Council chooses cannabis retail recipients
In a special meaning of the Madera City Council on Wednesday, applicants for the cannabis retail license waited anxiously while City Council members presented their interview questions to the individual groups. This follows a special meeting the previous Saturday in which the 20 applicants were given an opportunity to polish their presentations and refine their […]
Fossil Discovery Center holds first Christmas showcase
The Fossil Discovery Center in Chowchilla held its first annual Christmas Tree Showcase last Saturday evening. Featuring trees from over a dozen businesses and individuals, the museum was adorned with twinkling lights and an array of holiday decorations. For those who attended the free public event, a selection of cookies, coffee and hot chocolate was […]
Crafters give quilts to veterans
The Heart of California Quilters Guild presented quilts to five local veterans, and honored them at the Madera united Methodist Church on November 28. Each veteran is a local Madera resident, and a member of the VFW Post 1981. Linda Westcott presented the quilts, and gave a brief bio of each veteran, stating where and […]
Poythress named president of Councils of Governments
Madera County Supervisor Robert Poythress was elected as the President of CALCOG, the California Association of Councils of Governments, in a ceremonial decision made on December 8. Poythress, who previously served as the First Vice President of CALCOG, brings a wealth of experience to his new role, and is set to champion the interests of […]
1914 queen contest created a commotion
Originally published Dec. 15, 2018. • • • Maderan Lena Northern Adams probably never spent an inordinate amount of time reflecting upon her yesteryears. She was simply too busy. However, when she did ponder the past, one event surely must have stood out in her mind: the Raisin Queen contest of 1914. Maderans have always […]
The coin toss
Each year, we are amazed at how prices have increased on food and other items we purchase. Inflation causes these price increases, but now there is more to this game than just things costing more. The use of money, that green stuff we carry around in our wallets, is diminishing. People now use debit cards […]
Opinion: Yards lit with cheer
I’m a massive fan of Christmas… as long as you wait until after Thanksgiving to start celebrating. The pride of ownership is demonstrated when our fellow residents share their Christmas spirit through their decorations with inflatables and light-up iconic characters. Thank you. Personally, I thoroughly enjoy your efforts. Even with the homes I’ve already seen […]
Opinion: Baby names — a new art form?
Back in the day, as we ancient Americans are wont to say, naming a newborn was easy. There were a dozen or so acceptable names for boys but perhaps a few more for girls. When my now-50-year-old son was born, we went with the name that was fifth on the list of ten most popular […]
Coyotes pull away from Stallions
The Madera Coyotes outscored the Madera South Stallions girls basketball team in every quarter to pick up a 50-36 non-conference rivalry victory in Joe Flores Gym on Tuesday. Madera outscored the Stallions 14-5 in the first quarter the extended that lead throughout the game for the 14-point victory. Madera’s height proved to be too much […]
Second half keys Coyote win
The Madera Coyotes boys basketball team outscored the Reedley Pirates 42-29 in the second half to record a non-conference victory Tuesday in Joe Flores Gym. The Coyotes had three players score more than 15 points in the victory. The key was a 27-17 third quarter that allowed Madera to take control of the game. Shovawn […]