Hawks stay undefeated, win NWSC title
The Liberty Hawks football team finished the regular season with two of their three main goals met — finish undefeated and win the Northwest Sequoia Conference title. The Hawks completed those goals after a 57-7 thrashing of the Chowchilla Tribe on Friday in the season finale for both teams. Now, the Hawks will aim for […]
Toros get win over Stallions in first Rodeo Bowl
The Matilda Torres Toros’ football team’s balanced attack did just enough to finish off the ground-oriented Madera South Stallions to win the first Rodeo Bowl ,and the first meeting between the crosstown rivals. The Toros gained 356 yards of total offense with 156 in the air and 200 on the ground. Joseph Bass led the […]
Madera comes up short in regular season finale
It was a night that started on a positive note for the Madera Coyotes football team, but the game ended with a 20-6 loss against Justin Garza-Fresno. The Coyotes, who were hoping to close out the regular season with a win in front of their home crowd, found momentum early when junior Michael Pedro came […]
Football, water polo playoffs released
The CIF Central Section released playoff brackets Friday and Saturday for water polo and football and the Madera Coyote boys water polo team and the Liberty Hawks football team each received No. 1 seeds. The Hawks finished the regular season with a perfect 10-0 record, including a 7-0 record to capture the Northwest Sequoia Conference […]
Book Talk: Lisa Scottoline, ‘Dirty Blonde’
Lisa Scottoline is one of my all-time favorite writers, whose works I’ve enjoyed for more than two decades. She’s probably best known for her courtroom dramas, but “Dirty Blonde” (2006, 368 pages) is a bit of a departure and one of her most suspenseful novels. Certainly, there is a judge involved, lawyers, a courtroom, and […]
Letters: Retired teachers spur benefits while donating time
What do retired teachers mean to Madera County? A lot! After years, sometimes decades, in the classroom giving back to their students, retired teachers continue to give back to local communities through their pocketbook and their passion for volunteerism. The week of November 6-12 is California’s 24th annual Retired Teachers Week. According to figures from […]
Local businesses, help your local veteran
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 is a good time for squash
Not everyone in my family cares for squash, no matter the variety or how it is cooked. I am not included in that group, as I dearly love all types of squash. I don’t know why, but I almost always fail at growing squash, especially zucchini. Seems like everyone else who grows it has a […]
1947: Madera’s Old Timers parade
Every community has something that makes it unique. Some towns boast of a particular industry; others point to some nearby natural attraction, while in many cases an annual event will help to provide identity for a city. As an example of this latter category, one could cite the Chowchilla Stampede, Coarsegold Rodeo, and Oakhurst’s “Peddler’s […]