Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The December luncheon meeting of the 55-Plus Club will certainly be a festive affair on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 12 p.m. The program will feature an old-fashioned sing along…
Category: Community News
Community Thanksgiving proves successful
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Nov. 21, we had a large crowd helping to de-bone turkeys and bake cornbread at Madison Church of God. Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23, we had approximately…
Community leaders shine at Best of Madison Awards
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Nov. 28, the Madison Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Best of Madison Awards showcased some of Madison’s finest citizens who work to make Madison a wonderful place to…
Leave or receive blessings at the Blessing Box
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com “Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put in your lap. For with the measure you use, it…
Retractable leashes: worth it or not?
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com We’ve all seen the viral videos online: an unsuspecting dog mom holds a retractable leash in one hand while locking her front door behind her with the other, as…
Canine Quirks: Is my dog actually aggressive?
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com It’s every dog owner’s worst nightmare: Fido is acting aggressively – growling and getting into scuffles with other dogs, and acting out around people. But just what is “aggression,”…
OneBlood to visit Fellowship Baptist Church
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Sunday, Dec. 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fellowship Baptist Church of Madison will host a blood drive. All donors will receive a $20 eGift card, a…
Preparing your home heating unit for this winter
Adyson Hammock news@greenepublishing.com Although we live in Florida, and it’s rare to get any temperature under 70 degrees, lately the weather has been cooling down – maybe enough to have a Christmas…
Madison Rotarians receive emergency management update
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison Rotary Club on Wednesday, Nov. 15, the club heard an update from Madison County Emergency Management Director Leigh Basford. During her presentation,…
MCSO Animal Services offers spaying and neutering services
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Dec. 7, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Animal Services Department will be collaborating with Fix Them All and Access Veterinary Services to offer low-cost spay and…
Celebrate Small Business Saturday
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Thanksgiving Day has passed and Black Friday will soon be a memory, but it isn’t time to slow that shopping frenzy just yet. Since 2010, shoppers have been encouraged…
Local reporter reads to kids
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Nov. 16, local reporter and columnist Rick Patrick, from Greene Publishing, Inc., participated in the Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend’s “Thanks for Reading Week” by reading…
Lee Public Library has storytime for LES kindergarten students
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 9:30 a.m., Lee Public Library held a storytime for Lee Elementary School (LES) kindergarten students. Since it was rainy, the Lee Public Library met…
Former deputy honored
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Nov. 14, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) paid tribute to one of their own, Lt. Bill Hart, who was retiring after 27-plus years of service to…
Tallahassee HOG Chapter and Tallahassee Harley-Davidson dealership start Toys for Tots motorcycle ride
Jim Mincey Contributor On Saturday, Dec. 2, at 11 a.m., the Tallahassee Harley Owners Group (HOG) Chapter, together with the Tallahassee Harley-Davidson dealership, will conduct their annual Toys for Tots motorcycle ride….
Best places to shop on Black Friday
Adam McMann, Wallethub Financial Writer Contributor Black Friday shopping is one of America’s most popular holiday traditions, but there’s always a bit of hassle involved. Traditionally, shoppers have to get up early,…
The beginning of Black Friday
Savannah Reams news@greenepublishing.com Black Friday is an annual occurrence that is popular among millions of U.S. citizens. Many go to bed early Thanksgiving night, with intentions of waking in the wee hours…
How to get your kids cleaning
Adyson Hammock news@greenepublishing.com Having kids, especially little ones, is messy. Your home constantly being covered in clothes and toys is frustrating, but teaching your kids how important cleaning is can make a huge…
Suwannee Valley Humane Society visits the Madison Woman’s Club
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Nov. 9, the Madison Woman’s Club met for their monthly gathering. The club president, Debbie Tuckey, started the meeting by reminding the women there were many things…
Madison Church of God selling fruit cakes
Adyson Hammock news@greenepublishing.com The Madison Church of God is now selling fruit cakes, as the holidays are approaching. They can be picked up, or shipped to any of the 50 states for…