MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township voters have rejected two proposed property tax levies and a natural gas aggregation. According to final unofficial results from the Richland County Board of Elections, voters rejected a 2.5-mill fire levy, a 4-mill road levy and a natural gas aggregation resolution. “I can’t speak for the board, but it would […]
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Madison Twp. expects to save nearly $4,800 annually with IT provider switch
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township expects to save nearly $4,800 annually by switching its information technology service provider. Fiscal Officer Leanna Rhodes said Monday night the township reviewed its IT service costs while preparing the 2027 budget. Cost savings prompt IT provider change Net2 Services quoted the township $785.04 per month, including Microsoft services. COSI’s […]
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Madison Twp. voters face decisions on fire, road levies and natural-gas aggregation
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township voters will face three decisions on the Nov. 3 ballot involving fire and emergency services, road resurfacing and natural-gas aggregation. The fire and road levy would bring new property taxes, while the natural-gas proposal would give trustees authority to negotiate a group gas-supply contract without raising taxes. In previous Richland […]
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Madison Twp. residents raise concerns over Beal Road work
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Residents questioned the work done on Beal Road during Monday evening’s Madison Township trustees meeting. Tom Cook and Jean Wrasse raised concerns about whether the work would hold up through the winter. “You never paved Beal Road, you just patched,” Cook said. “When winter comes, I’m just telling you ahead of time, […]
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Madison students get hands-on look at Army medical careers
MADISON TOWNSHIP — “Stayin’ Alive” and “Pink Pony Club” have more in common than a spot on a playlist. The beats to both songs became part of a hands-on CPR lesson for Madison Comprehensive High School students during Monday’s visit from the Mansfield U.S. Army Recruiting Station. The Army brought its medical demonstration truck to […]
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Madison Twp. fire department seeks grant for new airpacks and bottles
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township firefighters are looking to replace aging equipment before it reaches the end of its service life. The township’s fire department is pursuing a grant that could help with the cost of new airpacks and air bottles. Captains Wes Green and Mike Shears have been in contact with Mickey Smith of […]
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Former Mifflin Elementary property headed to online auction
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The former Mifflin Elementary property is heading to the auction block. Madison Local School District Board of Education approved a resolution Monday evening authorizing the sale of the approximately 10.28-acre property along Reed Road and State Route 430 through an online public auction. RES Auction Services LLC will conduct the auction for […]
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ODOT: Stewart Road Bridge work faces 2027 completion date in Madison Twp.
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Stewart Road Bridge will not see completion until 2027, according to Madison Township Road Superintendent Larry Weirich. During the Madison Township Trustees meeting Tuesday, Weirich said the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) plans to complete the work sometime next summer. Trustee Tom Craft said an ODOT employee told him completion would […]
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Madison Township Pixies create inclusive cheer team for athletes of all abilities
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Madison Township Pixies faced an unexpected challenge just three days before taking the mat at a national competition in Indiana. One athlete experienced a change in ability, prompting coach Stevanie Brown to adjust the routine with the safety of the athlete and team in mind. Brown said the performance showed the […]
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Construction projects in Richland County will prompt two road closures, engineer says
Construction projects will prompt road closures in Madison and Jefferson townships, beginning Monday.