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With a combined 57 years of experience, City Planner Mark Opitz and Middleton EMS Chief Steven Wunsch said goodbye to the City of Middleton during the June 3 Middleton Common Council meeting by accepting proclamations in their honor.

MIDDLETON – While commercial electric powered aircraft is just getting off the ground, attention at Middleton Municipal Airport – Morey Field is turning to hosting electric vehicle charging stations. 

With new “administration” in the Village of Mazomanie—now that Natalie Beil is in charge after her dominant April election win—changes are coming to some of the more procedural and organizational aspects of things. Beil spoke with each trustee about the changes and announced them at the April 22nd meeting.

The Black Earth Fire Department snuffed out a fire in less than an hour after being called to a residence along Highway 78 in the Town of Mazomanie on June 11th. At 8:55 p.m. they got the call for an “echo level” structure fire—requiring the most immediate response and dispatch—and arrived on scene with ample help in tow.

 Middleton EMS Chief Steve Wunsch retired last Friday, June 13, and he leaves behind more than a legacy—he leaves behind a transformed emergency medical services system built on decades of innovation, grit, and relentless dedication.

A new mixed use building is coming to 6300 University Avenue, thanks to approval of a development agreement June 3 by the Middleton Common Council.

MIDDLETON – While commercial electric powered aircraft is just getting off the ground, attention at Middleton Municipal Airport – Morey Field is turning to hosting electric vehicle charging stations. 

TOWN OF MIDDLETON – The Town Board Monday voted no to a month-long closing of part of Pioneer Road and deferred action on approving a $74,000 recreational trail segment. 

Shoe Box owner Steve Schmitt takes center stage in new book “Baseball Like it Oughta Be”: a deep dive into how the Black Earth native transformed the Madison Mallards from a struggling summer-collegiate baseball team to a massive box-office hit.

The City of Middleton will begin its 2026 city budget discussions with a June 17 overview presentation for the Finance & Personnel Committee, and culminating with the approval of the city’s tax levy on Tuesday, Nov. 18, according to a calendar approved May 20 by the Middleton Common Council.