Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com As is their yearly tradition, the Madison County Chamber of Commerce held a Christmas fundraiser for last year’s Non-profit of the Year award winner at the Best of Madison…
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Florida knows how to beat the heat, but how do we beat the cold?
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com There is a simultaneous blessing and curse that comes with living in Florida. It is one of the states with the most drastic weather changes. Florida has risks of…
Housing scholarship opportunities available for students
Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com Housing scholarship opportunities are now available for high school students in the local area through the Southern Scholarship Foundation (SSF). Students who are planning to attend Florida A&M University,…
MCCS holds shoe donations for Lady Broncos
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County Central School (MCCS) will be holding a shoe donation drop-off to raise funds for their Lady Broncos Softball team from now until Saturday, Feb. 8. MCCS asks…
Madison children enjoy toy give away
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On the afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 19, a toy give away was held at the Madison Recreation Center. The toys were given away to dozens of youngsters who showed…
Bingo night approaches
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Grumpy’s Diner on Main, located at 244 SW Range Ave., in Madison, is hosting their monthly Bingo Night on Monday, Jan. 13, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., with…
Pinetta blesses residents
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Pinetta Firehouse, located at 509 NE Persimmon Dr., in Pinetta, installed a Blessing Box in November to help any residents in Pinetta or the surrounding areas. If…
MCSO holds cocoa and cookies with the sheriff
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Dec. 20, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) with 11:1 Catering held their Cocoa and Cookies with the Sheriff at two different locations: Haffye Hayes Park, in…
Surprise planned for 55-Plus Club
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The monthly luncheon meeting of the 55-Plus Club on Wednesday, Jan. 8, will be a surprise presentation by Hickory Grove Methodist Church. The luncheon is scheduled to begin at…
Jail Report
Dec. 24 Delmon Johnson – Aggravated battery causing bodily harm or disability Adaji Garwood – Driving while license suspended habitual offender Fairley Pitts – Driving while license suspended or revoked third subsequent…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Ideal time to review your investment portfolio
The beginning of the year is an ideal time to review your investment portfolio for several reasons, particularly when stock markets are reaching new highs. As markets climb, the value of individual…
Lee Christmas Lighting Contest winners announced
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Dec. 23, the Town of Lee announced their Lee Christmas Lighting Contest winners on their Facebook page, showing off the houses and their festive decor. Every Christmas,…
Bikers help kids
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Cherry Lake/Madison, Fla. Chapter 224 of the American Legion Riders recently helped collect and donate eight full boxes of toys for the local Toys for Tots program. This…
Johnston donates mattresses to Madison Fire Department
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Dec. 19, Johnston Signature Furnishings of Madison donated four extra long twin mattresses to the Madison Fire Department. Johnston Signature Furnishings of Madison staff offered mattresses to…
Madison Courthouse annex honors retirees
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Dec. 16, the Madison County Courthouse Annex held a retirement party for four of their officials that are set to retire. All four officials have worked there…
American Legion donates wheelchairs to senior citizens
Halie Weatherington news@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Dec. 12, TJ Barber brightened senior citizens’ day by donating wheelchairs to various places in Madison on behalf of the American Legion. His first stop was St….
Woman’s Club brings the Christmas Cheer
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Woman’s Club met for their monthly gathering on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 11:45 a.m. The meeting started with members singing Christmas carols before President Bonnie Rolfe continued…
New year superstitions: The dos and don’ts
Halie Weatherington reporter@greenepublishing.com There are many superstitions surrounding the coming of a new year that have been passed on through generations, some of which are exceedingly popular and others that are a…
Madison Veterinary Clinic updates their Emergency Services
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison Veterinary Clinic, located at 119 SW Captain Brown Rd., in Madison, recently updated their emergency services information on their Facebook page. If the emergency happens after 7 a.m….
Stange crochets at the library
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Public Library, hosted a Beginners Crochet class for any interested adults. Anna Stange taught the crochet class. Stange has been crocheting since she was in junior high….