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 […]
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Letter to the Editor: Support the Madison school levy
I am writing this letter in support of the upcoming Madison Local School District’s 1.5% income tax levy on the Nov. 4, 2025 ballot. The passage of this levy is important to our community. ‘ A YES vote is one that invests in the youth of the Madison community. The levy passage will allow our […]
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Letter to the Editor: Vote yes on Madison Local School District 1.5% income tax levy
I am writing this letter in support of the upcoming Madison Local School District 1.5% income tax levy on the Nov. 4, 2025 ballot. The passage of this levy is important to our community. A YES vote is one that invests in the youth of the Madison community. The levy passage will allow our district to […]
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Political hot potato: Richland County leaders face tough choices on property tax reductions
MANSFIELD — It’s clear many Ohio residents are in a foul mood about rising property taxes across the state. In fact, a group called the Committee to Eliminate Property Taxes is gaining momentum in its push for a 2026 ballot initiative that would do just that — eliminate a funding stream that drives much of […]