Articles from the March 3, 2016 edition
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Fire Destroys Garage, Vehicles on Exeter Crossing Road
The Belleville Fire Department was called to a reported truck fire on Exeter Crossing Road on Saturday, February 27. The truck was inside an attached...
Area Men Charged With Sexual Assault
Several area men were recently charged with sexual assault of the same child. The charges are the result of investigation by the Department of...
A Heartwarming Surprise
Aaron Couey, a third grader at New Glarus Elementary School, had an incredible surprise during Morning Meeting in the gym last week. His uncle,...
RALPH C. LANGDOK
Ralph Calvin Langdok, age 84 of Whitewater, and formerly Belleville, WI, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016, at home with family by his side. He... Full story
Motivational Speaker Talks to High School Students
On Wednesday, February 24th, motivational speaker Kyle Scheele spoke to New Glarus and Monticello Middle School students and New Glarus and...
New Glarus Music Boosters Spaghetti Supper A Success
Editor, Thank you to the New Glarus Hotel for donating all of the spaghetti, garlic bread and salad, and to the New Glarus Dairy for donating the milk, for the New Glarus Music Boosters’ Annual... Full story
Veterans Day Thanks
Dear Editor, This is really late, but I would still like to thank everyone who helped with the program. It’s a lot of people working together to make this program work. Thank you for giving your... Full story
Amstutz-Marty Post #256 To Celebrate 95 Years
Dear Editor, Amstutz-Marty Post #256 of Monticello is turning 95 years old. The Post is having a meeting on Thursday, March 3, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., in the Monticello school library. Please plan to... Full story
New Glarus Schools Thank Voters for Support
Dear Editor, The New Glarus School District would like to thank the community for their support of the February 16 referendum to replace roofs, update the HVAC system, improve safety/security, and... Full story
Why Habitat for Humanity is Good for New Glarus
Dear Editor, Habitat strengthens communities, we build hope, and we offer an opportunity for families to help themselves. Habitat doesn’t give homes away but instead we partner with a qualifying fam... Full story
Fahnenschwingen Classes To be Held at The Swiss Center of North America
The Swiss Center of North America is excited to announce Fahnenschwingen classes, beginning March 7th and running through May. Fahnenschwingen is the...
Emerald Ash Borer Discovered in Two New Locations in Dane County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed the discovery of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in two new locations in Dane County. The invasive insect was discovered last week by Dane...
Senior Fun Fest
The Senior Fun Fest will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., at the Monroe High School. This annual FREE event is a fun morning of special activities, including a...
Monticello Elementary Family Fun Fitness Night
It’s been too cold to play outside – come get some fun inside exercise! Elementary students and their families are invited to come play dodgeball, kickball, basketball, volleyball and practice...
New Glarus Optimist's Club Meeting
How is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated in Ireland and in Green County? Come and find out at the New Glarus Optimist’s Club meeting on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at 6:30 p.m., at the Chalet Landhaus...
Oratorical Contest
The New Glarus Area Optimist Club, in cooperation with the Monroe Optimist Club, is holding the Optimist International Oratorical Contest on Monday, March 7, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., at the Union...
Belleville High School Presents "Grease!"
Dust off those leather jackets, pull on those bobby socks and rock and roll as Belleville High School proudly presents Grease! Tickets are available...
Dane County Executive Opens New County Facility
County Executive Joe Parisi attended the grand opening of the new Dane County Construction and Demolition Recycling facility recently. This new...
Trinity Irish Dancers Perform
Trinity Irish Dancers gave a great performance in Belleville on Sunday, February 28th, to a packed auditorium followed by a free Irish dance lesson...
Boudin Dinner March 6th
Join in a French tradition on Sunday, March 6th, at J&M Bar in Belleville for a Boudin Dinner from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. What is Boudin? Boudin is one of most unique, tasty and distinctly uncorrupted...
Belleville Police Department Hosting Citizens Police Academy
The Belleville Police Department will host its fifth Citizens Police Academy this spring. The goal of the Academy is to increase understanding between area residents and law enforcement. The Academy i...
"Snoopy!!!" The Musical
Monticello High School students will be performing Snoopy!!! The Musical on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, March 13, 2016, at 2:00 p.m., in the Rehmstedt Gym. Ticket prices are...
Local Students Attend Farm Bureau's FFA Farm Forum
Monticello FFA members were among the nearly 200 high school students who attended the Wisconsin Farm Bureau's FFA Farm Forum in Wisconsin Rapids Febr...
Monticello Chamber of Commerce Presents First Dollar Awards
The Monticello Chamber of Commerce presented a First Dollar Award to three new business owners, and Chamber members, at their Annual Meeting in...
Film Crew Visits Monticello School
A film crew from EdTech magazine was in Monticello recently to report on their telepresence system and the relationship and collaboration they have...