John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com After retiring from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), Det./Sgt. Mark Joost is back in investigations with another law enforcement agency – the Madison Police Department (MPD). Joost, affectionately…
Category: Community News
Rosenberg shows kindness to J+J Strong truck drivers
Ramsey Sullivan news@greenepublishing.com Trent Rosenberg, the son of Jeff and Beth Rosenberg, of Greenville, showcased his kind heart by making a sign thanking all of the J+J Strong truck drivers for their…
Toastmasters Spotlight: Antonio Richardson
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Antonio Richardson would be the first guy to tell you he doesn’t like public speaking. Yet, Richardson bravely signed up with the organization two years ago and has quickly…
Business After Hours returns June 16
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com After a two-month forced hiatus, Madison County’s favorite social networking event is returning in June. With the sudden growth of COVID-19 in North Florida, the Madison County Chamber of…
Community Cornerstones: Madison Masonic Lodge No. 11
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com The masonic lodge in the heart of downtown Madison is revered by surrounding counties as it remains the oldest-chartered lodge in the immediate district, with the largest membership roll…
Where are they now: Oadie Dobbs
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Dr. Oadie Dobbs grew up on the rich soil of the family farm in Madison. Though he knew the basics of farming very well, his hands were destined for…
Libraries offering online summer program
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com The libraries of Madison County are excited to announce their summer reading program, but things are looking a little different this year. With COVID-19 still a concern not only…
COVID-19 not phasing Boyz to Kings
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…
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…