Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Thad Lawson, son of Mike and Lindsey Lawson, pitched a shut-out to help the North Florida Ballhogz 13U to a 2-0 victory over Coastal prospects 13U Crawford on Sunday,…
Fun fall festival held at PES
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was a nearly perfect day for some seasonal fall fun on Friday, Oct. 30, as Pinetta Elementary School (PES) held their annual fall festival. Many kids took the…
Rotarians serve prime rib
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Every October, the Madison Rotary Club puts their motto, “Service above Self” in practice as they serve close to 300 prime rib dinners to Madison County supporters as one…
Diane Lynn Pinkard
Miss Diane Lynn Pinkard, age 54, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 in Jacksonville, Fla. She was born in Madison, Fla. to Alfred and Frances Pinkard. She lived in Crystal River…
Samuel (Sam) Hugh Agner
Samuel (Sam) Hugh Agner, Sr. 82, died on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital as a result of an auto accident on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. Sam is survived by…
Learning As I Go: Veteran’s Day
Whether a regular church attender or not, most of us are familiar with the Hebrew leader, Moses. He was the one God chose to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and into…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Florida signed a death warrant for small businesses
A death warrant for small businesses was signed with the approval of Florida Amendment 2 on last week’s ballot. Amendment 2 (Raising Florida’s Minimum Wage) received 60.8 percent of the vote, narrowly…
Bonnie and Clyde wannabes apprehended
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Oct. 27, Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Troopers put a stop to a “modern-day Bonnie and Clyde,” who were living their lives on the fast track to prison….
2020 Election Results
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County chooses Trump On Tuesday, Nov. 3, Madison County voters went to the polls to make their choice for not only the nation’s next chief executive, but several…
Letter to the Editor: The Wardlaw-Smith house
To whom it may concern: A resident of Jacksonville, I travel to your town several times a year to visit my longtime friends, James Glaser and Wanda Violet, and have met many…
From the sunny side: Vote for happiness
To say the past months have been a trying time would be the understatement of all understatements. Watching and waiting on the recent election results can certainly add to anyone’s anxiety level,…
Rev. Ernest Olester Washington
The Reverend Ernest Olester Washington, 79, of Madison, Fla., went home to be with his Master on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020. Graveside services are 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov.7, 2020, in St….
MCFR and MFD saves family heirloom from fire
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Sunday, Oct. 11, at 9:36 a.m., the Madison Fire Department (MFD) and Madison County Fire & Rescue (MCFR) responded to a fire at a residence located on Saint…
People swarm for Sheffer’s honey
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Paul Sheffer is a local beekeeper who bottles some of the most un“bee”lievably delicious honey around; Beekeepers work very hard to provide our community with honey, and it would…
Entertainment was closer to home in the 1800s
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Today, we are flooded with sources of entertainment. Our only problem is selecting how we most want to amuse ourselves. In my childhood, watching television was limited to three…
County Commissioners resolve CARES ACT
Michael Curtis reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met at 6 p.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 29, for their bi-monthly meeting; however, the meeting focused on a few key issues. One focal…
Learning As I Go: “Halloween is over already!”
“Halloween is over already!” my son cried from the backseat. Elephant tears ran down his cheeks as he boohooed all the way home. “No more costumes,” “No more candy,” “No more running…
Emerald’s Gem Box: How will you act tomorrow? Like an adult or a child?
By the time this paper hits the streets, the polls will still be open for a few more hours. Tomorrow, or the next day, or the next day, we will find out…
Minnie Lee Bass Newborn
Minnie Lee Bass Newborn, 83, of Madison, Fla., passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, surrounded by her family. Minnie Lee was born on January 17,…
Shirley Dempsey Allen
Shirley Dempsey Allen, age 83, of Jasper, Fla. passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 at Lake City Medical Center Live Oak Campus. Shirley was the daughter…