Cowbelles promote beef, raise scholarship money
Author(s): Tami Jo NixBeef… it’s what’s for dinner — and lunch.The Madera County Cattlewomen’s Association, known for years by the affectionate nickname ‘Cowbelles’, hosted its annual chuckwagon...
View ArticleOfficials upbeat about county’s economic progress
Author(s): Chuck DoudThe state of Madera County is good, according to three leaders who spoke to a gathering Thursday. The occasion was the Madera County EDC (Economic Development Commission) State of...
View ArticleDeliberations begin in Gran murder trial
Author(s): Mark SmithProsecution points to ‘crushing’ amount of evidence in closing arguments MODESTO — The first chapter in a murder case that rocked Madera will soon reach its end and perhaps bring...
View ArticleShowBiz Minute: Fleetwood Mac, Adkins, Rogen
Author(s): Associated PressFleetwood Mac to launch tour with both McVies; Trace Adkins' wife files for divorce in US; Seth Rogen- Seth Rogen on his Kardashian-West spoofs.
View ArticleAP top stories for March 28, 2014
Author(s): Associated PressHere's the latest news for Friday, March 28: Objects spotted in jet search; Obama in Saudi Arabia; BMW invests more in South Carolina; Tigers make zoo debut
View ArticleKeep Manson Family member in prison
California FocusAuthor(s): Thomas EliasIf it seemed like déjà vu all over again the other day when the state’s parole board issued a decision that could free a leading disciple of perhaps the most...
View ArticleMore bad news for HSR project
Editor's CornerAuthor(s): Chuck DoudThe Legislature heard Thursday from the chair of the High-Speed Rail Peer Review Group, and the news wasn’t good.Louis Thompson said the regularly scheduled HSR...
View ArticleRaces moved to Sunday
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneA rainy forecast has forced the LoanMart Madera Speedway to delay tonight’s scheduled event to Sunday morning and afternoon, track owner Kenny Shepherd said Friday...
View ArticleStallions make history with a CMAC victory
Author(s): Ronald MontezIt wasn’t just any ordinary regular season win.This one was special and it showed on the Madera South boys volleyball players faces — looks of joy, relief and, above all,...
View ArticleCrab feed to offer ‘An Evening on Bourbon Street’
Author(s): Leon EmoThe Madera Elks Lodge will host their second “all you can eat” crab feed April 5 at the lodge, 112 W. Sixth Street across from the new courthouse under construction.This year’s title...
View ArticleSting snares more than 120
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneContractor suspects include those at Bass LakeSACRAMENTO — Dozens of people now may face criminal charges after being caught in simultaneous undercover sting operations...
View ArticleOwens Games kick-off rally today
Author(s): Leon EmoRegistration for the annual McNally Park Jesse Owens Games will begin with a kick-off rally this morning at 11 a.m. in the park at 12th and A streets.This is the 27th year for the...
View ArticleCorrecting the county’s image
Author(s): The Madera TribuneSullivan strives to change misconceptions about gov’t workers David Sullivan says many people have a terrible view of government and the people who work for it. But the...
View ArticleGuilty verdict in Gran trial
Author(s): Mark SmithDefense fails to convince jurors of a ‘reasonable doubt’Dustin Gran of Madera was found guilty of all charges by a Stanislaus County jury Friday, bringing to a close the first part...
View ArticleAP top stories for March 29, 2014
Author(s): Associated PressHere's the latest news for: Saturday, March 29th: Wash. mudslide crews pause for moment of silence.
View ArticleAP top stories for March 30, 2014
Author(s): Associated PressHere's the latest news for Sunday, March 30th: Flight 370 searches yield no results; Egypt announces its presidential election dates; the US and Russia meet to discuss...
View ArticleShowBiz Minute: Kids Choice; Gaga; Box Office
Author(s): Associated PressOne D rule Kids Choice Awards; Gaga celebrates 28 birthday; Noah tops box office.
View ArticleAP top stories for March 31, 2014
Author(s): Associated PressHere's the latest news for Monday, March 31st: Riot in Albuquerque over police shootings; Drier weather in Washington mudslide zone; Health insurance deadline; North and...
View ArticleClub to clean up local park
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneAs part of Kiwanis One Day, the Stallion Key Club of Madera South High School will spend hours cleaning up Town and Country Park this weekend to help support parks...
View ArticleSanity phase begins for Gran
Author(s): Mark SmithCompared murder to a ‘ride at Disneyland’The sanity phase of Dustin Gran’s criminal trial began Wednesday in Stanislaus County, where his attorney said a car crash more than a...
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