Category: Community News

Saturday November 9 The American Legion Riders of Cherry Lake will host their Third Annual Chili Cook-off, starting at 5:30 p.m. The entry fee for the competition is $10. A $5 tasting…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com The American Legion Riders will be holding their Third Annual Chili Cook Off on Saturday, Nov. 9. Judging will begin at 5:30 p.m. There will be a $10 entry…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Veteran Services Office invites everyone to join them for a Veterans Day celebration on Monday, Nov. 11, beginning at 11 a.m., at Four Freedoms Park, in…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com Rey Ortiz is a 2001 graduate of Gateway High School, in Kissimmee, Fla. Two weeks after graduating, he enlisted into the United States Air Force, completing basic training at…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com Debbie Stockavas is a 1974 graduate of Bishop Kenrick High School, in Norristown, Pa. She enlisted into the United States Army in 1978, completing basic training at Ft. McClellan,…

Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Suwannee River Regional Library System has announced the launch of its new mobile app, available for free on all major mobile devices. This app aims to enhance convenience…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular luncheon meeting of the 55-Plus Club on Wednesday, Nov. 13, Madison Fire Chief Bruce Jordan will present a program on fire safety and the importance of…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com The historic site on Martin Luther King Boulevard that most recently housed Madison Middle School saw its share of fallen trees and debris following two recent hurricanes. Yet, due…

Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. the Town of Greenville hosted a family fun night at Haffye Hays Park.  The Town of Greenville hosted this…

Meet the 2024 Madison County High School Vaquero Guard. [Lindsi Jones Photography/Courtesy]

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com Emma Akerman has had a vivid imagination and a love for storytelling since she was in the second grade. Music and photography were equally filling her mind with a…

Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Red Ribbon Week is celebrated annually to educate youth in drug prevention activities. Since the beginning of Red Ribbon Week in 1985, the campaign has reached millions of U.S….

The Associated Press  Contributor Nearly 90,000 tabletop fire pits are being recalled after flames shooting out from them resulted in a handful of serious burn injuries. The Colsen-branded fire pits, which are…

Daylight can impact decision-making in ways investors don’t realize. Daylight Savings Time (DST) is the practice of moving clocks forward by one hour during the warmer months to extend evening daylight and…

Oct. 22 Byron Merritt – Hold for court Jason Plain – Aggravated battery person uses a deadly weapon Oct. 23 Anthony Bradley – Driving on a permanently revoked driver’s license, driving while…

Now through Saturday, Nov. 2 • Suwannee Hardware and Feed, located at 10572 Bridge St., in White Springs, Fla., with hold a White Springs Haunted Barn. There is a fee of five…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison Rotary Club has decided to postpone this year’s annual Prime Rib Dinner fundraiser. The event, usually held in October, was postponed due to the number of people…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Nov. 21, there will be a joint meeting of the Madison County Cattlemen and the Big Bend Cattlewomen at the Madison County Extension Office, located at 184…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in an effort to further raise awareness of the importance of early detection where breast cancer is concerned, a special event…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com Saturday, Oct. 19, was the perfect day for the annual Founders’ Day celebration at Hickory Grove Methodist Church, in Madison. The grounds were all cleaned up from Hurricane Helene’s…