For The Madera Tribune
Yosemite tourism officials offer advice for park reservations
OAKHURST — California’s tourism sector is roaring back to life, and although the rest of the state is easing restrictions, Yosemite...
Bill Coate
Barsottis found the land of promise
Courtesy of the Madera County Historical Society Shown here standing from the left, circa 1910, are Ida Barsotti (Nicoletti), Jose...
Tami Jo Nix
Opinion: May Day motorcycle runs
April has gone and May Day is upon us. The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed another victim, killing the Merced County May Day Spring Fair in...
Bill Coate
Madera’s roller polo team barely survived
Courtesy of the Madera County Historical Society Looking none the worse from their ordeal in Vallejo, Madera’s championship roller polo...
Bill Coate
Being With The People — A Diary by Kirk Edwards: Leningrad 1989 — Home
For The Madera Tribune The diary of Kirk Edwards, a 1973 MHS graduate, sits open, displaying entries of his journey to the Soviet Union...
Bill Coate
Being With The People — A Diary by Kirk Edwards: Leningrad 1989 — Sunday, June 25, 1989
For The Madera Tribune The Soviet Union pin shown here was a gift to Kirk Edwards. It was symbolic of his visit — the coming together of...
Bill Coate
Being With The People - A Diary by Kirk Edwards: Leningrad 1989 — Saturday, June 24, 1989
For The Madera Tribune This homemade shadow box features many souvenirs from CWO Kirk Edwards’ trip to Leningrad. It features shoulder...
Bill Coate
Being With The People — A Diary by Kirk Edwards: Leningrad 1989 — Friday, June 23, 1989
For The Madera Tribune CWO Kirk Edwards receiving the “Spirit of the Bear Award” from the Commandant of the Coast Guard with the...
