Adyson Hammock news@greenepublishing.com During the summer, whether they’re running around outside or inside playing video games, most kids don’t think about taking time out of their day to read a book. However,…
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Medical students visit Madison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A program that was begun before the pandemic was reinstated on Friday, May 31, when approximately 50 medical students from Florida State University visited Madison as part of the…
Little Hands consignment is open for registration
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Little Hands Consignment pop-up shop is open again for registration. When you consign, you will be offered an 80 percent profit margin and a 20 percent for their fees….
Madison County Babe Ruth team plans fundraiser
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Babe Ruth 12U All-Stars are heading to the state tournament in Jacksonville Beach, and they are looking for some help. You have the opportunity to help…
Tips for women to build financial independence
Traditionally, women have been the caretakers of both the older and younger generations of their families. But providing care for family members is becoming increasingly difficult, as doing so may require a…
Community Calendar
Monday, June 10 – Thursday, June 27 North Florida College (NFC) is holding their Sentinel Upstage Players (SUP) Camp from Monday, June 10, through Thursday, June 27, starting at 8 a.m. until 4:30…
Celebrate Flag Day
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Flag Day was first celebrated in 1916, after President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation establishing a national Flag Day on June 14. Then in 1949, President Truman signed…
Watermelon Festival is this weekend! Enjoy the street dance, parade, car show, beer garden, vendors and more
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Jefferson County’s celebration of “Homegrown Happiness” culminates with this weekend’s Watermelon Festival. Monticello has been enjoying this festival since 1949. This year, the line-up of activities keeps many time-tested…
Boyz to Kings is expanding
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Boyz to Kings, the local youth mentoring organization, is expanding its reach and is looking for additional staff. Boyz to Kings Founder and Executive Director Merv Mattair recently announced…
Help a neighbor prepare for hurricane season
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Yet another hurricane season is now upon us and this is the time for everyone to prepare for what experts are saying will be a busy season. In an…
Greene Publishing, Inc. announces Wild Adventures ticket winners
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Greene Publishing, Inc., recently had a drawing for Wild Adventures tickets for Wild Faith Weekend. Cierrarose Jividen, Erica Mobley, Sara-Ann Bottorff, Sherri Lynn Jennings and Heather Sullivan each won…
Poster contest winners announced
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Nu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. recently held a poster contest for local students in the fourth through sixth grade. The contest was co-sponsored…
Widows welcome to monthly gathering
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com All widows in Madison County are invited to enjoy an evening out, complete with a nice meal, a devotional and some other fun activities. The meeting will be held…
Edge of Town hosts Grand Opening
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Edge of Town, located at 8289 U.S. 90, in Lee, hosted a Grand Opening for their new food truck and ice cream shop on Thursday, May 23. The…
Arc Big Bend holds summer auction
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Arc Big Bend, in Madison, is holding a summer auction from Friday, June 21, through Friday, June 28. There will be many items in their summer auction varying…
Streaming services are increasing prices and adding advertisements
Kenzie James reporter@greenepublishing.com Popular streaming services have continued to increase prices and add advertisements, reverting back to aspects of cable that consumers tried to avoid by switching to streaming. Streaming services like…
MCSO Major completes training
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper would like to congratulate Maj. Beatrice Livingston for graduating from the Florida Sheriff’s Association’s Commander’s Academy Class 15 on Friday, May 24….
Upcoming NFC summer events
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Here’s a list of upcoming summer events/camps that North Florida College (NFC) offers. The Greatest Generation: A Tribute to the 40’s at Van H. Priest Auditorium, in Madison. NFC…
The Bush Wealth Advantage
Retirement is often envisioned as a time of relaxation and freedom, a period to enjoy the fruits of years of hard work. However, living a truly “rich” life during these years involves…
Madison Woman’s Club holds final meeting of the year
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, May 9, the Madison Woman’s Club met at 11:45 a.m. for their last monthly meeting. President, Debbie Tuckey, started the meeting by recognizing the Woman’s Club members…