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MIDDLETON — Nearly four decades after founding the Middleton High School debate program, Thomas Aylesworth returned to where it all began, delivering an inspiring message to current students about the lifelong impact of debate.

Members of the Middleton Sustainability Committee on April 7 announced the winners of the 2025 Sustainable Middleton Awards as part of the Middleton Common Council meeting.

A lifelong love for a classic television miniseries has turned into a full-fledged book project for Perry Hibner, who is set to release “Centennial Revisited,” an oral history of the iconic 1978 NBC production.

Residents across the region cast ballots in the April 7 spring election, selecting local officials for municipal, school board and county positions in several area communities.

The City of Middleton has officially retired Tax Increment District 3 after 33 years and a current valuation of $724 million — one year after asking the Wisconsin State Legislature to extend the district to keep a valued Middleton employer — thanks to a resolution approved April 7 by the Middleton Common Council.

The Middleton Common Council on April 7 approved an agreement with the Dane County Department of Waste and Renewables to continue the city’s successful food scrap drop-off service, including a new permanent home for the Scrap Stop in the University Place cul-de-sac near Walgreens.

BLACK EARTH — The Village of Black Earth Board reviewed progress on a proposed daycare, approved licenses tied to the upcoming baseball season and discussed staffing and infrastructure updates during its April 8 meeting.

April marks Autism Acceptance Month, a time dedicated not only to raising awareness but to fostering true inclusion for individuals on the autism spectrum. Across Wisconsin, organizations, families and advocates are using the month to promote understanding and encourage communities to take meaningful steps toward acceptance.

In an industry increasingly dominated by corporate ownership, Creekside Veterinary Clinic in Black Earth is taking a different approach—one rooted in local ownership, personalized care, and strong relationships with both pets and their owners.

BLACK EARTH — A range of park improvements, safety concerns and future recreational opportunities were discussed during the Black Earth Parks, Grounds and Recreation Committee meeting on March 31.