PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 12, 2015
Madison Township Trustees Deeply Saddened By the Loss of Madison
Country Club
MADISON TOWNSHIP The Clubhouse at Madison Country Club, was
destroyed by a massive fire early Thursday morning March 12th. Twenty three
area Fire Departments responded to the massive three alarm blaze at
approximately 1:00 am Thursday morning.
The Board of Madison Township Trustees, are greatly relieved that no one was
injured in the blaze. The building was not occupied at the time of the fire. The
Trustees shared their deep sorrow for the loss of this historical community
landmark.
We are deeply saddened by the loss of this beautiful building, but sincerely
grateful that no one was hurt said Peter Wayman, Chairman of the Board of
Madison Township Trustees, and of the Madison Fire District.
My heart aches today at the loss of a Madison landmark, and for the impact
upon the community. Madison Country Club been a place of social gathering for
many families in the Madison Community since its founding in 1923 said Trustee
Kenneth R. Gauntner, Jr.
Township Trustee Max Anderson, Jr. stated We will reach out to the owners to
see if we can offer any assistance to them during this sad time.

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For any additional information or any questions, please contact Township

Administrator, Lee R. Bodnar, at 440-428-5128.

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