Category: Community News

Ramsey Sullivan news@greenepublishing.com Maurice “Reese” Thomas is a well-known name around the Lee area. Since Thomas passed away on Dec. 1, 2020, there have been nothing but good memories and loving words…

Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com The pavilion at the Cherry Lake 4-H Camp is currently under construction. Significant progress has already been made and it is expected to be completed by the end of…

Kathrine Alderman news@greenepublishing.com The universe has many secrets, and there is much we do not know about space and what exactly we’re looking at when we stare up at the stars. Despite…

Mr. and Mrs. Tim Ginn are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Carlie Ann Ginn to Mr. Ethan Perry Ratliff, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Ratliff.Carlie…

Emerald G. Parsons  emerald@greenepublishing.com The Tuesday, December 15, Business After Hours will be hosted by the Madison County Chamber of Commerce and will serve as a double celebration by also hosting their…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Kiwanis Club of Madison began their Thursday, Nov. 5 meeting with special guest, Amanda Wander, who joined the group through Zoom. Wander is the executive director of the…

Junior Auxilary of Madison County Contributor The Junior Auxiliary of Madison County (JA) has introduced a new literacy project to the children of Madison County, the “Finders Keepers Book Project.” With the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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)…