

German prisoners of war tilled Madera’s soil
Madera County Historical Society From December 1944 to February 1946, German prisoners of war, like these shown here in Murdock, Neb.,...
Bill Coate


MHS grad takes command of Air Force squadron
Capt. Nicholas Mercurio/U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nicole Petrucci, commander of 614th Combat Training Squadron, speaks at the new...
The Madera Tribune


Neufield completes basics
U.S. Air Force Airman Jill N. Neufeld has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas....
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Years ago in the week of Feb. 19
Courtesy of The Madera County Historical Society Madera police officer Fabian Benabente joined a discussion 25 years ago on how to curb...
Bill Coate


Maderan killed in Massacre at Hill 303
Maderans have never shirked from doing their duty during times of conflict. This has held true in every war, including the Korean War,...
Bill Coate


Raymond man lost Battle of the Balcony
Courtesy of The Madera County Historical Society Ben Ducker, left, poses with his son William in 1900, as he holds the shotgun that he...
Bill Coate


A Yosemite grad, and his dog, make the national news
A Dec. 4 post by Judy Rose of Abilene, Texas, went viral on Facebook last year, attracting tens of thousands of views in a few hours. It...
The Madera Tribune


Years ago in the week of Jan. 22
Courtesy of The Madera County Historical Society Twenty-five years ago about 15 Maderans held a peaceful demonstration in front of the...
Bill Coate