Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Antonio Richardson would be the first guy to tell you he doesn’t like public speaking. Yet, Richardson bravely signed up with the organization two years ago and has quickly…
Business After Hours returns June 16
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com After a two-month forced hiatus, Madison County’s favorite social networking event is returning in June. With the sudden growth of COVID-19 in North Florida, the Madison County Chamber of…
Way Back When
June 10, 1960 Lewis Sims Beach on the east side of Cherry Lake will be open Saturday, June 11. Boat launching, $1.00. Other cars 50¢. Mrs. Eva Smith retiring after teaching since…
Local FFA Chapter holds virtual banquet
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, May 19, just before students walked the stage to finalize their high school career, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter held…
Foods to fight viruses
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com There’s no hard and fast guarantee that a diet will keep you from contracting COVID-19, or any other, virus. But it does make sense that a healthy diet will…
Wild Adventures to reopen June 22
Ramsey Sullivan news@greenepublishing.com After being closed since March 16 due to COVID-19, Wild Adventures theme park in Valdosta, Ga. is set to reopen on June 22. Strict guidelines and safety measures…
Health advisory issued for Withlacoochee
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, June 9, the Madison County Health Department issued a health advisory for residents along the Withlacoochee River. This is the first advisory issued in several months, although…
Church Member Spotlight: Natalie Walker
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Natalie Walker is a sharp-witted 99-year old young lady who has resided in Cherry Lake for over 50 years. She has attended Cherry Lake United Methodist Church for all…
Madison County Seniors Awarded FFA Scholarships
Ramsey Sullivan news@greenepublishing.com Two Madison County seniors, Gracie Galbraith and Jocelyn Davis, received scholarships from the Future Farmers of America (FFA). Gracie Galbraith was awarded the FFA Scholarship, which is sponsored by…
Community Cornerstones: Madison Masonic Lodge No. 11
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com The masonic lodge in the heart of downtown Madison is revered by surrounding counties as it remains the oldest-chartered lodge in the immediate district, with the largest membership roll…
Where are they now: Oadie Dobbs
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Dr. Oadie Dobbs grew up on the rich soil of the family farm in Madison. Though he knew the basics of farming very well, his hands were destined for…
Lowell Alan Hidy
Lowell Alan Hidy, 82, passed away on June 5, 2020, in Madison, Fla. Lowell was born March 31, 1938, in Washington Court House, Ohio to Glenn Scott Hidy and Ethel Camelin Hidy….
Mildred Virginia Favors
What a wonderful feeling to be back with people today. I got a few hugs and a bunch of fist bumps. I had forgotten how wonderful it was to sing with a…
Learning As I Go: What If?
What a wonderful feeling to be back with people today. I got a few hugs and a bunch of fist bumps. I had forgotten how wonderful it was to sing with a…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Guess what news you have missed?
If you watch television or read your big city newspapers, all the news coverage, for months, has been about the coronavirus, and here lately, more about the riots. But what news have…
Got rain?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County was only forecast to receive about four to six inches of rainfall as an early-season tropical storm named Cristobal made his way through the Gulf of Mexico….
Libraries offering online summer program
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com The libraries of Madison County are excited to announce their summer reading program, but things are looking a little different this year. With COVID-19 still a concern not only…
Dollar General to open ahead of schedule
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Over the past several weeks, the impression has been that the new Dollar General store, located at 559 E Base St., in Madison, was working diligently toward an opening…
Letter to the Editor: Pass it forward
After attending a meeting on Tuesday morning (no money required), I remembered that I needed a package of “pods” for the laundry that was waiting for me at home. I stopped by…
COVID-19 not phasing Boyz to Kings
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com COVID-19 continues to loom in America after nearly four months. But, it’s no excuse to let good character training stay dormant, especially for the male mentors involved with Merv…