The Madera County Cattlewomen named Esther Moore of Raymond as the Cowbelle of the Year. Updated: Mar. 3, 2010 12:30 PM | Full Story
Albert Paul Smith, 89, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Chowchilla. Updated: Feb. 17, 2010 10:45 PM | Full Story
Only 11 residents showed up for the two city workshops held last week at the civic center. Three people attended the workshop held Tuesday afternoon and eight residents were in attendance Thursday evening. Updated: Feb. 17, 2010 11:19 PM | Full Story
CHOWCHILLA NEWS STAFF Updated: Feb. 17, 2010 9:39 PM | Full Story
CHOWCHILLA NEWS STAFF Updated: Feb. 17, 2010 9:39 PM | Full Story
Training is an on-going process for the Chowchilla Volunteer Fire Department. Recently the department held an all-day training. The focus of the training was how to remove a person trapped in a vehicle following a collision. Updated: Feb. 17, 2010 11:22 PM | Full Story
(The Chowchilla News, in cooperation with the Chowchilla Post 9896 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, will be carrying stories about local men who served during wartime. We think you will find the stories interesting and informative.) Updated: Feb. 17, 2010 11:23 PM | Full Story
Daffodil Days is an opportunity to help find a cure for cancer and save lives. Dollars spent on Daffodil Days support the American Cancer Society's groundbreaking research, education, early detection efforts, advocacy, and patient services. Updated: Feb. 17, 2010 10:30 PM | Full Story
The Chowchilla Senior Club is planning a trip to the Ronald Reagan Library. The event is scheduled for April 6. Updated: Feb. 17, 2010 10:32 PM | Full Story
CHOWCHILLA NEWS STAFF Updated: Feb. 17, 2010 10:32 PM | Full Story
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When track star Madeline Mims prepared for the Olympics, she went to Los Alamos, New Mexico to train. Updated: Feb. 17, 2010 10:33 PM |Full Story
The Senior Club is extending an invitation to the community to join them on this exciting trip. The cost is $89 per person. The price includes coach bus transportation and entrance fee to the library. Updated: Feb. 17, 2010 10:33 PM |Full Story
- Bill Chandler served with covert recon
Local man worked in SR-71 squadron in Vietnam.
(Editor's note: The Chowchilla News, in cooperation with the Chowchilla Post 9896 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, will be carrying stories about local men who served during wartime. We think you will find the stories interesting and informative.)
Children's Hospital Central California provides a glimpse of the new newborn intensive care unit at Mercy Medical Center Merced.
- Tire Amnesty Day planned for county this month
Event will take place on Feb. 27.
Tire amnesty days offer residents a time, place and a no-cost opportunity to dispose of any tires collected around the household. This event also allows the city and county to receive and haul away to recycling centers old tires turned in at these events and provide neighborhoods with educational information on the benefits of proper tire handling. Updated: Feb. 2, 2010 10:12 PM |Full Story
- City planning workshops
Focus will be water and sewer utility rate proposals.
The city of Chowchilla will be hosting two Public Workshops to present a water and sewer utility rate study proposal. The two workshops are scheduled for Feb. 9, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. and Feb. 11, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Both workshops will be held in the Civic Center Council Chambers located at 130 South Second Street. Updated: Feb. 2, 2010 10:21 PM |Full Story
CHOWCHILLA NEWS STAFF Updated: Feb. 2, 2010 10:22 PM |Full Story
Chowchilla Lions Blood Drive Updated: Feb. 2, 2010 10:23 PM |Full Story
- If it's February, it's American Heart Month
Heart disease is a leading cause of disability.
SPECIAL TO THE CHOWCHILLA NEWS Updated: Feb. 2, 2010 10:25 PM |Full Story
- Five sites submitted for proposed maintenance facility
County wants facility built here.
CHOWCHILLA NEWS STAFF Updated: Feb. 2, 2010 10:28 PM |Full Story
- Substance abuse program for women is opened
Unique needs of women addressed.
SPECIAL TO THE CHOWCHILLA NEWS Updated: Feb. 2, 2010 10:29 PM |Full Story
- ANNUAL EVENT Academic decathlon Saturday
MCOE will host contest in Madera.
SPECIAL TO THE CHOWCHILLA NEWS Updated: Feb. 2, 2010 10:30 PM |Full Story
- Art Society planning fundraiser
Date set for Super Bowl Sunday.
CHOWCHILLA NEWS STAFF Updated: Feb. 3, 2010 2:20 AM |Full Story
"The Shakespear on Tour" group of San Francisco will present a free performance on "Hamlet" on Feb. 9 at 4: 30 p.m. at the Chowchilla Library located at 300 Kings Ave. Updated: Feb. 2, 2010 10:40 PM |Full Story
CHOWCHILLA NEWS STAFF Updated: Feb. 3, 2010 2:19 AM |Full Story
- Stell Manfredi honored at gathering
Party celebrated his 38 years with Madera County.
About 500 family, friends, fellow employees, city, county and state representatives gathered last Saturday night to honor County Administrative Officer Stell Manfredi. The event was held at Holy Spouses Hall located at St. Joachim's School. The theme for the evening was, "Together We Made A Difference." Updated: Feb. 3, 2010 2:18 AM |Full Story
Burn Cleaner, the Valley Air District's annual wood-burning device change-out program offers valuable incentives for upgrading wood-burning devices and continues a generous incentive for low-income homeowners. Updated: Feb. 2, 2010 10:42 PM |Full Story
- Storyteller Beth Horner creates a unique dynamite performance
Mariposa Festival planned March 12–14.
CHOWCHILLA NEWS STAFF Updated: Feb. 2, 2010 10:43 PM |Full Story
- Changes under way in city government
Staffing reductions and department changes taking place.
Residents may experience a longer wait time if paying utility bills in person or by phone. Residents are reminded they can always mail in their payments or actualize the payment drop box located at the front right side of the Civic Center. Other significant changes will be to the street sweeping services. Based on reduced manpower, street sweeping will not be on a regular schedule but will occur as time and staffing allows. Updated: Feb. 2, 2010 10:43 PM |Full Story
Graffiti is vandalism and vandalism is a crime. the city spends countless dollars and hours painting over graffiti on public surfaces. Preventing graffiti is a tough job. There are paints and coatings available that make it harder to mark up a surface. Paints can be used to cover surfaces and make it tougher to vandalize. Updated: Feb. 2, 2010 10:45 PM |Full Story
