Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com On Friday, July 14, city officials and various North Florida Medical staff gathered at 469 W. Base St., in Madison, to celebrate the official groundbreaking of the new clinic,…
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Construction begins on renewable energy facility
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Florida Public Utilities (FPU), LLC, working in collaboration with Full Circle Dairy, in Lee, broke ground in February on a new facility at the dairy that will use manure…
Motorcycle chase
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper reports that on Friday, June 30, at 7:30 p.m., Deputy Chad Keen attempted a traffic stop on a motorcycle traveling on 221…
TV theft
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper reports that on Sunday, July 9, at 6:55 a.m. Deputy Tyler Andrews was dispatched to a reported burglary at 231 SE Farm…
School board revisits staffing allocation plan
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, July 3, the board took another look at the staffing allocation plan presented at a previous…
MCHS FFA Chapter brings home state and national awards
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the week of Monday, June 19, through Friday, June 23, several members of the Madison County High School (MCHS) Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter made the trip…
Louisiana fugitive arrested in Lee
MCSO Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper reports that on Friday, June 30, Captain Lauth was contacted by the United States Marshals Service in reference to the possible location of a wanted…
Parents beware of TikTok trend
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com Recently, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies on patrol were advised of two people who had been seen laying on the road in Branford between 11 p.m. and…
Local tree farmer honored
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…
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…