Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Another year of farm visits, hay rides, U-pick opportunities and pumpkin patches has reached its completion as the Annual Farm Tour commences for 2024. This year, there were over…
Benefit performance coming to Lighthouse Christian Center
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lighthouse Christian Church will host Christian comedian Mickey Bell and former “The Voice” winner Todd Tilghman on Saturday, Oct. 19. The event, which will begin at 6 p.m., invites…
MCHS Vaquero Guard makes “superior” impression
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the mid-1970s through the late 1980s, the Madison High School “Music Machine” and later the Madison County High School (MCHS) “Vaquero Guard” had one of the best and…
Get ready for Downtown Madison trick or treating
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Oct. 31, downtown Madison will be the place to be for tons of Halloween fun and safe trick or treating for the youngsters. Many downtown businesses will…
The 33rd Annual Hickory Grove Founders Day is this weekend
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com After a couple of weeks of busy cleaning after Hurricane Helene breezed through, the folks at Hickory Grove Methodist Church are ready to host the 33rd Annual Hickory Grove…
Brian Williams for Madison County Tax Collector: A commitment to my neighbors
I’m running for Madison County Tax Collector in the 2024 election because I believe in this community—my home. Over the past few months, we’ve faced incredible challenges together. We’ve been hit by…
IRS announces tax relief for victims of Hurricane Helene
IRS Contributor The Internal Revenue Service announced on Tuesday, Oct. 1, tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Florida that were affected by Hurricane Helene that began on Monday, Sept….
Learning As I Go: Reconnecting
I’ve had the privilege of reconnecting with two old friends this week. I was asked to speak at a retreat, and I knew my friend from high school lived nearby, so I…
National Security: Amendment
I have been offline for several weeks thanks to illness and the hurricane. Like most of you, I have been struggling with the cleanup from Helene that struck three weeks ago. I…
What is it like being a pastor or a pastor’s wife?
What is it like to walk in your pastors’ shoes? Does being your pastor bring them joy? Or does it make them groan? Hebrews 13:17 (ESV) says, “Obey your leaders and submit to…
CareerSource North Florida hosts Business After Hours
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Sept. 17, the local CareerSource North Florida office hosted the Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours mixer. Several local men and women took advantage of the opportunity…
Rotarians hear about Madison Correctional Institution
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison Rotary Club on Wednesday, Sept. 18, the Rotarians heard a program from Amelia Hill, Warden at Madison Correctional Institution (MCI). Hill talked…
Madison FFA alumni hold bream fishing tournament
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County Future Farmers of America (FFA) Alumni recently held a bream fishing tournament on Saturday, Sept. 21, with the weigh-in at 3 p.m. First place winners were Travis…
It’s Peanut Butter Challenge time
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com October is the middle of peanut season in Florida, and there’s no better time for the annual Peanut Butter Challenge. Each year, the UF/IFAS Extension service joins forces with…
Allen Chapel hosts health fair
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church is hosting the Octoberfest Health Fair on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.The topic of the fair is “weathering the storm,” and…
BullPen hosts halloween party
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Edge of Town, located at 8289 E U.S. Hwy, in Lee, will host a Halloween party on Saturday, Oct. 26, starting at 7 p.m. There will be food,…
Cowboy cheerleaders hosting cheer camp
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) junior varsity and varsity cheerleaders will be hosting a cheer camp for youngsters in Pre-K through eighth grade. The camp will take place…
Panthers volleyball strikes the Broncos
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) Lady Panthers and the Madison County Central School (MCCS) Bronco volleyball teams met for a match against each other on Tuesday, Sept. 17,…
Cowgirls finish successful volleyball season
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With so many schools being disrupted due to Hurricane Milton, the Florida High School Athletic Association made the decision to run volleyball rankings and release District Tournament brackets on…
Welding is key to our economy, new program opens at North Florida College
North Florida College Contributor The demand for the welding profession is growing and the need for trained, skilled employees is critical. Recognizing that professional welders are needed to fulfill current and future…