It is with great sadness the family of Mother Theola “Missy” Carter Bennett announces, after graciously giving joy and happiness to her family for 96 years, received her crown of glory on…
Celebrate World Physical Therapy Day
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Sept. 8, in 1996, World Physical Therapy (PT) Day was first celebrated. This day is celebrated to raise awareness about the important role physical therapists and chronic pain…
Market Volatility and Pullbacks
The burst in stock market volatility during early August was a shocker, but perhaps equally as shocking was the speed of its dissipation. Since the recent volatility spike was so unique, many investors…
Community Calendar
Friday, Sept. 6 From 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. the Station RV Resort, located at 343 SE Balboa Dr., in Madison, will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting. Join the Madison…
Jail Report
Aug. 27 Del’Sean Johnson – Probation violation, out of county warrant/Jefferson County Daniel Woske – Probation violation Kirk Reams – Hold for Jefferson County Janice Straughter – Criminal registration Crystal Marks -…
Kadyn Lewis fuels the need for speed
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com At 13, most kids are enjoying a nice bike ride, or more likely, a video game freshly uploaded to their phone or gaming device. Madison native Kadyn Lewis is…
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church extends fundraising
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com St. Mary’s Episcopal Church has extended its summer fundraising efforts to restore a beautiful stained-glass window positioned over their altar. Fundraising will now continue through December. While completing repairs…
Fatal crash reported on Old Blue Springs Road
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), a single-vehicle crash on NE Old Blue Springs Road, in Madison County claimed the life of a 23-year old…
Local organization recognized
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For the second year in a row, Boyz to Kings, the mentoring and dropout prevention organization, has been recognized as a “Best of Florida” in the Family Services category….
Best of Madison nominations open
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Nominations for Best of Madison were submitted beginning on Friday, Aug. 2, through Tuesday, Aug. 20. The voting for the Top 10 for each category will be open until…
Hurricane Debby debris pickup concluding
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Emergency Management Department has announced that debris pickup from the recent Hurricane Debby will be finishing soon and residents are reminded of some last-minute details. All…
Tool Time Sales Tax dates approach
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Florida Department of Revenue would like to announce the Tool Time Sales Tax, which is being held from Sunday, Sept. 1, through Saturday, Sept. 7. Eligible Items: Sales…
Florida’s population keeps increasing
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com If you think that Florida is becoming increasingly crowded every year, it’s because more people are moving into the state than are moving out, and many of them are…
Walmart issues a recall on apple juice due to high arsenic levels
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Walmart’s Great Value Apple Juice supplier has recalled 9,535 cases. The juice contains 13.2 parts per billion (ppb) of inorganic arsenic, which exceeds the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
Letter to the Editor:
Hi, My name is Jerry Gray, and I am a registered Republican here in Madison County. I feel the need to reach out to my fellow registered voters of both parties. I…
Learning As I Go: Dog on the table
We are a “no dog under the table” kind of family. He’s welcome to scavenge for crumbs once we’re finished but begging or nosing us while eating isn’t our thing. To solidify…
National Security: Service
I often wear a ballcap that identifies me as a Vietnam War veteran. Fifty years ago, I wouldn’t have done that, but times have changed and I’m proud of my service. Often,…
Sin’s snowball effect
I wish I could deal with wrong and sinful behavior as easily as I delete files from my computer. First, I’d click on “Select All.” Yikes! It’s a much bigger file than…
55-Plus Club meetings resume
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The monthly meetings of the 55-Plus Club will resume on Wednesday, Sept. 11, with a visit from Madison County Sheriff David Harper and members of the Madison County Sheriff’s…
Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition Ambassador Board applications are open
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition Ambassador Board has opened their applications. Their mission is to empower high school students across Florida to become passionate advocates for teen safe…