West Jefferson Welcomes Officer Skylar Smith During Swearing-In Ceremony
By Ciera N. BierbaughMadison MessengerThe West Jefferson Police Department officially welcomed Officer Skylar Smith during a special swearing-in ceremony held before village council members, family, friends, and fellow officers.Officer Smith was formally sworn in by…
Madison County Honored at Regional Behavioral Health Awards
Photo Credit: Madison County Public Health By Ciera BierbaughMadison MessengerThe work being done to strengthen mental health, substance-use prevention, and recovery services in Madison County was highlighted Thursday, Feb. 5, during the annual Exceptional People…
Cressa Williams Ascends Again
By Ciera Bierbaugh Madison Messenger Madison-Plains Cressa Williams continues to rewrite the record books for Golden Eagles indoor track. Williams set another school record in the shot put during competition at Wittenberg University on Feb.…
The origins of Groundhog Day
Metro CreativeGroundhog Day is a lighthearted tradition that millions of people enjoy each February, and the custom may have much older roots than celebrants realize. The American Folklife Center & Veterans History Project notes that…