Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Terry Putnal, a local tree farmer in Madison County, recently found out that he has been named the “2023 Jon Gould Florida Outstanding Tree Farm of the Year.” The…
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Be someone’s “rainbow”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com When Deborah Kervin’s daughter, Amber Selman Le, lost her battle with cancer several months ago, Kervin wanted to do something in her daughter’s memory. Through the generosity of hundreds…
MCHS team wins National Championship
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the extended weekend of Friday, June 16 through Tuesday, June 20, 17 students from the Madison County High School (MCHS) Beta Club attended the 43rd National Beta Club…
MCSO Animal Spotlights
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com This week’s Animal Spotlights from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Animal Services include Puddles the kitten and George the dog. Jennifer Burleson, the Animal Services Director, has these…
Former Cowgirl has big opportunity
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Brittany Hasty has taken advantage of each opportunity that has come her way since she was frequently seen on the sidelines of Boot Hill stadium, working as an assistant…
Pop’s Bait and Tackle opening soon
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com Pop’s Bait and Tackle, located at 314 SW Pinckney St., in Madison, is set to open on Monday, July 3. This family-owned business has other locations in Ocala but…
Madison Lions Club planning God and Country celebration
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, July 4, the Madison Lions Club will commemorate Independence Day with their annual God and Country celebration on the banks of Lake Francis, in Madison. The fun…
Concealed weapon carry law effective July 1
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Come July 1, constitutional carry or permitless carry – the ability to carry a concealed weapon without a permit – becomes law in Florida. This means that folks can…
Tasty fundraiser planned for local family
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Just in time for July 4th family gatherings, a Boston butt sale is planned to benefit a local family in need. Not only will this be a way of…
Withlacoochee River expected to crest
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With the recent rains in our area over the last couple of weeks, the Withlacoochee River has been steadily rising closer to flood stage. According to the National Weather…
“The Can Kid” receives help
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Abel Greer, “The Can Kid,” recently received some welcome news. Madison County native and successful Atlanta business leader Frank Argenbright heard of Greer’s efforts to earn money toward his…
Rep. Tant addresses budget to Lions Club
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a meeting of the Madison Lions Club on Tuesday, June 20, State Representative Allison Tant spoke to the service club about the previous legislative session. She also took…
School Board approves new district lines
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 20, the Madison County District School Board passed a resolution adopting new district lines for school board members. This brings the school…
Contention dominates Greenville meeting
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, June 12, friction between Greenville Mayor Brittni Brown and Councilman Calvin Malone seemed to take over the meeting…
Madison’s newest “Superhero”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Little Alora Bass is Madison’s newest “superhero” and she has the cape to prove it. She was diagnosed with a heart condition a few months ago that will require…
Water addressed in Greenville meeting
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com What has been a frequent topic in Greenville Town Council meetings was again part of the conversation during the regular meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, June…
Funds sought for cancer patient
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In April of this year, Lisa Wells, a resident of Dowling Park, was hit with the news no one wants to hear. She was diagnosed with an aggressive form…
Police chase ends in jail time
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the felony court proceedings on Monday, June 5, Lacey Rusinko, 32, of Greenville, appeared before the Honorable Judge Melissa Olin. Rusinko soon learned that when one attempts to…
Theft results in five years in prison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Katherine Johnson, 38, of Madison, had her day in court on Monday, June 5, at the Madison County Courthouse, in front of the Honorable Judge Melissa Olin. In a…
Don’t fall for the “Look who died” scam
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The latest example of just how reprehensible some hackers can be is a scam making its way around Facebook called the “Look who died” scam. The website tomsguide.com is…