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Local quilters donate to veterans
The Pine Tree Quilters recently made a generous donation of hand-sewn quilts to deserving veterans. Pictured, from left to right, are: Ralph Edmondson, Carol Gibson, LaNora Zipperer, Kendra Edmonson, Diana Rehberg, Regina…
Community Calendar
Wednesday October 8 Alongside Base Street, Madison County will be hosting “Paint the Town Pink” for Breast Cancer Awareness. This event is possible thanks to the Madison County Chamber of Commerce, Madison…
Healthy Start Coalition launches “Safe Sleep” campaign and new initiatives for fall
Anthony L. White Contributor Every year, more than 3,000 infants under the age of one die while sleeping. Nearly a third of these sudden and unexpected deaths are caused by accidental suffocation…
Friends of Evergreen Cemetery plan workday
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Friends of Evergreen Cemetery have scheduled a fall workday for Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Everyone is invited to participate. The water will be…
Healthy Start Coalition launches “Safe Sleep” campaign and new initiatives for fall
Anthony L. White Contributor Every year, more than 3,000 infants under the age of one die while sleeping. Nearly a third of these sudden and unexpected deaths are caused by accidental suffocation…
Seven Oaks Health and Big Bend Hospice welcome new chief nursing officer
Seven Oaks Health, the parent company of Big Bend Hospice, is proud to announce the appointment of Norman Pasley, MBA, MSN, RN, NHA, NE-BC, CRRN, as chief nursing officer. Pasley brings more…
Madison Garden Club hears about organic gardening
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During their regular luncheon meeting on Thursday, Oct. 2, the Madison Garden Club heard a presentation from one of their own. Garden Club Member Brenda Newman gave an…
Breast cancer survivor: Karla Hanners
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison native Karla Hanners was diagnosed with breast cancer in July of 2021. With no warnings, it was a routine exam that brought to light her condition. Over the…
Sponsors needed for Madison County Fall Festival
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com TeamReal and Brownzno Promotions and Marketing are inviting the community to come together for the Madison County Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct 25, at Jessie Solomon Park, located on…
Support local business with “Ghouls’ Night Out”
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com As Halloween rapidly approaches, there’s no better way to scare yourself happy than to go shopping. “Ghouls’ Night Out” is set for Thursday, Oct. 9, from 5 p.m. to…
Youth deer contest and community cookout set for October 25
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Hunting season and community spirit will come together this fall as Madison Pawn and Outdoors LLC hosts its first ever “Bucks, Does and Barbecue” Youth Deer Contest on Saturday,…
Fellowship Baptist Church launches Mommy and Me Movement class
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com A new program designed to bring mothers and toddlers together is launching this fall at Fellowship Baptist Church. Beginning Thursday, Sept. 4, at 10:30 a.m., the “Mommy and Me”…
Cowboys vs Cowgirls fundraiser planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) softball and baseball teams will hold a fun game between the two teams as a fundraising event on Saturday, Oct. 25. The teams…
4-H Club officially launches new club programs
Beth Moore, 4-H Agent Contributor Madison County 4-H Club officially launched its new program year with successful first meetings held in September at the UF/IFAS Extension Office. Members, parents and leaders gathered…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Five easy steps to building your emergency fund
In today’s unpredictable world, having an emergency fund is not just a financial recommendation – it’s a necessity. The reality of unexpected expenses, whether they come from a medical emergency, sudden unemployment…
Rotarians hear military aircraft presentation
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison Rotary Club on Wednesday, Sept. 17, the club members heard an interesting presentation on updates and improvements being made to the U.S….
Caregiver awareness walk planned at Lake Frances
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Big Bend Hospice, in partnership with Madison County Memorial Hospital, will host “The Hopeful Journey” caregiver awareness walk on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at…
Rodeo returns to Suwannee County Fairgrounds
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com It’s rodeo time in Live Oak as the Suwannee River Roundup Professional Rodeo gears up for its fifth annual event on Friday, Oct. 17 and Saturday Oct 18, at…
Florida Commander visits Lee American Legion Post
Rick Patrcik rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Sept. 26, Navy veteran Jessica Moore, Florida’s Department Commander for the American Legion made a visit to the Sgt. Howard C. Barker American Legion Post 422,…