Bill Coate
1914 queen contest created a commotion
For The Madera Tribune Lena Northern Adams is shown here in 1914 after she won the title of Madera’s Raisin Queen. Maderan Lena Northern...
Bill Coate
Not even death could keep a ‘good’ man down
For The Madera Tribune Jim Savage’s monument marks his second grave. The mountain adventurer moved twice more before he finally settled...
Nancy Simpson
A gift or a present?
Children anxiously await the day that Santa Claus comes and brings lots of presents. During the month leading up to Christmas Day, many...
For The Madera Tribune
Christmas — a time for joy?
Veterans’ Voices is directed toward veterans and their families who have given so much to ensure our freedom in this country. This is an...
Tami Jo Nix
Opinion: Counting Xmas blessings
It’s that magical time of year. Twinkling lights abound, and Xmas icons festively light up the town. This year is incredibly stressful,...
Jim Glynn
Opinion: Santa Musk? Why not?
Ultrabillionaire Elon Musk has been getting some very uncomplimentary press lately. He spent $31 billion of his own money (and a $13...