The Madison Courier

Founded in 1837, The Madison Courier has been under the ownership of the same family since 1849, making it the oldest family-owned newspaper in the United States.

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Stewart latest Cub to sign for football

3 days ago | madisoncourier.com | David Campbell

Peyton Stewart has done a little of everything for Madison Cubs football over the past four years but, as a senior, he finally found a home at safety and his excellent play was a key factor in one of the school’s most successful teams of the last two decades. Last week, Stewart was rewarded for his strong play by signing to play football at Trine University. It was an outcome he wasn’t entirely sure would ever happen and one for which he was immensely thankful.
Shawe's McClure to play tennis at Franklin

3 days ago | madisoncourier.com | David Campbell

Kelly McClure has been one of the key parts of a successful Shawe girls tennis team in recent seasons and last Thursday she capitalized on that success for a chance to play in college by signing with Franklin College. For McClure, the chance to play tennis at a school that she was hoping to attend in the first place was a match made in heaven. “I’m pretty excited.
Regatta expects full pit of boats for this year's race

6 days ago | madisoncourier.com | David Campbell

A total of six H1 Unlimited and 13 Grand Prix America boats are expected for this year's Madison Regatta & Roostertail Music Festival, president Kyle Bipes announced Wednesday. The two classes of hydroplanes will also be joined by several 350 Class boats giving the Regatta one of its biggest fields in recent memory. In fact, a potentially crowded pit area is causing the Regatta to reevaluate its budget for cranes for the upcoming race.
Record 614 signed up Hanover summer youth leagues

1 week ago | madisoncourier.com | Bob Demaree

Another year and another record for participation for Hanover Parks Department’s baseball and softball leagues with 614 signed up for play this summer on 57 total teams.
Hanover begins planning for sidewalk/streetscape improvements

1 week ago | madisoncourier.com | Bob Demaree

With $4 million earmarked for sidewalks and streetscapes in the town of Hanover from Hanover College’s $30 million College and Collaboration Grant, planning for that work is nearer to beginning with a decision coming soon on the engineering firm that will lead the design work.
Council OKs resolution on $4.9M bond issue

1 week ago | madisoncourier.com | Mark Campbell

Madison City Council approved a resolution that will allow the city’s Redevelopment Commission to issue up to $4.9 million in Tax Increment Financed Revenue Bonds that will be used to help develop two private housing projects and two city parks.
Petition to revoke permit delays decision on Lost Trails Campground

1 week ago | madisoncourier.com | Bob Demaree

A decision by the Jefferson County Board of Zoning Appeals on the continuing operation of the Lost Trails Campground was tabled at Tuesday’s meeting until June following a filing to revoke the owner’s current conditional use permit.
Flooding 'devastated' Madison's riverfront parks, cleanup continues

1 week ago | madisoncourier.com | Bob Demaree

The recovery operation from flooding in April has occupied the Madison Parks and Recreation Department over the last month with the clean-up effort being led by Christian Hanson, the city’s superintendent of grounds. Tanya Burnette, director of operations for the Parks Department, provided an update at Wednesday’s Madison’s Parks Board meeting in which she characterized the flooding as having “devastated a lot of our parks along the riverfront.
Christie notches 13Ks, 2 bombs in Lady Cats' win

1 week ago | madisoncourier.com | Wade Bell

The North Harrison girls' softball team had to fend off a late charge by the visiting Tell City Lady Marksmen last Monday afternoon to secure an 8-6 win. Lady Cat junior Kendall Christie played a major role in that win both from the pitcher’s circle and the batter’s box as the teams move into May and closer toward the post-season tournament. “More than anything, I can see them together and being a team,” said North Harrison coach Mark Lamon.
Christie notches 13Ks 2 bombs in Lady Cats' win

1 week ago | madisoncourier.com | Wade Bell

The North Harrison girls' softball team had to fend off a late charge by the visiting Tell City Lady Marksmen last Monday afternoon to secure an 8-6 win. Lady Cat junior Kendall Christie played a major role in that win both from the pitcher’s circle and the batter’s box as the teams move into May and closer toward the post-season tournament. “More than anything, I can see them together and being a team,” said North Harrison coach Mark Lamon.