Veterans' Voices: Happy birthday, U.S. Coast Guard
Veterans’ Voices is directed toward veterans and their families who have given so much to ensure our freedom in this country. This is an...
For The Madera Tribune
Aug 9, 2024


Duane Furman’s brouhaha
For The Madera Tribune Duane Furman, shown here in 1965 when he was appointed superintendent of Madera Unified School District. Although...
Bill Coate
Aug 9, 2024


What would Sheriff Pogue do?
For The Madera Tribune Matador Ramitos prepares to dispatch the bull in 1901 at Madera’s Fiesta bullfight. Madera put on an “authentic”...
Bill Coate
Aug 6, 2024
Korean War Armistice Day
On this day, we recognize and pay tribute to the Korean War veterans. The Korean War began June 25, 1950, with the North Korean army’s...
For The Madera Tribune
Aug 3, 2024


Background of Madera Unified
For The Madera Tribune Lincoln School, shown here, was closed by the time of Madera’s unification. Our readers have read ad nauseam that...
Bill Coate
Aug 3, 2024


Why was Madera founded?
For The Madera Tribune The Borden Hotel, shown here, marked the town of Borden. When the California Lumber Company decided not to end its...
Bill Coate
Jul 31, 2024
Loneliness, at home and abroad
First off, I wanted to apologize for my absence for the last 12 months. My wife and myself had been putting off some surgeries and we...
For The Madera Tribune
Jul 26, 2024


Madera Unified born 60 years ago
For The Madera Tribune Eastside School, shown here in 1900, was long gone by the time Madera schools became part of Madera Unified School...
Bill Coate
Jul 26, 2024









