Madera county 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...
  • County Executive Wendel Presents State of the County

    Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel celebrated successes of 2023 while sharing goals for 2024 in his annual State of the County address. Wendel delivered his address at the monthly County Legislature meeting. He said the county is in a solid fiscal position, “Chautauqua County’s property tax rate stands at $6.91 per $1,000 of assessed valuation—a […]
  • County leaders present ‘State of County’ for Montgomery Co.

    DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- Earlier today, county leaders held the State of the County Address for Montgomery County, detailing progress and plans for the year ahead. Three main categories were discussed in Wednesday's meeting including infrastructure modernization, a ready workforce and healthy citizens. Major goals were set including improvement of water quality, accessibility and affordability []