George “Bill” W. Shea, age 89, of Greenville, died on Thursday, June 9, in Madison. Graveside funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 13, at the Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville. The…
Charles Victor Capan
Charles Victor Capan, beloved husband and father, age 91, died on Monday, June 13, at Lake City Medical Center, in Lake City, Fl. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., on…
Leonard Ruben Brown, Sr.
Leonard Ruben Brown, Sr., 93, died on Saturday, June 4 and was born September 15, 1922, in Madison. Brown is survived by his wife, Geraldine “Geri” Marie Brown and children: Linda Brown,…
School board in search of new MCCS principal
During the Tuesday, June 7 Madison County School Board meeting, Superintendent Doug Brown provided the board with recommendations for the renewal of contracts for the administration positions for the 2016-2017 school year….
Do you trust our voting machines?
With the presidential election fast approaching, voting and politics seem to be weighing heavily on the collective American mind. These concerns, however, are studied year-round by political scientists. In recent years, many…
Florida 511 provides traffic and emergency alerts
Have you every been driving down an interstate in Florida and came to a complete stop due to an accident you did not know about? Well now you can have up-to-date information…
Commissioners discuss economic development
The Madison County Commissioners gathered in regular session on Wednesday, June 8 at 9 a.m. with a hefty agenda. In petitions from the public, Benjamin Wyche took to the podium with several…
Blue Springs public hearing held
Every 10 years, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) updates the management plan for each state park and trail. Each update is based on statewide resource management goals, recreational needs, current…
Summer season: peak time for grilling fires NFPA urges grillers to be mindful of safety
As summer weekends approach, home chefs everywhere are reaching for their grills, eager to usher in the long-awaited barbecue season. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that grillers pay particular attention…
Flag Etiquette standards of respect
The Flag Code, which formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which we give respect to the flag, also contains specific instructions on how the flag is not to be used. These…
Cherry Lake American Legion to hold flag burning
In honor of Flag Day, the Cherry Lake American Legion Post #224 will be holding a flag burning ceremony that will be accompanied by a hamburger and hotdog cookout. The ceremony and…
Historical marker established for W.T. Davis building
Built in the late 1800s by W.T. Davis for his two sons, the W.T. Davis Opera House building was donated to the Treasures of Madison County from Judge Charles McClure of Tallahassee…
Lee Public Library holds summer programs
The summer activities at the Lee Public Library are just getting started. Every Monday, from 10:30 a.m. through 11:30 a.m., Get Set Read will take place. During Get Set Read, special visitors…
How do I apply for disability?
Disability is something most people don’t like to think about, but studies show that a 20-year-old-worker has a 1-in-4 chance of becoming disabled before reaching full retirement age. Those who cannot work…
Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables this summer
June is Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, the beginning of a season for an abundance of summer produce, so plan to increase fresh fruits and vegetables in your meals. Whether you find…
Vehicle vs. wheelchair-bound pedestrian
The intersection between Base St. and Martin Luther King Dr. was the stage for a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision on Thursday, June 2. Around 2:25 p.m., Deborah Glee, 58, of Madison, was…
Forest Service warns of heightened wildfire danger
The Florida Forest Service (FFS) is asking residents of Madison County to exercise caution when dealing with outdoor fires because of the increased danger of wildfires throughout the state. The FFS reports…
Tropical Storm Colin spares county
On Monday, June 6, Governor Rick Scott placed Florida into a state of emergency as the Sunshine State braced for impact with Tropical Storm Colin. However, Colin, which is the third named…
School board brings back cheerleading camp issue
The Madison County School Board gathered for their first monthly meeting of June on Tuesday, June 7 at 6 p.m. Ruth Ann Latner, sponsor of the cheerleading squad of Madison County High…
Florida’s jobless rates drop in April
Florida’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate was 4.8 percent in April, down 0.1-percentage point from March’s rate of 4.9 percent, and 0.2-percentage point below the national rate of 5.0 percent. This is according…