Articles from the March 31, 2022 edition
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Gempeler's Supermarket Celebrates 50 Years
On April 10, 1972, Ernie and Sharron Gempeler purchased a small grocery store in Monticello from John Streiff. The store was small, as it had only...
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Sugar River Youth Wrestle at State
Ten youth Sugar River wrestlers took to the mats at the Alliant Energy Center this past Friday and Saturday. Five of the 10 competed for their FIRST...
KEITH R. SCHLUNZ-MUELLER
Keith R. Schlunz-Mueller, age 35, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at his home. He was born on November 5, 1986, at St. Mary's Hospital in...
JEANA E. RYAN
Jeana Elise (Fox) Ryan, 48 of Monticello, Wisconsin, was welcomed home by God on March 18, 2022, after a 2-year battle with Metastatic Melanoma, surro...
JOHN YAUN
John "JC" Yaun, age 71, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at his home. He was born on February 1, 1951, in Monroe, WI, the son of Raymond and Ann...
Bauer and Beckwith Support Larson
Dear Editor, We write to you as decades-long citizens of the Town of York/New Glarus area, regarding the current race for County Board Supervisor District 25. We have had held off on weighing in, as...
Gashette is Encouraging, Motivating and Supportive
Dear Editor, My story about Shane Gashette is through the eyes of a wife, mother, and an immigrant woman. I came to the United States many years ago wanting to pursue the American Dream. Growing up...
Staats Loves New Glarus
Dear Editor, Regarding this quote from Mr. Czerwonka last week “I also reference the Letter to the Editor of 17 March submitted on Mr. Gashette’s behalf by Mr. Staats, both of whom will be...
Thoemke Finds Larson's Silence Telling
Dear Editor, The nasty politics of personal destruction continue on behalf of Green County Board District 25 candidate Todd Larson. In a 02/24 letter to the editor, Larson supporter Judith Blank...
Knickelbine Supports Downing
Dear Editor, These days it seems that political leaders who are dedicated to public service instead of partisan gamesmanship are in short supply. Those of us who live in southwestern Dane County have...
School Board Race Has Not Been Immune From Overheated Rhetoric
Dear Editor, Like elections across the country, our local school board race has not been immune from overheated rhetoric. In the 22 years my family and I have lived in the New Glarus community, this...
Support for Pat Downing
Dear Editor, District 30 Supervisor Pat Downing has stated that “The most important duty we have is to provide for the health, safety and general well-being of our constituents.” I believe Pat is...
Line of Decency Has Been Crossed
Dear Editor, I thought for a while that our little corner of the planet could avoid the killing fields of 21st century American politics. Sadly, I was wrong. Remember a letter to the editor in which...
Belleville Cub Scout and Boy Scout Food Drive Collects Over 950 Pounds of Food
We would like to thank the Belleville Cub Scouts who put out the fliers in the Belleville community requesting residents to place food donations...
Jug Prairie Cemetery Association Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the Jug Prairie Cemetery Association will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., at the Brooklyn Township Hall, 400 W. Main St., Brooklyn, Wisconsi...
Barb's Wheels Were Always Turning
Thucydides once said, "What you leave behind is not engraved in stone monuments but what is woven in the lives of others." As we approach springtime...
2022 Ag Scholarships Available From Monticello FFA Alumni
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 apply for a...
Monticello Easter Egg Hunt
The Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Monticello Village Park on Saturday, April 16, 2022, beginning at 10:30 a.m. sharp. Don’t be late or you’ll miss it!! The youngest age group is 0-2...
2022 Spring Election Candidates-Monticello Village Board
Aaron Bittner Age: 46 Occupation: Category Manager Years lived in village: 8 years Incumbent? No Have you been on the village board or held any other...
2022 Spring Election Candidates-Monticello Village Board
Erin Goins Age: 39 Occupation: Waitress, photographer Years lived in village: 16 Incumbent? Yes Have you been on the village board or held any other...
New Glarus Lions Club Presents Donations
On Monday March 21, 2022, The New Glarus Lions Club presented donations to the New Glarus Fire Dept. (represented by Chief Josh Kammerud); New Glarus...
New Glarus Public Information Session
At its Village Board meeting on April 6th, at 7:00 p.m., the New Glarus Village Board will host a public information session regarding its public water system. The session will include a presentation...
New Glarus and Belleville Schools Collaborate on Fitness Challenge
Educators in the Belleville and New Glarus School Districts already understand the importance of collaboration, teamwork, motivation, fitness and sportsmanship. In an effort to put those...
Heidi Folk Fest Presents Scholarships
The Heidi Folk Fest is honored to present scholarship checks to these outstanding students: Christine Ott scholarships were awarded to Merrick Fong,...
Boys Basketball Six Rivers East All-Conference Selections
The Six Rivers Conference is pleased to announce their 2021-2022 East Division Boys All-Conference and Player of Year Selections. 1st Team...
