

County celebrates a 94-year-old tradition
For The Madera Tribune The first Old Timers Day parade, held 94 years ago. Madera had just recovered from the infamous Alta Hotel fire...
Bill Coate
Sep 26, 2025


Alegria Guild to host 73rd ‘Day in the Country’
For The Madera Tribune Members of the Alegria Guild prepare items for the 73rd annual Day in the Country luncheon, which benefits Valley...
For The Madera Tribune
Sep 26, 2025


Madera’s Emily Rey celebrates 100th birthday
Courtesy of Mika Flores Emily Rey is surrounded by her entire family as she celebrates her 100th birthday on September 20. More than 150...
For The Madera Tribune
Sep 26, 2025
Council recognizes Old Timers Royalty
During its regular meeting, the Madera City Council recognized this year’s Old Timer royalty. A public hearing for the City’s 2024/25...
Angel L. de Jesus Jr.
Sep 26, 2025
Letters: My final comments on Charlie Kirk
I speak out because what’s happening in our country scares the bejesus out of me. In a recently published letter, I condemned the...
For The Madera Tribune
Sep 26, 2025
Old Timers Day for the old timers
Every year, on the last weekend of September, Madera County celebrates Old Timers Day. It is an annual tradition that began 94 years ago...
Nancy Simpson
Sep 26, 2025


Yee Chung’s family secret
For The Madera Tribune Yee Chung with his Madera wife (left) and his wife he left in China (right). The year was 1865, and Yee Chung was...
Bill Coate
Sep 26, 2025


Long-time Historical Society director and husband to lead parade
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Sheryl and Randy Berry have been selected as the 2025 Old Timers Day Queen and King. The Madera County...
Tyler Takeda
Sep 24, 2025









