Geocaching is fun!
There are a few friends in my church who enjoy doing something called Geocaching. Ever since I heard of it, I’ve had a yen to do it. It...
Nancy Simpson
Cow Poker
When I was a kid, my family lived in Florida. We lived right smack dab in the center of the state, kind of like Madera is in the center...
Nancy Simpson
Opinion: Ask that man over there
As everyone knows, men always know where they are going, so it is not necessary for a male to ask other males, or, heaven forbid, a...
Chuck Doud
Letter: Ranchos residents upset with Avenue 12 crowding
WE THE PEOPLE in Order to form a safer and more peaceful commute, joined together to try and create a travel-safe corridor for commuters...
For The Madera Tribune


In search of the Minturn Scholars
Madera County Historical Society The Minturn Scholars are shown here in this 1985 Tribune photo taken at Howard School. It has been 33...
Bill Coate
Letter: The road less traveled
Went to Fresno for the granddaughter’s softball game Friday, (March 29). Went to Pilot for fuel and chose 99 southbound at 1 p.m. to...
For The Madera Tribune
A friend
I just sent out some “Thinking of You” cards to a few people I know who are facing some difficulties. As I was writing, it struck me how...
Nancy Simpson
Opinion: Home is where the heart is
I made a trip back to my old home state of Washington a few weeks ago, and one of the things that trip made me appreciate was the Madera...
Chuck Doud