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In the early morning Saturday hours, officers responded to a single vehicle collision into a tree. A non Madera resident in her 40s was found behind the wheel and displayed signs of alcohol intoxication. During the investigation, it was determined

CHP Madera officers responded to a solo-vehicle traffic crash, at Road 209 south of Road 406. on July 6, just before noon. A 63-year-old man from Madera was driving a gray 2020 Kia Forte, traveling northbound on Road 209, approaching

The Madera American Little League 8-12-year-old All-Stars completed a dominant run through the District 10 tournament with a 6-2 victory over River Park Little League to win the title. Madera American scored in every inning and held River Park to

When Miguel Rebollo was a freshman at Madera South, he saw five of his cross country and track teammates sign National Letters of Intent to run in college, and he wanted that for himself. “I think I was going to

If they ever establish a Madera County Hall of Fame, Judge William M. Conley will surely be near the top of the list. He became the first Superior Court Judge of Madera County after the election of 1893, and remained

Return of local establishment to present new avenues for Madera A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Heartland Opportunity Center on Oct. 19, 2022. Almost four years later, a grand, grand opening of the new Center was finally unveiled. Tamica

Valdez Educational Services honored dozens of students for academic achievement at its fifth annual Celebration of Excellence, held recently at the Madera Municipal Golf Course. Valdez Educational Services awarded two $500 scholarships, and recognized students, tutors and district staff for

Former Madera South Stallion and Fresno State Bulldogs standout Murf Gray was named the June Player of the Month for the South Atlantic League for the Greensboro Grasshoppers. Gray has made quick work in his first full professional season. He

With just seven innings played in the District 10 Tournament, the Madera American Little League 8-12-year-old All-Stars advanced to the championship game. The M.A.L.L. All-Stars battled the winner of Riverpark and Selma who played Thursday, and have to beat Madera

Once upon a time herds of antelope roamed over much of the San Joaquin Valley. So numerous were they in the 19th century that one community not far from Madera took them for their mascot and named their little town

California Highway Patrol Madera Area officers responded to a traffic crash at the intersection of Avenue 17 and Road 28 1/2 last week. An 18-year-old female from Madera was driving a white 2018 Chevrolet Malibu eastbound on Avenue 17, approaching

Madera County Sheriff’s deputies assigned to the Bass Lake holiday enforcement detail responded to the Pine Slope Day Use Area at Bass Lake following a reported stabbing. The preliminary investigation found that a 25-year-old man and a 56-year-old man became

A statement from the Madera County Sheriff’s Office on social media announced the passing of retired sergeant Mark Stritzel last week. “It is with profound sadness that the Madera County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of retired Sergeant Mark Stritzel,”

When lanky right-hander, Eric Nelson, took the mound for the Madera Coyotes, little did opposing hitters see the fastball coming right at them. Most of the time, all they saw were arms and legs. Nelson will take his pitching prowess

Former Madera Coyote and Fresno City College pitching standout Alec Gamboa received his third call-up to the Boston Red Sox. The benefit to this call-up is the Red Sox were in Anaheim for a three-game series with the Los Angeles

Just about any cut of meat will benefit from a soak in a well-seasoned marinade. I don’t remember my family using the practice of marinading meats or other foods, but everything was seasoned to perfection. The main seasonings, besides salt