Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com If you have an elderly family member living alone, or know of someone, you should encourage them to become part of the “Silver Star” program through the Madison County…
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Primary Election Day approaching
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County voters are reminded that Election Day for the August primary is Tuesday, Aug. 20. Polls will open at 7 a.m. and will remain open until 7 p.m….
Four vehicle crash results in fatality
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), a crash on Interstate 10 (I-10) claimed the life of a 39-year-old Ocoee, Fla. man. The crash occurred at…
Firefighters battle blaze on Coffee Way
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR), on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at approximately 7:42 p.m., Madison County dispatch was notified of a structure fire at 304…
Best of Madison Awards Celebration, presented by Chamber of Commerce
Madison County Chamber of Commerce Contributor Mark your calendars for Thursday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m. at 701 BC Venue & Brewery to join the Madison County Chamber of Commerce in recognizing…
Nominations for the George Townsend Good Neighbor Award being accepted
Emerald Greene emerald@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Farm Bureau is once again accepting nominations for the George Townsend Good Neighbor Award. This award was named after George Townsend, who exemplified generosity and a…
NIL discussed at school board meeting
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County School Board on Monday, Aug. 12, Madison County High School (MCHS) Head Football Coach spoke to the board about the recently…
FEMA Imposter warning
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office and Madison County Emergency Management Services warns Madison residents of individuals going around and claiming to be from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA). …
Reams and McNeill trail begins Monday
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com The trial of two former officers of the Jefferson County Clerk of Court Office is scheduled to begin on Monday, Aug. 19, and is expected to last more than…
Your hometown newspapers win 25 awards
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the Florida Press Association Weekly Newspaper Awards luncheon held in Orlando on Friday, July 26, Greene Publishing, Inc., ECB Publishing and the Riverbend News were recognized in several…
Flooding woes continue for Madison County
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Although Debby did not bring the kind of wind damage her older sister, Idalia, brought almost a year ago, she did leave an indelible mark on Madison County in…
Florida Department of Transportation helping with debris removal
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Department of Emergency Management has announced they have partnered with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to assist in removing debris left over from Hurricane Debby…
Boil water notice given
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Because of flooding concerns in some parts of Madison County, some residents are being urged to boil water used for drinking, cooking, etc. The notice comes out of a…
Private Well Water sample collection instructions to follow
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Bacteriological Water Sample (Bac-T) 1. Wear gloves when collecting samples, if possible. 2. Remove attachments from tap. Remove aerator, hose, strainer or any items attached to faucet. 3. Clean…
Former Cowgirl named All-American
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The honors seem to continue to mount for former Cowgirl Halie Wetherington as she continues her softball and academic career at the University of West Florida (UWF), in Pensacola,…
Area flooding becoming a concern
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to information from the Madison County Emergency Management Department, significant flooding in the southeastern area of the county has become a concern. As a result of over 12…
Are you being scammed by “Greene Publishing?”
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com During the summer months, anywhere from three to five lucky winners will earn free Wild Adventures tickets, as part of a promotion the park runs regularly with the newspaper….
Be safe around flood waters
Lisa Hayes Contributor In the aftermath of Hurricane Debby, the Florida Department of Health in Madison County (DOH-Madison) urges residents to be aware of the health risks associated with flooding. Skin contact…
TRICARE authorizes temporary prescription waivers due to Hurricane Debby
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Defense Health Agency has announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 61 Florida counties; including Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Madison and Suwannee Counties; may receive emergency prescription refills due to Hurricane…
Here we blow again: Debby visits Madison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Sunday morning, Aug. 4, in the Madison County Emergency Operations Center, state, county and city officials from several departments gathered for a 9:30 a.m. webinar from the National…