Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, May 7, at 7 p.m., the Lee Town Council held their regular monthly meeting. The meeting began with public comments concerning noise issues. Mayor James Ruzicka set…
Tractor thief gets three years
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During felony court proceedings on Monday, May 13, Benjamin Dietrich, of Madison, was sentenced to three years in prison as a result of two separate cases. Dietrich appeared before…
Suwannee Valley Unsolved and Madison Police Department mark anniversaries of two area cold cases
Jason Futch Contributor May marks a grim anniversary for Madison County. Nine years ago, Tortarian Alexander was found murdered at a Brush-A-Way Car Wash, and eight years ago, Jeremy Harris’s body was…
Nuts and bolts of tax certificates explained
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Property owners who failed to pay their 2023 real estate taxes as of the March 31 deadline were consequently declared delinquent on April 1 and now run the risk…
Ronnie Moore launches campaign for Board of County Commissioners
DISTRICT 3 VOTERS: I, Ronnie L. Moore, am announcing my candidacy for re-election to the Board of County Commissioners so that I may continue serving you and for the betterment of the…
If you’re feeling hopeless
After I battled depression and an eating disorder for more than two decades, many (including mental health professionals) believed I might never get well. My hope was fading. Then, the phone rang….
National Security: Janitor
Graduating from high school in 1966, I received an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), just north of Colorado Springs. The four years I spent at the Academy were…
Learning As I Go: The squirrel
I yell at squirrels. Yes, I’m one of those. They can’t hear me from inside my car, I know, and they wouldn’t be able to understand human anyway, but still, I yell…
Jessica Mullinax
Jessica Mullinax, age 28, passed away peacefully, at Shands Hospital, on Thursday, May 23. Jessica was born in Tallahassee, Fla., on Sept. 18, 1995, and lived in Madison, Fla., for the majority…
Franklin McClamma, Sr.
Mr. Franklin McClamma, Sr., age 76, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 25, in Madison, Fla. Franklin was born in Madison, Fla., on April 19, 1948, to Sylvester and…
CareerSource hosts Coffee with a Veteran
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com CareerSource North Florida recently hosted a “Coffee with a Veteran” event on Thursday, May 16, at Norris Cafe. This was an opportunity for veterans from around the area to…
Fancy Nancy Tea toasts AWPC
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Ladies from throughout Madison County gathered at the Madison Church of God’s Family Life Center on Friday, May 3, for a Fancy Nancy Tea Party, hosted as a fundraiser…
Senior center holds Mother’s Day banquet
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Senior Citizens Council of Madison County recently held a Mother’s Day Banquet on Friday, May 10, celebrating all their mothers with flowers and gifts. Rev. Fudge put together…
Madison County attends emergency training exercise
Kenzie James news@greenepublishing.com Representatives from Madison County Emergency Management and other agencies attended an emergency training exercise last month at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement headquarters. The tabletop exercise, held on…
Local veteran enjoys honor flight
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Local veteran Tom Zimmerly had the pleasure of taking an Honor Flight on Saturday, April 27. Honor Flights are courtesy of the Honor Flight Network, which provides these flights…
Lee Elementary School holds field day
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Lee Elementary School (LES) held their annual Field Day on Thursday, March 28. LES had various activities, which included tug-of-war, the limbo, balloon balance game and many other games. …
SNHU announces Winter 2024 President’s List
SNHU Contributor It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Winter 2024 President’s List. The winter terms run from January…
Summer fun begins with VBS
Sunday, June 2 • Students of all ages are invited to attend St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School (VBS). “Breaker Rock Beach” begins on Sunday, June 2 and continues through…
Locals help lead team to championships
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com As members of the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) Fillies softball team, former Madison County High School Cowgirl Carter Gore and former Aucilla Christian Academy Lady Warrior Madison Rudd…
MCCS holds STEM Day
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, May 4, Madison County Central School (MCCS) held a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Day, set up in the hallway and the gym of their school….