Madison Township voters renew fire levy, securing $600K annually for emergency services. Learn how your support impacts local fire protection.
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Madison Township Fire Chief proposes paramedic training policy change
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Fire Chief Ken Justus proposed a policy change to covering paramedic training at Monday night’s Madison Township Trustees meeting. Instead of paying tuition upfront, he suggests the township reimburse employees after they successfully complete training, provided they sign a three-year service agreement. “It’s kind of a new idea, but based upon the […]
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2024 drowning sparks talks about Richland County rescue efforts
Proposed is an evaluation of the capability of rescue teams as currently configured and deployed, and as they should evolve into the future.
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Madison Twp. Trustees approve security cameras for road department
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township trustees approved Road Superintendent Larry Weirich’s request this week to install three cameras at the township’s salt shed, garage parking and gas pumps.
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Madison Twp. appoints Garber new zoning inspector
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison native Max Garber was appointed the township’s new zoning inspector Monday night.
The zoning officer is responsible for reviewing all zoning permit applications in the township and enforcing existing zoning codes.
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Madison trustees appoint Tom Brandt to Houser’s remaining term
MADISON TOWNSHIP — A retired Madison Local Schools auto tech teacher, Tom Brandt was sworn in as the newest trustee Jan. 21.
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Fletcher elected 2025 Madison trustee chair
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Dan Fletcher was appointed trustee chair and trustees moved to place the 5.5-mill fire levy replacement on May ballots in their first regular meeting of 2025.
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Madison Twp. trustees approve $76K Manner Drive culvert bid
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Township trustees awarded a $76,467 contract for a culvert replacement on Manner Drive to Brennstuhl Construction. The project is estimated for an April 2025 completion date.
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Madison fire levy replacement fails, collection to continue at 1999 appraisal values
MADISON TOWNSHIP — A proposed 5.5-mill fire department replacement levy failed by 301 votes according to final, unofficial vote totals from the Richland County Board of Elections.
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Madison fire levy replacement could generate $1 million for fire, EMS
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The 5.5-mill continuous fire levy was last passed in 2000 based on 1999 home appraisal values.