Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Some may have noticed a F-15 Eagle model hanging from the ceiling in O’Neals Country Buffet during the time of Veterans Day. That piece of art was created by…
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Fruitcakes on sale at Madison Church of God
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com One of the staples of the holiday season is a fruitcake. Although there can be some debate on the merits of fruitcake, there is one point on which there…
The Drip Experience holds Grand Opening
Dona Gilbert news@greenepublishing.com The Drip Experience held its Grand Opening on Friday, Nov. 4. Owner, Angenette Aikens, was surrounded by family, friends, local business owners and the community during the debut. Members…
Springs report reveals adverse results
Erika Clesi Contributor The Florida Springs Institute met and broadcast to Facebook Live to present their research findings on four Florida springs: Lafayette Blue, Troy, Fanning and Manatee. In 2016, Lafayette Blue,…
Madison County Memorial Hospital launches Mobile Wellness Unit
Madison County Memorial Hospital Contributor Madison County Memorial Hospital (MCMH) received a donation of two ambulances from YKI Group, LLC and two of their sister companies, TriSpark Media and Butler Title. The…
Christmas Connection continues 43-year tradition
Mary Coburn Contributor Catholic Charities Christmas Connection program has been fulfilling the wishes and basic needs of hundreds of disadvantaged families and individuals from all religions, races and ethnic backgrounds for 43…
Adams and Thompson sign books at Madison County Public Library
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Christy Bass Adams and her illustrator, Lisa Isadora Thompson, held a book signing at the Madison County Public Library on Monday, Oct. 24. Adams had both of her latest…
Join Forgotten Coast K9 for Chamber After Hours
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com The November Chamber After Hours event will be held at Forgotten Coast K9, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide training and service dogs to Veterans and first…
Rotarians serve prime rib
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Madison Rotary Club, and this year was one of the most successful. On Thursday, Oct. 20, the local service…
Faith and Frappuccinos: Madison Coffee Company holds ribbon-cutting
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On a beautiful Saturday morning on Oct. 15, Madison’s newest coffee shop, Madison Coffee Company, held its ribbon-cutting ceremony, surrounded by dozens of friends and supporters. It is the…
Broadway is coming to Quitman
Brooks County Museum and Cultural Center Contributor Well-known broadway performers, Jesse Nager and Patrice Covington, bring the music and friendship of Smokey Robinson and Aretha Franklin to life in the stage performance,…
Lions Club gives donations to help their community
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com The Madison Lions Club has been busy supporting their community the last two weeks. At their Tuesday, Sept. 27, weekly meeting, they had the founder of Boyz to Kings…
“Find your roots” at the 67th Annual Florida Forest Festival
Mark Viola Contributor Taylor County, known as “Tree Capital of the South,” will celebrate its forestry heritage this month with the 67th Annual Florida Forest Festival – featuring the theme “Find Your…
Golf carts: good for the fairway and the highway
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com If you are new to Madison, you may not be aware that golf carts are allowed on the streets of the City of Madison, with a few rules and…
Join Madison Coffee Company for their grand opening
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Madison Coffee Company will hold their grand opening and ribbon cutting on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 10 a.m. The Madison Coffee Company is a new business to Madison where…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Florida Department of Health in Madison encourages women to get mammograms
Madison County Health Department Contributor In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Madison County Health Department encourages all women to receive regular screenings to promote early detection and treatment of…
Cornerstone Cafe holds its grand opening
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Friends, family and community members gathered in Lee on Friday, Sept. 2, to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Cornerstone Cafe. Cornerstone Cafe is a cafe located…
Woman’s Club hears about mentoring program
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During their regular luncheon meeting on Thursday, Sept. 8, the Madison Woman’s Club heard from Gina Rutherford, with the local Take Stock in Children program. Take Stock in Children…
CenterWell Home Health holds open house and ribbon cutting
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com CenterWell Home Health, formerly known as Kindred at Home, held their open house and ribbon cutting on Thursday, Sept. 1. Attendees gathered at the office of CenterWell Home Health,…
Town of Lee gets clean-up
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Just in time for the “Lee Homecoming” community event, the park next to Lee Town Hall, received a significant “facelift” on Friday, Sept. 9. This comes through the help…