Mammoth Orange shell moves to fossil center
Author(s): Elsa MejiaA huge Mammoth Orange shell sat on a truck bed as it was moved from the City of Chowchilla’s public works yard to its new home at the Fossil Discovery Center. The delivery came...
View ArticleMotorcyclist hit by van, rider hospitalized
Author(s): DJ BeckerThe 20-year-old driver of a van said he just didn’t see the motorcycle as he pulled out of the shopping center onto west Sherwood Way, near Country Club Drive. Madera police...
View ArticleRico Oller seeking to return to Sacramento
Author(s): Bill CoateBorn in Fresno in 1958 and reared in the foothills, Rico Oller says he built a successful building materials business out of his garage by working 16 hours a day. His company,...
View ArticleBigelow running for California Assembly
Author(s): Bill CoateThe family of Frank Bigelow, Republican candidate for the 5th District seat in the California Assembly, has been a part of Madera County’s history for more than a century. They...
View ArticleWoman held in lieu of $5 million bail
Author(s): The Madera TribuneA Fresno woman has been arrested by the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office on 224 counts of identity theft and burglary. She is being held in Fresno in lieu of $5 million bail....
View ArticleFire burns house for second time
Author(s): DJ BeckerFor the second time in two weeks, a fire of suspicious origin erupted at a ranch house and garage in the 18600 block of Avenue 16 1/2, according to CalFire. No injuries were...
View ArticleEconomic summit to be held on Wednesday
Author(s): Elsa MejiaThe Madera County Economic Development Commission is set to host its annual economic summit on Wednesday and is still accepting sponsorships. The 2012 Economic Summit will feature...
View ArticleNew Ellis Street overpass to open soon
Author(s): Wendy AlexanderAbout 100 city and county officials, local dignitaries, contractors and community members gathered Tuesday for a dedication and ribbon cutting for the new Ellis Street and...
View ArticleCandidate profile: Brian Whelan — Republican
Author(s): Bill CoateAn attorney who grew up in the Fresno area and has family ties to Italy and Argentina wants to represent California’s 16th district in Congress. Fluent in Spanish and proficient in...
View ArticleCandidate profile: Jim Costa — Democrat
Author(s): Bill CoateWith 24 years experience in the California Legislature and eight years in Congress, Jim Costa is seeking to go back to Congress to represent the people of the newly drawn 16th...
View ArticleBusiness profile: New ownership brings new enthusiasm
Author(s): Tyler TakedaSince taking over Downtown Pizza and Cafe in August, Thai Vang has seen a significant growth in business. “The customers are really happy with our service,” Vang said. “We have...
View ArticleMan sentenced to 4 years for deadly U-turn
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneMorrie William Kiseloff, 38, of Madera has been sentenced in Madera Superior Court to four years in state prison, according to the Madera County district attorney....
View ArticleDustin Gran murder trial postponed by court
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneThe jury trial of Dustin Gran, scheduled in April to begin on September 25, 2012, has been postponed again by the Stanislaus County Superior Court, according to Madera...
View ArticleBurglars hit two VFW outbuildings
Author(s): The Madera TribuneTwo buildings behind the Madera Veterans of Foreign Wars post at 2026 N. Granada Drive were burglarized Tuesday night or early Wednesday, according to Bob McCracken, post...
View ArticlePumpkin decorating contest highlights hospital Halloween
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneThe Madera Community Hospital staff held its annual pumpkin decorating contest on Wednesday with 20 different departments submitting entries. According to Carrie Der...
View ArticleCandidate profile: Jack Uppal — Democrat
Author(s): Bill CoateJack Uppal says he is running for Congress in California’s 4th Congressional District because he is outraged that middle class families have been forced to bear the burdens of the...
View ArticleCandidate profile: Tom McClintock — Republican
Author(s): Bill CoateVeteran Congressman Tom McClintock is running to represent the new 4th Congressional District, which includes part of Madera County. He was first elected to the California Assembly...
View ArticleNew operator takes over garbage duty
Author(s): The Madera TribuneToday is scheduled to be the first day of operations at the county dump by Red Rock Environmental Group, which won a 10-year contract to operate the landfill, the recycling...
View ArticleEconomic Summit: No relief imminent
Author(s): Chuck DoudLeaders of business and government attending the Madera County Economic Development Commission’s annual economic summit luncheon Wednesday didn’t hear much to cheer them up....
View ArticleHawks set for NSL title showdown
Author(s): Tyler TakedaOnce the Liberty Hawks put the final touches on a 28-0 victory over Kerman last week, the team shifted its focus to tonight’s regular season finale with the Chowchilla Redskins....
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