My oldest has always struggled with balance, so that has made learning to ride a bike a bit of a challenge. We did the training wheel thing, then we did the scooter…
The heart of a warrior: Leland going for third surgery in August
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com At just eight days old, Leland Summers had his first open-heart surgery. His second operation came two and a half years later and he hasn’t had to go under…
Gwendolyn (Gwen) Kinsey Clark
Gwendolyn (Gwen) Elizabeth Kinsey Clark, age 86, passed away peacefully in Madison, Fla. on Friday, July 24, 2020, due to COVID-19. Gwen was born August 24, 1933, in Madison, to the late…
William R. (Bill) Housh
William R. (Bill) Housh, 71, lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. He died peacefully at his home in Greenville, Fla. He was born January 31, 1949, in Cincinnati,…
Judah’s Story
Katie Krell news@greenepublishing.com July is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month, and this is Judah’s story. Judah Hale is three years old. He was born with a cleft lip…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Things that go bump in the night
One of my first church trips was an adventure out to some nearby woods where we had an old-fashioned night of camping under the stars. We enjoyed deliciously burnt hotdogs and marshmallows,…
Letter to the Editor: The Confederate Monument
Dear Editor: I don’t have a dog in this fight since I live in South Carolina. However, I would think the issue goes beyond the City of Madison, at least to the…
From the sunny side: Pet rocks
I’m sure many of you remember “pet rocks.” For those who don’t, or perhaps they were “before your time,” the “pet rock” was a stroke of marketing genius. People would buy a…
Alexander Hodge
Alexander Hodge, 92, of Greenville, Fla. passed on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Wigginsville Community Cemetery. There will be…
Local club gives back to the community
Ramsey Sullivan news@greenepublishing.com If you’re looking for a place to get involved and give back to the Madison County community, look no further. The Madison Woman’s Club’s mission is to benefit…
Lorenzo Cain and the “Brew-crew” back to work
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It has been a long off-season for former Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboy Lorenzo Cain and the rest of the Milwaukee Brewers. But the 10-year veteran is working…
Way Back When
July 22, 1960 Eric Falk and Jimmy Adams, members of the Pinetta FFA Chapter, left Sunday to attend the Annual FFA Forestry Camp at Camp O’Leno near High Springs. Mrs. Dick Baker…
Tracking dream team: Brandon and Toyo
Ramsey Sullivan news@greenepublishing.com It’s every hunter’s nightmare to watch a big buck run off after shooting at it, then be unable to locate it. Not only is it a nightmare for…
FOUR SHOT: Fayson faces five counts of attempted felony murder
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com A 27-year-old of Madison, who was out of jail on bond, is back behind bars on serious charges after victims told authorities with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO)…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Your input matters to us
Too many times in life we get caught up in our “own world,” and we forget the importance of the thoughts and ideas of others. We are all guilty of this from…
Learning As I Go: Guaranteed fresh until…
“I live life differently now that I might have an expiration date,” my husband half smiled as he turned his attention back to the road. “There may not be a next summer…
Ila Belle Williams Bell
Ila Belle Williams Bell, 84, of Lee, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, took her final journey on Friday, July 17, 2020, surrounded by her loving family after an extended illness. She was…
Mrs. Gladys Ferrell Bass
Mrs. Gladys Ferrell Bass, age 83, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Lake Haven Health Center in Valdosta, Ga. A graveside service was held Sunday, July 19, 2020, at 3…
Leena Melart Cobb
Leena Melart Cobb, 83, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020, in the Madison County Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Leena was born Aug. 9, 1936 in Kemi, Finland to Gunnar…
Peggy Ann Fletcher
Peggy Ann Fletcher, 67, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 in Madison, Fla. Peggy was born April 18, 1953, in Valdosta, Ga. to Agustus “Gus”and Nancy Davis (Yates). She was of…