Criminal Damage at Milton Cemetery

Below is a press release from Lieutenant John Conger of the Milton Police Department regarding criminal damage that occurred at the cemetery on Janesville Street.  The department is requesting the community's help in solving the crime.



The City of Milton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in an ongoing investigation of criminal damage that took place at the Milton Cemetery, 123 N. Janesville Street. Approximately 25 headstones were overturned and another 15 were damaged by vandals between 3:00pm on Wednesday and 8:00am on Thursday. Precise damage estimates are not yet known, but it is believed the total will be in excess of $60,000.00. 

Individuals that come forward with information that leads to the arrest of those responsible for this crime are eligible for a cash reward through Janesville Area Crimestoppers. Individuals with tips can remain anonymous. 

If you have information regarding this incident please contact the Milton Police Department at 757-2244 or Janesville Area Crimestoppers at 756-3636. Anonymous tips can also be sent via text to CRIMES (274637), then enter JACS plus your message.

Independence Run/Walk - Registration Forms Available

The Milton Optimists will be holding the annual Independence Run/Walk on Monday, July 4th.  Registration forms are available at City Hall, 430 E. High Street.  Click here to view the registration form.

The event features a 10K that starts at 8:30 a.m., a 1-mile run that starts at 8:35 a.m., and a Fun Run that starts at 8:40 a.m. 

The registration fees are as follows:

• Age 13 and up before June 29 with a shirt $15, without a shirt $10.
• Age 13 and up after June 29 with a shirt $20, without a shirt $15.
• Age 12 and under with a shirt $6, without a shirt is free.

Participants 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult to run the 10K.

If you have any questions, contact Kris Koeffler at 868-4229.

City Offices Closed 5/26/11, 11 a.m. to Noon

City Offices will be CLOSED for one hour on Thursday, May 26, 2011 from 11 a.m. to noon for an all City employee meeting.

Payments for bills can be dropped off in the outside drop box at City Hall. City offices will re-open for regular business at noon.

City Offices Closed - May 30, 2011

City offices will be closed on Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day.

Reminder - Don't Mow Into the Street

As the mowing season starts again for Milton residents, the city just wants to remind everyone that grass clippings should not be mowed or swept into the street.

This has always been a city ordinance; however, the DNR stormwater rules require the city to enforce the regulation more stringently than in the past.   

Grass clippings can be placed into a designated container at the Public Works Garage located at 620 W. Madison Avenue, behind the fire station.

New Police Chief - Dan Layber

Milton Police Chief Dan Layber was sworn into office at the Common Council meeting Tuesday night.  Click here to read a story by Rick Miller from this week's Milton Courier.

In addition, City Administrator and former Police Chief Jerry Schuetz was honored for his service to the Milton Police Department.  The official resolution can be found in the Common Council packet posted on the city's website. 

New Summer Hours

On June 6, 2011, hours will change at the Police Department and the Public Works Garage for a 90-day trial period. The new hours are as follows:

• Police Department: Monday - Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• Public Works Garage: Monday - Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.