Press Release from Milton PD: Vehicle Pursuit & Burglary Investigation

Please read the below press release from Milton Police Lieutenant John Conger regarding a vehicle pursuit and burglary investigation in Milton.  If you have any information, please contact the Milton Police Department at 757-2244 or the Janesville Area Crimestoppers at 756-3636.   



This morning, at approximately 6:46am Officers from the City of Milton Police Department attempted to stop a Green Dodge Dakota pickup truck for traffic violations that took place on Highway 26. Upon an officer making contact at the vehicle, the driver sped away, Southbound on Highway 26. The speed of the pursuit reached approximately 100 mph. The officers terminated the pursuit as they approached the city of Janesville, due to safety concerns and the amount of traffic. The vehicle was last seen Eastbound on Rotamer Rd., from the area of Wal-Mart in Janesville. The driver and passenger were both described as white males, in their 20’s. Both subjects were dressed in entirely black clothing, including black hooded sweatshirts that were pulled up. 

Later this morning, at approximately 7:45am, Officers from the City of Milton Police Department discovered a burglary that had taken place at Gopher’s Bar and Grill, located at 229 N. Janesville Street. The suspects forced entry through a rear window, on the West side of the building. 

The investigations into both incidents are ongoing. At this point our agency is still attempting to determine if the events are related. 

Anybody with information on either event is encouraged to contact the Milton Police Department at 757-2244 or Janesville Area Crimestoppers at 756-3636. You can also text tips to 274637, then JAC + the message. Anybody providing information that leads to the arrest of the suspect(s) is eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.

January 2012 News from Milton Public Library

January 2012 News

Looking for free eBooks and audiobooks?
Our library is a member of a statewide consortium that offers OverDrive, a digital download center that contains thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, music, and videos - all for free! Milton Public Library, along with the Arrowhead Library System, is also participating in a statewide program to purchase $1 million in new downloadable content in 2012. This service can be used at home or wherever you have access to the internet and there are never any late fees!

OverDrive Training - Wednesday, January 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Learn how to download eBooks and more! 

Antique Appraisal Event, Monday, January 30 from 5-8 p.m.
Direct from Antiques Roadshow, Appraiser Mark Moran will be here to appraise items. Call for details. Everyone is welcome to participate or just come and watch! 

New in our collection
British TV DVD section and new in magazines: Everyday Food, Entertainment Weekly, and Parents. 

See you at the library!
Lisa Brooks, Library Director

January Activities
(For a complete listing of our events, please visit our website.)

Winter Read Kick Off Day for Kids and Adults - Monday, January 23
If you like to read, you’ll love our Winter Reading program. The rules are simple: read a book and enter to win one of many great prize baskets. Stop by on January 23 for the Winter Read Kick-off and enjoy popcorn, games, and prizes!

Milton’s Teens’ Top Ten Favorite Books
Milton youth can vote their favorite novel into a top spot! Milton’s Teens’ Top Ten will showcase the top ten young adult novels according to Milton’s teen readers. A list of the nominees is available now and voting will begin in February.

Preschool Storytime - Tuesdays at 10:30 am.
For children 3-6 years old. Storytimes last 30 minutes and no prior sign-up is required.

After-School Anime, Tuesday, January 17, at 4 p.m.
The Library’s monthly showing of an anime movie for tweens and teens 11-17. Snacks will be provided. Call the library for the movie title.

All Day Craft-Make a Mask! - Thursday, January 19
The library will provide all materials and no registration is required.

No School Lego Build Day - Friday, January 20 from 2-3 p.m.
Create your own masterpiece! Legos will be provided. No personal Legos please!

Bento Box Workshop, Friday, January 20 from 2-4 p.m.
Create a traditional Japanese-style lunchbox . For ages 11-17. Registration is required.

Coming in February:

Insect Ambassadors - Saturday, February 4 at 1 p.m.
The Insect Ambassadors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison will present live and preserved arthropods to teach members of the audience about insects, where they live, how they survive and the positive things they do for our environment.

Couponing 101 Workshop - February 8 from 6:30-8 p.m.
Attend a free class to learn about: finding and organizing coupons, maximizing their value, planning shopping trips, and much more!

Dianne Moller presentation - Date TBA
Dianne will talk about her experience as the United States' representative at the 2011 International Falconry Festival in Abu Dhabi.

Refuse & Recycling on Thursday, January 5th

Just a reminder that refuse & recycling collection will be delayed by one day this week due to the holiday.  Collection will take place on Thursday, January 5, 2012. 

Recycling will only be collected for residents ON and WEST of John Paul Road and all residents ON and NORTH of Madison Avenue.  This is considered the old "green" section when the City was with Waste Management.  Here is a map for further clarification:

City of Milton Meeting Notifications - Week of January 2 – January 6, 2012

The following official City meetings will take place this coming week. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held in the Common Council Chambers (lower level of City Hall, 430 E. High St.)

• Tuesday, January 3rd
• Public Works Committee @ 6:30 p.m.
• Common Council @ 7:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, January 4th
• Historic Preservation Commission @ 6:00 p.m.

Agendas for these meetings will be posted at all three official posting places by 5:00 pm at the end of this work week. Those locations include City Hall (430 E. High St.), Piggly Wiggly (727 S. Janesville St.) and Dave's Ace Hardware (430 S. John Paul Rd.).

In addition, the agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the City's website by the end of this work week. Click here to access those materials.

You are welcome to contact City Hall with any questions about these meetings at info@ci.milton.wi.us or call (608) 868-6900 ext. 5.

Purchase Your Animal License at City Hall

Animal licenses are available to be purchased at City Hall for $8 for animals that are fixed and $15 for animals that are not fixed.  All cats and dogs must be licensed.  Proof of the rabies vaccination is required when licensing your pet.  Licenses must be purchased by April 2, 2012 or a $10 late fee will be assessed.

Please do not include the payment for your animal license on your check for your taxes.  They are run through separate systems and must be kept separate.

If you have any questions, contact City Hall at (608) 868-6900.

Proposed Splash Park Designs

At Tuesday night's Council meeting, Blake Theisen from SAA Design Group presented two different designs for the proposed Goodrich Square Splash Park.  Click on the link below to view and comment on the designs.

http://saa-madison.com/community-comment/community-presentation

Update on Delivery of Refuse & Recycling Bins

Johns Disposal is in the last stretch of delivering the new refuse and recycling bins this week.  If you don't receive your bins, please call City Hall at (608) 868-6900 ext. 5.

The 2012 Collection schedule was sent with tax bills and included in a packet of information that was attached to your bins.  The collection schedule can also be accessed at anytime throughout the year on the website for Johns Disposal: www.johnsdisposal.com.