MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township trustees approved the purchase of new Lifepak heart monitors and automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for the township’s fire department. The board’s approval comes after trustees previously postponed the decision to review finances following voter approval of the township’s fire levy. At earlier meetings, trustees expressed support for the equipment but […]
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Car triggers blaze after crashing into Madison Township house on Thursday
No one was seriously injured early Thursday morning when a car slammed into a vacant house, triggering a fire.
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Madison Twp. trustees renew Monroe EMS contract
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township Trustees acted on one fire department request and delayed a decision on another at Monday night’s meeting. Trustees approved the annual Emergency Medical Services contract with Monroe Township. Fire chief Ken Justus asked trustees to approve the annual agreement for $54,000, with quarterly payments of $13,500. “We’re essentially continuing the […]
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Madison Twp. voters approve fire levy renewal to sustain emergency services
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 Twp. to revisit Chief Justus’ proposals at next meeting
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Township trustees held off on approving several proposals brought forward Monday night by Fire Chief Kenneth Justus. Trustee chair Dan Fletcher said he would prefer to wait two weeks, until the next regular meeting once the election has passed. “I think they are excellent ideas,” Fletcher said. “But I just don’t know […]
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Fire chiefs Justus, Crow still working on county-wide rescue teams
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison fire chief Ken Justus said he is exploring how to fund a study on specialized county-wide response teams, possibly through grants.
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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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Local firefighters battle downtown Shelby fire into Wednesday evening
Local firefighters responded Wednesday afternoon to a working structure fire burning in downtown Shelby at 54 E. Main St.