Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Oct. 17, Hickory Grove Methodist Church celebrated their 35th annual Founders’ Day. The annual event commemorates and honors the early days of the church, which is…
The haunting history of Halloween traditions
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com This time of year, youngsters throughout the area are donning fun costumes and preparing to embark on their annual quest to gather as much as they can in…
Annual Toys for Tots program approaching
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is once again teaming up with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to bring the Toys for Tots program to Madison County. This…
NIE helping students in Madison County
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com Tanner Ottey, a student at Madison Creative Arts Academy, recently came home excited to share with his mom the newspaper he was given in class that day. His mother,…
Annual trick-or-treating in downtown Madison
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com If you’re looking for a local, safe, fun night of tricks and treats for your kids, come check out downtown trick-or-treating on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 p.m. until…
Rotarians hear about their past
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the meeting of the Madison Rotary Club on Wednesday, Oct. 21, the club heard from Rotarian Joe Boyles. Boyles shared some interesting information about the history of…
St. John’s Baptist takes pastor appreciation nationwide
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church took Pastor Appreciation month to another level during their Mission Night, held on Wednesday, Oct. 14. A large crowd of adults, youth and children…
Fellowship takes the church outside for Love Loud!
ickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Sunday, Oct. 18 was not a normal Sunday at Fellowship Baptist Church. The nice clothes, suits and ties remained in the closet as work clothes became the needed attire…
Madison Health & Rehabilitation wears pink to support those fighting breast cancer
The staff at Madison Health & Rehabilitation wore pink for their “Pink-out Day” in recognition of survivors and fighters of breast cancer. Pictured in the back row, from left to right, are…
Madison Lions Club continues support of NFC students through annual scholarship
Derrick Davis II and KeiAmber McKay each receive $1,000 Scholarships North Florida College Contributor The Madison Lions Club continued its longstanding support of North Florida College (NFC) students with a recent contribution…
Madison Senior Citizens Center faces financial crisis: your help is needed
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com For decades, senior citizens in Madison County have enjoyed the numerous meals, programs and benefits offered daily at the Senior Citizens Council of Madison County, which is more often…
James Madison Constitution Dinner hosts Austin Rogers
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison County republicans gathered for their annual James Madison Constitution Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 15, with Austin Rogers as their guest speaker. Rogers is a candidate for the US…
Mike Maurice for Madison County School Board District 5
Only two weeks left until the general election. As the election approaches, I ask you to consider who will work the hardest to bring the Madison County School District together for the…
Woman’s Club Hears from the Suwannee Valley Humane Society
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Madison Woman’s Club held their monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 8. Keynote speaker Julie Pries, from the Suwannee Valley Humane Society, spoke to the club about some of…
Natural gas pipeline infrastructure improvements coming
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Oct. 14, the commissioners heard from Madison County Development Council. Director Doug Brown. Brown informed…
American Legion Poker Run for Wren Noble Stone
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Oct. 10, American Legion Riders Chapter 224 hosted a Poker Run for charity, to raise money for Wren Noble Stone, an eight-year-old boy battling cancer. The run…
St. John’s Baptist to host Fall Festival and trunk-or-treat on Sunday, Oct. 25
St. John’s Baptist Contributor St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting their annual Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday, October 25, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Everything will be free,…
Appreciate your principal for National Principals Month
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com The month of October is the time to celebrate National Principals Month, which aims to recognize and celebrate the leaders who bring their schools and communities together, often doing…
Does life make cents without the penny?
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com Penny jars have been a long-standing fixture in homes for much of the penny’s 232 years in production as a circulating coin. Early learning in school begins with adding…
Masons celebrate Jim Stanley Night
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Oct. 12, the folks of Madison’s Masonic Lodge No. 11 celebrated Jim Stanley Night. Stanley has served as a member of the lodge for almost 58 years…