For The Madera Tribune William Thurman, first sheriff of Madera County, was an ardent proponent of county division. Once upon a time, the...

For The Madera Tribune Madera Union High School girls’ basketball team, 1916. From left, are Ethyl McGumer Pinion, Lena Northern Adams,...

For The Madera Tribune This bridge crossing the Fresno River was guarded against enemy attack during World War II by Madera Home Guard....

For The Madera Tribune Teacher J.G. Smale is seen here standing beside his students in front of Berenda School. There might be a few...

For The Madera Tribune The Cottage Saloon, the Madera Restaurant, and the Bank Saloon shown here were destroyed by fire in 1918. Madera...

For The Madera Tribune Dr. Dow Ransom, shown here, was unable to save Thomas Desmond. What’s in a name? Just ask the students at Jack G....

For The Madera Tribune The Fountain Saloon. By 1915, Madera had divided itself into two camps. A minority led by the saloon owners wanted...

For The Madera Tribune Madera’s 1962 snowstorm. Now, I am not trying to pick a quarrel with the Almighty, but I am remembering a time...