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Bi-annual flush of water main scheduled

Water may appear slightly discolored, OK to drink  

The City of Middleton said it plans to flush water mains beginning April 29.

Water Utility Foreman Ryan Madigan said the flush is common practice for the department and is done twice a year, in the spring and the fall.

"It's a standard thing we do to ensure that our system is operating correctly [and] to ensure quality of the water," Madigan said.

In a public notice sent Tuesday, the city's Water Utility said residents can expect to see a slight discoloration of water during the week as it clears out water mains.

Madigan said this does not affect the potability of water and it is safe to use and drink per normal.

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Big 8 Baseball: Middleton beats Sun Prairie 5-2

Big 8 Baseball: Middleton beats Sun Prairie 5-2

There haven't been many nice days for high school sports this spring but the sun was out Tuesday for the return of our Game of the Week. In the big 8 baseball Sun Prairie visits rival Middleton.

The defending Div. 1 champs are 2-1 this year while this is Middleton's first game.

Middleton's pitcher Brian Lochner gets the games first RBI.

Sun Prairie scores two runs in the top of the 4th take the lead 2-1.

But Middleton re-takes the lead and then Jackson Keeler's RBI double in the 5th scores Luke Schafer to make it 4-2 Middleton.

Lochner tosses the complete game, giving up 5 hits, striking out 4 and had 3 hits at the plate.

Sun Prairie has won three straight big 8 titles, but has already two losses in conference.

Middleton wins 5-2.

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Local baseball competition visits Middleton

 

A local competition is giving kids the chance to swing for the fence this spring.

Pitch, Hit and Run, a local subdivision of a Major League Baseball competition, will pit boys and girls against each other to advance through rounds involving core baseball skills. Four age groups – 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14 – will be available for kids to enroll in. Age group winners will advance to a sectional level of competition.

The Pitch, Hit and Run Competition will take place May 11 at 12 p.m. in Middleton’s CIBA Sport Center. Participants are asked to bring along a copy of their birth certificate. Parents or guardians must sign a waiver before the competition begins.

Those with questions about the competition can call Luis at 608-203-8836.  

4-month Middleton St. construction project begins Monday

Project to affect parking, bus routes through summer, city says   

The city said its street reconstruction project is scheduled to begin Monday, which will limit parking on Middleton Street and could affect bus routes and access to driveways through mid-August.

The Middleton Street Reconstruction Project will include a complete street reconstruction of Middleton Street from South Avenue to 1,200 feet south of Voss Parkway, the city said. The project scope includes street, curb and gutter, sidewalk, driveway apron and storm sewer improvements and is scheduled to be finished on Aug. 20, 2013, the city said.

For the duration of the project, street parking along Middleton Street will be unavailable Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-7 p.m., or until construction activity is completed for the day, city officials said in a news release Thursday.

Spring supper features Italian eats, unique auction items

Spring supper features Italian eats, unique auction items

Saturday event to benefit MHS music programs  

The annual high school music program fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday and includes an auction with plenty of unique items for grabs.

The "A Little Taste of Italy" dinner event that features non-stop music performances by the Middleton High School bands and orchestras will be held from 4:30-8 p.m. in the MHS Student Center and courtyard areas of the school.

The event includes a silent auction featuring items like a bi-plane ride, a portrait session, gift cards to area restaurants, a sailboat ride and picnic, a ride to school on a fire truck and more.

For the Italian dinner, diners can choose lasagna or spaghetti (meat or vegetarian), and also receive salad, a dinner roll, a beverage and dessert.

Organizers said tickets are $13 for adults in advance, $6 for children under 12 and $10 for seniors. Tickets are $15 at the door.

Police: Motorist attacked in road rage incident

A motorist's car was struck by another motorist in traffic and then he was attacked in a road rage incident during Tuesday morning's commute, according to the Middleton Police Department.

Police said Theodore H. Melchert, 40, of Poynette, became angry about the driving of another motorist, followed the car east on U.S. Highway 12, and cut in front of the car deliberately striking the car's front quarter panel. The victim lost control of his car and spun out between Parmenter Street and Airport Road. Police said the victim's car came to rest facing the other direction of traffic.

Melchert drove his car into the victim's car twice more before exiting his car and throwing a cup of coffee against the victim's car, according to police. The victim told police Melchert then forced his car door open and assaulted him.

Film festival doubles viewing days for 2013

Film festival doubles viewing days for 2013

25,000 tickets already sold, rep says   

In its 15th year, the Wisconsin Film Festival will present 158 films between five area theaters from April 11-18.

The festival -- programmed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arts Institute and the UW Department of Communication Arts' film studies program -- will offer four extra days of films, doubling its viewing schedule over years past.