But why? That’s the question we keep asking regarding the town planning commission’s proposed historical zoning district overlay for downtown …
There has been recent attention on the national scope of dangerous conditions in military base housing, including children poisoned by lead an…
We admit it, we’re irritated. We’re irritated that our entrance fee to the park may be increasing yet again. We’re irritated that the new fee …
We recently became aware that the Madison County School Board voted at its October meeting to extend school superintendent Dr. Matthew Eberhar…
By the time this paper reaches your hands, ballots will have been cast, winners announced and victories celebrated. Then will come the lull, t…
The Madison County Non-Profit Council is inviting all organizations participating in the May 6th day of giving to join together to promote not…
If you could pick one age to be and stay that age forever, which age would you pick and why?
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It is true that our county’s board of supervisors had little interest in Mr. Hoch’s educational background. They did not expect him to be able…
The importance of the library to our community cannot be overstressed, in attracting and keeping new citizens and new businesses. Please let y…
I understand that (County Administrator Ernie Hoch's) salary was discussed in a closed session, as are all matters concerning county personnel…
Should the minimum wage be increased from $7.25 an hour, where it’s been since 2009? President Obama says raising it would lift millions out o…
What does all this nonsense really mean? It sounds as though it’s a job description, and, more importantly, exactly what he should be doing t…
Americans soon realized that his idea of sunlight could be applied more broadly. Government also functions best under public scrutiny. The chu…
New this year, two award programs will be announced. The Lane E. Warren Memorial Fund will support sustainable agriculture education in Madiso…
You reported in last week’s Eagle testimony was given in court that I furnished copies of a personnel document to some members of last year’s …
And, oh yes, public expenditures will surely increase for this ever-growing complex. How about $30,000 to $40,000 to hook to sewer and water? …
I don’t think that the wizards on the board of supervisors have factored in that the cost of his Social Security and Virginia retirement will …
Several years ago, I voted for Doris Lackey and Jonathon Weakley, thinking that they would be more conservative and responsible regarding coun…
There’s something to say for tradition and honoring the timeworn ways of doing things. But the fresh perspective of a new set of eyes counts a…
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MADISON -- With a strong bow to the environment, (part three of the ethics code), SIPPP! (Madison County-based Students of the Intergrated Pea…
All around us we see broken relationships. ... This year as we prepare for Christmas, let us work at making peace.
On Saturday, Dec. 7, Madison American Legion Post 157 is having a dinner in the evening in recognition of the act that 72 years ago defined a …
MADISON -- From the moment of our need on Saturday evening, Oct. 12, my son, Lane Warren, and our family were lifted up and held close by the …
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