Letters: ‘They’re all going the wrong way’
Eighty-four. The DMV wants to test me every two years. I spend all my driving, dodging younger drivers! Merced: Young driver locked up...
For The Madera Tribune
Jul 9, 2025


Daulton met a violent end
For The Madera Tribune Shepherd’s Home in 1880. Henry Clay Daulton represents a powerful political and economic force in local history....
Bill Coate
Jul 9, 2025
A trail of thoughts
Here’s a great example of how I begin thinking of something that lies deep in my memory. This morning, I was thinking about an...
Nancy Simpson
Jul 8, 2025
Opinion: Being an expat — if you go, part I
Last week, I presented one list of countries to which American citizens are currently moving. Of course, there are other lists, based on...
Jim Glynn
Jun 28, 2025
Give compliments to the living
During the past couple of months, there have been several people I knew who have passed away. I was just thinking about the different...
Nancy Simpson
Jun 28, 2025
Opinion: Stories through song
Originally published July 20, 2013. • • • Last Tuesday my calendar reminded me that on that day in 1981 folk singer Harry Chapin died. If...
Tami Jo Nix
Jun 21, 2025
Everybody has a but
This wonderful world is made up of all sorts of folks. We all have unique personalities and characteristics. There are no two people...
Nancy Simpson
Jun 21, 2025
Shakira tribute band to highlight ApCal
Shakira tribute band, Latin Loba, brings the Latin superstar’s music to Madera this Saturday, at ApCal Rock’n Ranch (7409 Road 32)....
For The Madera Tribune
Jun 20, 2025



