Update - STH 26 Bypass Project

Below is an update on the State Highway 26 Bypass Project dated Wednesday, September 26, 2012.



Good afternoon, 

Today we have some great news to report on the State Highway 26 Project, between County Highway Y and Townline Road. On Friday at 5:00 P.M. (3 days ahead of schedule), our crews will be opening the New Harmony Town Hall Interchange on State Highway 26. This also includes the New Townline Road overpass just north of Harmony Town Hall. After the opening, you will be able to access Townline Road by using the Interchange and traveling northwest through the roundabouts to the intersection of Townline Road. The new interchange features bike / pedestrian accommodations and street lighting. 

To the south, crews are busy constructing the new frontage roads between County Highway Y and Woodcrest Drive. The placement of the new concrete curb and gutter for the frontage roads will start in early October. This work will continue for another month. Please slow down through this area, as many travelers need to access all of the businesses in the area. Please follow all of the traffic signs at the Woodcrest Drive splitter island. A left turn from Woodcrest to State Highway 26 southbound is prohibited and dangerous. 

As always, we appreciate your patience during construction. Please slow down and drive cautiously. If you have any questions or need any clarifications on the upcoming changes, please feel free to contact the State Highway 26 project staff at our project field office. 

(608)754-8217 - STH 26 Field Office, 4342 Milton Avenue, Janesville, WI 53546 

Sincerely,  

Lance Wagner - Project Manager

Press Release - Lunch with a Cop

Today is the first "Lunch With A Cop" at Northside Intermediate School.  Below is a press release from Milton Police Lieutenant John Conger that was released yesterday about the program.



Tomorrow we will be hosting our first “Lunch With A Cop” at Northside Intermediate School in Mr. Sersch’s 5th Grade class. This programming is part of our partnership with the Milton Youth Coalition and their focus on the topic of Bullying in our community. 

During the lunch an officer will have an open dialogue with students about the topic. The students will be requested to anonymously submit examples of Bullying that they are aware of, or have been a victim of, and those examples will be used to drive the conversation. There will also be a brief video shown to the students that has a very strong Anti-Bullying message and encourages students to stand up for others that are being bullied and report the behavior to a trusted adult. The students will then have a live demonstration on how to use the anonymous link to report Bullying that is on the City of Milton website. Finally, the students will be asked to elect a responsible class member to be the “go-to” person for issues involving Bullying. That student will be awarded a bright orange bracelet to signify their selection into that role. 

We would like to thank Varsity Lanes for sponsoring this lunch by providing the class with pizza. Additional food, drink and supplies are being funded by the Norsthside Student Council and the Milton Police Department’s Crime Prevention Fund.

2nd Annual Dash for the Splash - November 10, 2012

The Goodrich Square Steering Committee will be hosting the 2nd Annual Dash for the Splash on November 10, 2012 to benefit the Goodrich Square Splash Park. A 1-mile Fun Run/Walk will start at 9:15 a.m. followed by the 5K at 10:00 a.m. Registration will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in the South Goodrich Park Pavilion. The event will start and end where the splash park will be located in South Goodrich Park near the intersection of High Street and Parkview Drive.

The cost is $20 for one person, $30 for two people, or $50 for a family. Each participant will receive a Dash for the Splash t-shirt. Extra t-shirts can be purchased for $8 each, and additional donations will also be accepted. In order to receive the right t-shirt size, please submit your registration by October 31, 2012.

Registration forms are available on the City’s website (www.ci.milton.wi.us) and at City Hall (430 E. High Street).

The Goodrich Square Splash Park is part of an overall plan for the Goodrich Square downtown district that was finalized in 2010 as a response to the State Highway 26 bypass. The Goodrich Square Steering Committee was established in 2010 to work on implementing the various features of the master plan.

If you would like to volunteer for the event or have any questions, contact City Administrator Jerry Schuetz at (608) 868-6900 ext. 4 or by e-mail at jschuetz@ci.milton.wi.us.

Press Release - Buckaroo's Burglary Arrest

Below is a press release from Milton Police Lieutenant John Conger.



Today our agency made an arrest in connection with the Burglary that took place at Buckaroo’s Barbeque between September 8th and September 13th. Stolen in that burglary were several bottles of alcohol from the bar.

 Taken into custody and transported to the Rock County Jail on a Burglary charge was Damian Rice, 17, of Milton. Mr. Rice resides at 223 Vernal Avenue.

The Burglary that took place on September 15th at Buckaroo’s remains under investigation, and individuals that come forward with information that leads to the arrest of those responsible for that 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.

The Innovation Express Stops in Milton

Have you heard of the Innovation Express?  It's a bus route that runs from Janesville to Milton to Whitewater.  It stops right in front of the Piggly Wiggly in Milton. 

Here is a brochure that provides specific information about the bus route: Janesville Milton Whitewater Innovation Express.

Press Release - Second Burglary at Buckaroo's Barbeque

Below is a press release from Milton Police Lieutenant John Conger about a second burglary at Buckaroo's Barbeque.



Our agency is currently investigating a second Burglary within the past week that has taken place at Buckaroo’s Barbeque located at 231 Front St. The second burglary was reported this afternoon, and occurred sometime after 9:45pm last night. 

Once again, entry was forced through a window on the rear of the building. 

Stolen in the burglary were approximately 15 bottles of hard liquor and an undisclosed amount of cash. 

Both incidents remain under investigation. 

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.

Update - STH 26 Bypass Project

Here is an update about the State Highway 26 Bypass Project.




Good afternoon, 

It has only been four days since the last update, but at this time of year, construction operations start moving pretty fast. I hope the northbound commute is a little smoother now that we are back to the original mainline pavement without narrow tapers. As we talked about last time, we are starting the construction of the new frontage roads between John Paul Road and Woodcrest Drive. This stage will include the closure of John Paul Road at STH 26 during construction. The median cross over at John Paul will be closed permanently. This will take a little getting used to, but the end result will be much safer. The intersection of John Paul Road and STH 26 has been pretty hectic with all of the activity in the area. Travelers needing to get to John Paul Road or to M&I bank should continue northbound to McCormick Drive. Next, turn left at McCormick Drive and then left again to travel southbound to the M&I back entrance. As we talked about last time, all driveways on STH 26 will remain open during construction, with some minor inconveniences.

We appreciate your patience during construction. Please slow down and drive cautiously. We are getting closer to the end and the result will be an amazing transformation of the State Highway 26 corridor between Janesville and Milton. If you have any questions or need any clarifications on the upcoming changes, please feel free to contact the State Highway 26 project staff at our project field office. 

(608)754-8217 - STH 26 Field Office, 4342 Milton Avenue, Janesville, WI 53546 

Sincerely,

Lance Wagner - Project Manager