Kenzie James news@greenepublishing.com The annual Florida Future Chef competition, sponsored by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, is currently accepting applications for contestants for the 2024 competition. Students from seven-years-old…
Category: Community News
Boyz to Kings holds awards ceremony
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com A large crowd gathered on Tuesday, May 28, for the Boyz to Kings (BTK) Awards Day, held in the James Madison Preparatory High School gym. Many hard-working students were…
Madison Health and Rehab Center holds Father’s Day luncheon
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Health and Rehabilitation Center recently held a special Father’s Day luncheon for all their fathers. On Thursday, June 13, the Madison Health and Rehabilitation Center, located at…
Back to school event planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The 1158 Boyz and Hoop Dynasty will be hosting a back to school event on Saturday, Aug. 3, starting at 12 p.m. There will be free haircuts, free food,…
Dog Days of Summer!
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Charlie has been at the Madison County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services kennel for 182 days and, according to his caretakers, is “absolutely the perfect package of brains and sweetness.”…
Steps to protect yourself from identity theft
The Bush Wealth Advantage Identity theft hits your finances, but also can affect your taxes too. Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States, with as many…
Friends pull together to help a neighbor
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It wasn’t an opportunity to get together and have some fun with friends. It was also an opportunity to help a neighbor who has obviously been available to help…
Get prepared with Florida Tropical Training Week
Adyson Hammock news@greenepublishing.com Saturday, June 1 marked the beginning of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, and the Florida National Weather Service (NWS) is providing free virtual tropical training from Monday, July 29 until…
MCSO holds second Women’s Self-Defense Class
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) hosted a second Women’s Self-Defense Class on Saturday, June 8. Undersheriff Chris Andrews and Captain Jarrod Lauth taught the class and gave helpful tips…
MCHS Band holds spring concert
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Bands from Madison County High School (MCHS) and the Sentinel Jazz Combo from North Florida College performed during the Spring Concert, held at the Van H. Priest Auditorium on…
A new ‘roo arrives at the wildlife center
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com The North Florida Wildlife Center in Lamont, Fla. has welcomed a new red kangaroo, Evie. She is just nine months old and is quickly making friends with the center’s…
VOICES for Children: Advocating for children in the Third Judicial Circuit
Bea Coker news@greenepublishing.com VOICES for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization standing as a beacon of hope for abused and neglected children in Suwannee, Columbia, Lafayette, Hamilton, Dixie, Madison and Taylor Counties…
The benefits of reading aloud with your children
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,…
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…