MADISON TOWNSHIP — A long-awaited culvert replacement on Lincoln Terrace cleared a major hurdle after the township secured funding and opened talks with a key property owner. Township officials said during Tuesday night’s Trustees meeting that Madison received a grant through the Ohio Public Works Commission to replace the aging culvert, marking a significant step […]
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Section of Cook Road to close in Madison Township
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Sections of Cook Road will be closed this week for a light pole repair, according to the Richland County Engineer’s Office. Cook Road (eastbound lane only), between Mansfield-Washington Road and Mansfield-Lucas Road in Madison Township, will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 8 between the hours of 10 a.m. and noon. The closure will allow for the removal of […]
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Madison Trustees weigh zoning software, radios & new plow purchase
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township Trustees agreed to change their start times from 7 to 6 p.m. at Monday night’s first meeting of 2026. Township officials also discussed a new zoning software purchase aimed at modernizing the permit process and improving record-keeping. Zoning Inspector Chris Manley asked trustees to approve the software, which he said […]
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Madison Twp. trustees OK fire dept. upgrades, discuss Facebook page
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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Madison Township trustees approve temporary spending plan for 2026
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township trustees on Monday approved $4,356,212 in temporary budget appropriations for 2026, a spending plan about 6-percent less than 2025. The move came during a special meeting at the township hall at 817 Expressview Drive. For comparison, the 2025 permanent appropriations were $4,642,856.74 — $286,644 more than the temporary plan for […]
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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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Madison Twp. Trustees approve credit card machine for zoning department
MADISON TOWNSHIP — A contract for a credit card machine was approved at the Madison Township Trustees meeting Monday night. Trustee Tom Brandt requested approval for the contract, which will allow the zoning department to process transactions through Elavon. Elavon has more than 30 years of experience providing global payment solutions for businesses. “A lot […]
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Madison, Sandusky, Sharon, Worthington townships put fire levies before voters
Residents in Madison, Sandusky, Sharon and Worthington townships will vote Nov. 4 on renewal levies in regards to fire and emergency medical service. Here is a look at each issue, none of which would result in additional taxes for residents: Madison Township has fire levy renewal The residents of Madison Township will see a 4-mill […]