Chowchilla Chamber announces car show winners
The Chowchilla Chamber of Commerce held its annual car show on September 17 in one of the biggest events in the city. More than 100 cars and 10 bikes were entered at the show. The following is a list of the winners, including Best of Show: Best Classic Pony — Sebastian Barragan Coolest Engine — […]
Stallions get win on Homecoming
The Madera South Stallions stayed on the ground and wore down the Fresno Warriors for a 28-0 victory on Homecoming night. The Stallions rushed for 276 yards and got 100-plus rushing games from Erik Cervantes and Angelo Moreno to score 28 first half points to put away the Warriors early Friday night. Ahmed Sharhan also […]
Torres controls Hornets for NYL victory
After a shaky first half, the Matilda Torres Toros football team pulled away from the Sanger West Hornets for a 34-0 North Yosemite League victory. Armani Sua led the Toros with three touchdowns. Joseph Bass and Jose Soriano also scored touchdowns in Friday’s win in Tom Flores Stadium in Sanger. The Toros gained almost 300 […]
Toros are flat in loss to Roosevelt Rough Riders
The Matilda Torres Toros’ girls volleyball team was coming off a emotional, but uplifting loss to the Madera South Stallions heading into Thursday’s match with the Roosevelt-Fresno Rough Riders. However, the Toros never seemed right in the match and suffered a three-set loss after defeating the Rough Riders in three sets during the first half […]
Hawks battle back for OT win
The Liberty Hawks football team found themselves in a two touchdown hole heading into the fourth quarter of a pivotal Northwest Sierra League game with the Fowler Redcats. The Hawks scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, the final with 38 seconds left, and added another in overtime while shutting out the Redcats for a […]
Book Talk: Downing — ‘For Your Own Good’
Teacher of the year, the prestigious Belmont Academy, a unique poison and vehicle for its delivery, and bodies piling up all over the place. What more could you ask for in a happy, little novel about life and death in an affluent American community. “For Your Own Good” (2021, 373 pages) is Samantha Downing’s third […]
Letters: Senate Bill 1383
In last month’s City of Madera bill, there was a flier reminding us about SB1383, regarding our need to reduce organic waste disposal from our landfills. I wish to thank the City for this reminder. Prior to this flier, I placed all un-recyclable garbage into the grey garbage bin. I now have purchased small compostable […]
The family I left behind, twice
Veterans’ Voices is 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 loved and appreciated. […]
Fall means pumpkin time
This is my favorite season of the year, for many reasons, but most especially meals. I enjoy cooler weather, fall colors in the trees and all that, but I really enjoy the chance to make some of my favorite fall recipes and perhaps try so1me new ones. Every year at this time I like to […]
Dr. Dow Ransom recorded D-Day
On June 6, 1944, more than 150,000 Allied troops charged onto the beaches of Normandy. They stretched out for 50 miles along the heavily-fortified French coastline to begin the fight to take Europe back from Nazi Germany. One month later that number had risen to one million soldiers. Through it all, Madera was watching, but […]