Hannah Kolstad news@greenepublishing.com Spring is just around the corner and, with it, a new set of challenges for the homeowner. With winter in the rearview, maybe pipe inspection, heating system maintenance and…
Category: Community News
Chili helps charity
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Feb. 24, a chili cook-off was held at the Madison RV and Golf Resort, with the proceeds going to benefit the newly formed Madison County Sheriff’s Office…
Madison Garden Club hosting a Spring Fling Fashion Show
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, March 16, at 1 p.m., the Madison Garden Club will hold an indoor fashion show and dessert offering at Fellowship Baptist Church. The Spring Fling Fashion Show…
Greene Publishing hosts Business After Hours
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Greene Publishing, Inc. is hosting the Madison County Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours gathering on Tuesday, March 19, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wear your favorite shade of…
Exploring craft beer in the Big Bend
Taylor County Tourist Development Council Contributor It’s time to start sipping…craft beer, that is! The Big Bend Brewfest is right around the corner, so it’s time to make plans to join them…
Local artist earns international recognition
Beverly Marshall Contributor International award winning artist and Madison resident Beverly Marshall has been accepted into the LightSpaceTime Gallery’s (LST) “Figurative” Art Exhibition that opened Friday, March 1. Marshall’s sculpture work has…
Get ready for the 4-H Forest Ecology Contest
Bea Coker news@greenepublishing.com Start preparing for the 2024 4-H Forest Ecology Contest, sponsored by UF/IFAS and Project Learning Tree. Participants in this contest will demonstrate their love for trees, insects, forest ecosystems,…
“Madison Passion Play” coming to the Madison Church of God
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Mark your calendars: the dates for “Madison Passion Play’s” arrival in Madison are approaching! They have a new script, added characters and two new scenes! The dates for the play…
Lions Club holds successful fundraiser
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Anyone passing through downtown Madison during the lunchtime hours on Friday, March 1, may have noticed the alluring aroma of grilled chicken rising through the air surrounding Four Freedoms…
Happy Employee Appreciation Day!
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Employee Appreciation Day is a holiday created by Dr. Bob Nelson, author of “1,001 Ways to Reward Employees.” This observance was founded by his publishing company, Workman’s Publishing, to…
Small Animal Emergency and Disaster Sheltering Course training being held
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, March 16, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. the Madison County Emergency Management Department, University of Florida IFAS Extension Program and the Florida State Animal Response Coalition…
Madison FFA Alumni hosts Squirrel Hunting Tournament
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, March 2, Madison FFA Alumni and supporters are holding a Squirrel Hunting Tournament, with cash prizes for first, second and third place. Participants may only harvest the…
Too close for comfort
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com One of the things that attract many homeowners to consider buying property in rural Florida is the scenic surroundings and the abundance of wildlife. But with wildlife so close,…
Successful chili cook-off held at Madison RV and Golf Resort
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Considering there is never a bad day for chili, it was an especially good day to enjoy some tasty chili and support a great cause on Saturday, Feb. 24,…
MCSO reschedules date for Teen Driver Challenge
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) recently rescheduled the Teen Driver Challenge after the event was canceled due to bad weather. The new date is Saturday, March 23, and…
Why regular car washes are important
Metro Contributor Taking care of a vehicle involves more than just maintaining the equipment under the hood. There are a number of steps involved in keeping a car or truck in top…
What is a vehicle history report? (And how to read one)
Metro Contributor The value of a new vehicle depreciates considerably the moment it is driven off a dealership lot. Bankrate reports that a car loses between 9 and 11 percent of its…
Lions Club of Madison hosting a chicken dinner
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Friday, March 1, from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Four Freedoms Park, in Madison, the Lions Club of Madison is hosting a chicken dinner. There will…
Special recognition ceremony planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The public is invited to attend a special ceremony at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, in Greenville, on Sunday, Feb. 24, when the church will hold an “Unveiling of the…
55-Plus Club hears update on emergency management
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular luncheon meeting of the 55-Plus Club, Leigh Basford, Madison County Emergency Management Director gave an update and shared information about her department and the work they…