Mom's Story Draws Tears; Teacher Sentenced: Madison 2017

There was plenty of news across Madison in 2017. If you missed any of it on Madison Patch, here's a roundup of the most read stories.

Mom's Story About Son's Overdose Death Draws Tears From Daniel Hand Students

A mother who lost her son, Nick, to a heroin overdose at age 20 walked in her son's old school recently to talk to teens about the dangers of drugs.

Former Daniel Hand Teacher Receives Prison Sentence Friday

Former Daniel Hand High School Teacher Allison Marchese, 39, was taken into custody after being sentenced to serve the next three years behind bars.

Dog Left Abandoned At Madison I-95 Rest Area

Madison 911 dispatch says a dog was left abandoned at the Madison Interstate northbound rest area parking lot at 3 AM.

2 Armed Robbery Suspects Apprehended In Madison

The armed robbery occurred at the Westbrook Denny's parking lot. Both suspects have now been caught, State Police said.

$34.28 Million Madison Schools Referendum Results

The Madison schools referendum failed by an almost two to one margin.

Other top stories:

• Madison Pedestrian, 84, Killed in Crash
• Man Struck by Train in Madison Dies; ID Released
• Madison Beach Hotel Unveils Summer Music Concert Series Lineup
• Woman Charged In Connection With Madison Woman's Death: Feds

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