John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com COVID-19 continues to loom in America after nearly four months. But, it’s no excuse to let good character training stay dormant, especially for the male mentors involved with Merv…
Category: Community News
Fundraiser set after tragedy turns to a miracle
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On the night of Friday, May 1, Bradley Collins was involved in a serious car accident that left him with several broken bones, two collapsed lungs and severe head…
FFA hosting online fundraiser
John Willoughby: reporter2@greenepublishing.com School’s out of session, but the Future Farmers of America (FFA) are continuing to raise money for organization trips. On Sunday, May 24, the Madison County High School (MCHS)…
We’re open! Madison, Lee libraries accepting appointments
John Willoughby: reporter2@greenepublishing.com There’s good news swirling for book lovers in Madison County! The Madison Public Library and the Lee Public Library reopened their doors on Monday, June 1, with exceptions listed…
Hurricane season begins June 1
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com In the last five years, portions of Florida were subjected to utter destruction due to the rapid, intense development of storms, including Hurricane Michael, a category five hurricane which…
“Adopt a Senior Citizen” off to a quick start
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com After joining a nation wide Facebook project to show support for graduating high school seniors, I realized that there was another group of seniors who could benefit from a…
Smith to retire after 46 years
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com It’s been said that retirement is wonderful if you have two essentials: much to look back on and much to live for. City of Madison’s Natural Gas Superintendent Mike…
Toastmaster Spotlight: Eileen Herndon
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Gainesville native Eileen Herndon probably never saw herself living in Madison and, given her dislike for public speaking, joining Toastmasters wasn’t high on her wish list, either. After falling…
At home around the world
Katie Krell editor@greenepublishing.com You can be miles away from where you live and still feel at home. Bill and Ann McLeod, of Madison, experienced this feeling on their trip to Scotland for…
New royalty crowned
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Relay for Life Pageant Director Danyel Rucker turned lemons into lemonade after the annual Miss Relay for Life pageant was canceled due to COVID-19 this month. The annual Miss…
Brighter days on Old County Camp Road
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com If your life seems to be dull and dreary because of the virus or any other reason, take a trip down Old County Camp Road, in Madison. There you…
Community Cornerstones Greenville Masonic Lodge No. 28
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com It’s one of the oldest fraternities in Madison County and among the largest groups of men in the world. The current closure due to COVID-19 does not exclude the…
Small Business Spotlight: Mossy Oak Properties
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Things have changed for America over the last month, but for Ben Jones and Mossy Oak Properties Southern Land and Homes of Madison, it’s business as usual, at a…
Small Business Spotlight: Jay’s Pharmacy
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Homegrown businesses are a staple in Madison County. Namely, small town stores and services owned and operated North Florida residents, who know their clients and customers who trust the…
Community Cornerstones: Madison Lions Club
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Annually, residents of Madison flock to the centerpiece of Lake Frances on the fourth day of July to celebrate America’s independence. Bursts of gunpowder light up the night sky…
Kiwanis Spotlight: Lisa Burnham
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Kiwanis Club of Madison is a perfect fit for Lisa Burnham. About two years ago, Burnham was invited to speak to the organization on behalf of Saint Leo…
Where are they now? Gary Thigpen
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison native Gary Thigpen always had his head in the clouds. As a young boy, he was fascinated with meteorology. While some of his classmates were pulling frogs out…
Grumpy’s will turn your frown upside down
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com While many businesses have temporarily closed or reduced their hours, Grumpy’s Diner continues to serve their customers for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Grumpy’s is open Monday through Friday, from…
Rescue a rescue: Suwannee Valley Humane Society remains open during COVID-19
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com John Grogan, the author of Marley & Me, once wrote: “Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for…
Remember to #ThankALineworker on April 18
Tri-County Electric Contributor Lineworkers serve on the frontlines of our nation’s energy needs, and on Saturday, April 18, 2020, Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC), along with other electric utilities across the country, will…