Jefferson County Courthouse Repair and Reconstruction— The reconstruction of the Jefferson County Courthouse is steadily progressing, according to the Jefferson County Commissioners. On May 20, 2009, just a few days after being repainted in anticipation of Madison’s upcoming Bicentennial Celebration, the roof and cupola of the 154-year-old courthouse were completely destroyed by fire. Efforts to stem the fire’s sprea … [Read more...] about Slowly But Surely
Disaster Planning
Flames Engulf Historic Jefferson County Courthouse
As the sun on a clear blue sky day was beginning to make its descent in the west, sirens blared and fire trucks rushed to the Jefferson County Courthouse in Madison, Indiana. The fire department received a frantic call reporting flames billowing from the cupola of the beautiful and historic building. The fire proved extremely difficult to extinguish because of the copper covering on the dome and cupola. As a r … [Read more...] about Flames Engulf Historic Jefferson County Courthouse
Don't Underestimate, Don't Take For Granted: Administrative Rule 17 in Retrospect
Disasters can strike at any time, as the citizens of Jefferson and Morgan Counties can attest. On May 20, 2009, after the workday, the historic Jefferson County Courthouse bell tower burst into flames. Firefighters fought bravely for several hours to tame the blaze. On January 29, 2008, a violent storm ripped off part of the roof of the Morgan County Courthouse. Contractors worked diligently in the wind and rain to … [Read more...] about Don't Underestimate, Don't Take For Granted: Administrative Rule 17 in Retrospect
Storm Damage in Morgan County Prompts First Use of Emergency Rule – Administrative Rule 17
Morgan Circuit Clerk Peggy Mayfield had just stopped by her office to pick up the mail and check her email around 7:30 p.m. on the evening of January 29th, when a savage storm lashed its way through Martinsville. As the wind gathered strength, the lights in the 1859 Courthouse flickered and then went out. Crouching beside her desk, she feared the windows in her office were about to blow out. Then she heard something … [Read more...] about Storm Damage in Morgan County Prompts First Use of Emergency Rule – Administrative Rule 17