

Madera Ranchos a little bit brighter this holiday
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Tina and Jack Shannon of the Madera Ranchos have some unique lighted holiday decorations displayed in...
Nugesse Ghebrendrias
Dec 19, 2018
Be good to yourself
We often think that unselfishness means sacrificing our own needs for the needs of others, that the time we have chosen to relax is a...
Nancy Simpson
Dec 19, 2018


Madera man sustains Christmas lighting despite vandals
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune A lit nativity scene is the main feature of Jim Bryan’s Christmas display. Bryan has decorated his...
Tomas Kassahun
Dec 15, 2018
Laughter is the best medicine
We seem to be drawn to people who make us laugh, whether it be a friend, relative, spouse, a pastor, an author or other writer, or a...
Nancy Simpson
Dec 15, 2018


Christmas begins in October for resident
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Chris Hayes displays a Limited Edition nutcracker. At the beginning of October, Christine Hayes was...
For The Madera Tribune
Dec 12, 2018
Break out resolutions
It is not too early to start thinking about New Year’s Resolutions. Jan. 1, 2019, is less than three weeks away, and it is time for us...
Nancy Simpson
Dec 12, 2018


Dried fruit delights
Tobias Eichner, Wikimedia Commons. Fruit preserves make delicious fillings for thumbprint or sandwich-type cookies. Apricot or raspberry...
Cathie Campbell
Dec 12, 2018
The most rewarding thing one can do
Why do you think there are so many service organizations in this country? It is because the single most rewarding thing a person can do...
Nancy Simpson
Dec 8, 2018









