Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison Rotary Club will be hosting their annual Chili Dinner Fundraiser on Thursday, March 18, at the Villa Maria Social Hall of the St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church,…
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Kiwanians give Dr. Suess books a look
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Throughout the month of February, Kiwanis members collected and distributed Dr. Suess books for all of their members who volunteered to read to children throughout the Madison County School…
Griffin releases inspiring book
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison County native Coddrick Griffin is happy to have written and published his first book, “24 in 60.” the book is a collection of 60 positive reflections on self…
Chamber celebrates the “Best of Madison”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It wasn’t a traditional “banquet” for the Madison County Chamber of Commerce this year. That was to be expected as the area begins to make its way away from…
Big Bend Hospice salutes local volunteers
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Feb. 19, staff members and volunteers from Big Bend Hospice (BBH) gathered at Norris Cafe to present the “Heart of Hospice” award to a pair of local…
Answering the call to serve: Sheriff David Harper
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com “Leadership is an opportunity to serve. It is not a trumpet call to self-importance.” -J. Donald Walters David Harper has been married to his high school sweetheart, Jennifer Dickinson…
Bass Club meets, greets and eats
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Bass Club met for their annual meeting and awards ceremony on Sunday, Jan. 24. The club gives numerous members, who are passionate about fishing, the opportunity…
Successful chili cook-off at Madison RV and Golf Resort
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was a cold, wet and blustery day on Saturday, Feb. 6, but many agreed it was perfect “chili weather” when Madison RV and Golf Resort held their First…
The Jiu-Jitsu beast: Brayson Thompson
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Brayson Thompson is the nine-year-old son of Matt and Devin Thompson. The pair added Thompson to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes at Sticks and Stones Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, in Lake…
January’s Yard of the Month: Denise Butler
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Denise Butler is not a member of the Garden Club, but that didn’t stop them from recognizing her great efforts in landscaping. Butler was thrilled to have received the…
Loma Ray Chandler celebrates 90th birthday
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison resident, Loma Ray Chandler, celebrated her 90th birthday in style on Tuesday, Jan. 5. Her daughter, Peggy Carter, traveled from her home in California to help make sure…
North Florida Livestock Show cancels Kick Off Dinner
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com The North Florida Livestock Show’s (NFLS) Kickoff Dinner was originally scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 21. However, due to the number of people expected, the extension office has cancelled the…
Norris Cafe offers online ordering
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In an effort to further serve their customers, Norris Cafe is now offering online ordering. “This is just another way to try and help our customers,” said owner Chris…
Madison Veterinary Clinic offers top notch grooming
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Pet grooming can be crucial to your pet’s health, and Madison Veterinary Clinic offers some of the most highly skilled groomers available. Because they work directly with the vet,…
Meet Major Jarrett Pickels, the kid cop
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Jarrett Pickels is the son of Brad and Sherilyn Pickels. Ten-year-old Pickels found his passion for law enforcement about two years ago when he attended Sheriff’s Camp. While there,…
The Chamber invites you to business after hours
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce their next business after hours event, which will be taking place on Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 5 p.m. The…
Kiwanians end year with service projects
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison County Coordinator Sherilyn Pickels was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club meeting on Thursday, Dec. 3, discussing the partnership of Duke Energy with the Kiwanis to provide…
Worldwide neighbors help Madison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Betty Zembrycki, from Owensboro, Ky., wanted to help her neighbors during the holiday season. The catch was, she wasn’t in her hometown of Owensboro. She did not allow that…
Miracle on Base Street
Ramsey Sullivan news@greenepublishing.com The folks at Tillman Funeral Home of Madison decided to spread some Christmas cheer this year by hosting a “drive-thru Christmas Celebration.” The celebration was hosted on Friday, Dec….
Tillman Funeral Home spreads sunshine at the sunset of life
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County is welcoming Tillman Funeral home, ~ a Hall-Moore Provider, back to town. Tillman Funeral Home, ~ a Hall-Moore Provider, was previously the first black-owned and operated funeral…