Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, April 21, at approximately 11 a.m., over 30 bikers arrived at American Legion Post 224, in Cherry Lake. The group was part of a ride raising awareness…
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Madison Fire Department’s antique fire truck
Madison Fire Department Contributor The City of Madison has a 1926 American LaFrance fire truck that has been in Madison since it was purchased. This fire truck was originally built and purchased…
Moving forward together
Refuge House, Inc Contributor Madison County is “Moving Forward Together” in supporting survivors of sexual violence. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and during this month, many community members and agencies have…
Madison County law enforcement participates in torch run
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, April 8, at 8 a.m., deputies from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and correctional staff and officers from the Florida Department of Corrections’ (FDOC) Madison Correctional…
Women’s Club donates to ARC Big Bend
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, April 8, the monthly Woman’s Club meeting began as any other, with the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of “God Bless America,” followed by the recitation…
Sheriff Harper updates Kiwanians
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, April 15, Madison County Sheriff David Harper was the guest speaker for the Madison Kiwanis Club. Harper began by saying how grateful and fortunate he was to…
North Florida College hosts community health event
Alyssa Ridenourreporter@greenepublishing.comOn Friday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Florida College (NFC) hosted a community health event on the Madison courthouse lawn. The event featured several educational resources and…
Tyler’s Towing holds Easter festivities
Tyler Brinson Contributor Throughout the pandemic, our community has faced several challenges, suffered the loss of friends and family members and even faced some financial hardships. One day, I, Tyler Brinson of…
Area vets honored at ball game
Rick Patrickrick@greenepublishing.com Maj. John Haynes, a U.S. Marine Corps vet and one of Florida’s most decorated veterans, was honored by the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) varsity baseball team before their game on…
Serving the community outside the line of duty: Chris Cooks
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Chris Cooks is a Lieutenant in the Madison Police Department who answered the call to serve in more ways than one. During his off time, he holds barbeque cookouts…
Enroll your child in an upcoming day camp!
Beth Moore Contributor It is that time of year again, where summer break is lurking just around the corner. What do you have planned for your child? Sitting at home, playing video…
Virtual Mobile Office Hours
The office of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio will host virtual Mobile Office Hours on Friday, April 9 from 10 AM – 12 PM EST to assist constituents with federal casework issues in…
Madison welcomes new fashion boutique: Mimosa
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Caelynn Suarez is the 12-year-old daughter of Frank and Christynn Suarez. While looking around in Daisy and Dukes, next to Norris Cafe, Caelynn became excited as she looked at…
Boyz to Kings volunteers awarded
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Every month, the parent volunteers in the Boyz to Kings program are awarded for their dedication to the group. However, they also receive annual awards, and recently, four adult…
We need a pretty face: local children featured
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Want to see your children featured in our local paper? Well, you can! All children, brought by a parent or guardian, will be photographed for a feature to be…
Madison 4-H plants gardens at courthouse
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, March 9, the Madison 4-H Club planted flowers, greenery and trees in the plots outside of the Madison County Courthouse. The planting is already complete, and Madison…
“Born For This Purpose” book signing at Grumpy’s Diner
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Live Oak resident Joan Holmes-Radford has recently released her first book, which details her journey through grief after the sudden passing of her son, Barry Roberson. Radford will be…
Madison Woman’s Club Showers Local Pregnancy Center
Nancy Taylor Contributor Four leaf clovers were popping out all over during the Madison Woman’s Club March meeting. Following the club’s traditional opening with the Pledge of Allegiance, the singing of “God…
God’s warrior: Joan Holmes-Radford
Alyssa Ridenour: reporter@greenepublishing.com Joan Holmes-Radford of Live Oak, Fla. was born on Feb. 15, 1943, mere moments after Valentine’s Day. She is the daughter of Robert “Bob” and Elizabeth (Faulkner) Holmes. When…
Youth Culinary Club teaches kids kitchen skills
Alyssa Ridenour: reporter@greenepublishing.com The Youth Culinary Club is a club that is exclusive to 4-H members. It teaches the children basic culinary skills needed to cook safely. Recently, they have done less…