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Man Charged With Leaving Scene Of An Accident

December 28, 2012 Around Madison, Front Page Comments Off

By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.
A Lee man was charged with leaving the scene of an accident after hitting a fire hydrant on Wednesday, Dec. 26.
According to a Florida Highway Patrol report, Charles N. Kuhl, 59, of Lee, was southbound on State Road 53 in a 1998 Chevy S-10. The pickup entered the west shoulder and struck a fire hydrant head-on.
Kuhl left the scene of the crash but his pickup was found about a mile away on SR 53 by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office after it became disabled due to its damage.
FHP Trooper Manuel Smyrnios was the investigating officer.

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Madison Jiffy Store, Fred’s Burglarized

December 28, 2012 Around Madison, Front Page Comments Off

By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.
Madison police officers were dispatched to two active alarms early Christmas morning.
The first call was at 12:10 a.m. when the officers responded to the Jiffy Store, located on East Base Street. Upon their arrival, the officers observed that the front glass had been shattered. They proceeded to clear the inside of the building and notified the key holder. Read more

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Dog Found; Owner Sought

December 26, 2012 Uncategorized Comments Off

A Llewelen setter has been found in the area of Wild Wing Kennels in Lee. If you are the owner or know who the dog belongs to, please call (850) 971-2832.

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Accident Near Prison

December 20, 2012 Around Madison, Front Page Comments Off

By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.
Two people, checking for oncoming traffic, were involved in an auto accident on Thursday, Dec. 13, at approximately 2:45 p.m. Read more

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Lee Post Office Could Close

December 18, 2012 Front Page Comments Off

Lee Community Asked to Rally to Stop Shutdown
By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.
Postal customers in Lee had a questionnaire in their box from the United States Postal Service on Monday.
The Postal Service is trying to close down the Lee Post Office. Postal customers need to carefully read and fill out the questionnaire. Option number one will keep the post office as it is now. Read more

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Pickup Strikes Power Pole

December 18, 2012 Around Madison, Front Page Comments Off

By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.
Traffic was backed up as a pickup truck struck a power line at the corner of US 90 and SE Brown Road on Friday, Dec. 14.
According to a Florida Highway Patrol report, Douglas Doty, 47, of Madison, was eastbound on US 90 in the left lane. He went off the south side of the road and struck a utility pole with the front of his 1981 GMC pickup truck. Read more

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Open Arms Ministry Meal Set

December 17, 2012 Church, Front Page Comments Off

An Open Arms ministry meal will be held during the Christmas season on Wednesday, Dec. 19, from noon-2 p.m.
A Christmas movie will be shown during the meal for entertainment.
For more information, please call Chad McCormick at (850) 929-7561 or email him at openarmsfumc@yahoo.com.

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Truck Driver Killed

December 14, 2012 Around Madison, Front Page Comments Off

By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.
A semi truck driver was killed in a traffic accident, just west of Greenville, on Saturday, Dec. 8, at approximately 1 p.m. Read more

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In Memory Of The Old Country Editor

December 7, 2012 Front Page, Obituaries Comments Off

In memory of T.C. Merchant, Jr., “The Old Country Editor,” former editor and owner of the Madison Enterprise-Recorder and former Florida state legislator, 1916-Dec. 5, 2012. “Stop by and let me sell you a subscription, boy!” — Curry Merchant

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Lee Woman Arrested For Paraphernalia

December 6, 2012 Crime, Front Page Comments Off

By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.
A Lee woman was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia on Friday, Nov. 30. Read more

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Unruly Customer Arrested

December 6, 2012 Around Madison, Front Page Comments Off

By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.
A Madison man was arrested for disorderly intoxication and resisting arrest without violence on Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Dollar General store in Madison. Read more

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Greenville Woman Airlifted Following Taylor County Accident

December 4, 2012 Front Page Comments Off

By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.
A Greenville woman was seriously injured in a rollover on Jody Morgan Grade in Perry early Saturday morning, Dec. 1.
According to a Florida Highway Patrol report, a motorist passing by noticed an overturned 2006 Toyota Tacoma pickup in the woods off the road. Amy Anne Dice, 26, was pinned under the vehicle, which was on its roof.
The motorist who discovered it reported the accident, which was believed to have occurred at about 2 a.m., to Taylor County 911 at about 5:45 a.m. The motorist assisted Dice from the scene and transported her to town to receive medical treatment.
An investigation by FHP Trooper Gus Smyrnios revealed Dice was eastbound on Jody Morgan Grade when she failed to follow a curve to the left. She went off the right side of the road and overturned. She was ejected from the pickup and then pinned under it.
Dice was airlifted to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital from Doctors Memorial Hospital.
The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the accident scene.

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Man Killed In Rollover

December 4, 2012 Around Madison, Front Page Comments Off

By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.
A Madison man was killed in a traffic crash on Saturday evening, Dec. 1, at Cherry Lake Circle, 309 feet northeast of Post Road.
According to a Florida Highway Patrol report, Jonathan Hurt, 34, was traveling west on Cherry Lake Drive in a 1984 Ford pickup. For unknown reasons, Hurt traveled onto the north grassy shoulder, struck a culvert and the truck became airborne.
The front of Hurt’s pickup landed in the westbound travel lane and exited onto the north shoulder.
The pickup overturned multiple times and came to a final rest on its roof, facing east on the north shoulder, partially in the westbound travel lane.
Madison County EMS pronounced Hurt dead at the scene.
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office and Cherry Lake Fire and Rescue assisted the FHP at the scene.
FHP Trooper Mark Boatwright was the investigating officer.

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Cowboys Advance To State Semi-Finals

November 27, 2012 Around Madison, Outdoors Comments Off

By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.
Fingernails were bitten. People were sitting on the edge of their seats. When it was over, one side let out their collective breath, while the other side let out a collective groan. It was one of two games in 2012 that made the Madison County High School-Pensacola Catholic match-up an “instant classic,” as the Pensacola News Journal called it.
Both teams battled to a stalemate after the first quarter and the score was tied 0-0. Read more

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Trail Riders To Hold Benefit Ride For Wounded Warriors

November 27, 2012 Around Madison, Outdoors Comments Off

By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.
The Trail Riders of Madison County, the South Georgia Trail Riders and Hopes and Dreams Riding Facility will hold a benefit trail ride at the Hopes and Dreams Riding Facility, which is located south of Quitman, Ga., at 6300 Madison Highway, on Saturday, Dec. 1.
Hopes and Dreams is a facility dedicated to wounded warriors, veterans and their families. The mission of the facility is to restore peace to the lives and heal the unseen wounds of veterans and their families through the use of horse therapy, camaraderie and understand. Read more

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Unusual Delivery: Mother Delivers Baby On Interstate

November 27, 2012 Around Madison, Front Page Comments Off

By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.
When Josiah David Riegsecker is old, he will have a fantastic true story to tell his grandchildren. In a few years, his parents, Justin and Rebecca, will tell him the tale of his birth.
The story is like something you see on sitcoms or on reality television shows. It begins early on a Friday morning. The morning of Nov. 2 to be exact.
Rebecca Riegsecker had plans to have her baby at the Birth Cottage in Tallahassee. Read more

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Farm Bureau Celebrates Farm-City Week

November 21, 2012 Around Madison, Farm Comments Off

By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.
Farm-City Week was celebrated with a dinner at the Farm Bureau office on Tuesday evening, Nov. 20.
The Farm City dinner began with Madison Mayor Jim Stanley signing the proclamation recognizing Farm City Week. Read more

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Brown Will Be At Swearing-In Ceremony

November 16, 2012 Front Page Comments Off

Newly-elected School Superintendent Doug Brown willbe at the swearing-in ceremony at 4 p.m. this afternoon at the Madison County Courthouse courtroom. Although he is taking part in a superintendent’s conference, he wouldn’t miss the event for anything, his wife, Lynn, informs us.

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New Officers To Be Sworn In

November 15, 2012 Front Page Comments Off

By Jacob Bembry

Greene Publishing, Inc.

The newly-elected officers for Madison County will be sworn in Friday afternoon, Nov. 16, at 5 p.m.

The following is a list of those who will be sworn in: Read more

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Phantom Vehicle Involved In Crash

November 15, 2012 Front Page Comments Off

By Jacob Bembry

Greene Publishing, Inc.

A total of $12,000 in damages occurred to two vehicles in an accident on NE Rocky Ford Road, approximately .25 miles south of Almond Avenue, on Monday evening, Nov. 12. According to a Florida Highway Patrol report, an unknown vehicle was stopped in the northbound travel lane of Rocky Ford Road, facing south at the bottom of a hill. Read more

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