

Fire cleared way for Courthouse Park
Courtesy of the Madera County Historical Society It didn’t take long for Courthouse Park to take shape after a fire in 1909 cleared the...
Bill Coate
Mar 27, 2021


Ag partners unite to protect community
Courtesy of Jim Maxwell Agriculture workers, including those at Agriland gather to receive COVID-19 vaccination shots at Agriland on...
For The Madera Tribune
Mar 24, 2021
Opinion: March: A time to celebrate
Happy first day of Spring. The Vernal Equinox, the season of renewal, runs until the Summer Solstice arrives on June 20. The four annual...
Tami Jo Nix
Mar 20, 2021


Early Madera history: a series of ‘firsts’
Courtesy of the Madera County Historical Society The second floor of Madera’s first hotel is shown here as it looked in 1990. Captain...
Bill Coate
Mar 13, 2021


The massacre at Burton’s bar
Courtesy of the Madera County Historical Society In 1890, L.O. Sharp, shown here on the right, was Madera’s postmaster. Thirteen years...
Bill Coate
Mar 6, 2021


Community selects best clam chowder
Tyler Takeda/The Madera Tribune From left, Francisco Martinez, Tanna Anglin and Lisa Gill from Sugar Pine Smokehouse and Kim Praytor from...
Tyler Takeda
Mar 4, 2021


Madera grad enjoying life as a fashion designer
Courtesy of Sophia Vega Former Madera High School graduate Sophia Vega stands next to one of her dress designs. Vega has had her dress...
Tyler Takeda
Feb 28, 2021


Barcroft, Dr. Butin halt health hazard
Courtesy of the Madera County Historical Society This three story structure, once known as the Barcroft Building, is still standing on...
Bill Coate
Feb 27, 2021




