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Jan 23Chamber Recaps Annual Dinner & Awards
MADISON, IN - The Madison Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) held their 96th Annual Chamber Dinner on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, presented by First Financial Bank. Chamber members, business leaders, and community members gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the Chamber, its member businesses, and individuals making an impact on the community. The Chamber shared with over 250 attendees the keys to their continued success in 2019. The Chamber’s signature event, Soup Stew Chili & Brew, again had
Jan 21Major Ben McKay Named Interim Chief of Police
Madison, IN – Assistant Chief of Police, Ben McKay, was named the interim chief of police for the City of Madison Police Department, effective Jan. 20, 2020. McKay has been a member of the Madison Police Department for 16 years and has served as the assistant chief of police for nearly three years. After being hired in 2004 as a patrolman, he worked to advance his career and eventually earned the rank of sergeant before being named assistant chief of police. In addition to serving the community here in
Jan 15Salvation Army Reopens Emergency Winter Shelter this Saturday
Madison, IN – On Saturday, January 18th the Salvation Army will reopen its emergency winter shelter. Check-in will begin at 7:00 p.m. and doors will lock at 10:00 p.m. with no further admittance for the night. Upon arrival, shelter guests will be required to fill out a registration form and sign a guest agreement. These forms are required for the safety of the Salvation Army team and the shelter guests. Dinner will be served at 7:30 pm. All guests must be checked-out no later than 7:00 a.m. the following
Jan 15MCHS Hall of Fame Nominations Open through February 20, 2020
Madison High School is seeking assistance from the public in regards to the 2020 Hall of Fame. MCHS is seeking nominees who meet the criteria listed below. The 2020 Hall of Fame class will be chosen by a Selection Committee. Selected award recipients for the Hall of Fame will be notified by Mr. Gasaway about the induction ceremony. Anyone interested in submitting a name to be considered should download the application from the Madison High School website, under Alumni, or can stop by Madison High
Jan 10Madison Police Department Releases Information Regarding Yesterday’s Pursuit
Madison Police Department Releases Information Regarding Yesterday’s PursuitJanuary 10, 2020 The Madison Police Department has made the following information available to the public. On January 9th, at approximately 3:45 pm officers with the Madison Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle when it began to flee north onto Cragmont St. Officers pursued the vehicle north on State Rd. 7 leading into Jennings County and eventually coming back into Jefferson County on the eastside
Jan 10Statement from Mayor Courtney Regarding Yesterday’s Tragedy
Statement from Mayor Courtney Regarding Yesterday’s TragedyJanuary 10, 2020 Today our community is faced with heartache as we mourn the lives lost in yesterday’s tragic event. When police pursuits end in tragedy our officers, first responders, and entire community are significantly impacted. We are grateful to all of those who did their best to prevent this tragedy from happening while keeping our community safe. We value the partnerships with the Indiana State Police, Jefferson County Sheriff's
Jan 09City Recognizes National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
City Recognizes National Law Enforcement Appreciation DayJanuary 9, 2020Madison, IN – Each year on January 9th, law enforcement officers are recognized for their hard work and commitment to public safety. Today, on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Mayor Bob G. Courtney encourages the citizens of Madison to show their support to the officers of the Madison Police Department and all other law enforcement agencies that serve our community. “Every day we are reminded of the sacrifices that our law
Aug 232019-2020 Madison's Best Results
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 23, 2019 – Madison, IN The Madison Area Chamber of Commerce determined the winners of its second annual “Madison’s Best” competition. Forty-six categories of businesses were presented to the public for popular voting through mid-July and into August. The Chamber received over 1,500 submissions. The top businesses in each “Madison’s Best” category are: Sweet Treats: Horst’s Little Bakery Haus Grocery: Kroger Place for Lunch: The Red Pepper Place for Dinner: Key West Shrimp
