Articles from the June 18, 2015 edition
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Andrew Newberry's Eagle Scout Journey
There is an African Proverb that says "It takes a village to raise a child." I have seen that come true in the life of my son on his journey to Eagle...
Forrest H. Ott
Forrest H. "Timber" Ott, age 86 of New Glarus, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015, at his home where he was born and raised. Timber was born on...
James R. Hopkins
James R. Hopkins, age 93 of Monticello, formerly of rural Argyle, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at UW Hospital. Jim was born June 26,...
8-Miles of Ag-Tiques
Anyone checked their calendars?? It’s almost July 4th!!! That means time for our 11th year of “8-MILES OF AG-TIQUES” on July 3rd, 4th and 5th, Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and...
State Veterinarian Issues Restrictions on Poultry Events, Exhibitions and Fairs in Wisconsin
Two months after avian influenza led to the depopulation of more than 1.7 million chickens and turkeys in Wisconsin, the state veterinarian has issued two orders restricting participation in poultry...
Primrose Lutheran Church 165th Anniversary
The day began cloudy and overcast with a threat of rain, but as you stepped into the Primrose Lutheran Church this past Sunday morning, it felt as if...
Student News
Loras College Announces Spring 2015 Dean’s List Loras College Provost Cheryl Jacobsen, Ph.D. has announced the names of students who achieved Dean’s List status for the 2015 spring semester. A...
Cheese Days Ambassador Needed for 2016
Green County Cheese Days is seeking an ambassador for the 2016 festival. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age by November 1, 2015, and demonstrate knowledge of and/or experience in the dairy...
Dairy Days Awards Looking for Nominees
The Green County Dairy Days Awards are looking for any AG/Business Women or Couple who are an active part of any agricultural operation or business. The contest is open to anyone who lives and/or...
A New Sugar River Senior Center Offers More Services
During the 40th anniversary year of the Senior Citizens Program of Belleville, Exeter and Montrose, the many years of fundraising will finally pay...
Belleville PD and DNR Team Together for 'Cops n' Bobbers'
The Belleville Police Department and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources joined together to put on "Cops n' Bobbers" held on June 13th, with...
Dane County Talent Show Set for July 11
For the first time, Belleville area youth and teens can enter the Dane County Talent Show, which will send two age division winners to the Wisconsin State Fair Talent Show later this summer....
Belleville High School Awards Program
Valedictorian Award: Chantel Roberts. Salutatorian Award: Alex O’Connor. Academic Excellence Scholarship: Chantel Roberts. Capitol Conference Top Ten: Amber Alme, Celia Carr, Elizabeth Erb, Jacob...
Robotics Fun at Belleville Library
Kids and teens got to experiment with using and programming Lego Mindstorms robots at two sessions last week at Belleville Public Library. The...
Monticello Red Cross Blood Drive
The Red Cross blood mobile will be in Monticello on Friday, June 19, 2015. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today! It will be held at the Zwingli United Church of...
Monticello Foundation News
The Monticello Foundation is making plans for their 17th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, June 22, 2015, at the Edelweiss Chalet Country Club in New Glarus. The annual fundraiser features a golf...
Plan Now for Monticello Homecoming Fun!
Monticello Community Club would like to welcome you to our annual celebration in Monticello, beginning with softball on Thursday, July 9, and...
Greetings from the 2015-2016 New Glarus Dairy Queen
Hello, my name is Ashley Kay Ann Judd, daughter of Jeff and Melanie Judd. I am a sixteen-year-old sophomore at New Glarus High School. I grew up on a farm about seven miles outside of New Glarus,...
Chalet to be Open Additional Hours during Saengerfest
Chalet of the Golden Fleece Museum is happy to announce additional hours of operations and a discounted admission price during Saengerfest. The museum, which houses the vast and varied collection of...
FootGolf Event a Success
Thank You to the Sponsors of the Friends of the New Glarus Public Library First Annual FootGolf Event: Argue-Ment Golf Course, Argue Road Library...
New Glarus 6th Grade Enjoys Wyalusing
The 6th grade class, along with chaperones and staff, made their 51st annual trip to Wyalusing during the second week of May. Before getting to Wyalusing State Park, the group stopped at Stonefield...
New Glarus FFA and NGSD School Garden Partner to Bring Container Gardens to New Glarus Home Campus
First, the School Garden earned two grants. One from the Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation to fund a garden grid irrigation system. This system corresponds well with the raised garden bed boxes...
Free Books For Kids!
New Glarus Vision, along with many generous donors, purchased and donated over 1,300 books for Pre-K to 2nd graders at New Glarus Elementary School. There were enough donations that every student...
American Cancer Society to Paint Green County Purple for Relay For Life
The American Cancer Society is seeking businesses and organizations to get involved in the Relay For Life movement by displaying purple ribbons and other decorations from June 21–27, 2015. “Paint...
Wide Variety of Prizes for Finalists in 2015 Governor's Business Plan Contest
From basketball tickets to office space and from legal help to cash, the Top 25 finalists in the 2015 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest will share in prizes valued at more than $150,000. Th...