Articles from the January 14, 2021 edition
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Homicide Investigation into Missing Infant from Albany
On Monday, January 11, 2021, new information was released about the death of an infant in Albany. Authorities said that the infant’s death is being investigated as a homicide, and a person of...
Monticello Students Help Family Promise
The High School Students of Monticello were able to donate several hygiene bags to Family Promise of Green County recently. The mission of Family...
Community Foundation Grant Supports Purchase of New Equipment for New Glarus Area EMS
New Glarus Area Emergency Medical Services has acquired new equipment to help improve patient care, thanks to a grant from the New Glarus Community...
Green County Bar Association To Sponsor Candidate Forum
The Green County Bar Association will sponsor a virtual “meet the candidates” forum for the four candidates seeking to become Green County’s Branch One Circuit Judge. The one-hour forum is...
Monticello Community Club to Hold 22nd Winter Chickaree
The Monticello Community Club will be grilling 500 half chickens this year. Half chickens will be sold at $7.00 each (not a complete dinner…just chicken). The basting recipe remains the same as...
PAUL J. HEIMANN
Paul J. Heimann, age 76 of Juda, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2021, at Monroe Health Services. Paul was born on July 9, 1944, in Madis... Full story
PHIL WITTWER
Phil Wittwer, age 67 of Oregon, passed away from his battle with lung cancer on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at his home surrounded by his twin... Full story
Student News
Chapman Named to Dean’s List at UW-Superior The University of Wisconsin-Superior has named Anah Chapman, New Glarus, to the Dean’s List for academic achievement during the Fall 2020 semester. To b...
Looking Back at "News of the Men In Service"
Sgt. Arthur Zweifel telephoned his parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. K. Zweifel, the first of the week, saying he had arrived at San Francisco, California, from the Pacific. Pvt. Alvin Zweifel is stationed wit...
Belleville Community Blood Drive
St. Mary of Lourdes, 221 Frederick Street in Belleville, is hosting a Blood Drive on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, from 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. All blood donations are now tested for COVID-19 antibodies....
"What are we doing for others? That is the question..."
Martin Luther King Jr. stood for hope, peace, and equality; and, in his memory, the students of Belleville High School choose to continue to serve...
Join Belleville Library's Special Program "Big Benefits from Journaling in a Pandemic"
“Journaling, for even five minutes, can boost happiness and create more focus in your life,” says Judith Joy. “It’s an important way to lift your spirits during turbulent times.” The ups...
Belleville Primary School Board Member Forum
A school board member forum will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the Belleville HS Auditorium. Public is welcome to attend. They are taking questions via email...
Masonic Lodge Presents Scholarships to Three Belleville High School Graduates
The New Glarus Masonic Lodge #310 recently presented scholarships to three 2020 Belleville High School graduates. Erin Kittleson is attending...
Monticello Community Club Scholarship
Recent Monticello High School graduate Cassondra Schenkel has been awarded a $500 scholarship from Monticello Community Club President Scott Babler....
Monticello Public Library Receives National Grant For Small And Rural Libraries
The Monticello Public Library has been selected as one of 200 libraries to participate in Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries, an American Library Association (ALA)...
Swiss Church "Share the Warmth" Program Looking for Donations
The Swiss United Church of Christ’s January Mission Event is “Share the Warmth”! They are collecting new warm hats, mittens, and gloves. Some items will be shared in our local community, others...
SR Wrestling Wins Over Cambridge
The Sugar River wrestling team hosted Cambridge on Thursday, January 7th, in New Glarus. Sugar River won the match, 36-18. Wrestling at 120 lbs,...
Belleville Girls Basketball Gets First Conference Win at Cambridge and Falls at Dodgeville
On Monday, January 4th, the Wildcats traveled to Dodgeville to take on the Dodgers. When they arrived, they found a team that was rounding into top...
Wildcats Have Difficult Week
The Belleville Wildcats played at Poynette on December 28th. Down by 2 at the half, the Wildcats scored almost even with the Poynette team in the second half but lost. The final score was Poynette...
Knights Win Over Ponies, Lose to Mineral Point
The New Glarus Knights hosted Parkview on January 5th. They led at halftime, 46-31, and won the game. The final score was New Glarus 82, Parkview 51....
Ponies Win Over Barneveld and Juda
The Monticello Ponies boys basketball team hosted Barneveld on January 5th. Monticello led 22-15 at the half, and outscored Barneveld in the second to win the game. The final score was Monticello 36,...
New Glarus Girls Win Over Belmont and Waterloo
The New Glarus Lady Knights played at Belmont on January 4th. Leading by double digits at the half, New Glarus held on for a win. The final score was New Glarus 60, Belmont 42. “Belmont is a very go...