MADISON TWP — Voters in the Madison Local School District will see a slightly different operating levy on the ballot Nov. 7. After residents voted down an 8-mill continuing levy in May, the district’s board of education adjusted its proposal, putting a 7.5 mill, 5-year levy up for consideration. If passed, the levy will generate approximately […]
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Madison supt. predicts $4 million in cuts if November levy fails
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Drastic cuts are in store if a new operating levy doesn’t pass this fall, administrators at Madison Local Schools warned this week. During a work session Tuesday with the board of education, Madison Supt. Rob Peterson and Treasurer Bradd Stevens shared a list of $4 million in proposed cuts for the 2024-2025 […]
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Sheriff: 2 Madison Middle School students charged after shooting threat
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Two children are in custody after an investigation into shooting threats regarding Madison Middle School. Richland County Prosecutor Jodie Schumacher filed charges against two 12-year-old students Wednesday morning. The charges stem from an alleged discussion between the two about bringing firearms to school to shoot classmates and teachers. Schumacher declined to disclose the […]
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Open Source: What is LifeWise Academy?
Editor’s Note: This story was written in response to a reader question submitted through our Open Source platform. Do you have a question you want our reporters to answer? Click here to submit it. MANSFIELD — If you’ve driven around Richland County recently, chances are you’ve seen a red sign advertising LifeWise Academy. Maybe you’ve even seen […]