MADISON — Madison Local Schools recognized two staff members with Ram Pride awards at its December board meeting. Holly North, a business career tech instructor, has worked in the district since 1994. Jacob Grove, Madison’s career tech director, described North as a passionate mentor who helped students reach their full potential, including at career tech competitions. […]
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Tim Wigton steps down after 8 years on Madison school board
MADISON TOWNSHIP — After 50 years in education, Tim Wigton is ready for a break. “It’s been awesome, but I’m ready to hang it up and do what I’d like to do for a while,” said Wigton, a retired educator and member of the Madison Local Schools board of education. Wigton joined the school board eight […]
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Madison superintendent suggests name changes for South, Eastview schools
Madison’s elementary students may get a head start on summer break.
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Could high school students help the child care workforce shortage?
In 2024, 58 percent of Ohio child care programs faced staffing shortages, according to Groundwork Ohio, a nonpartisan research and advocacy organization.
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Madison recognizes students for perfect state test scores
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Milo McCann skipped across the cafeteria floor and gave his former teacher a bear hug. The seventh grader was reunited with his sixth grade math teacher Wednesday night when he and other students were recognized for earning perfect scores on Ohio Achievement Tests in the spring. The students below were recognized along […]
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Madison school board approves $2 million in cuts, plans May levy effort
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Supt. Rob Peterson said the financial state of Madison Local Schools is keeping him up at night. “I understand people are anxious. I’m anxious,” Peterson said at a school board meeting Wednesday night. “I’m not sleeping very well at night to be honest with you.” The Madison school board voted Wednesday to […]
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Madison school board to vote on Mifflin closure, staff cuts next week
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Madison Local Schools board of education will likely vote next week to close Mifflin Elementary School and cut at least 26 jobs districtwide. The school board met Tuesday, along with with Supt. Rob Peterson and Treasurer Bradd Stevens, to discuss the district’s financial future after residents rejected a proposed income tax levy […]
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Kotterman, Porter and Walker elected to Madison school board
MANSFIELD — Adam Porter ran for a seat once, twice, and on his third try earned a seat on the Madison Local School board of education. After unsuccessful runs in 2019 and 2021, Porter was elected Tuesday night. Incumbents Amy Walker and Mary Kotterman were also re-elected to their seats. Walker received 2,255 votes, according […]
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Madison school voters reject proposed income tax
MADISON TOWNSHIP — More than 55 percent of voters rejected a new, 1.5-percent income tax for Madison Local Schools at the polls on Tuesday. There were 1,868 votes cast in favor of the measure and 2,312 against it, according to final, unofficial vote totals from the Richland County Board of Elections. “While I am disappointed in […]
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4 candidates vie for 3 seats on Madison Local Schools board of education
MADISON TOWNSHIP — There will be at least one new face on the Madison Local Schools board of education next year. Three seats are up for grabs in the November election, with two incumbents and two challengers on the ballot. School board members Mary Kotterman and Amy Walker are running to retain their seats. Tim Wigton, […]