A life blessed with many adventures: Tami Jo Nix, Oct. 16, 1955-May 5, 2025
Tami Jo Nix, 69, died May 5, 2025 in Madera. She was a native and lifelong resident of Madera. She was a journalist and photographer for The Madera Tribune, and a Notary Public. She was former National Secretary and National Director-At-Large of the Toy Train Operating Society. In 1997, she was awarded an honorary life […]
The passing of a dear friend
It is with great sadness and with eyes full of tears that I have to write that my dear friend and colleague at The Madera Tribune, Tami Jo Nix, has passed away. She had many friends and fans in the community. I had the opportunity to work with her from Day 1 at the Tribune […]
Farewell, Lady in Red
The Madera Tribune has lost another cherished member of our family. Tami Jo Nix passed away early Monday morning. She has been an icon of the Tribune since she began working as an advertising rep in June of 1995. Later, she became a staff writer, and eventually a celebrated columnist. Next month we would have […]
A statement from Madera County Sheriff
It is with profound respect and a heavy heart that I share the passing of retired Madera County Sheriff Edward Bryant Bates, who died peacefully at his home on May 1, at the age of 99. Sheriff Bates was not only a cornerstone of Madera County law enforcement, but also a symbol of unwavering dedication, […]
Breakfast celebrates National Day of Prayer
The community gathered for the 2025 Madera Prayer Breakfast, hosted by the Madera Chamber of Commerce and the Madera Ministerial Association in observance of the National Day of Prayer. The May 1 event served as a time of reflection and communal prayer. This year, the theme was inspired by Romans 15:13: “Pour out to the […]
Police department recognized for excellence
The Madera Police Department has received the Lexipol Connect Gold Award for Excellence in Policy and Maintenance Training for 2024, the highest honor granted by the Lexipol Connect program. Lexipol, the leaders in policy management for public safety agencies and organizations, presents the Gold Award to those that showcase outstanding performance in policy implementation and […]
County launches Real Property Notification Program
Notices will alert property owners to potential real estate fraud Madera County Clerk-Recorder Rebecca Martinez announced that beginning May 15, Madera County property owners will receive an official notification by mail when a document affecting property ownership has been recorded. Real estate fraud is a problem throughout the State and homeowners are being advised to […]
Race and Walk benefits Madera AAUW scholarships
A cold Saturday morning did not stop more than 30 runners and walkers taking part in the Madtown 5k race and 2 mile walk. The Madera Branch of the American Association of a University Women (AAUW) sponsors the run-walk as part of their scholarship fundraising for high school women headed for college, sponsorships for middle […]
Stallions get revenge victory over Torres
Although the Madera South Stallions baseball team lost its chance at the playoffs last week, they still kept battling and hurt the Matilda Torres Toros baseball team’s chances at the postseason. The Stallions scored two runs in the sixth and seventh innings for a 4-1 victory over the Toros on Friday at Matilda Torres. Three […]
Coyotes close home season with victory
With the playoffs on the horizon, the young Madera Coyotes boys volleyball team closed out the regular season with a five-set victory over the Sanger West Hornets in Joe Flores Gym. In what would have been Senior Night for the Coyotes, the team celebrated a win in which they won the final two sets for […]