Now that spring is upon us, the city of Middleton Parks Department will again be full of people taking advantage of the recreational opportunities that the parks have to offer, but it is also asking for vigilance from park users.

Over the past couple of years, police said they have seen an increase in problems at Quarry Skate Park.

Some of the issues we have dealt with at the park include littering, graffiti, smoking and occasionally alcohol and drug use, police said.

This spring, officers are making an extra effort to reduce the number of issues at the park to make it an enjoyable experience for all who use it.

If you see any issues with activities taking place at the Quarry Skate Park, or any other city of Middleton park, please contact police at 608-824-7300.

A quick-change artist scammed nearly $100 dollars from a Middleton store on Tuesday, March 29, according to the Middleton Police Department.

Police said the store, on Cayuga Street, reported the money was missing at about 6:30 p.m.

The black man was in his 40s and about 5 feet 8 inches tall, police said. They said he was last seen wearing sunglasses and a wool hat. He was seen leaving in a gray Pontiac Grand Am.

Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call the Middleton Police Department at 608-824-7300.

On April 17, 1986, the Capital Brewery kettles fired up for the first time.

Twenty-five years later their original two brews, Dark and Pilsner, still stand strong with a wide variety of other true Wisconsin lagers by their side.

Resident are invited to help Capital Brewery celebrate it's 25 years of brewing with an open house event on Saturday, April 17 from 1 to 5 p.m.

There will be live music from 2 to 4 p.m. and a special toast at 5 p.m.

Capital Brewery will also unveil its special anniversary beer, Eternal Flame.