According to forbes.com, only six percent of the people who set a New Year’s resolution are still doing it a year later. Over half of the group polled quit at or under…
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…
Meet your new MCCS Beta members
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Dec. 18, Madison County Central School (MCCS) held a Beta Club induction for their new members. MCCS had 29 new members inducted into their Beta Club. The…
Lighting up the garden
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com As winter steadily sinks in, there are ways to protect and strengthen your flower beds and veggie patches for the long, cold months ahead. There is something a little…
What to plant in January
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Although cooler weather will be around for a few weeks, there are several plants one can add to their vegetable garden in January. According to the plant experts at…
Josie helps save Christmas
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com What could have easily turned into a Christmas tragedy for one Madison County family was turned into a Christmas triumph, thanks to the persistence and nose of Josie, the…
Madison County Sheriff’s Office announces “Operation Get Home Safe”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In an effort to keep impaired drivers off the road and to provide a safer New Year’s holiday, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has announced they will again…
Cowboys honored by school board
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Prior to the opening of the meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, Dec. 9, the school board honored the 2024 Rural Class Football State Champions,…
Legislative delegation meets
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Dec. 18, State Representative Allison Tant and State Senator Corey Simon met with Madison County officials and citizens in the Madison County Courthouse Annex. Such meetings are…
Florida TaxWatch analyzes decline of Florida’s citrus industry
Florida TaxWatch Contributor Florida TaxWatch released The Continuing Decline of Florida’s Citrus Industry. As of 2021, Florida’s citrus industry had an impact of $7 billion on the Florida economy and created employment…
The Game of Life: College Edition The Christmas spirit
I have always loved the Christmas season, even more so since I have been in college and don’t get to see my family as much. This year, my parents and I decided…
From the Sunny Side: Christmas leave
I’m sure many will agree that the week between Christmas and New Year’s is a bit of an awkward time. The hustle and bustle of preparing for Christmas is finally behind us…
Will of God appoints Paul
In introducing himself to the Ephesians, Paul identifies himself as “an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God” (Ephesians 1:1). There are several points that need to be mentioned about…
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….