Meeting on arson verdicts set
Author(s): Mark SmithCoarsegold pair convictedCOARSEGOLD — A town hall meeting has been set for 7 p.m. Monday to discuss the conviction of a Coarsegold couple on dozens of charges for a slew of fires...
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Fire chief eludes statewide hunt
Author(s): Associated PressSACRAMENTO (AP) — After a week of futility, authorities appeared no closer Friday to finding a state fire battalion chief being sought in the stabbing death of his girlfriend...
View ArticleFugitive nabbed in Chowchilla
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneMadera County’s elite Special Investigation Unit (SIU), a multi-agency Gang Task Force, captured one of Madera County’s most wanted fugitives in Chowchilla on Friday...
View ArticleKelley returns to Madera hospital
Author(s): Chuck DoudFormer Madera Community Hospital CEO Bob Kelley is back in the chair he occupied before his retirement in 2005.Kelley on April 1 became interim CEO of the hospital after Mark...
View ArticleHealth fair draws 600
Author(s): Elsa MejiaStudents at Madera South High School walked through the west gymnasium collecting information, treats, knickknacks and watching performances on Friday.The annual Science Club...
View ArticleCash flies on SR 99
Author(s): DJ BeckerCash blown out of a vehicle on southbound state route 99 in central Madera prompted drivers to pull over Friday and endanger their lives, and that of drivers, according to the...
View ArticleMary Chavira named 2014 Mother of the Year
Author(s): Elsa MejiaMother of the Year Mary Chavira went from smiles to tears to laughs, all in one sitting, as she learned of her recognition during a sold-out event honoring mothers and organized by...
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Farmer locked in battle with union
Author(s): Associated PressBy Scott SmithSANGER — Six months ago, workers at one of the largest fruit farms in the U.S. went to the ballot box to decide if they would continue to be represented by the...
View Article20 bins of food donated
Author(s): Mark SmithMadera comes together to ‘Stamp Out Hunger’Post office employees provided the labor and citizens provided the donations as thousands of pounds of food were raised for the benefit...
View ArticleMarking studies’ finale
Author(s): Elsa MejiaCeremony remains open to studentsAn educator wants local college students who are set to reach a milestone at the end of this semester to be honored in a baccalaureate.Open to all...
View ArticleMemorial for law agents
Author(s): John RiepingSurviving relatives to participate Wednesday Surviving kin of Madera County law officers who died in the line of duty are expected to participate in a public memorial for all...
View ArticleAll Breed Dog Show set
Author(s): Elsa MejiaBenefit to be Saturday Proceeds from an annual dog show set for Saturday will benefit the local dog park, organizers said.The All Breed Dog Show at Rotary Dog Park, 930 N. Gateway...
View ArticleParksions to mark 25 years wed
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneFrank and Dianna Parksion of Madera Ranchos celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. They were married on May 8, 1964, at the Bethel Southern Baptist Church in...
View ArticleNorth Fork man helps Typhoon Haiyan recovery in Philippines
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneYou haven’t heard or seen it rain until you’ve experienced the thundering waterfall of a tropical downpour on a metal roof. You certainly don’t want to be in a tent or...
View ArticleMaderan retires from 24 years in the Navy
Maderans in the MilitaryAuthor(s): For The Madera TribuneSenior Chief Boatswain’s Mate Joel Martinez, a native of Madera, is retiring from the U.S. Navy after serving for 24 years.The 1990 Madera High...
View ArticleMadera South High School students win chalk art contest
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneMadera South students Jacob Rodriguez and Nathan Nungaray won the 3rd annual MSHS Art Club chalk art contest held Tuesday during lunch.Participants were given two hours...
View ArticleMan arrested for bomb scare
Author(s): Mark SmithA Raymond man remained in jail Tuesday for allegedly constructing and planting explosive devices on two separate occasions in Madera County, the FBI reported.Richard Wilson Key,...
View ArticleNational Women’s Health Week observed
Author(s): Elsa MejiaAn annual local health fair in observance of National Women’s Health Week featured free blood pressure and sugar screenings, BMI testing and other services on Tuesday.Booths from...
View ArticleSpecial needs person tied to desk
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneWoman charged with imprisonment and abuseA woman will face felony imprisonment charges in court next month for allegedly tying a 22-year-old person with special needs...
View ArticleDistrict 1 candidates respond to questions
Author(s): Chuck DoudForum features 4 of 5 would-be supervisorsFour of the five candidates for Madera County supervisor in District 1 appeared at a forum Monday night to answer questions from a panel...
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