Madison Daily Leader

12/17/2025

Per the official canvass, the election to reorganize the Oldham-Ramona-Rutland School District has failed in a 367-363 vote.

Five provisional ballots were the difference in breaking the tie presented in the unofficial results. Four votes were against reorganization, while the fifth was not counted due to its lack of a stamp.

Stay tuned for a full story in the next edition of the Madison Daily Leader.

12/17/2025

Both Chester basketball teams took wins on the Howard Tigers' home turf during a Dec. 16 doubleheader.

12/17/2025

Madison's boys triumphed over the Tri-Valley Mustangs while the Lady Bulldogs tried to make a comeback during a home doubleheader on Dec. 16.

12/17/2025

Do you know someone who has made an impact on the community? Do you want to recognize someone for underrecognized work?

It's that time of year again - nominate someone for Citizen of the Year and let them know that they're appreciated!

Citizen of the Year Award Who do you want to nominate? Finish The Madison Daily Leader wants to recognize our community’s best citizen through our “Citizen of the Year” award. Who in our community has gone that extra mile, who’s done more than expected and who deserves some special recogniti...

12/17/2025

The Oldham-Ramona-Rutland School District's future is up in the air.

12/17/2025

There's a reason Santa doesn't take Mrs. Claus or the elves in the sleigh on Christmas Eve: he can't steer, talk and navigate all at the same time.

12/17/2025

Gov. Larry Rhoden presented the governor’s required budget address in early December. The state’s budget is complicated and hard to explains in a brief speech. But he mentioned several highlights, with two of them sticking out most to us.

Gov. Larry Rhoden presented the governor’s required budget address in early December. The state’s budget is complicated and hard to explains in a brief speech. But he mentioned several highlights,

12/17/2025

According to the unofficial results of the Oldham-Ramona-Rutland School District's Dec. 16 election, the decision of whether or not to dissolve the district sits at a standstill, with 363 votes in favor and 363 votes against.

Superintendent Dawn Hoeke said the provisional ballots will be determined at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 17. A special board meeting will follow at 4:30 p.m. for the official canvassing of the vote.

12/17/2025

Your smartphone buzzes with an alert: Your budgeting app has spotted an unusual spending pattern and suggests transferring $50 from your savings account to your checking account. Later that day, a robo-advisor automatically rebalances your investmen…

Your smartphone buzzes with an alert: Your budgeting app has spotted an unusual spending pattern and suggests transferring $50 from your savings account to your checking account. Later that day,

12/16/2025

Parkston/Ethan/Hanson/Mount Vernon narrowly downed the Lady Bulldogs gymnastics team on Dec. 11, though Madison's athletes earned several state-qualifying scores.

12/16/2025

Lake County Commissioners approved a request from paramedic Tim Walburg and the Madison Regional Health System to use county opioid settlement funds to purchase lifesaving equipment during a Dec. 16 meeting.

Lake County Commissioners approved a request from paramedic Tim Walburg and the Madison Regional Health System to use county opioid settlement funds to purchase lifesaving equipment during a Dec. 16

12/16/2025

Madison City Commissioners approved a one cent per kilowatt-hour surcharge for residential electric rates, among other business, at their regular meeting on Dec. 15.