Nancy Simpson
Another earworm story
I believe that I am very susceptible to earworms. I know I have written before about the songs that creep in and attach themselves to our...


Jim Glynn
MLK Celebration a hit to full house
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Attendees join in song to sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr....
Nancy Simpson
Do you like your name?
A few months ago I was making a purchase at one of our local stores. As the cashier was checking out my goods, I noticed her name was...


Bill Coate
Hanky-panky in the Fountain Saloon
Madera County Historical Society The Fountain Saloon was located at Gateway and Yosemite. George Gruber, the owner, is shown here, second...
Nancy Simpson
A Clockwork Orange remembered
It’s funny how something can take you back in memory, and you remember something so vividly, so clearly. It could start with a smell, or...


Jim Glynn
Martin Luther King Celebration to be held
The Madera Tribune File Photo Sen. Anna Caballero presents 2023 Humanitarian Award recipient Alisha Brown with a certificate during the...


Jim Glynn
MLK Middle School to host MLK Day celebration
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune File Photo Attendees join hands and unite as they sing “We Shall Overcome” at the conclusion of the...
Jim Glynn
Opinion: Spirit animals and birth stones
Many people believe that they have spirit animals. I think these are analogous to guardian angels. Both are believed to protect you from...