Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com I know you are itching to jump right into this week’s exploration of popular idioms, but hold your horses. America is one of the most animal-loving nations in the…
Laura’s Garden Notes
“Spring has a way of bringing everything back to life, even a broken heart” – Willie Nelson Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com We’re well into spring around here now, and even the various nut…
Madison Creative Arts Academy sees tearful reunion
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For most of the students at the Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA), the afternoon of Wednesday, April 2, was just a normal Wednesday afternoon. However, for Vance and Ella…
What’s behind door number three?
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com About three doors down from where Domino’s Pizza will soon take up residence in the Winn Dixie shopping plaza, there is a brightly lit, vacant building. Rumors are rampantly…
Flea Across Florida This Weekend
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Flea Across Florida is set to kick off on Friday, April 11, and Saturday, April 12. Flea Across Florida begins at 8 a.m. and will feature various vendors selling their…
Senate bill aims to spur modern-day rural revitalization
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com The Florida Senate recently unanimously approved a comprehensive set of legislative proposals spearheaded by Senator Corey Simon that aim overall at sparking a modern-day renaissance in the state’s 31…
Crosspointe Church hosts fourth annual Easter egg hunt April 19
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Crosspointe Madison’s Fourth Annual Community-Wide Easter Egg Hunt is being held on Saturday, April 19, at the Four Freedoms Park, in Madison, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. There…
Community egg hunt set for April 20
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Easter holiday simply would not be the same without a fun Easter egg hunt. There will be a community-wide Easter egg hunt on Sunday, April 20, from 2…
Learning As I Go: Dead arm
Two weeks ago, I had carpal and cubital tunnel release surgery on my left arm. I had the same surgery in 2018, but undid the release while toting nail guns and drills…
National Security: Ukraine
In case you missed it, Donald Trump hates war. He’s never been to war, and he thinks it is bad business. While not afraid of war, he believes in stopping war, like…
Guilty, but forgiven
Are you overwhelmingly discouraged – and so, so, so embarrassed? As you make big stupid choices and constant small ones, do you feel as if the guilt of your sins will eventually…
What is child abuse, and what are the signs?
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com Since April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, it would be wise to acknowledge what child abuse is and how to identify it so the public can learn how they…
The numbers on child abuse
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com Each month of the year has a special designation in the United States. However, April may be the most critical month and for a good reason; April is National…
Wildlife Center enjoys a spring baby boom
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com An infant cotton-topped tamarin monkey clings to its mother’s back and angles its fuzzy head curiously when she hops over to the viewing window at the North Florida…
BBQ fundraiser held for Hunter Handley
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com At the Down Home Days Dog Show, there will be a BBQ fundraiser for Hunter Handley on Thursday, April 24, from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Hunter Handley was…
Madison Garden Club enjoys “Easter Parade”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In addition to their normal lunch and program on Thursday, April 3, many members of the Madison Garden Club donned their “Easter bonnets” and participated in a fun “Easter…
Law Enforcement Torch Run through Madison County
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For another year, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) will be making its way through Madison as part of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR). Members of the…
Local ministers speak at Never Too Small Conference
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Middle Florida Baptist Association and the Suwannee Baptist Association are partnering to present the Never Too Small Conference, held at Lee First Baptist Church on Saturday, April 12,…
Holy Week services announced
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Christian Ministerial Association is making preparations for the upcoming Holy Week services, scheduled for Monday, April 14 through Friday, April 18. All services are held at…
Passion Week Services announced
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Ministerial Society has announced a schedule of services to occur during the week of Sunday, April 13, through Sunday, April 20. On Sunday, April 13, Pastor…