The Madison News

07/20/2025

Madison families: tonight is the School Supply Giveaway sponsored by Lamont Wesleyan Church! This would not be possible without the church’s leadership and organization and the many businesses and individuals who donate towards this generous event! Thank you LWC and sponsors!!

07/17/2025

The long awaited digital marquee has made its way to town!

07/12/2025

Casey Helm is headed to The World University Games in Germany frm July 21st - 27th to represent Team USA!

What an amazing opportunity for him!

Madison is rooting for you, Casey!

07/11/2025

One of the vacant spots on the council will soon be filled as Mayor Paul Dean appointed Kyle Engle to serve on the council at the regularly scheduled meeting Monday night. The council approved the appointment, and Engle will start her term at the ne…

One of the vacant spots on the council will soon be filled as Mayor Paul Dean appointed Kyle Engle to serve on the council at the regularly scheduled meeting Monday

07/10/2025

USD #390 HAMILTON HIRES NEW SUPERINTENDENT

John Brazell will fill the role as the new superintendent as former Superintendent Teresa Tosh retires to help take care of family members and the family farm.

Mr. Brazell is a lifelong learner with a passion for student engagement and learning. His career spans 40 years in education, seven as a band director, and thirty-three years in administration. His administration career includes eleven years as a principal, ten years as a superintendent, and twelve years as a school business manager. His bachelor's degree in music education is from Hastings College in Nebraska. Two degrees from Kansas State University, one in curriculum and instruction and a second in K-12 Administration. He received his Specialist Degree from Wayne State College. Mr. Brazell and his wife are both avid golfers. They will reside in Wamego, KS and he will commute to his part-time superintendent position in Hamilton.

07/09/2025

With Amazon Prime Day happening, we know that lots of local teachers have wish lists of things they want/need for their classrooms that will be purchased by them personally.

If you are a local teacher, please post your wish list link in the comments and if you are a reader and see a teacher you would like to support, feel free to do so!

“Education is the key to success in life, and teachers make a lasting impact in the lives of their students.” - Solomon Ortiz

07/09/2025

Beginning with this week's edition, The Madison News and the Chase County Leader will only be two pages each during the summer months.

We hope that this will just be for the remainder of the summer until fall sports and school stories, along with the advertising, pick back up.

With the digital world that we live in, it is a tough time for newspapers. If you love the Madison News in your mailbox every week, we encourage you to keep supporting your hometown newspaper by advertising or referring a friend to subscribe.

I have enjoyed finding stories to share, and am saddened to have to limit so much each week this summer. Please continue supporting us so hopefully we can get back to normal in the fall.

Happy reading,
Marcie

07/03/2025

While not an “official” City of Madison fireworks show, the Dean family has been lighting up the sky for years on the 4th of July!

It is a huge display that you won’t want to miss! For the best viewing you can park in the high school parking lot or enjoy the view from the first lake road!

They always make sure it is good and dark before the show begins so be prepared for a 10:00 PM or later start time!!

Thank you Dean family and Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

07/03/2025

There will be no paper this week!! Happy 4th to all of our readers!!! 🇺🇸

07/01/2025