Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was a cold, wet and blustery day on Saturday, Feb. 6, but many agreed it was perfect “chili weather” when Madison RV and Golf Resort held their First…
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The Jiu-Jitsu beast: Brayson Thompson
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Brayson Thompson is the nine-year-old son of Matt and Devin Thompson. The pair added Thompson to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes at Sticks and Stones Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, in Lake…
January’s Yard of the Month: Denise Butler
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Denise Butler is not a member of the Garden Club, but that didn’t stop them from recognizing her great efforts in landscaping. Butler was thrilled to have received the…
Loma Ray Chandler celebrates 90th birthday
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison resident, Loma Ray Chandler, celebrated her 90th birthday in style on Tuesday, Jan. 5. Her daughter, Peggy Carter, traveled from her home in California to help make sure…
North Florida Livestock Show cancels Kick Off Dinner
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com The North Florida Livestock Show’s (NFLS) Kickoff Dinner was originally scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 21. However, due to the number of people expected, the extension office has cancelled the…
Norris Cafe offers online ordering
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In an effort to further serve their customers, Norris Cafe is now offering online ordering. “This is just another way to try and help our customers,” said owner Chris…
Madison Veterinary Clinic offers top notch grooming
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Pet grooming can be crucial to your pet’s health, and Madison Veterinary Clinic offers some of the most highly skilled groomers available. Because they work directly with the vet,…
Meet Major Jarrett Pickels, the kid cop
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Jarrett Pickels is the son of Brad and Sherilyn Pickels. Ten-year-old Pickels found his passion for law enforcement about two years ago when he attended Sheriff’s Camp. While there,…
The Chamber invites you to business after hours
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce their next business after hours event, which will be taking place on Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 5 p.m. The…
Kiwanians end year with service projects
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison County Coordinator Sherilyn Pickels was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club meeting on Thursday, Dec. 3, discussing the partnership of Duke Energy with the Kiwanis to provide…
Worldwide neighbors help Madison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Betty Zembrycki, from Owensboro, Ky., wanted to help her neighbors during the holiday season. The catch was, she wasn’t in her hometown of Owensboro. She did not allow that…
Miracle on Base Street
Ramsey Sullivan news@greenepublishing.com The folks at Tillman Funeral Home of Madison decided to spread some Christmas cheer this year by hosting a “drive-thru Christmas Celebration.” The celebration was hosted on Friday, Dec….
Tillman Funeral Home spreads sunshine at the sunset of life
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County is welcoming Tillman Funeral home, ~ a Hall-Moore Provider, back to town. Tillman Funeral Home, ~ a Hall-Moore Provider, was previously the first black-owned and operated funeral…
A firefighter’s legacy : Maurice “Reese” Thomas, a man of many hats
Ramsey Sullivan news@greenepublishing.com Maurice “Reese” Thomas is a well-known name around the Lee area. Since Thomas passed away on Dec. 1, 2020, there have been nothing but good memories and loving words…
4-H Camp renovates and expands pavilion
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com The pavilion at the Cherry Lake 4-H Camp is currently under construction. Significant progress has already been made and it is expected to be completed by the end of…
Jupiter and Saturn will form rare “Christmas Star” on Dec. 21
Kathrine Alderman news@greenepublishing.com The universe has many secrets, and there is much we do not know about space and what exactly we’re looking at when we stare up at the stars. Despite…
Ginn – Ratliff to wed
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Ginn are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Carlie Ann Ginn to Mr. Ethan Perry Ratliff, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Ratliff.Carlie…
Business After Hours … Chamber of Commerce invites you to their Christmas Party
Emerald G. Parsons emerald@greenepublishing.com The Tuesday, December 15, Business After Hours will be hosted by the Madison County Chamber of Commerce and will serve as a double celebration by also hosting their…
Kiwanis is thankful for another month of service
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Kiwanis Club of Madison began their Thursday, Nov. 5 meeting with special guest, Amanda Wander, who joined the group through Zoom. Wander is the executive director of the…
Finders keepers book project
Junior Auxilary of Madison County Contributor The Junior Auxiliary of Madison County (JA) has introduced a new literacy project to the children of Madison County, the “Finders Keepers Book Project.” With the…