Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com If you receive an offer for car wrap advertising, instead of sending you a check for hundreds of dollars, the “company” will send a check for thousands of dollars….
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Health Department lifts health advisory
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, April 22, the Florida Department of Health in Madison County (DOH-Madison) lifted their health advisory for people along the Withlacoochee River. The advisory had been issued due…
ROP and Madison County School Board agree to “walk away”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, April 15, the board heard an update on the continuing law suit filed by Rite of…
Alligator lurking in Lake Francis
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com According to City Manager Jerome Wyche, an alligator has recently been spotted cruising the waters of Lake Francis. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) has been notified and…
Seventh Annual Clean Up Madison a success
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was close to a week-long event this year when the Seventh Annual Clean Up Madison took place from Monday, March 18, through Saturday, March 23. During that time,…
Citizens voice concerns to commissioners
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Tuesday, April 9, meeting of the Madison City Commission was filled with numerous comments from citizens who were addressing a number of concerns. Frankie Carroll asked the board…
Suspect arrested for second degree murder: Crash discloses fatal gunshot
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County Sheriff David Harper reports that on Monday, April 22, at 3:59 a.m. the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Communications Center received an iPhone crash alert notification. The…
Scammer targets Duke Energy customer
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison resident Orlando Garcia thought it was unusual when he recently received a call from Duke Energy, explaining that a termination notice was placed on his account, especially since…
Next total solar eclipse is over Florida in 2045
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com If you missed the recent solar eclipse, don’t fret. There will be an opportunity to see another in 2045, and Madison will then be in the path of totality,…
City Mayor selection questioned
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Anyone present at the Tuesday, March 19 Madison City Commission meeting probably noticed that something unusual was occurring. After Commissioner Voncyle Wilson nominated Mayor pro tem Judy Townsend for…
Wastewater overflow leads to Withlacoochee advisory
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, April 17, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) in Madison issued a health advisory for residents and visitors near the Withlacoochee River in North Florida due to…
Dueling Durangos collide on Range
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, April 8, a two-car crash involving a Madison Police Department (MPD) vehicle took place at approximately 4:45 p.m. at the intersection of US Hwy. 90 and Range…
Bills signed to stop predators
News Service of Florida Contributor On Wednesday, April 10, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed five bills, including legislation that he said will help curb online “grooming” of children. One of the bills (HB…
Was your home insurance canceled?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In the aftermath of last year’s Hurricane Idalia, one Madison County resident stated her home insurance was canceled by her insurance company. Once she discovered her insurance company was…
Commissioners consider saying “goodbye” to Ag. Building
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, April 10, the commissioners had a discussion considering the Ag. Building, located near North Florida…
It’s a crime to steal signs
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With the election season beginning and more candidates entering political races, folks are reminded that it is against the law to steal, vandalize or otherwise deface campaign signs. The…
Area flooding brings warning
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, April 15, the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Tallahassee, Fla. issued a statement that a flood warning will continue for the Withlacoochee River near Pinetta. The…
Babe Ruth League play to begin Saturday
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The new season of Babe Ruth League Baseball and Softball is set to begin on Saturday, April 6, at the Madison County Recreation Complex. The day will begin with…
Miss Madison County Pageant to highlight Saturday
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Madison County’s children, sophisticated young ladies and women will take the stage this Saturday, April 6, for a chance to become part of Madison County’s next “royal family.” The…
Madison native promoted to Chief Warrant Officer
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Chris Jones, a Madison County native, was recently promoted to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer in the United States Coast Guard Reserve. Chief Jones took the oath of…