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Board hears secondary level report, capital projects plans, statewide concerns

Ending 22 years of service to the City of Middleton on Jan. 30, Drew Montour received a proclamation honoring his service as information technology director as part of the Feb. 3 Middleton Common Council meeting.

A homicide investigation is underway in the Village of Ridgeway after authorities found a man dead inside his home last week, according to the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office.

MIDDLETON – Mark Opitz was on vacation and not present Friday for a hearing in which Mayor Emily Kuhn requested a restraining order based on allegations that the former city planner groped her last year.

MIDDLETON — Middleton Mayor Emily Kuhn has filed a petition for a temporary restraining order and injunction against Mark Opitz, a current candidate for alderperson in District 6 and a former City of Middleton employee.

The petition was filed February 5, 2026 in Dane County Circuit Court. An injunction hearing is scheduled for February 13, 2026.

BLACK EARTH — The Black Earth Village Board received an in-depth overview of municipal budgeting, levy limits, and long-term financial planning during its Feb. 3 meeting, with representatives from Ehlers & Associates presenting information intended to guide future budget decisions.

MIDDLETON – After “a failed start”, unleaded aviation fuel will again be sold, this time at a lower price at Middleton Municipal Airport – Morey Field, according to Airport Manager Richard Morey.

The Middleton Common Council on Feb. 3 voted to approve a new, five-year, fixed-base operator contract for the Middleton Municipal Airport with Morey Airplane Company — but after a lengthy debate that included questions as well as accusations and denials from alders about the fuel to be sold there.

After fixing a last minute date discrepancy, the Middleton Common Council on Feb. 3 voted unanimously to approve a three-year contract with the Middleton Professional Police Association through 2028.

When Janet Wu watched her daughter blossom at a Tutu School in California, she saw more than graceful twirls and tiny tutus — she witnessed confidence, creativity and joy taking shape through dance.