Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A group of local quilters, known as the “Pine Tree Quilters” have used their talents and skills to help others, namely local veterans, ahead of the holiday season….
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County commissioners announce public fraud alert
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Board of County Commissioners posted an announcement to their Facebook warning the public about a scam involving individuals impersonating county employees and demanding a payment for…
Why “best-by” dates aren’t the best decider
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com Everyone is familiar with the “best by” dates that are displayed on food products’ labels. Less common, however, is an understanding of what these dates actually mean, their legal…
Local Chapter of Ducks Unlimited celebrates another successful banquet
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com Ducks Unlimited (DU) is a 501-3(c) non-profit organization that was established in 1937 with a mission to conserve wetlands, grasslands and associated habitats to benefit waterfowl and other wildlife…
Breast Cancer Awareness event held
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Oct. 22, the Florida Department of Health, along with other community partners, held an event to bring greater awareness to breast cancer. The event took place…
CommHIT receives $31.8 million for rural health transformation in North Florida
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com CommunityHealth IT, Inc., known as CommHIT, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that is headquartered at the Kennedy Space Center, and has spent 15 years strengthening communities by bridging the gap…
All of Fall — Madison’s Fall Festivities
Monday, October 26 through Saturday, October 31 The Madison Public Library, located at 378 College Lp., in Madison, will be hosting trick-or-treating during their regular hours, 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., Monday…
Local service organization celebrates anniversary
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was a time to celebrate on Saturday, Oct. 17, when the Nu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. marked 45 years of sisterhood and…
Hickory Grove Methodist Church celebrates Founders’ Day
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Oct. 17, Hickory Grove Methodist Church celebrated their 35th annual Founders’ Day. The annual event commemorates and honors the early days of the church, which is…
NIE helping students in Madison County
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com Tanner Ottey, a student at Madison Creative Arts Academy, recently came home excited to share with his mom the newspaper he was given in class that day. His mother,…
Rotarians hear about their past
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the meeting of the Madison Rotary Club on Wednesday, Oct. 21, the club heard from Rotarian Joe Boyles. Boyles shared some interesting information about the history of…
Madison Health & Rehabilitation wears pink to support those fighting breast cancer
The staff at Madison Health & Rehabilitation wore pink for their “Pink-out Day” in recognition of survivors and fighters of breast cancer. Pictured in the back row, from left to right, are…
James Madison Constitution Dinner hosts Austin Rogers
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison County republicans gathered for their annual James Madison Constitution Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 15, with Austin Rogers as their guest speaker. Rogers is a candidate for the US…
Woman’s Club Hears from the Suwannee Valley Humane Society
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Madison Woman’s Club held their monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 8. Keynote speaker Julie Pries, from the Suwannee Valley Humane Society, spoke to the club about some of…
American Legion Poker Run for Wren Noble Stone
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Oct. 10, American Legion Riders Chapter 224 hosted a Poker Run for charity, to raise money for Wren Noble Stone, an eight-year-old boy battling cancer. The run…
Masons celebrate Jim Stanley Night
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Oct. 12, the folks of Madison’s Masonic Lodge No. 11 celebrated Jim Stanley Night. Stanley has served as a member of the lodge for almost 58 years…
Halloween Party at the Lee Public Library
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Lee Public Library is hosting a spooktacular Halloween Party on Friday, Oct. 30, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. The party will include popcorn, Halloween treats, a spooky…
Check out Cooper Holley’s custom creations at Bashin’ Baits
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com Cooper Holley is the son of Aaron and Cristy Holley, and he has been working hard to build a business around his custom-made fishing lures. Cooper’s creations include worms,…
11:1 Catering is hosting a Pumpkin Painting and Decorating Contest
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com Among the many Halloween activities available this year is a Pumpkin Painting and Decorating Contest, hosted by 11:1 Catering at Lake Frances in Madison. The contest is for painting…
Autumn at the Auction to support local FFA chapters
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com Family-friendly fall festivities and agricultural charm are coming to White Springs as White Springs Farm & Livestock Auction prepares to host its 2026 Autumn at the Auction celebration on…