Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For nearly 30 years, area golfers have descended on the Madison Golf and Country Club for the Annual Jake Sullivan Golf Tournament. This year, during the weekend of Saturday,…
Who else is residing in the Smith Mansion?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com One of the most iconic buildings in Madison County is clearly the “Smith Mansion,” located near downtown. Built in 1860 by the prominent Madison County citizen, Benjamin F. Wardlaw,…
MCSO set to begin 5th Toys for Tots drive
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com The time has come for the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) to begin their fifth annual Toys for Tots toy drive, sponsored by the United States Marine Corps (USMC),…
Way Back When
October 30, 1959 The Madison Junior Chamber of Commerce voted at a luncheon recently to support the Boy Scout’s Annual Finance Campaign. The Thanksgiving Jaycee Turkey Shoot will be held Thursday, November…
Cowboys Gameday: Sparks will fly
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com After the Cowboys’ dramatic win over the Knights of Clearwater Academy International on Friday, Oct. 18, Madison County High School (MCHS) Head Coach Mike Coe told his players that…
Meet your neighbor
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Patsy Knight is a native of Madison County and spent 20 years in Knoxville, Tenn., where she spent part of the time as a billing manager at a medical…
Volunteers needed at Big Bend Hospice
Savannah Reams editor@greenepublishing.com Big Bend Hospice (BBH) is in need of volunteers in Madison County! The community is invited to a Volunteer Orientation on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 1 p.m. until 4…
Ned (Flutbo) Johnson
Mr. Ned (Flutbo) Johnson, son of the late William and Ellen Johnson, was born January 28, 1928. He was the youngest of seven children born and raised in Madison, Fla. He accepted…
Jerry Donald Wood
Jerry Donald Wood passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, at the Clyde Lassen Veterans Home in St. Augustine, Fla., surrounded by his family. Jerry was born Aug. 28, 1933, in…
From the sunny side: Makin’ chili
Every once in a while, we decide to do something fun here at work. Not that we don’t have fun just going through our normal day-to-day duties, we really do. We always…
Volunteer department announces Boston Butt sale
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com The time has come again for Cherry Lake Fire Rescue’s annual Thanksgiving Boston Butt Sale to be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Cherry Lake Fire Station. Each…
Tammy Kemp
Tammy Kemp’s memorial celebration will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will be held at the family home, located at 1894 Mt. Horeb Church…
Dr. James A Donaldson
Madison, Florida’s James A. Donaldson, Ph.D., age 78, passed away in Washington D.C. on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. He was born in Madison County, son of the late Oliver and Audrey Donaldson….
Learning As I Go: Stay in your lane
Leaving town last week, I spotted a large orange sign that read, “Stay in your lane.” I snickered. What an obvious direction. Of course I was going to stay in my lane….
Fundraiser set for Oct. 25
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com In an effort to show love and support to a local firefighter, Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) and others are preparing to host a chicken and pork dinner fundraiser…
Ethel May Dennis turns 75
Savannah Reams editor@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Sept. 28, friends, family and members of the community came together at Haffye Hays Park, in Greenville, Fla., to celebrate matriarch Ethel May Dennis. Dennis turned 75…
Lois Willis Gillean
Lois Willis Gillean, age 92, of Madison, Fla., passed away peacefully on Oct. 19, 2019, with her family by her side. Lois was born Oct. 2, 1927, in Omega, Ga. to Ed…
Learning As I Go: I Hate Cancer
I hate cancer. I hate the way it sneaks up out of nowhere and preys on fear and uncertainty. Age isn’t a factor, neither is sex, race, creed or marital status. It…
Ducks Unlimited chapter set for banquet
John Willoughby: reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Ducks Unlimited Chapter is preparing to host their first dinner banquet, and they’re inviting you to join in on the excitement! On Thursday, Oct. 24, join…
Founder’s Day postponed
John Willoughby: reporter2@greenepublishing.com For the first time in its 29 year history, Hickory Grove United Methodist Church has decided to postpone its annual Founder’s Day Celebration. This decision to move the celebration…