For The Madera Tribune Judge Conley practiced gender equality in Madera’s Court. William Conley was Madera County’s first judge. He was elected to that position in 1893, and over the next few decades, a steady stream of law-breakers paraded in front of him, including murderers, embezzlers, extortionists, and robbers. In 1916, however, he was faced with one of the most perplexing cases ever brought before his court, and by the time the dust had settled, Conley found himself sq

Last week I went to the doctor for my annual exam. I normally have very good results from the exam, the bloodwork, and the screenings that make up an annual check-up. When the doctor came into the room, he gave me a greeting and asked if I was feeling as well as I normally do. I admitted that this time there were a few items I wanted to share with him. The first, and the most troubling concern was my frequent heartburn. He said he would put through an order for an endoscopy,

For The Madera Tribune George Washington Mordecai, circa 1890. As the little town of Madera was growing up in the 19th century, several important politicians visited here. Presidents, former Presidents, and would-be Presidents met at Captain Mace’s hotel on the corner of E and Yosemite Avenue to begin a journey that would take them to the Big Trees and beyond. One of these was General Ulysses S. Grant, and before he left Madera, he met an old adversary that would one day beco

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune File Photo In March of 2025, local farmer and CEO of Agriland Farming Company, Inc., Jim Maxwell, seated, is set to be interviewed and filmed by director/producer Thomas McDonald, center, and cameraman Tristan Owen at the Madera County Museum for a documentary that was first seen Tuesday at the Board of Supervisors meeting. Madera County will soon be featured nationwide on public television outlets showcasing why it’s simply the best place t

The Fossil Discovery Center of Madera County will host its fourth annual Haunted Night at the Museum on Saturday. The event will be from 7-9 p.m. This will be a night of fun for just $10 per person, and includes a hot dog meal. Kids under two are free. Join the Halloween-themed fun with a spooky evening, filled with chills, thrills, and prehistoric fun.

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream captivated a racially divided nation 62 years ago when he said, “I have a dream, that my four little children will, one day, live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” On Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump said, “Today is Martin Luther King Day. And his honor — this will be a great honor. But in his honor, we will strive together to make his dream a reality. We will make

We are in the season of autumn now. It’s my favorite season of the year. The leaves begin to turn colors of beautiful browns, golds,...