Articles from the March 4, 2021 edition
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Enjoying the Sun
Heidi Palmer got this beautiful photo of a pair of Bobcats near New Glarus. She commented that she had seen one in the area before, but not the pair....
People's Maps Commission Seeks Public Comment
The People’s Maps Commission will hold a virtual public hearing for the 2nd Congressional District on Thursday, March 11, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., to seek public input on the upcoming...
Monticello Boys Basketball Honors
The Monticello Ponies Boys Basketball Team had a great season! They earned their second consecutive Conference Championship and were also Regional...
Six Rivers East Boys Basketball All-Conference
1st Team: Peter Gustafson, Monticello; Clay Hulbert, Albany; Chase Ignatius, Barneveld; Clayton Steitz, Black Hawk; Hunter Enloe, Pecatonica. 2nd...
Looking Back at "News of the Men In Service"
Pfc. Alvin Zweifel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred S. Zweifel, Madison, formerly of New Glarus, is a patient at a hospital at Anchorage, Alaska, where he submitted to a serious spine operation. His address...
Vote YES for April 6 Bond Referendum for the New Glarus School District
Dear Editor, We are writing as elected members of the New Glarus Board of Education to encourage district residents to vote YES in the April 6 bond referendum. We have been working hard to plan for...
Andersons Endorse Phillipson for Judge
Dear Editor, Having known Faun Marie Phillipson her entire life, we enthusiastically endorse her candidacy for Green County Circuit Court Judge. Faun was a classmate of our sons. We are friends and cl...
Paulson Voices Support for Phillipson for Judge
Dear Editor, I would like to encourage all Green county voters to support Faun Marie Phillipson and vote for her in the upcoming Green County Circuit Court, Branch 1 Judge position, at the Spring...
School News
Local Students Among Graduates at UW-Eau Claire The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire awarded 670 degrees in December. Of the degrees awarded, 660 were received by students attending the Eau Claire...
RICHARD ATKINSON
Richard "Dick" Atkinson, age 75 of Monroe, died on Friday, February 19, 2021, at his home. He was born on October 7, 1945, in Monroe, the son of...
JAMES R. COCKROFT
James R. Cockroft, age 81, passed away on February 27, 2021, after a long battle with Vascular Dementia at the New Glarus Home. He was born in...
DR. ROY J. HABECK
Dr. Roy J. Habeck, born October 11, 1933, to Otto and Ida Habeck of the Town of Richmond, Shawano County, Wisconsin, passed away on March 1, 2021. Bor...
ARLENE E. KRUEGER
Arlene Elizabeth Krueger, age 98, passed away on February 24, 2021. Arlene was born October 21, 1922, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Glen and Louise Legler...
Honoring Belleville's Farming Heritage
Would you like an opportunity to honor your family farm and support the Children’s Area in the new Belleville Public Library? Internationally known artist Larry Schultz will be painting a custom...
Belleville High School Shows Their "LifeSmarts" and Goes Home as State Champions
The Belleville High School's (BHS) LifeSmarts team of Jack Nolden, Jacob Kean, Elise Medenwald, Emma Anson, and Jaxson Pier beat out four teams...
Caregiver Support Group at the Sugar River Senior Center
Calling all caregivers! The pandemic has shown what we already knew. Your job is hard. Your care for your loved one can make it harder to care for yourself. Let us help. Caregiver groups are held the...
Solitary Living Support Group at the Sugar River Senior Center
Are you living alone or just feel alone and would like to meet with a small group of people walking the same path? During the pandemic, physical distancing can feel like social isolation. With small...
Ag Scholarships Available
If you are pursuing a career related to agriculture and are currently halfway through your coursework in college, technical school or a short course program, you are eligible to earn money for...
Monticello Students Win Prizes in Fire Safety Poster Contest
Four students of Paul Burk at Monticello High School placed in the top three for their grade level in this year's Professional Fire Fighters of...
New Glarus VFW Makes Donation to New Glarus Public Library
New Glarus VFW Post #10549 Commander Chad Caso presented a donation check to New Glarus Public Library Director Holly Lague. The donation is intended...
Girls on the Run Launches Spring Season With Flexible Programming Models
Girls on the Run of South Central Wisconsin announces that registration is now open for the Spring 2021 season at over 50 sites throughout their 8-county territory. Girls on the Run delivers a...
Ponies Win First Round of Sectionals, Lose to Hustisford in Sectional Finals
On February 25th, the #1 seeded Monticello Ponies hosted the #4 seeded Shullsburg Miners, of the Six Rivers West conference, for a WIAA D5 Sectional...
Monroe-New Glarus Swim Team Hosts DeForest
By Katie Pederson The Monroe-New Glarus swim team hosted DeForest at the YMCA in Monroe on February 23rd. The JV team beat DeForest, 54-17, while the Varsity team lost to DeForest, 71-99. Varsity...
Belleville Girls Basketball Awards Presented
The Belleville Girls Basketball Program wrapped up this very unforgettable 2020-21 season with their Girls Basketball Awards Ceremony on Sunday,...
Capitol Conference South All-Conference Boys Basketball Honorees
The Capitol Conference is proud to announce their 2020/21 South Division Boys All Conference, Honorable Mention, and Player of the Year Selections....