On 2 shot dead in Janesville home

Posted on August 30 at 3:15 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Mymaro, just go away & stop commenting...you'll sound smarter that way.

As for the notifications, it's hard to keep these type of stories out of the paper when the press knows via scanners what police are up to, and because of the First Amendment freedom of the press, they can post whatever non-incriminating evidence they feel will produce a good story. It's their right and their job.
Let the PD do their job, then complain about (or congratulate) them.

On Man arrested after throwing rock at sheriff's office

Posted on August 23 at 3:36 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Ernest T. Bass.....

On Motorcycle crashes after police stop chase

Posted on August 4 at 4:09 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

...it's the thing they weren't "whering"...

On In oil debate, Democrats want to kill planet to save it

Posted on August 1 at 10:13 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Great article. Pelosi is wrong.
http://www.glennbeck.com/

On Plant neighbor launches sign campaign

Posted on July 30 at 3:04 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Kio got it right.
http://www.glennbeck.com

On Fair star contestants wow the audience

Posted on July 24 at 2:08 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Truth, if you want to place blame, at least place it on the right person. That would be the grumpy old homeowner who refuses to let anybody park near their property, one week a year. That's who calls the police and demands action be taken.
To protect and Serve....

On Criticism of "Hammy" coverage hard to take

Posted on July 22 at 3:56 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Scott, I think the article was a fitting tribute to a well loved local man and his family. Great job.

On Milton hires new police chief

Posted on July 15 at 2:47 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

This is an example of how the hiring process works in LE:
My PD was hiring 15 officers.
550 people applied.
120 or so applicants met the minimum requirements and were accepted to complete the physical, written and first oral interview.
55 were accepted to undergo psych evaluation and second interview.
30 were chosen for an interview with the local chief, chief deputy and interview with background investigators at the applicants home.
The 120 original candidates were chosen not by the department doing the hiring, but the hiring committee, which include the police and fire commission from surrounding areas. Personal connections only help if the candidate has already passed the year long testing process every hopeful officer has to endure. And based on this mans career thus far, I think Milton has hired above the curve.

On Milton appoints police chief

Posted on July 14 at 9:29 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Think....I don't know. But I do know that no LE officer would have their info published anywhere. The dept. won't even give out their info....to anyone. Let alone to the media. That's just policy everywhere, so I don't believe it's his current info. At least it won't be very soon.

On Milton appoints police chief

Posted on July 14 at 7:32 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

They were undoubtedly allowed to publish the info because he has since moved to the Milton area and has a new address and phone number.
Besides, had they not published all they did, someone would end up saying they don't trust him because they don't know anything about him.
I agree that written communication is hugely important. In this case, however, his personal communication skills and LE knowledge are what matter most, and it sounds like he can handle the job.