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One person life-flighted following two-vehicle crash near county line
NORFOLK - A two-vehicle wreck near the Madison/Pierce County line left one person with minor injuries and the other life-lighted. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to the wreck on Highway 81and 846th Road around 8:30 p.m. yesterday. Witnesses told sheriff’s deputies on scene that a red Ford F-150...
Commissioners approve issuance of revenue bonds for The Well expansion
MADISON — A mental health and substance use recovery agency in Norfolk has taken another step toward expanding its services with the help of Madison County. The Madison County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a resolution for the issuance of taxable revenue bonds that will be used to finance an expansion project for the nonprofit The Well.
Agreement paves way for Norfolk police station funding proposal to be placed on ballot
MADISON — A half-cent sales tax increase to fund the Norfolk police station’s expansion has drawn one step closer. By a 3-0 vote, the Madison County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a resolution that creates an interlocal agreement between Madison County and the City of Norfolk pertaining to the city’s proposed half-cent sales tax increase.
Alcohol suspected as factor in two-vehicle collision
One man was life-flighted and another was treated for minor injuries after a two-vehicle collision Thursday night at the intersection of Highway 81 and 846th Road near the Madison-Pierce county line north of Norfolk. At about 8:30 p.m., Madison County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the intersection. Norfolk Fire and...
Man wanted on felony charges draws large law enforcement presence in south Norfolk
A man wanted on multiple felony warrants fled Norfolk police on foot Tuesday, leading to a large police response on the southern end of town. Around 6:20 p.m. Tuesday, police received a third-party call reporting that Zackary Gotschall, 33, of Norfolk was in the area of Fifth Street and Monroe Avenue, said Norfolk Police Capt. Chad Reiman. Gotschall has active felony arrest warrants out of Madison County for delivery of methamphetamine and failure to appear.
Regional notes for July 18
The auxiliary to the VFW Post 1644 met on July 9. The charter was draped for six members. The auxiliary voted to raise the annual dues to $30 a year because state and national posts raised theirs. An audit was given and accepted. The next meeting will be Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 5 p.m.
November ballot will be full of important issues to decide and candidates to choose from
When Madison County residents went to the polls during May’s primary election, the amount of time a voter needed to cast his ballot sometimes could be measured in seconds - there weren’t many decisions to make. Boy, will that be different come November. The recent deadline for signature...
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