MADISON TOWNSHIP — History repeated itself Tuesday when voters rejected a proposed income tax levy for Madison Local Schools. The five-year ballot measure was the district’s second attempt at a 1.5-percent earned income tax levy. The issue generated a voter turnout rate of 31.78 percent. More than 58 percent of electors voted against the measure, according […]
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Community bids a fond farewell to Mifflin Elementary School
MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP — The parking lot was filled Saturday morning at Mifflin Elementary School, but no one was in class. Hundreds of community members strolled through the hallways, noted reference points, and shared their memories created in a building with a 77-year history. The Open House provided a final chance to say goodbye to a […]
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If at first you don’t succeed: Madison Local School District puts income tax back on May ballot
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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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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Madison school board votes on staff cuts, new elementary school names
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Madison Local Schools board of education voted to suspend 21 teacher and support staff contracts, effective at the end of the school year, at its board meeting Tuesday. The cuts are part of a reduction in force (RIF) amid financial difficulties for the district. Supt. Rob Peterson said a total of 37.5 […]
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Madison school board approves levy resolution, administrator contracts
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Madison Local Schools Board of Education approved two resolutions Wednesday night to begin the process of putting a tax levy on the November ballot. Those included: If approved, the proposed earned income tax would replace the 7.5 mill property tax voters narrowly approved in 2023. The new tax would only be on […]
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Madison Local Schools sets June 18 public meeting to discuss supt. retire-rehire
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Local Schools superintendent Rob Peterson will be retired and is seeking re-employment in the same position. The Madison Local School District Board of Education has announced a public meeting on this issue on June 18 at 6 p.m. The event will take place at the Madison Middle School Auditorium located at […]
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It’s a deal: Madison school board, union settle lengthy contract negotiations
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Madison Local School District and its teachers union have reached a consensus on a new three-year contract after a year of negotiations. The negotiated agreement was unanimously approved by the school board Monday and secured 90 percent approval from union membership Wednesday night. It will run through July 31, 2027 — three years […]
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Madison teachers union hits 230 days working without contract
MADISON — The echoes of chanting teachers reverberated through cafeteria and hallways of Madison Middle School on Wednesday night. Negotiations between Madison Local Schools and its teachers union, the Madison Local Education Association, have reached a standstill. Members of the MLEA showed up to Wednesday’s board meeting in red t-shirts, holding signs and leading chants before […]
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Milliron Foundation donates $200k for new turf at Ram Field
MANSFIELD — Madison’s Startek Stadium could have a new turf football field by the 2026 season opener, thanks in part to the legacy of an alumnus. Madison Supt. Rob Peterson announced Wednesday the Milliron Foundation has donated $200,000 to the turf replacement project. The foundation carries on the legacy of Grant Milliron, a local businessman […]