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Townline Road construction plans open house, Oct. 27
Milton Courier staff Batterman and Associates of Beloit will present at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, plans for the reconstruction of two sections of Townline Road, on the east side of Janesville. One section is from Kennedy Road to County Y and the other section is from Henke Road to Vickerman Road and/or Milton Shopiere Road. A tate grant will pay for the road work. The open house will be at the Harmony Town Hall, 440 N. Highway 14, Janesville. A quorum of the Town of Harmony Board might be present but no other town business will be discussed and no decisions will be made.
Milton High School hosts open house on Sunday
Milton High School welcomes the public to a belated open house and ribbon cutting on Sunday, Oct. 24, to show off the extensive expansion and improvements made possible by a $59.9-million referendum approved by voters in April 2019. The open house from 2-3 p.m. will include tours, and Milton School District personnel will be present to answer questions. The expansion of MHS included a two-story addition for STEM (science, technology,...
Make plans today: Some areas at or near peak fall colors
Wisconsin is home to many scenic landscapes that showcase the delightful colors of nature in autumn. We’re starting to see the leaves change colors, with some parts of the state already at or nearing peak colors. In the fall, when days shorten and temperatures drop, leaves stop their food-making process. As a result of the changes, chlorophyll, a pigment that gives plants their green color, breaks down. At the same time, other chemical changes occur, which can vary how the colors look based on the...
Edgerton Hospital joins UW telestroke network
Edgerton Hospital is the latest member of the University of Wisconsin Telestroke Network, headquartered at University Hospital in Madison. Edgerton Hospital’s emergency department, 11101 N. Sherman Road, Edgerton, is staffed by experienced physicians who specialize in emergency medicine. They now consult with stroke neurologists at the UW Comprehensive Stroke Center in Madison who can examine patients and their brain scans in real time online. This can mean quicker, life-preserving treatment...
Upcoming Events
Milton Courier staff Wildflower Seed Collecting, Sat., Oct. 9: The Rock County Conservationists is holding its annual free prairie wildflower seed collecting event Saturday. The self-collecting opportunity takes place from 10 a.m.-noon at the planted prairie in Milton’s Crossridge Park on Parkview Drive near the parking lot of the Milton YMCA. Participants can collect collect...
Make plans today: Some areas at or near peak fall colors
Wisconsin is home to many scenic landscapes that showcase the delightful colors of nature in autumn. We’re starting to see the leaves change colors, with some parts of the state already at or nearing peak colors. In the fall, when days shorten and temperatures drop, leaves stop their food-making process. As a result of the changes, chlorophyll, a pigment that gives plants their green color, breaks down. At the same time, other chemical changes occur, which can vary how the colors look based on the...
Edgerton Hospital joins UW telestroke network
Edgerton Hospital is the latest member of the University of Wisconsin Telestroke Network, headquartered at University Hospital in Madison. Edgerton Hospital’s emergency department, 11101 N. Sherman Road, Edgerton, is staffed by experienced physicians who specialize in emergency medicine. They now consult with stroke neurologists at the UW Comprehensive Stroke Center in Madison who can examine patients and their brain scans in real time online. This can mean quicker, life-preserving treatment...
Upcoming Events
Milton Courier staff Wildflower Seed Collecting, Sat., Oct. 9: The Rock County Conservationists is holding its annual free prairie wildflower seed collecting event Saturday. The self-collecting opportunity takes place from 10 a.m.-noon at the planted prairie in Milton’s Crossridge Park on Parkview Drive near the parking lot of the Milton YMCA. Participants can collect collect...
Humane Society of Jefferson Co. to offer microchip clinic
To better identify local animals when they go astray or to address their health needs, the Humane Society of Jefferson County will hold a microchip clinic on Saturday, Nov. 13. Microchips will cost $25 per pet and include registration in a pet recovery database. Veterinarians and animals shelters encourage microchipping because it substantially increases the likelihood of the recovery of a missing pet by offering secure, reliable, unique and permanent...
Virtual hiring event for manufacturing jobs on Oct. 8
Several southwest Wisconsin employers will take part in a manufacturing-specific virtual hiring event set for 10 a.m.-noon, Friday, Oct. 8. Job seekers can meet virtually with multiple local manufacturers in a variety of industries represented by the Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board (SWWDB) area, which includes the counties of Grant, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, Richland and Rock, as well as neighboring counties. Participating job seekers can talk with employers in real...
UW-Whitewater freshmen enrollment, overall vaccinations on the rise
While the University of Wisconsin System saw an overall drop in enrollment of 1% this fall, UW-Whitewater welcomed its largest freshman class—1,873 students—in four years. Total enrollment at the university is 11,447, with 10,804 students at the Whitewater campus and 643 students at the Rock County campus, according to a news release. UW-Whitewater Interim Chancellor Tim Henderson said overall enrollment was down slightly as it is systemwide on UW campuses...
UW-Whitewater freshmen enrollment, overall vaccinations on the rise
While the University of Wisconsin System saw an overall drop in enrollment of 1% this fall, UW-Whitewater welcomed its largest freshman class—1,873 students—in four years. Total enrollment at the university is 11,447, with 10,804 students at the Whitewater campus and 643 students at the Rock County campus, according to a news release. UW-Whitewater Interim Chancellor Tim Henderson said overall enrollment was down slightly as it is systemwide on UW campuses...
Humane Society of Jefferson Co. to offer microchip clinic
To better identify local animals when they go astray or to address their health needs, the Humane Society of Jefferson County will hold a microchip clinic on Saturday, Nov. 13. Microchips will cost $25 per pet and include registration in a pet recovery database. Veterinarians and animals shelters encourage microchipping because it substantially increases the likelihood of the recovery of a missing pet by offering secure, reliable, unique and permanent...
Virtual hiring event for manufacturing jobs on Oct. 8
Several southwest Wisconsin employers will take part in a manufacturing-specific virtual hiring event set for 10 a.m.-noon, Friday, Oct. 8. Job seekers can meet virtually with multiple local manufacturers in a variety of industries represented by the Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board (SWWDB) area, which includes the counties of Grant, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, Richland and Rock, as well as neighboring counties. Participating job seekers can talk with employers in real...
Milton House to host Histories & Mysteries event
MILTON A Janesville ghost-hunting group claims to have encountered paranormal activity at several historic Milton locations in recent years, and its findings will be revealed at a Milton House Museum fund-raising event on Saturday, Oct. 16. A walking tour of spooky storytelling, “Histories & Mysteries: Investigations into Haunted Milton,” will take place Saturday, Oct. 16, an event hosted by the museum in partnership with Society of Anomalous Studies (SAS). ...
Milton House to host Histories & Mysteries event
MILTON A Janesville ghost-hunting group claims to have encountered paranormal activity at several historic Milton locations in recent years, and its findings will be revealed at a Milton House Museum fund-raising event on Saturday, Oct. 16. A walking tour of spooky storytelling, “Histories & Mysteries: Investigations into Haunted Milton,” will take place Saturday, Oct. 16, an event hosted by the museum in partnership with Society of Anomalous Studies (SAS). ...
Activities at The Gathering Place
The Gathering Place, 715 Campus St., Milton, is a senior activity center offering a variety of activities for adults of all ages. These include classes, workshops, programs, trips and other services. Most are free of charge. While membership is encouraged, non-members may participate in all TGP-sponsored activities. Daytime Bingo, 1:15 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 28: Bingo games are back in the dining room with the tables spaced out. Cash prizes. There is a small cost per card with a maximum of 4 cards. There will be...
Jane Metcalf inducted into Ag Council Hall of Fame
“A total surprise,” is how Jane Metcalf described her reaction when she learned she would be inducted into the Ag Business Council of Rock County’s Hall of Fame. Awarded annually to two Rock County individuals for their contributions to Rock County agriculture, Metcalf was honored during a dinner following the organization’s annual meeting in August. Bill Murphy of Janesville was also inducted. An agricultural journalist for over 40 years and...
Jane Metcalf inducted into Ag Council Hall of Fame
“A total surprise,” is how Jane Metcalf described her reaction when she learned she would be inducted into the Ag Business Council of Rock County’s Hall of Fame. Awarded annually to two Rock County individuals for their contributions to Rock County agriculture, Metcalf was honored during a dinner following the organization’s annual meeting in August. Bill Murphy of Janesville was also inducted. An agricultural journalist for over 40 years and...
Activities at The Gathering Place
The Gathering Place, 715 Campus St., Milton, is a senior activity center offering a variety of activities for adults of all ages. These include classes, workshops, programs, trips and other services. Most are free of charge. While membership is encouraged, non-members may participate in all TGP-sponsored activities. Daytime Bingo, 1:15 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 28: Bingo games are back in the dining room with the tables spaced out. Cash prizes. There is a small cost per card with a maximum of 4 cards. There will be...
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