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…
Category: Community News
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…
Boyz to Kings builds success
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com In 2009, Merv Mattair founded a program called “Boyz to Kings,” which would provide young men with guidance in life. It would teach them respect, how to handle different…
Lions Club holds fundraiser
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Nov. 11, the aroma of wood-fired smoke filled the air around Four Freedoms Park during the morning and midday hours. As time drew near for the midday…
Wood is Good
Gray Logging Contributor On Friday, Nov. 6, a group of homeschool students visited the job site of Gray Logging, LLC. It was certainly a fun filled learning experience for all! The students…
Foster family adopts
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com The goal of foster care is to provide a safe place for kids while their parents get the help they need and learn appropriate parenting skills so they can…
Come Join The Fun … Cucinella’s Brick Oven Pizzeria invites everyone to Business After Hours at their restaurant
Emerald G. Parsons emerald@greenepublishing.com Mark your calendars for the upcoming Tuesday, Nov. 17, Business After Hours. This month’s event will be hosted Cucinella’s Brick Oven Pizzeria, located at 201 SW Rutledge, St.,…
32 pairs of sneakers and counting
Michael Curtis reporter2@greenepublishing.com By visiting her website kimdenmark.org, visitors are given the opportunity to support one of the most worthwhile causes in America. “I’ve visited 16 states, and I’m on my 32nd…
Rotarians serve prime rib
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Every October, the Madison Rotary Club puts their motto, “Service above Self” in practice as they serve close to 300 prime rib dinners to Madison County supporters as one…
MCFR and MFD saves family heirloom from fire
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Sunday, Oct. 11, at 9:36 a.m., the Madison Fire Department (MFD) and Madison County Fire & Rescue (MCFR) responded to a fire at a residence located on Saint…
Town of Lee welcomes stocking and cleaning
Michael Curtis reporter2@greenepublishing.com Town of Lee City Manager Sona Hayslett, who also serves as town clerk, was pleased that Lake Brittany was recently stocked, not to mention the cleaning of the water…