Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Jay Chapel funeral director Mark Peruch guides in the casket of Madera High student Isabel Jimenez for...

For The Madera Tribune The billboard shown on the other side of the railroad bridge illustrates the importance of Tighe’s Department...

Early in my life, I learned something that is commonly called “The Golden Rule,” and it goes something like this: “Do unto others as you...

First published in The Tacoma News Tribune, Tacoma on February 14, 1986. WASHINGTON — “Ladies and gentlemen,” the voice intoned, “the...

The Madera Tribune File Photo The author peruses various hats to wear. First published in The Tacoma News Tribune, Tacoma on June 17,...

For The Madera Tribune The Fountain Saloon is shown here as it was located at Gateway and Yosemite. George Gruber, the owner, is shown...

For The Madera Tribune From left are Tilly, Christina Kwock, Annette Kwock, Andrea Sandoval, Laura Chavira, Mary Chavira, Yolanda...

For The Madera Tribune Madera County is the recipient of a 14-foot beam that was salvaged from one of the twin Tower buildings from 9/11....