Patty Roffe Ruttan stands near the site of the Cherry Lake Hospital, which came into being when the area was known as Cherry Lake Farms. Ruttan was born in the hospital in…
Socially distant Cowboys are back
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com They may have been spread out a little more than usual, but the sweat, grunts and groans were still the same as the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys…
Retiring school employees: Thank you for your service
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Each year, the Madison County School District honors the retiring teachers with a “thank you” banquet. This year, however, a banquet could not feasibly be held due to continued…
Meet your LEO – Det./Sgt. Mark Joost
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com After retiring from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), Det./Sgt. Mark Joost is back in investigations with another law enforcement agency – the Madison Police Department (MPD). Joost, affectionately…
William O. Brazil
William O. (Bud) Brazil died peacefully at home in Blairsville on Sunday, June 14, 2020, surrounded by his family. Bud was born Nov. 4, 1934, in Hot Springs, Ark., the son of…
Letter to the Editor: Start your day off with a smile
A guy is driving around the backwoods of Montana and he sees a sign in front of a broken-down, shanty-style house: “Talking dog for sale.” He rings the bell and the owner…
From the sunny side: Nature shows
I have always liked nature shows on television. Somehow, listening to Richard Attenborough tell me about elephants on the Serengeti plains makes me feel more intelligent. It must be the British dialect….
Greenville Town Manager claims sabotage
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Despite successfully obtaining numerous grants that have rapidly accelerated economic development growth in the Town of Greenville, Town Manager Edward Dean was chastised by the Greenville Town Council at…
Learning As I Go: Hunting armadillos
My husband is a critter man. He loves to catch, chase and get rid of unwanted critters around our place, but he especially likes to help others move these unwanted varmints out…
Emerald’s Gem Box: I support Trump AND I’m a Christian
I am sick and tired of news articles, broadcasts and people on social media telling me that I am less of a Christian for being a Trump supporter … and telling me…
Richard Lee Amerson
Richard Lee Amerson, 49, of Madison, Fla., went home to be with the Lord on June 9, 2020. He was born on Aug. 29, 1970. Richard grew up to become a mechanic…
James Alfred Nichols
Mr. James Alfred Nichols, age 92, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020, in Madison, Fla. He was born on July 25, 1927, in Jesup, Ga. to Jack and Alice Robinson Nichols….
Rosenberg shows kindness to J+J Strong truck drivers
Ramsey Sullivan news@greenepublishing.com Trent Rosenberg, the son of Jeff and Beth Rosenberg, of Greenville, showcased his kind heart by making a sign thanking all of the J+J Strong truck drivers for their…
Bronco baseball players honored
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The season was cut short and didn’t quite end the way they wanted, but the season the Madison County Central School (MCCS) did have was nothing short of spectacular….
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: “A virus doesn’t care if you pray”
We are all creatures of habit and we sometimes get ourselves into ruts that don’t do us any favors. One of those habits for me is watching the news. One evening, I…
What to plant? June planting guide
Amber Starling news@greenepublishing.com June is a poor time for planting, but a great time for completing chores around the farm! Where winter can be a great time for spring soil preparation, summer…
From the sunny side: The search for intelligent life
During the course of doing what I do for the newspaper, I have subscribed to a variety of newsletters that are delivered to my email inbox on a quite frequent basis. I…
Toastmasters Spotlight: Antonio Richardson
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…