Madera articles
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Pizza Factory opens in Madera
Wendy Alexander/The Madera TribuneGurpreet “Guri” Singh of Pizza Factory tosses fresh pizza dough during a grand opening event Thursday.Pizza Factory opened its doors to the residents of Madera a month ago, and held its grand opening Thursday morning. Those who arrived early enough were treated to gifts in celebration of the event. The eatery, on the northeast corner of Cleveland and Schnoor avenues, is situated between Smart and Final and the Marine Corps recruiting station.
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Congressman presents $2 million to Madera
Wendy Alexander/The Madera TribuneCity of Madera dignitaries happily accept two checks for $1 million each from U.S. Congressman John Duarte during a check presentation Friday.United States Congressman John Duarte was in Madera Friday afternoon to present $2 million to the City of Madera. During the check presentation ceremony in front of the City Hall building, two checks for $1 million dollars each were presented to Mayor Santos Garcia along with City Manager Arnoldo Rodriguez and City...
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Judge Lynch once ruled Madera County
For The Madera TribuneThis photograph of Spring Valley School in O’Neals was taken in 1894, one year after Victor Adams was hanged from a tree just up the road from the school. His body was left hanging for two days, and youngsters walking to school no doubt contemplated the consequences of breaking the law.Madera County has generally been a law-abiding place. Most of the time, law and order has prevailed. Every once in a while, however, the people have taken things in their own hands by using...