

Madera’s unique merchandising technique
For The Madera Tribune Brammers Shoe Store promoted its business in the limerick contest of 1916. “There once was a lady named Mary —...
Bill Coate
Jul 16


Hoffrage rebuilding vintage PT-17 Stearman airplane
For The Madera Tribune Piper Hoffrage sits in the deconstructed body of a PT-17 Stearman that her father is working on rebuilding. Mike...
Julian Ornelas
Jul 13


Madera Fair accepting 2025 exhibit entries
For The Madera Tribune Fair entries like family-made jams and jellies are ready for entry into the Madera District Fair. Deadline to...
For The Madera Tribune
Jul 12
A few things to remember
When we meet with difficulties in our world, whether in the global context, or in an individual “world,” We can be assured there are...
Nancy Simpson
Jul 12
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


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
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
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









