Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Easter holiday simply would not be the same without a fun Easter egg hunt. There will be a community-wide Easter egg hunt on Sunday, April 20, from 2…
Learning As I Go: Dead arm
Two weeks ago, I had carpal and cubital tunnel release surgery on my left arm. I had the same surgery in 2018, but undid the release while toting nail guns and drills…
National Security: Ukraine
In case you missed it, Donald Trump hates war. He’s never been to war, and he thinks it is bad business. While not afraid of war, he believes in stopping war, like…
Guilty, but forgiven
Are you overwhelmingly discouraged – and so, so, so embarrassed? As you make big stupid choices and constant small ones, do you feel as if the guilt of your sins will eventually…
What is child abuse, and what are the signs?
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com Since April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, it would be wise to acknowledge what child abuse is and how to identify it so the public can learn how they…
The numbers on child abuse
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com Each month of the year has a special designation in the United States. However, April may be the most critical month and for a good reason; April is National…
Wildlife Center enjoys a spring baby boom
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com An infant cotton-topped tamarin monkey clings to its mother’s back and angles its fuzzy head curiously when she hops over to the viewing window at the North Florida…
BBQ fundraiser held for Hunter Handley
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com At the Down Home Days Dog Show, there will be a BBQ fundraiser for Hunter Handley on Thursday, April 24, from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Hunter Handley was…
Madison Garden Club enjoys “Easter Parade”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In addition to their normal lunch and program on Thursday, April 3, many members of the Madison Garden Club donned their “Easter bonnets” and participated in a fun “Easter…
Law Enforcement Torch Run through Madison County
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For another year, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) will be making its way through Madison as part of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR). Members of the…
Local ministers speak at Never Too Small Conference
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Middle Florida Baptist Association and the Suwannee Baptist Association are partnering to present the Never Too Small Conference, held at Lee First Baptist Church on Saturday, April 12,…
Holy Week services announced
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Christian Ministerial Association is making preparations for the upcoming Holy Week services, scheduled for Monday, April 14 through Friday, April 18. All services are held at…
Passion Week Services announced
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Ministerial Society has announced a schedule of services to occur during the week of Sunday, April 13, through Sunday, April 20. On Sunday, April 13, Pastor…
MCHS Cowboys hold football banquet
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Sunday, March 23, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys varsity and junior varsity football teams, along with the junior varsity and varsity cheerleading squads, held their annual…
Cowgirls end busy week with a win
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls varsity softball team ended a busy, four-game week with a 5-2 win over the Lady Trojans of Lincoln High School, from Tallahassee…
MCHS Track boasts record-setting season
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) track team has had a record-breaking season. There are currently four MCHS track women and three men in the top 30 in the…
Don’t try this at home!
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com It is relatively common to learn home maintenance tips from your parents or grandparents. And very likely, they learned these tricks from their parents or grandparents. Throughout the decades,…
Madison Creative Arts Academy students learn about peanut butter
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It is very likely that peanut butter is near the top of the list for sandwich or snack choices for many youngsters. For a group of fortunate second and…
Kiwanis Club of Madison offers high school seniors a scholarship
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Kiwanis Club of Madison is offering Madison County high school seniors a $500 scholarship. This scholarship is open to any high school seniors who live in Madison County…
FFA teams compete in state finals
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) Future Farmers of America (FFA) and James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) Land Evaluation teams recently competed in the State Finals Land Evaluation Career…