Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com There have been some rumblings coming out of Tallahassee regarding an idea proposed by some to eliminate property taxes. While that may sound like an appealing prospect, a deeper…
Town Talk: What happened at Madison Blue Springs?
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com At Madison Blue Springs State Park on Tuesday, May 27, staff noticed the springs water in the spring’s boil become cloudy with silt. Noticing the silt, staff urged swimmers…
Road improvements approved
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, May 28, the commissioners approved a plan for road improvements for Dale Leslie Drive, Bisbee…
Field appraisers visit properties around Madison County
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County field appraisers have recently started making their rounds, visiting properties across Madison County and updating their system to ensure that the records in their books are current. …
Ashley Moody sets up mobile office hours in Madison
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com U.S. Senator Ashley Moody (R – Fla.), will be setting up mobile office hours in Madison on Monday, June 9, from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the UF/IFAS…
Greene Publishing, Inc. welcomes Ady Hammock
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Her face is not new at Greene Publishing, Inc., but she will be a more familiar fixture at the newspaper during the summer months. Ady Hammock is a rising…
CDC no longer recommending COVID-19 vaccines for children, pregnant women
Thérèse Boudreaux The Center Square Contributor The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has removed mRNA COVID-19 vaccines from children and pregnant women’s recommended immunization schedules, reversing the Centers for Disease…
The Game of Life: College Edition – The next generation
Last week, I had the amazing opportunity to speak at the MCHS sports banquet for softball and volleyball. I was honored to be asked in the first place, but I was a…
Breakfast at my place: Men’s mental health month
In the month of June, as we observe Men’s Mental Health Month, the Church has a powerful opportunity to speak truth, healing and hope into the lives of men everywhere. For too…
From the Sunny Side: Times are a’ Changin’
I was talking with someone recently and the topic of change came about. I was immediately reminded of the famous Bob Dylan song in which he warned “Admit that the waters around…
God’s workmanship
By the grace of God and through the faith of man, God has saved a person. These people are a result of God’s workmanship (Ephesians 2:10). The craftsmanship of God has created…
Big Red Bus visits Fellowship Baptist Church
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Big Red Bus will visit Fellowship Baptist Church, located at 1997 NE Colin Kelly Hwy., in Madison, on Sunday, June 8, from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. An…
Upcoming summer library events
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com There are many interesting events upcoming at your local library. Madison Public Library, located at 378 College Loop, in Madison, holds various workshops, educational and story-time events for the…
Second Harvest of the Big Bend offers children free lunches during the summer
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County has partnered with Second Harvest of the Big Bend and is offering children free lunches during the summer. Parents/guardians can pick up seven lunches at each of…
Lighting the way: NFC honors future nurses with time-honored tradition
North Florida College Contributor Surrounded by family, friends and faculty who have walked beside them every step of the way, the North Florida College (NFC) Registered Nursing Class of 2025 was honored…
Leonard Galbraith makes VPAA’s List at LaGrange College
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com Leonard Galbraith, a student of LaGrange College in LaGrange, Ga., recently received the academic distinction of being named to the Vice President of Academic Affairs’ (VPAA) List for the…
Madison students help Starfish Disaster Recovery
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County High School (MCHS) Beta Club, James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) students and National Honor Society members recently lended a helping hand to Starfish Disaster Recovery. The…
Home Grown Eggs: Is buying farm-fresh eggs worth it?
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com In years past, it wasn’t uncommon for an individual to consider purchasing eggs at a higher price from a local farm or homestead, rather than buying eggs from a…
Best spots to scallop in Florida
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com With the bay scallop season quickly approaching, here are different places that are popular spots to scallop with your friends and family. Crystal River and Homosassa, Steinhatchee/Keaton Beach, Port…
FWC announces start dates of scalloping season
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) recently announced the starting dates for the 2025 scalloping season. Bay scallop season kicks off in the Fenholloway— Suwannee River Zone on…