

The birth of The Madera Tribune
For The Madera Tribune George A. Clark in his Tribune office. This is another tale straight out of Arbor Vitae Cemetery, but it begins in...
Bill Coate
Apr 24
Opinion: Factory jobs are not the answer
Even before we entered the 21st Century, we identified ourselves, as well as certain European countries, Canada, Japan, and similar...
Jim Glynn
Apr 12


Leighton’s Jewelry reopens under new management
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Virgil Anderson and Suzie Gran, owners of Leighton’s Custom Jewelry & Repair, display a couple of...
Julian Ornelas
Apr 6
Opinion: The TV commercial I hate most
For many years, I found TV commercials to be so annoying that when Cable TV was first introduced to viewers, I immediately signed up...
Jim Glynn
Apr 5


MCH finally reopens
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune File Photo After nearly two years of being closed, Madera Community Hospital will reopen its doors to...
For The Madera Tribune
Mar 18


Whitecaps planned whipping in Hildreth Hotel
For The Madera Tribune The Hildreth Hotel — the tree whipping was planned here. As a general rule, the atmosphere was friendly at the...
Bill Coate
Mar 18
Letters: Well, I am done
Been enjoying Dreyer’s French Vanilla for many years. Especially when our nectarines are ripe. It started last summer. Opened a carton,...
For The Madera Tribune
Mar 14
My favorite job
By the title of this article, you may think I will write about my job at the Madera Tribune. I do love my job working in this wonderful...
Nancy Simpson
Mar 1