Auction planned to raise funds for scholarships
A group of former teachers plan to raise funds for local graduates with a live and silent auction at John Wells Youth Center, 701 East...
John Rieping
Jan 24, 2017


California Highway Patrol provides car seats for triplets
Donald A. Promnitz/The Madera Tribune Rudth Gutierrez expresses her gratitude towards California Highway Patrol Officer Josh McConnell,...
D. August Promnitz
Jan 21, 2017


American Legion holds New Year’s BBQ to raise funds
Donald A. Promnitz/The Madera Tribune From left, Stan Cantrell, Lokey Cowger, and Mallonee grill chicken at the fundraiser barbecue on...
D. August Promnitz
Jan 5, 2017


Local teacher provides meal and pony rides to families
For The Madera Tribune Lori and Jay Prentice, left and second from left, give pony rides to children on Christmas during the Prentice...
The Madera Tribune
Dec 30, 2016
AARP to offer free tax return assistance
Free income tax return preparation and electronic filing, for both state and federal returns, will be available again this year for low...
For The Madera Tribune
Dec 30, 2016


Love INC gives out 300 toys, food
John Rieping/The Madera Tribune Families in need choose from among toys donated to Love INC at a Christmas giveaway Friday as volunteers...
John Rieping
Dec 24, 2016
Teacher offers Christmas pony rides
To help the less fortunate of Madera County, one family in Oakhurst will offer free pony rides Christmas Day to any and all children and...
D. August Promnitz
Dec 24, 2016
Christmas Eve, electricity off
When a friend of my daughter and her husband were living near Seattle not quite two decades ago, they had a memorable Christmas Eve —...
Chuck Doud
Dec 24, 2016









