Articles from the January 20, 2022 edition
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Winter Fest Veterans R&R In New Glarus
The 36th Annual Winter Fest R&R was held last weekend in New Glarus. This Veterans celebration is traditionally the first Veterans reunion of the...
Chickaree – Order Now!
Chickens must be pre-ordered by Friday, January 28, 2022. Cost is $7.50 per each half chicken (no dinner-just chicken). Order your half chickens in advance at Gempeler’s Supermarket, Boar’s Nest,...
Monticello Chamber Business Spotlight: Pink Heifer Saloon & Smokehouse
Lauren and Yo Fox moved from Long Beach, California, to a 27-acre horse farm in Monticello in May 2020, where they expected to stay semi-retired and...
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Doing, Learning, Teaching Belleville's Latest Youth Apprentice Learns to Educate Others
British adventurer and entrepreneur Richard Branson is noted for saying, "You don't learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing, and by...
Red Cross Experiencing Worst Blood Shortage in Over a Decade
In recent weeks, the Red Cross has had less than a 1-day supply of critical blood types. With blood product distributions to hospitals outpacing donations coming in, the Red Cross is facing a crisis...
Child Care Matters... to the Community, Families, Businesses
Making a positive impact on children every day. Seeing children thrive and be happy. Watching them develop to their greatest potential. Just ask...
Student News
UW-Whitewater Announces Dean’s List The following local students were named to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Dean’s List for the 2021 fall semester: Olivia Roth, Albany, English;...
Carlson Expects Transparency in Local Government
Dear Editor, Recently, I’ve had a lot of interaction with local township, school, and county board government. There is one thing that I have come to expect and value very much in local government:... Full story
EUGENE R. CATE
Eugene R. Cate, age 60 of Belleville, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at UW-Hospital in Madison, with family by his side. He was born on... Full story
LORI L. WIRTS
Lori L. (Miller) Wirts, 63, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 9, 2022. She was born September 12, 1958, to David and Ella (Miles) Miller in... Full story
Dane County Dairy Promotion Scholarship Applications Due by April 15
The members of the Dane County Dairy Promotion Committee will offer scholarships to students who are residents of Dane County and are pursuing a post-secondary education in an agricultural-related...
WPA Offers Youth Pig Project Scholarships
The Wisconsin Pork Association is once again offering Youth Pig Project scholarships. These scholarships are designed to assist 4-H and FFA members in establishing swine projects that can lead to...
Green County HCE Offering Scholarships for Local Students
The members of the Green County Home and Community Education, Inc. (HCE) organization will be awarding two scholarships, in the amount of $500.00 each, available to a graduating senior of a Green...
Belleville Schools Students of the Month
Congratulations to our December Student of the Month recipients. Students are nominated by their teachers based on achievement, leadership, service,...
Alcohol and Pregnancy
Is there a safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy? The answer is no. This even includes the period while trying to get pregnant. In fact, alcohol has risks to a pregnancy before a woman might even...
Lake Montesian Fisheree
The Lake Montesian Fisheree will take place on Sunday, February 6, 2022, from 7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., at Lake Montesian in Monticello. The Fisheree is sponsored by the Monticello Lions Club. Door prize...
Monticello to Host First "District Day"
Monticello Schools is excited to invite young families in the area to their first “District Day”. This event will take place on Saturday, January 29th, from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., and is aimed at...
Educational Spotlight
Pictured here are a few of Mrs. Homb's 5th grade math students. They are leaning about fractions through an activity called "Scrumptiously Simplified...
Food Drive Benefits Green Cares Food Pantry
The New Glarus Elementary School wrapped up the holiday season with a food drive, collecting 1,985 pounds of food for the Green Cares Food Pantry....
Silvesterchlausen Held in New Glarus
On Saturday, January 15, 2022, New Glarus celebrated an ancient celebration of New Year's Eve, Silversterchlausen. St. Sylvester's Day, called...
Green County Public Health Adopts CDC's New Isolation and Quarantine Guidance
Recently, the CDC updated their isolation recommendations for people who tested positive for COVID-19, as well as their quarantine recommendations for individuals who have been in close contact with...
Swiss UCC Food Pantry Now Open
The Swiss United Church of Christ in New Glarus has started a food pantry for anyone facing food insecurities. They are open on Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m.-10:00...
Belleville Improves to 11-1 With Win Over Waterloo
On Friday, January 14th, the 7th ranked in Division 4 Belleville Wildcats girls basketball team traveled to Waterloo to take on the Pirates. It was...
Lady Knights Beat Marshall for First Time in Ten Years
On Tuesday, January 11th, the New Glarus varsity girls basketball team played at Wisconsin Heights. Leading 22-11 at the half, the team went on to win the game, 57-31. Leading the Knights with 22...
Monticello Girls Victorious Over Barneveld
On January 6th, the Monticello Ponies varsity girls basketball team hosted Albany. Down by 30 at the half, the Ponies lost the game. The final score was Albany 73, Monticello 24. “Albany is a good...
