Charles Doud
Community leader, businessman Mike Purl dies at 71
Madera businessman and community leader Mike Purl died Wednesday, a victim of ALS/Lou Gehrig’s disease. He was 71. Purl was born in...
Bill Coate
Years ago in Madera for the week of Aug. 6
Madera County Historical Society Twenty-five years ago, Supervisor Rick Jensen went on a hunger strike to protest the failure of the...
Bill Coate
Years ago in Madera for the week of July 23
Courtesy of Madera County Historical Society Twenty-five years ago, B.J. Gill, shown here practicing for statewide gymnastic competition,...
DJ Becker
Pot suspected in fatal crash
A driver alleged to be under the influence of marijuana Friday night ran a stop sign at high speed and struck another car, killing that...
DJ Becker
Report: Man shot by police was high on meth
Toxicology reports released by the Madera Police Department indicate that Sergio M. Valdovinos, Jr., 32, was under the influence of...
Bill Coate
Years ago in Madera for the week of July 9
Courtesy of Madera County Historical Society Twenty-five years ago, little Rachel Avila was returned to her parents after she was...