Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), a single-vehicle crash on NE Old Blue Springs Road, in Madison County claimed the life of a 23-year old…
Local organization recognized
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For the second year in a row, Boyz to Kings, the mentoring and dropout prevention organization, has been recognized as a “Best of Florida” in the Family Services category….
Best of Madison nominations open
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Nominations for Best of Madison were submitted beginning on Friday, Aug. 2, through Tuesday, Aug. 20. The voting for the Top 10 for each category will be open until…
Hurricane Debby debris pickup concluding
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Emergency Management Department has announced that debris pickup from the recent Hurricane Debby will be finishing soon and residents are reminded of some last-minute details. All…
Tool Time Sales Tax dates approach
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Florida Department of Revenue would like to announce the Tool Time Sales Tax, which is being held from Sunday, Sept. 1, through Saturday, Sept. 7. Eligible Items: Sales…
Florida’s population keeps increasing
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com If you think that Florida is becoming increasingly crowded every year, it’s because more people are moving into the state than are moving out, and many of them are…
Walmart issues a recall on apple juice due to high arsenic levels
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Walmart’s Great Value Apple Juice supplier has recalled 9,535 cases. The juice contains 13.2 parts per billion (ppb) of inorganic arsenic, which exceeds the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
Letter to the Editor:
Hi, My name is Jerry Gray, and I am a registered Republican here in Madison County. I feel the need to reach out to my fellow registered voters of both parties. I…
Learning As I Go: Dog on the table
We are a “no dog under the table” kind of family. He’s welcome to scavenge for crumbs once we’re finished but begging or nosing us while eating isn’t our thing. To solidify…
National Security: Service
I often wear a ballcap that identifies me as a Vietnam War veteran. Fifty years ago, I wouldn’t have done that, but times have changed and I’m proud of my service. Often,…
Sin’s snowball effect
I wish I could deal with wrong and sinful behavior as easily as I delete files from my computer. First, I’d click on “Select All.” Yikes! It’s a much bigger file than…
55-Plus Club meetings resume
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The monthly meetings of the 55-Plus Club will resume on Wednesday, Sept. 11, with a visit from Madison County Sheriff David Harper and members of the Madison County Sheriff’s…
Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition Ambassador Board applications are open
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition Ambassador Board has opened their applications. Their mission is to empower high school students across Florida to become passionate advocates for teen safe…
Madison Garden Club holds Pollinator Party
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com At the Four Freedoms Park, in Madison, on Friday, Aug. 23, and Saturday, Aug, 24, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. the Madison Garden Club held the First Annual…
The good, the bad and the ugly: “Deadpool and Wolverine”
Introduction: “Deadpool and Wolverine” was released to American audiences on Friday, July 26. It is the third film in the Deadpool trilogy and continues following the “Merc-with-a-Mouth,” Deadpool, also known as Wade…
Allow faith to grow
I never really thought much about faith when I was young. Sundays were set aside for Sunday School and church services. During the summer, our faith was enhanced with Vacation Bible School….
Welcome Home Sandra Ulm
Dan Buchanan Contributor Miracles do happen in our communities and churches, and a true miracle happened this week at Hickory Grove Methodist Church, located at 1218 NE Hickory Grove Rd., in Pinetta….
Cowboys fall to Trojans
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was a tough evening on Boot Hill as the Cowboys opened their regular season home schedule against the Trojans of Lincoln High School, from Tallahassee. The Trojans were…
Cheerleader Spotlights:
Tomeace Straughter: Tomeace Straughter has been a cheerleader for over 10 years, and she says the cheers and stunts are what she enjoys most about being a cheerleader. She also says going…
Cowgirls volleyball off to a successful start
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) girls volleyball season has begun and the Cowgirls are showing a great deal of promise. After falling to long-time volleyball powerhouse Aucilla Christian…