Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com Calling all Florida student chefs and families! The Florida Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness is on the search for the next Florida Future Chef Champion. The event provides…
Have you heard of the Suwannee Valley Humane Society?
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com The Suwannee Valley Humane Society (SVHS) is a no-kill shelter that provides a home for adoptable cats and dogs. They also focus on educating the public about animal care…
Fourth of July for Fido
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com As summer kicks into full-gear, Americans everywhere prepare to fire up their grills, stoke up their inner patriot, and get the fireworks ready for the Fourth of July. This…
Submissions still sought for “Retreat to Vintage Florida” Cookbook
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Chamber of Commerce is seeking input from Madison County’s best cooks in order to produce a cookbook that will “celebrate the unique flavors, traditions and stories…
Schoelles & associates celebrates 50th anniversary
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Since 1975, Schoelles & Associates, Inc. has set the standard for excellence in serving the needs of individuals and businesses in Madison County. Whether the need was tax preparation,…
NFWC visits Madison Public Library
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Hikari Leilani Miya, a North Florida Wildlife Center (NFWC) volunteer, visited the Madison Public Library, located at 378 College Loop, in Madison, on Tuesday, June 10, as a part…
MCSO Summer Adventure Camp another great success
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The smiles on dozens of young faces tell the full story of the annual Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Summer Camp. Each year, youngsters from throughout Madison County enjoy…
Rotarians hear about fast missiles
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular lunch meeting of the Madison Rotary Club on Wednesday, June 18, the Rotarians heard an interesting program presented by Club President Ted Brooks. The program was…
What a good bouy!
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com This summer has been unseasonably hot, and the sweltering heat is far from over. Now is an ideal time to put on your swimming trunks, slather on that sunscreen…
Clean bowls = love
Katherine Allen Contributor If you are a pet parent, know you have a direct impact on your pet’s health – from exercise to diet and beyond. One area that new pet owners…
Help is ready
In this day of complicated situations, unending challenges and questionable explanations, who can be called when an honest answer is needed to solve a problem with a tree or home…
Safe tree trimming rules for homeowners
Ed Duke and Sam Hand Contributors Too many serious injuries and deaths annually are caused by inexperienced persons trying to do their own tree pruning. In most cases, the individual was trying…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Leaving the light on for ya!
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com I remember the effective jingle from the old Motel 6 commercials, where they ended with “we will leave the light on for you.” The cozy feel of that statement…
MCHS Band students attend FSU SMC
Ady Hammock news@greenepublishing.com Held yearly, the Florida State University (FSU) Summer Music Camp (SMC) is a week-long camp for band students, inside and outside of the Tallahassee area. This camp is full…
Students unearth history at Floyd’s Mound site
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com The Aucilla Research Institute (ARI), based in Monticello, Fla., has been working alongside the Florida Division of Historical Resources on the Floyd’s Mound site in Madison County. Floyd’s Mound,…
School Board rescinds previous shared services agreement with Jefferson County
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a special meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, June 30, the board voted to rescind a previous shared services agreement with Jefferson County….
Gov. DeSantis signs new animal protection laws into effect
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com Two new laws targeting both animal abandonment during emergencies and aggravated animal cruelty were recently signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis. Florida Senate Bill 150, known as Trooper’s…
School Board receives financial report
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, June 16, the board members heard the monthly financial report from returning District Chief Financial Officer…
State employees to receive long weekend and a pay raise
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that state employees will receive an extra day off during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend. Gov. DeSantis announced that state offices…
Candidate pool widens for NFC’s next president
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The North Florida College (NFC) Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, June 17 with a large number of candidates to consider for replacing retiring President John Grosskopf. The number…