Healthy families: Maderans turn out in droves for Farmers’ Market
Author(s): Elsa MejiaOrganizers of the 7th annual Madera County Farmers’ Market were pleased to see many people come out to the first one of the summer. “Madera County is a small community and when we...
View ArticleSolemn faces over budget pain
Author(s): The Madera TribuneBy Charles Doud and DJ Becker More than 20 City of Madera employees got bad news this week — their jobs could be eliminated due to reductions in the proposed 2012-13...
View ArticleMadera players trying for nat’l team
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneTwelve players from the Madera Patriots baseball team will compete in Manteca on Tuesday and Wednesday for the opportunity to play on the United States 14-under team....
View ArticleFourth of July event to be held in Coarsegold
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneThe third annual 4th of July Family Freedom Fest will be held at Coarsegold Historic Village, 35300 Highway 41. It’s a free patriotic, all-day community event. There...
View ArticleScavenger hunt highlights Night at the Library
Author(s): Elsa MejiaSixteen families gathered for dinner and a scavenger hunt during after-hours at the Madera County Library. More than 60 people ate pizza and then looked for clues throughout the...
View ArticleWoman suspected of passing $7k in bad checks
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneA Fresno County woman wanted for passing a number of bad checks totaling $7,000 is suspected of trying to cash another one. The Madera County Sheriff’s Department...
View ArticleGolf carts create problems on Avenue 12
Author(s): DJ BeckerMADERA RANCHOS — Golf carts are a fine method of transportation if you are on a golf course or on the way to the clubhouse, but a Madera Ranchos man learned they’re not great on...
View ArticleGroup to give final patriotic tribute
Author(s): Elsa MejiaCamp Fire members accepting flags to retire Members of the Camp Fire USA Heart of California Council are using their annual fireworks booth this year to help the community by...
View ArticleHome sweet home: Maderan returns after seven-month tour in Afghanistan
Author(s): Elsa MejiaLance Cpl. Sergio Rico Mendez returned to a festive crowd of family and friends after a sevenmonth deployment in Afghanistan. The two-year Marine was greeted by his sister Irene...
View ArticleFundraiser to benefit Fossil Discovery Center
Author(s): Elsa MejiaVolunteers and staff at the Fossil Discovery Center hope a successful turnout to their largest fundraiser of the year will help them move forward with big plans. “We have a lot of...
View ArticleWithout a home: animal rescuer’s death leaves more than 100 cats to...
Author(s): DJ BeckerMadera County Animal Control officers removed more than 100 cats from a home in the 11200 block of old Highway 41 Monday after a well-intentioned but overwhelmed animal rescuer died...
View ArticleLiberty player heads to combine
Author(s): Tyler TakedaNorth Sequoia League co-Utility Player of the Year, Liberty’s Logan Doss, will attend the Blue-Grey National Super Combine on Friday and Saturday in Canton, Ohio. Doss, who...
View ArticleWindow work: county museum begins restoration
Author(s): Elsa MejiaThe windows on the main and upper floors of the Madera County Museum have been due for restoration after nearly four decades of neglect. The board of directors of the Madera County...
View ArticleSpring harvest shrinks jobless rate
Author(s): Farin MontanezCounty unemployment drops below 15 percent The unemployment rate in Madera County dropped below 15 percent for the first time this year in May, thanks to an increase in farming...
View ArticleCortez, Vargas wed
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneArlene Cortez and David Vargas of Madera wed April 20, 2012 at Fresno County Sportsmen’s Club. The bride, a 1991 graduate of Madera High School, is the daughter of...
View ArticleChavira Family Farm donates $1,000 to Relay For Life
Author(s): Leon EmoIn a brief ceremony held at the Madera Elks Lodge, members of Chavira Family Farm presented a check for $1,000 to the American Cancer Society’s Madera Relay For Life. The funds were...
View ArticleMan leads deputies on chase in Oakhurst
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneA 35-year-old man wanted on a no bail felony warrant was arrested off Highway 41 near Oakhurst Cemetery after trying to flee deputies. Ryan Prosser was riding a bicycle...
View ArticleRecent arrests as of Thursday, June 21, 2012
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneJose A. Resendez of Madera was arrested on or about June 9 in Madera County on suspicion of possessing narcotics. David Salazar of Madera was arrested on or about June...
View ArticleAt-risk Madera girl is missing
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneSheriff John Anderson turned to the public Wednesday to help find a missing 18-year-old Madera girl. Angela Adams is 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs about 120 pounds and...
View ArticleMan arrested in connection with home burglary
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneA tip called into authorities led to the arrest of a 32-year-old reputed gang member in connection with a burglary near Chowchilla, according to the Madera County...
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