Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Sunday, Jan. 31, the pews of Madison Church of God were crowded with camo-clad hunters and outdoor enthusiasts for a special message and presentation from John Herndon, with…
Answering the call to serve: Sheriff David Harper
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com “Leadership is an opportunity to serve. It is not a trumpet call to self-importance.” -J. Donald Walters David Harper has been married to his high school sweetheart, Jennifer Dickinson…
Learning As I Go: When leaders fall
Rarely do I write about politics or news events, but this week, my heart is burdened over the recent investigation into the life of a well-known Christian apologist, Ravi Zacharias. For decades,…
Withlacoochee River flooded
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Due to several days of rain over the past couple of weeks, the Withlacoochee River has flowed out of its banks and into the nearby floodplain. According to the…
Local residents fought racism
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com In 1904, Rev. J.P. Bresnahan, a Diocesan missionary, began establishing churches in North and Central Florida. In the beginning, services were held in private homes and at the courthouse…
Area Ford dealership helps school
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Pinetta Elementary School (PES) recently received a generous boost to their plan to provide new playground equipment to the students of the school. Walt’s Live Oak Ford, from Live…
Bass Club meets, greets and eats
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Bass Club met for their annual meeting and awards ceremony on Sunday, Jan. 24. The club gives numerous members, who are passionate about fishing, the opportunity…
Nicole Grace Blair Surles
Nicole Grace Blair Surles, age 25, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. She was born on Aug. 2, 1995 in Tallahassee, Fla. to Clay and Donna Blair, of Madison. In November…
Deacon Willie Graham, Jr. (1932-2021)
Deacon Willie Graham, Jr., 88, of Ocala, Fla transitioned to a life of studying war no more on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. Graveside life services will be held at 10 a.m. on…
From the sunny side: The big white house
Over the past several months, I have had the occasion to make the drive along U.S. Hwy 90 between Madison and Monticello. That stretch of road takes me past the big white…
MSCO investigates country club robberies
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MSCO) is investigating a series of automobile burglaries that occurred during the early morning hours of Friday, Feb. 12. The pictures are…
Tragic accident takes mother and son
Deidre Myers news@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Feb. 13, just before 3 p.m. a tragic vehicle accident took place at the intersection of County Road 150 and State Road 53 North in Cherry Lake,…
Scott and Matthews enjoy Madison’s southern charm
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Ryan Matthews and Caleb Scott are happy to be serving in Madison as missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Matthews has been in Madison for…
Get ready for spring turkey season with updated information and tools from the FWC
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Contributor This spring, you can learn more about wild turkey abundance, distribution and the quality of available habitat where you plan to hunt by using updated…
Cowboys win district championship
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com At the end of a tough district tournament, held at Jefferson Somerset Academy in Monticello, Fla., the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys emerged victorious to take their fifth…
Successful chili cook-off at Madison RV and Golf Resort
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was a cold, wet and blustery day on Saturday, Feb. 6, but many agreed it was perfect “chili weather” when Madison RV and Golf Resort held their First…
Erma J. Williams
Erma J. Williams, 79, passed away on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. She was born on March 6, 1941, in Tipton, Ind. Erma lived in Muncie and Farmland, Ind….
Bobby James Rye
Bobby James Rye, age 75, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 in Valdosta, Ga. He was born in Madison County to Berry and Myrtice Hicks Rye on August 26, 1945. He…
Joyce Lane Bruton (1952 – 2021)
Joyce Lane Bruton, 68, of Greenville, Fla., departed this life on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. She was the loving wife of Willis Bruton, Jr. Celebration of life services will be held at…
Learning As I Go: Hug them twice
What a tragic loss our community has suffered this weekend. My heart is heavy, and it aches for all involved and connected. Every time we lose a younger person, I wonder why….