John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison Police Department (MPD) still has openings left for their 2018 Summer Youth Rally. The camp is for boys and girls ages seven through 13 years…
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Over $300 raised from walk/run
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Saturday, May 26 was a beautiful day to walk around Lake Frances to bring awareness to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a disease that has unfortunately gnawed…
Madison honors Marvin “Pete” Mobley
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Friday, May 18, was the culmination of a long quest to honor a true pioneer in the City of Madison. It began several months ago when Madison…
Davis honored at annual James Madison Constitution Celebration Dinner
Story Submitted: Bob Bezick The annual James Madison Constitution Dinner, hosted by the Madison County Republican Executive Committee (MCREC), was held on Tuesday, May 15 at Divine Events in Madison. The James…
The Savage Dilemma at NFCC
Story Submitted On Friday, June 8, and Saturday, June 9, at 7 p.m., come out and experience The Savage Dilemma, the lively sequel to The Curious Savage, one of the most beloved…
Sapp retirement celebration at Hopewell Baptist Church
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Many students have been beneficiaries of Ed Sapp’s passion for agriculture. Sapp was nurtured in farm life from the expertise of his grandfather, Dozier Sapp, and his…
Executive Vice President retires from local bank
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. As one chapter ends in the life of Howard Phillips, another begins. The Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Madison County Community Bank (MCCB) has…
42nd Annual Becky’s Dance Steps Studio Recital
Cheltsie Holbrook: Greene Publishing, Inc. The 42nd Annual Becky’s Dance Steps Studio Recital entertained audiences with two “Off to Work” recitals on Saturday, May 19, at the Van H. Priest Auditorium. The…
Haire receives 50-year Masonic recognition
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Arnold Haire, of Lake Park, was the special honoree Monday, May 14, at the Madison Masonic Lodge No. 11. Haire was recognized after receiving his 50-year pin…
Greene Publishing, Inc. Hosts Business After Hours
Emerald G. Parsons: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Tuesday, May 15 Business After Hours was held recently at Greene Publishing, Inc., located at 1695 South SR 53, in Madison. Friends, community leaders, business…
Tennis is back in Madison
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison Community Tennis would like to invite all children and adults to participate in the free Madison Community Tennis clinics, being held on two separate dates in…
Wellborn Blueberry Festival
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Wellborn Community Association (WCA) invites you to their 25th Annual Wellborn Blueberry Festival on Saturday, June 2, beginning at 7 a.m. The festival and activities will…
“When PTSD Hits Home” awareness event this weekend
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The “When PTSD Hits Home” walk/run takes place this weekend and what better way to raise awareness of PTSD than to help support “When PTSD Hits Home”…
Cookin’ for a cause at Four Freedoms
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Around lunchtime on Friday, May 11, you probably saw multiple cars surrounding Four Freedoms Park, in downtown Madison, as you passed by. You may have even stepped…
City of Madison honors clerk
Story Submitted A Proclamation, issued by the City of Madison, on Tuesday, May 8, resolves that the week of Sunday, May 6 through Saturday, May 12 is designated as “Municipal Clerks Week.”…
Come join the fun… Greene Publishing, Inc. invites everyone to Business After Hours at their newspaper office
Emerald G. Parsons: Greene Publishing, Inc. Mark your calendars for the upcoming Tuesday, May 15 Business After Hours. This month’s event will be hosted by Greene Publishing, Inc., located at 1695 South…
Now is the time to prepare for the storm
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. There is an old saying that is popular with local Emergency Management Director, Alan Whigham, “Those who fail to plan are planning to fail.” With the beginning…
SafeBeat to conduct preventative heart screening for Madison students
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. SafeBeat, in collaboration with Wolfson Children’s Hospital of Jacksonville, will provide preventative heart screenings for students at Madison County Central School (MCCS), Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA),…
NFCC honors Madison students and Sheriff
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. North Florida Community College (NFCC) honored outstanding students and student leaders during its 2018 Honors Convocation ceremony on Tuesday, April 24. Out of 38 students, 11 Madison…
Truth and tall tales: Storytelling continues to draw a crowd
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. The men of ancient Athens would be so proud. Storytelling and debate were a major source of entertainment for them, and the recent revival of this lost…