Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com In light of increasing property scams in Florida, Clerk of Court Billy Washington is urging local property owners to subscribe to his office’s online property fraud alert system to…
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Local forester receives recognition
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the annual meeting of the Florida Forestry Association, held on Amelia Island in August, Madison County forester Zach Butler was recognized with the “Above and Beyond” Award. Butler,…
Madison honors Veterans
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Although some clouds threatened to damper the event, a moving Veterans Day ceremony was presented on Monday, Nov. 11, in Four Freedoms Park. This was an opportunity to extend…
Local athlete excels in state games
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County local Sean McLeod recently participated in the Florida Special Olympics state games, held at Disney’s Wide World of Sports, during the week of Friday, Nov. 15. McLeod…
Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Nov. 23, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., Clifford Brown will be hosting a Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway at Jessie Solomon Park, located at SW Jeanette Circle, in…
When will the Lee Library reopen?
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Lee Public Library suffered major water damage during Hurricane Debby and has been closed for quite some time. The drywall along the back half of the Lee Public…
Read Local, Support Local:
Emerald Greene emerald@greenepublishing.com Local news plays a vital role in American civic life as a trusted source of critical information. It is a fact that local newspapers serve a vital role by…
State pushes back in school books fight
Jim Saunders, News Service Florida Contributor Florida education leaders are trying to fend off a lawsuit filed by major publishing companies and authors over the removal of books from school libraries, disputing…
Greenville Town Council members sworn in
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A pair of Greenville Town Council members took their oaths of office during an organizational meeting on Thursday, Nov. 7. Barbara Dansey was an incumbent on the council and…
Wreck claims life of Greenville man
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) a single-vehicle crash during the afternoon hours of Monday, Nov. 11, claimed the life of a Greenville man. A…
Yet another health advisory issued
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com What has started to become common place for the residents along the Withlacoochee River has happened again. The Florida Department of Health, in Madison, has issued a health advisory…
Table is set for Community Thanksgiving Meal
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Timmy and Jenny Dyke and a host of volunteers are gearing up for the annual Community Thanksgiving Meal, set for Thursday, Nov. 28, at the Senior Citizens Center, in…
Debris collection continues
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County Emergency Management urges all residents to have any eligible debris by the roadside by Saturday, Nov. 23, as they continue debris pickup county wide. Eligible debris involves…
Will American Pickers pick you?
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The History Channel’s popular series, “American Pickers,” will again be hunting lost treasures and unique relics in the North Florida area in December. So, it’s time to attack the…
Read Local, Support Local: Support community journalism
Emerald Greene emerald@greenepublishing.com Local news plays a vital role in American civic life as a trusted source of critical information. It is a fact that local newspapers serve a vital role by…
Cowboys and Warriors named to all-district team
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) has announced their District Three All-Star Team for the 2024 football season. Several players from both the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys…
Deceased man discovered after fire
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor At approximately 6:05 a.m., on Friday, Nov. 8, Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) and Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies responded to a storage shed fire located…
Light Up Madison festivities coming
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com After weather delays cancelled the Madison Kiwanis Club’s annual Light Up Madison celebration in 2023, everything is currently on schedule for a welcomed return this year. Light Up Madison…
MCSO issues a scam alert
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Another scam attempt has been reported to be circulating in Madison County. The scammer calls and identifies themselves as an employee with the Publishers Clearing House. The…
More than 13,000 gender reassignment procedures on minors between 2019-23
The Center Square Contributor Sex reassignment procedures and surgeries on children have gained national prominence in recent years, and half of U.S. states now have laws passed either restricting or banning them. Newly…