For The Madera Tribune Walter “Spec” O’Donnell, the Madera boy who made Hollywood stand up and take notice. Born in 1911, he died in 1986...

This past Sunday I was attending a Bible study at my church, and we were studying the book of Isaiah. In the passages we were reading,...

This has been a very busy week. On Monday the world bid a fond farewell to Queen Elizabeth ll. The globally televised event began at...

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Monte Pistoresi of Pistoresi Ambulance announces at last year’s Old Timers Day parade. Monte Pistoresi...

For The Madera Tribune Carla and Bill Alessini. When Maderans gather this weekend to celebrate Old Timers’ Day, the community will honor...

I started this column on September 15, 2021. During the first year, I’ve reviewed more than 60 books, occasionally including two or more...

Downtown Madera will be prepared for next Saturday’s Old Timers’ Day and Parade. The 91st annual Old Timers’ Day Parade will begin at 10...

This week I received a package from my sister in Georgia. The package contained a few items left in my dad’s apartment after he died....