Madera NewsLocal news for Madera, CA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Stir Crazy: Adding a little red to the blue and white- July 6, 2008 Several varieties of fresh, sweet cherries are abundant during summer months. Photo by: Cathie Campbell The Madera Tribune Ah, fresh cherries! It's hard to resist a bowl full of the sweet little fruits.http://www.topix.net/city/madera-ca/2008/07/stir-crazy-adding-a-little-red-to-the-blue-and... Lt. Jack Nelson retires from law enforcement- July 6, 2008 After four decades of serving the people of Madera County in law enforcement Lt.http://www.topix.net/city/madera-ca/2008/07/lt-jack-nelson-retires-from-law-enforcement?fr... The unmaking of a Madera mayor- July 5, 2008 When Sen. Robert F. Kennedy came to Madera in 1968, to campaign for US president, Madera Mayor John Wells was right behind him, literally.http://www.topix.net/city/madera-ca/2008/07/the-unmaking-of-a-madera-mayor?fromrss=1 Madera lit up to mark July 4th- July 5, 2008 Tyler DeYoung, 14, helps his uncle Joe Zigler, manager of Pyrospectacular, clean a firework canister of debris as a safety measure in preparation for the 4th of July celebration at the Municipal Golf Course.http://www.topix.net/city/madera-ca/2008/07/madera-lit-up-to-mark-july-4th?fromrss=1 5 arrested in marijuana raid- July 5, 2008 Bags of processed marijuana lie in the bed of a pickup truck after seizure by law enforcement.http://www.topix.net/city/madera-ca/2008/07/5-arrested-in-marijuana-raid?fromrss=1 Madera casino a tad closer with decision- July 4, 2008 The Bureau of Indian Affairs has quietly dropped plans to study another potential location for a Madera County casino, in a reversal that saves valuable time for the North Fork Rancheria project.http://www.topix.net/city/madera-ca/2008/07/madera-casino-a-tad-closer-with-decision?fromr... Council incumbents to run again- July 3, 2008 City Council Member Sam Armentrout says he has decided to run for a fifth term. City Council Member Robert Poythress has decided to run for a second term.http://www.topix.net/city/madera-ca/2008/07/council-incumbents-to-run-again?fromrss=1 Fire officials lend hand in north- July 3, 2008 Less than a week after Cathedral City Fire Division Chief Robert VanNortrick returned from fighting a fire in Chico, another desert team was dispatched to help firefighters in northern California.http://www.topix.net/city/madera-ca/2008/07/fire-officials-lend-hand-in-north?fromrss=1 Madera Sheriff's Deputies Find Substantial Amount of Money- July 2, 2008 Madera Sheriff's Deputies want to know whether you're missing a "substantial amount of cash" The question comes after deputies were called to an Oakhurst Von's Tuesday morning, where they found the cash.http://www.topix.net/city/madera-ca/2008/07/madera-sheriffs-deputies-find-substantial-amou... Ragnettis celebrate 70 years- July 2, 2008 Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ragnetti were guests of honor to a celebration of their 70th wedding anniversary on Sunday at a luncheon hosted by the First Southern Baptist Church, 711 Nebraska Ave.http://www.topix.net/city/madera-ca/2008/07/ragnettis-celebrate-70-years?fromrss=1 |