Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, March 22, four members of the Madison County High School (MCHS) Future Farmers of America (FFA) traveled to Lake Butler, Fla. to compete in livestock judging and…
Livestock judging camp coming in July
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Any Future Farmers of America (FFA) members interested in expanding their knowledge of livestock judging should mark their calendars for Wednesday, July 16, through Saturday, July 19. The University…
MCAA Panthers baseball gets stung by the hornets
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) recently met the Lafayette Hornets on Tuesday, March 18, at 5 p.m. at the Madison County Recreation Complex. The Hornets opened scoring with…
What happened to all the dogwoods?
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com It used to be that creamy white dogwood blossoms were an iconic sign of spring in the woods and along the roadways of Madison County, as well as throughout…
Madison County Babe Ruth Opening Day approaching
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For Major League Baseball, opening day is slated for Thursday, March 27. However for a group of excited Madison County youngsters, an even bigger opening day will take place…
Madison man sentenced to three years
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, March 19, Craig Solomon, Jr., of Madison, pled guilty and was sentenced to three years in prison, with the Florida Department of Corrections, on a charge of…
Madison Fire Department offers free smoke alarms
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Fire Department has partnered with the American Red Cross and supplies Madison County residents with free smoke alarms for their homes. “Since January, the Madison Fire Department…
Former Central School teacher competing for “America’s Favorite Teacher”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It came as a surprise to former Madison County Central School (MCCS) teacher Jamie Fine-Andrews when she discovered a friend had nominated her for “America’s Favorite Teacher.” The America’s…
Adams selected as finalist for Selah Awards
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Christy Bass Adams, a local author and Bible teacher, has attended the Blue Ridge Christian Writers Conference for several years and has submitted her work for recognition previously. This…
Cherry Lake public meeting planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will be hosting a public meeting on Thursday, April 3, at the 4-H Camp Cherry Lake Auditorium. The meeting will start…
Some Aldi stores returned to Winn Dixies
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Given recent events, the question that arises relative to the local Winn Dixie is not so much whether Aldi will convert it into one of its brand stores, but…
House to Take Up Med Mal Change
News Service Florida Contributor The Florida House is scheduled to take up a proposal that would change a decades-old law and clear the way for more medical-malpractice lawsuits over patient deaths. The…
Learning As I Go: Hands up
Wide-eyed, hands in the air, laughter falling from his lips, he ventured from one side of the living room to the other. My son Daniel’s first steps were both a surprise and…
National Security: Where’s Bill?
Many times, I’m amazed by how history repeats itself. If only we would pay attention to the lessons of the past. In 1988, the Democrats had lost three consecutive presidential elections. Liberal…
God loves you – and that’s no April Fool’s
I would be devastated if God was a detached God. One who created us, then sat back and left us to fend for ourselves. A God who left us in our sins…
Letters to the Editor
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Baking soda benefits
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is normally used when baking. However, baking soda can offer various other benefits around your home. Here are some examples of things for which…
New American Legion Post in Lee
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com There is a new American Legion Post in Lee for any veterans who would like to be involved. The American Legion Post 422 currently meets the first of each…
Submissions sought for “Retreat to Vintage Florida Cookbook”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In conjunction with this year’s Down Home Days celebration, the Madison County Chamber of Commerce is planning to produce a cookbook that will “celebrate the unique flavors, traditions and…
Madison Rotary Club planning Prime Rib Dinner
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Each year, the Madison Rotary Club hosts a prime rib dinner as one of their major fundraising events. This year, the club decided to host the event in conjunction…