Friendships and bridesmaids
Most people I know have heard me say that I make families wherever I am. This is true, because I value relationships very much. Although...
Nancy Simpson
Apr 26, 2025
Learn to be practical
This morning as I was driving to the office, I stopped for someone to cross the street. She was riding what looked like a bicycle with...
Nancy Simpson
Apr 19, 2025


The ‘rape’ of Margaret Haley
For The Madera Tribune The site of the false accusation. There is one piece of Madera’s past that represents one of the saddest and most...
Bill Coate
Apr 16, 2025
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, 2025
Another fond memory
We are in the season of Lent, which begins 40 days (not counting Sundays) before Easter. It represents the time leading up to the...
Nancy Simpson
Apr 12, 2025


Cedar Creek Celebrates Women’s History Month
Julian Ornelas/The Madera Tribune Guests and residents at Cedar Creek Senior Living gather in the lobby to view biographies of the women...
Julian Ornelas
Apr 5, 2025


Senator honors Women of the Year
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune State Senator Anna Caballero, middle, stands with recipients and distinguished guests after the...
Angel L. de Jesus Jr.
Apr 2, 2025


W.B. Thurman remembers his father
For The Madera Tribune William H. Thurman. At the request of the Madera News-Tribune, I am writing of the early day happenings in what is...
Bill Coate
Mar 29, 2025









