Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune A flag with the name of former Maderan Oliver Ralph Hill, who served in the army in Vietnam hangs in Courthouse Park during the Veterans Day service. The Madera American Legion Post 11 is trying to find veteran families to give their flag back to them. Although Madera’s American Legion Post 11 closed its doors, they aren’t totally out of commission.  While cleaning up the facility, members came across numerous casket flags donated by familie

Several years ago, I wrote about the Four Tigers of Asia: Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and South Korea. They were the countries that...

Allen Baraldi/The Madera Tribune Richard Smith (center with red jacket) stands with his family at the Fresno Air Terminal after his...

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune The American Legion Post 11 shut its doors at its facility on Road 26 on Tuesday. The American Legion...

For The Madera Tribune This bridge crossing the Fresno River was guarded against enemy attack during World War II by Madera Home Guard....

For The Madera Tribune “The City of Madera.” Hugh Magee was a Navy pilot who flew A4C Skyhawks in combat over North Vietnam. Magee was...

Julian Ornelas/The Madera Tribune Marine Corps Veteran Nick Mobley stands in front of a display case of his commendations. Nick Mobley...

For The Madera Tribune Janette Sanchez. Janette Sanchez, a native of the small California town of Greenfield, had dreams of leaving her...