Madera boulevard articles

  • 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...

  • Madera Prayer Breakfast Committee announces speaker

    For The Madera TribuneMadera Prayer Breakfast Keynote Speaker, Matthew Grundy. The Prayer Breakfast will be held on May 2 at Hatfield Hall, beginning at 6:50 a.m.The Madera Chamber of Commerce and Madera Ministerial Association will host the 2024 Madera Prayer Breakfast on May 2, which is also the National Day of Prayer.This year’s keynote speaker will be Matthew Grundy. Respected by many and known for his inspirational messages, Grundy is a believer, builder, and visionary. Formerly homeless,...

  • Madera Irrigration District begins water season

    The Madera Irrigation District water season has begun.At a meeting held on April 4, the rate was set to $110 per acre foot for Original District landowners, and $300 per acre foot for Subordinate landowners. These rates may be reviewed and adjusted as conditions change throughout the year.“After a historic 2023 season, the longest on record for MID, we are excited that the 2024 season is already kicking off,” said Jim Erickson, MID Board President. “Our crews have had only three short months to