John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, June 18, join the Madison County Chamber of Commerce and other local Madison County businesses for the monthly Business After Hours, a social networking event…
Category: Community News
What Flag Day means to us
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. June 14 is a special day we set aside to honor the official recognition of our flag, as stated by a congressional resolution, signed on June 14,…
American Legion Post 224 to retire flags
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Friday, June 14, Flag Day, at 7 p.m., the American Legion Post 224, in Cherry Lake will conduct a Flag Retirement Ceremony to properly dispose of…
Time captured: Raising the flag on Mt. Suribachi
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. After a career of more than 50 years, Joe Rosenthal had a lot to be proud of. Beginning his career as a reporter-photographer with the Newspaper Enterprise…
Local club dominates spring competitions
Beth Moore: Madison County Extension Agent, 4-H 4-H members are always busy students. Madison County Saddle and Spurs 4-H Club members are no exception, as they have kept busy with projects and…
69th Annual Watermelon Festival Rodeo is sure to excite
Ashley Hunter: Greene Publishing, Inc. With the Watermelon Festival right around the corner, it is once again time to donn your cowboy boots, hats and breeches for the annual Watermelon Festival Rodeo….
Fallen officer’s legacy lives on
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. For eight-year old Ella Weiland of Kronenwetter, Wis., Wednesday, March 22, 2017, should have been just another Wednesday. She should have gone to school, probably complained about…
Shriners Golf Tournament returns June 8
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Next weekend, break out your golf clubs and attire and make your way to the Madison Golf and Country Club to participate in the Madison Shrine Club…
Through life’s pitfalls, Hughey celebrates recovery
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Tim Hughey grew up in Madison and believed his life was just fine. Exposure to alcohol, marijuana and pornography was common for a kid growing up in…
Memorial Day Celebration set at Four Freedoms Park
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Monday, May 27, Madison County will join millions of other citizens around the world as we pay tribute to and honor military servicemen and women for…
What are the seniors up to this month?
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. During the month of May, the seniors of Madison County have been busy partaking in activities and accepting donations that can not only benefit them, but others…
MFD teams up with American Red Cross
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison Fire Department (MFD) and the American Red Cross have teamed up for an on-going initiative to provide safety, security and in-home peace-of-mind to Madison locals. The…
Summer McLeod to take part in National Youth Leadership Forum
Story Submitted This summer, Summer McLeod from Madison, will join outstanding students from across the state to take part in a unique academic and career-oriented development experience, the National Youth Leadership Forum…
Will Madison County arm teachers?
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, May 8, Gov. DeSantis signed Senate Bill (SB) 7030 into law. SB 7030 implemented legislative recommendations of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission….
“Story Space” workshops scheduled
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. What is a “story place?” Wanda Violet is glad you asked. Violet, who is a local professional storyteller, is providing free workshops to help people who are…
20th of May pageant is a success
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, May 11, at 1 p.m., community members from all over the area came together for the 2019 20th of May annual pageant, held at the…
Soccer kicks off Saturday
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. This Saturday, join the Madison County community as you help kick off the Madison Youth Soccer League season with the spring soccer kick-off party. Open to all…
Local lineman serves with pride
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. Duke Energy is one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United States, providing electricity to 7.6 million retail customers in six states. Locally, Duke…
Former driver, Kyle Petty, coming to Lee
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. In anticipation of completing all 3,685 miles, former NASCAR driver Kyle Petty and more than 200 other motorcyclists will be stopping at a Lee truck stop on…
Former driver, Kyle Petty, coming to Lee
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. In anticipation of completing all 3,685 miles, former NASCAR driver Kyle Petty and more than 200 other motorcyclists will be stopping at a Lee truck stop on…