Central Valley Ag News presents 2015 Senior Farmer Kenneth Leach
Author(s): Tami Jo NixExcept for a two-year stint in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Kenneth Leach, 89, has spent his entire life farming. He has been selected by the Madera Chamber of Commerce as...
View ArticleRotarians return from India, Friendship Exchange
Author(s): Leon EmoMembers of Madera’s Rotary Club, District 5220, returned from India and what Rotarians describe as a Friendship Exchange with a club in Rotary District 3010 in Delhi.The purpose of...
View ArticleCoalition reaches out to Spanish-speaking parents
Author(s): Careen WongThe Madera Coalition for Community Justice reached out to Spanish-speaking parents Saturday to talk about the importance of getting involved in their children’s school and...
View ArticleBook lovers sit down with local authors
Author(s): Careen WongImagination is the foundation of all books, and to turn an idea into a published book is a grueling experience. Any who doubt this only needed to visit the library this...
View Article600 join Soroptimist International crab feed
Author(s): Chuck DoudMore than 600 flocked to the annual Soroptimist International crab feed Saturday night at Hatfield Hall on the Madera fairgrounds.The money from the fundraiser will help fund...
View ArticleSummit to focus on rethinking water
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneFRESNO — The BlueTechValley Water Summit will challenge attendees to “Rethink Water – Making Decisions in Ever Changing Conditions.”The summit will be Thursday at the...
View ArticleShotgun tossed in chase through city
Author(s): The Madera TribuneMadera police officers pursued a driver through town Sunday night. During the chase, the driver allegedly tossed a loaded gun out of the passenger side window.The sawed-off...
View ArticleStudents celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday
Author(s): Careen WongElementary schools in Madera and elsewhere celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday Monday with guest readers and Dr. Seuss outfits.The celebrations were part of National Read Across...
View ArticleSuspect shot by police
Author(s): The Madera TribuneChased car crashes into homeAn automobile chase by Chowchilla law enforcement this weekend turned into a foot race after the vehicle crashed into a home. One of the...
View ArticleIHOP gives free pancakes, collects donations for hospital
Author(s): Careen WongIn the last decade, IHOP has raised about $16 million to support children’s hospitals by giving away free flapjacks non National Free Pancake Day, and longtime staff at the Madera...
View ArticleThird Dollar General store to open
Author(s): Careen WongThe first 100 shoppers through the doors at Madera’s third Dollar General will receive $10 gift cards Saturday. The store at 37303 Avenue 12 will open at 8 a.m. with prizes and...
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Red Onion focuses on freshness, service
Muhammed Alyammi, owner of the Red Onion Restaurant, cooks a philly cheesesteak sandwich. (Wendy Alexander)Business ProfileAuthor(s): Tyler TakedaWhen Red Onion owner Muhammed Alyammi thinks of the...
View ArticleDeputies arrest suspected burglar
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneAuthorities arrested a suspected burglar, allegedly with a methamphetamine pipe, this week after sheriff’s deputies in Oakhurst found him with a trove of stolen...
View ArticleMadera police log for Feb. 28-March 1
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneMadera police officers responded to the following calls for service Feb. 28-March 1.Feb. 282:34 a.m. — Battery in the 1000 block of Saunders Avenue.10:41 a.m. — Animal...
View ArticleChowchilla seeks next city leaders
Author(s): The Madera TribuneThe City of Chowchilla is asking its community to share their visions for the next city administrator and chief of police before interviews start.The city will soon hold...
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Mobile window tint business finds home
Joe Flores, center, owner of Joe’s Mobile Tint, is joined by family, friends, dignitaries and members of Madera Chamber of Commerce as they show their enthusiasm during a ribbon-cutting ceremony...
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Robotics Recycle Rush begins
George Martin, left, and Antonio Casillas of MadTown Robotics, prepare their robot for the 2015 Central Valley Regional Robotics Competition at Madera South High on Friday. The competition will...
View ArticleArts council seeks funds for a feasibility study
Author(s): Careen WongDowntown arts center planned The Madera County Arts Council plans to partner with three agencies to fund a feasibility study for an area where a future downtown arts center can be...
View ArticleCyclist dies from accident
Author(s): The Madera TribuneA cyclist hit in an intersection Feb. 27 at Country Club Drive and Clark Street died Thursday night at Fresno Community Regional Center.Emmanuel Bishop, 46, was cycling...
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Monroe students teach history at educators summit
Ed Gwartney, James Monroe Children’s Museum director, introduces Monroe students to those in attendance at the Region 7 Arts and Education Summit at the Fresno Convention Center. From left: Mr....
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