Obituary: Monte Pistoresi
Monte Pistoresi, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2025, at the age of 86. His passing leaves a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and the many lives he touched throughout his extraordinary life. Born on July 18, 1938, in Miramonte, California, Monte […]
Obituary: Catherine Mary Shippey
Catherine Mary Shippey was born on Sept. 18,1945, in McKinney, TX, to her proud mother, Joy Murphy. She later moved to California to attend the University of California, Berkley, where she earned a degree in Social Services. On June 14, 1971, she welcomed her beautiful daughter, Rachel Dencker. Catherine settled in Madera and devoted her […]
Obituary: Carol Eugene Wilkins
Carol Eugene Wilkins, 83 of Raymond, CA, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on April 22, 2025. He was born on March 28, 1942, to Gene and Clota Wilkins of Madera, CA. Carol was proceeded in death by his parents, the love of his life Judy Wilkins, his daughter Carol Ann Martinazzi, […]
Madera says farewell to Monte Pistoresi
Community friend and leader Monte Pistoresi has made his departure from his earthly abode, and a sense of mourning can be felt throughout Madera County at the loss of this selfless treasure who dedicated his life to others. Many in Madera and Chowchilla are finding it very difficult to adjust to the passing of their […]
Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosts Night of Champions
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) brought the Madera County community together for its annual Night of Champions. The evening honored student-athletes, coaches, and supporters who showcase Christian values. The event also featured a keynote speech from George Gregory, chaplain of the Los Angeles Chargers. The FCA is a non profit organization that unites faith […]
12th annual ArtsFest celebrates art in Madera County
Families are invited to attend the 12th annual Madera County ArtsFest on May 10 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This free event celebrates art in Madera County in a carnival-type atmosphere. Madera County Schools Foundation and Madera County Superintendent of Schools are hosting the event at the office of Madera County Superintendent of Schools. Children will […]
Toros come back on Stallions
Tuesday’s cross-town rivalry baseball game was a tale of two halves between the Madera South Stallions and the Matilda Torres Toros. The Stallions looked to be cruising after jumping out to a 6-0 lead through the first three innings Tuesday evening at Eddie Chapa Field. However, the Toros put up three innings of crooked numbers […]
Coyotes walk off Knights
The County/Metro Athletic Conference softball match-up between the Madera Coyotes and the Bullard Knights turned into an old-fashioned softball pitcher’s dual. Madera’s Viviana Nombrano tossed a three-hitter to pick up the win. She allowed three hits and held the Knights to a run. Meanwhile, Bullard’s Amyah Fabian held the Coyotes to just three hits before […]
Monte Pistoresi, one of a kind
On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, Madera lost one of its great leaders, a man of almost infinite compassion, and an over-the-top sense of humor. He will be missed by people who are concerned about health care in our county; he will be missed by everyone who cares about the message of Martin Luther King, Jr., […]
Opinion: 100 frenetic days
One hundred days ago (plus a few days for publication time), our country began a transformation, designed in large part to isolate China, a formerly poor country that is challenging the United States, the most powerful nation in the world, for global dominance. But that was only part of the plan of the new administration […]