Articles from the April 16, 2015 edition
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New Glarus Area EMS Celebrated 40th Anniversary
New Glarus Area EMS celebrated 40 years of service to the people of the area on Saturday, April 11, with an Open House. It was a beautiful afternoon...
Dig Into Reading Event at the Belleville Public Library
The kids loved getting up close to construction equipment at Belleville Public Library's Dig Into Reading event on Saturday, April 11th. A big thanks...
Globally Inspired, Locally Seasoned Monroe Arts Center Presents "A Taste Of Spring"
Monroe Arts Center has a long-standing custom of pairing elegant cuisine and fine wines along with lively entertainment at their signature fundraiser – A Taste of Spring. This year’s event on...
Robert W. Braem
Robert William Braem, age 93 of Monticello, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at his home. He was born on September 2,... Full story
Lois I. Greer
Lois I. Greer, age 84 of New Glarus, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at the New Glarus Home. She was born on July 1, 1930, at Lodi, WI, to her parents, Sky and Janet Mather. In 1968, she was... Full story
Music Scholarships
Stateline Music Foundation is offering scholarship aid awards for high school seniors graduating in 2015 who will enroll in a college curriculum in music and who reside or attend high school in Rock,...
Wisconsin's Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 13-17, 2015
Tornado sirens will be tested on Thursday, April 16, during the state-wide tornado drill. The National Weather Service will issue a mock tornado watch at 1:00 p.m.; at 1:45 p.m., a mock tornado...
Tschudy to Present Program on Carl Marty
Carl Marty Sr. was a compelling figure who lived a life that had affected and helped shape the history of Monroe. His life will be the subject of a program presented by Green County historian Kim...
Herbert Kubly Retrospective
Sunday, April 26, marks the 100th anniversary of New Glarus author, playwright, professor, and world traveler, born on the family farm, 1.5 miles east of New Glarus. Kubly holds the distinction of bei...
Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Agrace would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to our many volunteers who make a difference in the lives of our patients, families and staff each and every day. We would like...
Union Bank and Trust Hosts Dairy Tour
Agriculture has been and continues to be, a very important industry in Wisconsin, rich with history and tradition. At the forefront is dairy...
Fifth Annual Madison Craft Beer Week Coming May 1-10, 2015
Madison Craft Beer Week (MCBW) will celebrate its 5th anniversary this May 1-10, 2015. Festival organizers are hard at work planning for the 5-year milestone. Over 80 different Greater Madison area...
Dane County Fair 2015 Theme Announced
The Dane County Fair has announced the 2015 Fair theme: #experienceit. The theme is a nod to the increasingly online presence of the Fair and the social media idea of sharing your experiences with oth...
Dane County Cultural Affairs Unveils 2015 Poster
Recently, the Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission unveiled the 2015 Art Poster. This year's theme, "Shining Lights" is represented in Lagoon by...
MAHS Meeting - April 23
The Monticello Area Historical Society general program will be on the Pearls of the Sugar River in Albany, WI. The meeting is Thursday, April 23, at 7:00 p.m., at Zwingli United Church, 416 East...
Kalberwurst Dinner Set for April 18
The Annual Kalberwurst Supper will be from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Zwingli United Church of Christ in Monticello. Everyone in the community and surrounding area is...
Monticello Public Library Staff Celebrate National Library Workers Day on April 12
This year, the nation's libraries and librarians celebrate National Library Week April 12th – 18th: "Unlimited possibilities @ your library" is the...
Monticello High School Post Prom Committee Looks for Help from the Community
The Monticello High School Post Prom Committee works with parents, community members, businesses and organizations to encourage our students to enjoy and celebrate safely and responsibly by hosting a...
New Glarus Spring Clean Up
Spring Clean-up Day will be held on two non-consecutive Fridays, with the Village being divided into two zones. Zone A will be picked up on Friday, May 15, 2015, and Zone B on Friday, May 29, 2015. A...
FootGolf? FOOTGOLF!
Grab your soccer ball and join the Friends of the New Glarus Public Library at Argue-Ment Golf Course on May 17, 2015, for our first annual FootGolf Fundraiser, benefitting the New Glarus Public...
GAPP Exchange 2015
It must be Easter - the German students are again in New Glarus. The GAPProgram that was started in 1987 continues in 2015. In 1987, the former...
Town of New Glarus to Present 'Trees and Bees' Workshop
The Town of New Glarus Parks Commission presents their spring workshop "Trees and Bees" on Wednesday, April 22, starting at 7:00 p.m. They will be...
Hoesly Takes 1st Place in Sausage Scultping Competition
Riley Hoesly won first place in the Sausage Sculpting Competition, 9-12 year old division, this weekend at the Wisconsin Association of Meat...
New Glarus Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
On Sunday, April 12, the New Glarus Lions Club held their annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser at the New Glarus Hotel....
New Glarus Eighth Grade Boys Basketball Team Takes State Crown
The New Glarus eighth grade boys basketball team brought home the championship hardware from Stevens Point on Sunday night, as they completed a...