Jacob’s kidney: A miracle from prison
The inmate in the Florida prison died a couple of weeks ago. We don’t know much about him except that he was 50-years-old, and the authorities were keeping the brain-dead man’s body alive by a machine. It was all part of God’s plan to give another man in California a miracle. On July 5 of […]
Council receives Fresno River update
At the most recent Madera city Council meeting, Madera City Manager Arnoldo Rodriguez updated those in attendance on the cleanup efforts of the Fresno River. After the fire that occurred on May 17, the city partnered with the Madera Irrigation District and Cal Fire to begin clearing the riverbed of dry brush, grass, debris and […]
Gray readies for Fresno State Bulldogs
For years, the Madera baseball community knew greatness was coming from a kid simply known as, “Murf.” No one really calls him by his given name. In fact, he doesn’t respond to it, unless it’s being yelled to him by his mother. When Tristan “Murf” Gray graduated from Madera South High School, he became part […]
MNLL All-Stars eliminated in Sections
The Madera National Little League 11-12-year-old All-Stars knew they had an uphill battle needing to beat the Visalia All-Stars twice for the Section 7 Championship at their home ballpark. They needed everything to go their way Saturday if they were going to force a deciding game Sunday. However, the offense only managed three hits and […]
Mistakes key MALL loss Section 7 title game
LEMOORE — After a solid victory to open the Section 7 championships against the Porterville All-Stars, the Madera American Little League 10-11-year-old All-Stars only needed one more win to secure a championship and head to the state tournament. Unfortunately, that win eluded Madera American at Lemoore Little League. Porterville took the second game with a […]
Letters: Scalia’s support of gun control
One hundred and twenty Americans are shot and killed every day. More than 200 a day are wounded by gunfire. Many victims are children, especially in mass murders. Five minutes doesn’t go by without an American being shot with a gun Conservatives predictably put their gun rights ahead of our rights to life, liberty, and […]
Opinion: Why Newsom won’t ok Manson follower’s parole
The murderous mastermind Charles Manson lies dead and buried in a location known only to a few, the secret intended to prevent that site from becoming a shrine for cult followers who still pore over every move he and his “family” made during their 1960s heyday, but he keeps popping back into the headlines every […]
Going bananas
Normally, when bananas start getting brown spots on them, I won’t eat them as a snack. I much prefer them with a tinge of green. I also use those for that classic dessert made with Vanilla Wafers, vanilla (or banana) pudding, whipped topping and of course, fresh bananas. My freezer has quite a few blackish […]
Birth Announcements: June 2022
Richard Santana Cervantes Fox Richard Santana Cervantes Fox born at Madera Community on June 3, 2022. Welcoming the 6-pound 8-ounce 20-inch newborn are parents Leo Cervantes Rodriguez and Vanessa Mendoza Fox of Madera. Grandparents are Mara Fox and Maria Mendez of Mexico. Kathleen Danii Vielma Kathleen Danii Vielma born at Madera Community Hospital on June […]
Veterans’ Voices: Airlines captain’s report
Veterans’ Voices is a new column directed toward veterans and their families who have given so much to ensure our freedom in this country. This is an area where you may share your experiences, or read of other veterans’ experiences. We thank you for your service, and hope that you know how much you are […]