My fingers dug into the silty soil. Desperate, my eyes darted in every direction, hoping to see through the murky water. Out of air I resurfaced and dove again. It had only…
Year: 2021
Car VS. child
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com At approximately 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, law enforcement and paramedics were dispatched in response to a two-year-old who had been hit by a 1995 Ford pickup truck,…
Spooked horse gives local men a wild ride
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com While traffic accidents are common fare these days, back in 1901, the traveling was done by foot or by horse, minimizing the occurrence of such events. But, every horse…
Last call for Florida Fish Art Contest entries
Florida Fish and Wildilfe Contributor The deadline is fast approaching for the 2021 Art of Conservation™ Florida Fish Art Contest, hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). This contest…
You’ve survived an abusive relationship: now what?
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com When people think of abuse, their mind tends to go to physical abuse. However, there are many other types of abuse as well, such as emotional, psychological and cultural…
Busy night on Boot Hill
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was quite a busy night for the Madison County High School (MCHS) athletic program on Friday, March 5, as the Cowboys baseball program, the Cowgirls softball program and…
Education Spotlight: Kaylee Kopke
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Kaylee Kopke is a physical assistant at North Florida College (NFC), who moved to Madison from Miami when she was nine-years-old. She first walked the halls of NFC as…
Kiwanians give Dr. Suess books a look
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Throughout the month of February, Kiwanis members collected and distributed Dr. Suess books for all of their members who volunteered to read to children throughout the Madison County School…
Mary Evelyn Brooks Goss
On Sunday, March 7, 2021 Mary Evelyn Brooks Goss, lovingly known by all as Abbie, went to be with her Savior. She had her children beside her when she was peacefully called…
From the sunny side: Nice words
It’s funny that sometimes something small will happen at just the right time, when you least expect it, but when you need it the most, that lifts your spirit and helps you…
Semi-trucks collide in Greenville
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Monday, March 1, law enforcement responded to a wreck involving two semi-trucks, at the intersection of US 221 and US 90, in Greenville. According to a Florida Highway…
$200,000 awarded to Alachua Conservation Trust to protect the Suwannee watershed
Public Affairs Florida Contributor Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) has been awarded $200,000 to work with private landowners to enroll in voluntary agricultural cost-share programs. These programs will permanently protect land, increase the…
Rummage sale a success for Renewed Life Outreach Center
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Feb. 27, Renewed Life Outreach Center held a rummage sale and fundraiser for future ministry projects. The church was full of clothing, books, shoes and many other…
Cowboys pick up first win
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com After a struggling start to the season, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys varsity baseball team picked up their first win of the season with a 4-3 home…
Permelia Anne Folsom
Permelia Anne Folsom, 82, of Valparaiso, Fla., fell asleep in the Lord on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center. A native of Madison, Anne joined the family of…
Griffin releases inspiring book
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison County native Coddrick Griffin is happy to have written and published his first book, “24 in 60.” the book is a collection of 60 positive reflections on self…
Learning As I Go: Skunked
“Daddy! Frank and Yella Dog caught something black. Hurry. Get out here, quick!” my oldest excitedly instructed. Next thing I know I hear David out there yelling, “Get back inside Carter and…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Who cares about public notices? You should!
Each year, there are a select few politicians that try to change the way public notices are handled, throughout the State of Florida. As it now stands, by law, every municipality is…
Vehicle crashes into Foo-Lots
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, March 6, at approximately 2:15 p.m., law enforcement was dispatched to the scene of a wreck inside the front entrance of Foo-Lots. According to an official Madison…
Janet Lynn Rudell
Janet Lynn Rudell, 58, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 in Monticello, Fla. Janet was born on Dec. 10, 1962 in Ft. Benning, Ga. to George Austin Woodard and Betty Carolyn…