The Middleton Health Department hosted our first Annual Opioid Overdose Awareness Vigil on August 28, 2024. There were 2125 purple flags planted on the front library lawn and 2 South Main Street in memory of those who were lost to overdose. The flags were left up for 1 week. People were able to write a message to their loved one on a flag. Middleton's municipal employees supported the vigil by wearing the purple t-shirts on August 28th. Speakers were: Traci Mello, Public Health Director; Stephen Jesi, guest speaker; Reverend Karlo Hocurscak, Saint Agnes Parish; Senator Bruce Tarr and Repesentative Brad Jones.