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Township closes investigation regarding police officer

In a press release dated Oct. 16, Madison Township Administrator Susan Brobst stated, “On Sept. 12, (Madison Township Police) Officer Matthew D. Kidwell was given...

Beeler on the move

CW seeking to get tough on texting while driving

By Linda Dillman Staff Writer Canal Winchester is a step closer to clamping down on motorists who text while driving by enacting a tougher ordinance bumping...

madison news

Body found along I-71 in Madison County; investigation in progress

(Posted Oct. 17, 2019) An investigation is underway following the early morning discovery of a body lying along I-71 in southern Madison County. A passerby called...

How Madison-Plains fared on state report card

(Posted Oct. 17, 2019) By Josephine Birdsell, Staff Writer Madison-Plains Local Schools received a letter grade of C on their district report card, which measures performance...

Learn about Jonathan Alder enrollment projections at public meetings

(Posted Oct. 17, 2019) By Kristy Zurbrick, Madison Editor Jonathan Alder Local Schools leaders are meeting with civic groups and the community at large to talk...

southeast news

Township closes investigation regarding police officer

In a press release dated Oct. 16, Madison Township Administrator Susan Brobst stated, “On Sept. 12, (Madison Township Police) Officer Matthew D. Kidwell was given...

Apple Butter Day 2019 (photos)

Cruisers power their way to win over CW

southwest news

Pushing for a Cure

By Dedra Cordle Staff Writer Berkley Brown does not hold to the opinion that pushups are a form of punishment, but that does not mean the...

Library goes fine free

By Christine Bryant Staff Writer If returning your overdue library books slipped your mind, the Southwest Public Libraries has some good news. As of Oct. 1,...

District reaches agreement with county on resource officers

By Dedra Cordle Staff Writer Law enforcement officials will continue to be a presence at two local high schools. At the Oct. 7 meeting, the South-Western City...

westside news

Fire chief retires in Prairie Township

By Amanda Ensinger Staff Writer It is the end of an era as a township employee hangs up his uniform for the last time. At a recent...

A festival of fun in Prairie Township

Mums and Mummies

Kick off your Halloween fun this year with the Westgate Neighbors Association (WNA) and the Friends of Westgate Park (FoWP) as they partner for...

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