip
Hoping not to jinx anything, but former Liberty pitcher Connor Brogdon is working on a four outing, 6 2/3 scoreless streak for the Philadelphia Phillies. “I’ve been trying to be a little bit more relaxed and composed,” he said of his success. “I took time to breathe a little bit more between pitches.” Brogdon made […]
Hawks continue strong run with wins
2015 After a successful Madera Classic girls volleyball tournament, the Liberty Hawks kept the momentum going with two dominating victories to improve to 16-3. With a sweep over Fresno Christian and McLane-Fresno, the Hawks head into their final week of non-conference action with their toughest two matches on the schedule — a match at Edison-Fresno […]