Inspirational Boy Mourned, Fire Probe Completed Top Local News

Madison's governing body on Monday approved a resolution urging federal legislators to adopt federal gun laws that are similar to those in New Jersey, which is considered to have among the strictest gun laws in the U.S.

Madison Boy Who Inspired Community Dies

Services were held this week for Jack Harter, a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Madison who loved animals and for whom the community rallied to raise money so he could have a service dog.

Park Avenue Fire Ruled Accidental

A fire that destroyed a multi-family home at Park Avenue and Loveland Street in Madison two months ago has been ruled accidental and is believed to have started in a basement utility room around a furnace or chimney, the borough's fire chief said.

Housing Violations Cited at Fire-Destroyed Dwelling

The owner of a Park Avenue home that was destroyed by a fire in November is due in court this month for alleged housing violations at the multi-family residence, according to court and health department officials.

The Madison Health Department administered 80 flu shots Monday and was scheduled to administer about 40 more Tuesday, Health Officer Lisa Gulla said.

Saudi Arabia-Bound Board of Health President to Resign

John Hoover, who ran for a Madison council seat in the last election, is resigning from the Board of Health to manage a 42-week consulting project for Arab National Bank.