MADISON TOWNSHIP — History repeated itself Tuesday when voters rejected a proposed income tax levy for Madison Local Schools. The five-year ballot measure was the district’s second attempt at a 1.5-percent earned income tax levy. The issue generated a voter turnout rate of 31.78 percent. More than 58 percent of electors voted against the measure, according […]
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Madison South assistant principal hired as new Loudonville High School principal
LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village School District has announced that Kyle Gordon has been named the principal of Loudonville High School, the district announced in a Tuesday afternoon press release. Gordon brings a strong background in classroom instruction, instructional leadership, and school administration, along with a clear commitment to student success, school culture, and […]
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Madison Local School District announces open enrollment dates: May 1 to 31
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Madison Local School District will accept open enrollment applications in May for the 2026-2027 school year.. The window for open enrollment applications runs from Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 31. All applications must be submitted by May 31 to be considered for approval. For more details and to access application […]
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If at first you don’t succeed: Madison Local School District puts income tax back on May ballot
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Romana Applegate barely paused for breath when asked why she plans to vote ‘yes’ on a Madison School Board levy next month. There’s a laundry list of reasons, but in the end, it boils down to community pride and maintaining a wide range of opportunities for local students. “I really believe this is […]
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Madison to list old junior high property for sale after rejecting auction bid
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Local Schools will list the “old junior high” property for sale after an auction in February failed to bring in a satisfactory bid. The school board voted Wednesday to authorize listing the property with RES Auction Services, the company that administered an auction for the 12.85-acre property a few months ago. The […]
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Mifflin Elementary students earn spot in national math game competition
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Jennifer Porter figured her students may as well learn math if they wanted to play video games. A first grade teacher at Mifflin Elementary, Porter started letting her students play math games if they had extra time in class, using a free platform called Prodigy. Now her students’ skills may earn them national […]
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State auditor recommends reducing health insurance benefits in special report on Madison Schools
MADISON TOWNSHIP — A new report from the state auditor’s office is urging Madison Local Schools to get its health insurance costs under control. Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office released a performance audit of the district’s finances last week. The audit includes a series of recommendations that, if implemented, could save the district […]
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UPDATE: Suspect named in stabbing incident that led to soft lockdown at 2 nearby Madison Local Schools buildings
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was updated at 4:55 p.m. MADISON TOWNSHIP — Zachary Michael Zeiter, 34, is being sought in connection with a stabbing incident on Wednesday that led to the soft lockdown of two Madison Local School buildings, according to a press release from the Richland County Sheriff’s Office. “Our office has identified the […]
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Letter to the Editor: Vote yes on Madison’s income tax levy
As we approach voting day, I write this letter asking Madison School District voters to please consider a yes vote on the income tax levy. Let’s talk about what I hope we can all agree on: we need strong schools and strong communities. And in Madison, these two are synonymous. We are not a city […]
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Letter to the Editor: Vote ‘yes’ on Madison school levy
As a recent graduate and honored alumna of the Madison School District, I am writing with the hopes of conveying the immense value of a Madison education — an experience that can be achieved and provided for our next generation through your vote of YES on our upcoming School District Levy. My name is Megan […]