Category: Community News

Heather Ainsley  news@greenepublishing.com It was his experience working as a certified K9 handler for the Madison County Sheriff’s Office that inspired Chris O’Brian to pursue a career working exclusively with dogs. His…

Big Bend Hospice Contributor A $1 million gift from First Commerce Credit Union (FCCU) has kickstarted Big Bend Hospice’s fundraising campaign for a new state-of-the-art center for compassionate hospice care, currently under…

Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, July 8, Sheriff David Harper and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office held another Teen Driver Challenge which was a successful adventure. Several participants were included in classroom…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com Although the primary focus of the local newspapers is not necessarily to win awards, but more so to bring the news to the readers in a complete, compelling, fair…

Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com In celebration of the Great American Outdoors Act, the National Park system is offering free admission to its sites across the country on Friday, Aug. 4. Here in North…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, July 18, the American Legion Post 224 in Cherry Lake hosted the monthly Madison County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours mixer. It was a special time…

Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Sept. 11, the Madison RV and Golf Resort will be home to the Third Annual Madison County Sheriff’s Office Youth Ranch Golf Tournament. The tournament includes teams…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com This week’s Animal Spotlight for the Madison County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services includes an adult dog and young kitten. Ruger is a good looking fellow who has been with…

Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com The Fourth of July tradition of celebrating around Lake Frances was kept up for this year’s holiday. The Madison Lions Club, in collaboration with various other vendors and community…

Heather Ainsley  news@greenepublishing.com It’s every homeowner’s worst nightmare: you come home only to realize that there’s been an intruder in your house! What do you do? Was there something you could have…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com The local Verizon wireless store, Verizon TCC Madison, located at 378 E. Base St., will be one of over 1,000 stores operated by Round Room, LLC taking part in…

Regina Nash  Contributor Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Nu Omega Omega Chapter successfully concluded its inaugural “Building Our Economic Wealth” lecture series—a programmatic initiative under the 2022-2026 international theme of “Soaring to…

Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com This week’s Animal Spotlight from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services includes Thelma, Georgia and Puddles. From Jennifer Burleson, the Animal Services Director: “Thelma is a sweet little…

Marta Hansen Contributor The University of Florida is looking for parents to share feedback on educational materials about a vaccine that protects against six types of cancers and flyers promoting upcoming vaccine…

Savannah Reams news@greenepublishing.com When I purchased my first home in 2015, I wasn’t quite prepared. I was prepared financially—I secured a smart loan, ensured I could easily afford my monthly payments and…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It is with the greatest pleasure that the Riverbend News announces it has taken over the Blackberry Festival in Hamilton County. Originally held annually by the Hamilton County Chamber…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, June 23, Career Source of North Florida and the American Legion Post 224, from Cherry Lake, sponsored an event called “Coffee With a Vet,” at Norris Cafe,…

Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com If you plan to shoot off your own fireworks, know that by Florida law the Fourth of July is one of only three days when this is allowed, the…

Heather Ainsley  news@greenepublishing.com Believe it or not, you’re wasting electricity. With the July heat waves just around the bend, you’re going to want to save energy wherever you can to make up…

Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Nemo and Nigel once lived in the wild, spending their winters with other White Pelicans in warm coastal areas of Florida, California, Mexico or Central America. For the summer,…