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…
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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…
Madison County Trump Convoy
Bob Bezick Contributor How do we have a Trump boat parade, when we are a land-locked county? It immediately generated excitement as something we should do. The answer came after much discussion…
Take Stock in Children Spotlight: Betty “BJ” Curtis
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Betty “BJ” Curtis, a resident of Madison County for 52 years, is a mentor for a college scholarship program called Take Stock in Children (TSIC). Students are brought into…
Madison County Fire Rescue serves up fire safety in the kitchen
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com With everyone at home and cooking more due to the pandemic, Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) wants to spread the word on how to stay safe and prevent fires…
Steen elected into Hall of Fame
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2020, a fourth Madison County resident will officially be inducted into the Florida Veteran’s Hall of Fame. That resident being U.S. Navy Captain (retired)…
Michelle’s Formal Wear picks models from Madison
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Michelle’s Formal Wear is a dress shop in Adel, Ga., stocked with ball gowns, wedding dresses, prom dresses and more. Every year they host a photo competition on Facebook…
11:1 Catering comes to Madison
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com A new food truck, 11:1 Catering, has recently made its mark here in Madison and has become the talk of the town. Founded and run by Natasha Bass, it…
Chuck Roberson receives honoring award
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com A homegrown soul singer who learned his skills in a competitive feat against his brother has remained at home for the last few months while COVID-19 has knocked out…
Rotary Club plans fundraiser
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com One of the most anticipated events of the season is coming in late October. The Madison Rotary Club will be holding their annual Prime Rib Dinner fundraiser on Thursday,…
American Legion members travel to Steinhatchee
Debbie Snapp news@greenepublishing.com A number of members of the American Legion Cherry Lake Post No. 224 and Auxiliary Unit traveled to attend a District 3 meeting at American Legion Post 291 in…
Siblings reunite after 60 years apart
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Bob Bezick, a resident of Madison, describes his story as “an amazing discovery channel.” He states that he’s just your typical local man. Bezick has three kids who are…
Democratic meet and greet
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com The democratic meet and greet was held last Friday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. at Four Freedoms Park. Several politicians made their appearance to speak and mingle with the…