Articles from the July 20, 2017 edition
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Fatal ATV Crash in Town of Primrose
On Sunday, July 16, 2017, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Dane County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to an injury, ATV versus vehicle crash on CTH A near O’Connor Road, in the Town of...
Fermentation Tanks Arrive at New Glarus Brewing Company
Last week, sixteen fermentation tanks that were manufactured in Germany arrived in Milwaukee. On Monday, July 17, the first group of four tanks...
"A Face for Every Name" Display in Monticello
They arrived early, one couple, three hours before the opening of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum/Wisconsin Public Television and Radio's joint...
Student News
Minnesota State Mankato Announces 2017 Spring Semester Dean’s List The Academic High Honor and Honor Lists (Dean’s Lists) for the past spring semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato, have...
Premier Cooperative Donates $16,000 to Local Food Pantries Throughout Southwest Wisconsin
During the month of June, Premier Cooperative was honored to present many local food pantries throughout SW Wisconsin with cash donations totaling $16,000. Partnering with animal nutrition ingredient...
New Glarus Blood Drive Committee Asks You To Help Make Blood Drive Successful
Dear New Glarus area and neighbors, The August 4th Community Blood Drive is rapidly coming upon us. This drive will be hosted by Swiss UCC. The usual times, Noon to 6:00 p.m., for your convenience and... Full story
SCOTT D. HODGSON
Scott David Hodgson, age 54, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017, in Carmel, IN, after a courageous battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held in New Glarus, WI at a later date. A full... Full story
BETTY J. MARKHAM
Betty J. Markham, age 79 of Lena, IL, died on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born on August 25, 1937, at home, in... Full story
KENNETH E. NYLAND
Kenneth Eugene Nyland, age 84, passed away in peace on Sunday, July 2, 2017, at Agrace HospiceCare. Ken was born on March 23, 1933, in Madison, WI.... Full story
ERIC J. O'CONNOR
Eric James O'Connor, 17, passed away on July 16, 2017, as a result of an ATV/car accident. He was born in Madison, WI, on June 25, 2000. Eric loved... Full story
CHRISTINE VAN MATRE
A celebration of life for Christine Van Matre (nee Skaife) will take place on Saturday, July 29, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Centurion... Full story
Bastille Day Fun Run/Walk
The Belleville Community Health Improvement Program (BCHIP) would like to recognize the top finishers in the Bastille Day Fun Run/Walk, which took...
Belleville Community Calendar Offers Ad Space to Area Businesses
The Belleville Community Health Improvement Project (BCHIP), Belleville Parent-Teacher Organization, Belleville Community Club and the Belleville School District sponsor the Belleville Community...
Homecoming Winners
Raffle Winners 1st, $500 – Leaora Miller; 2nd, $400 – Karen Koca; 3rd, two Badger football tickets and tailgate pass – Dwaine Thoman; 4th, four Brewers tickets, parking pass and tailgate ...
Friends of the Monticello Public Library Homecoming Thank You
The Friends of the Monticello Public Library would like to say thank you to the Monticello Community Club and the Village of Monticello for sponsoring Monticello Homecoming. This annual festival...
Monticello Lions/Lionesses Thank Everyone
The Monticello Lions Club would like to thank anyone who purchased cheese curds or worked a shift or two. It was a successful weekend and we couldn’t have done it without the community’s support...
Senator Baldwin Hosts Roundtable Discussion
On July 6, Senator Tammy Baldwin visited the Monticello School collaboration lab and hosted a roundtable discussion with local community leaders...
Monticello High School FCCLA Members Compete in National STAR Event Competition
More than 7,500 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members, advisers, alumni, and guests from across the country gathered in...
Summer School Classes Visit New Glarus Home
Students, teachers and therapy dogs from the Therapy Dogs summer school class recently spent time with residents at the Glarner Lodge....
Welcome Back to 2017-2018 School Year!
The New Glarus School District will again be utilizing an Online Registration process for the 2017-2018 school year. Online Registration will be open from Monday, July 17, 2017, through Monday, July...
Pioneer Road Update
What's happening on Pioneer Road? I thought we fixed this last year? How long will this take? These are some of the questions the Town of New Glarus...
New Glarus Fire Department Firefest
The New Glarus Fire Department is hosting Firefest on Saturday, August 5, 2017, at the New Glarus Fire Station, 212 4th Avenue. Firefest in an interactive family event, feature Fire Truck Rides,...
Naturally Speaking
Most birds, large and small, function better with dry feathers. Very few birds fly for cover when it rains though. As soon as the rainfall...
The Brazen Dropouts Cycling Team Presents Tour of Little Switzerland
Join us July 29-30 for the Tour of Little Switzerland, presented by Madison’s Brazen Dropouts Cycling Team! Last year we brought you the inaugural New Glarus Road Race, and this year we’re taking...
Sugar River Track and Field Awards Night
Laughs were shared and tears were shed, but at the conclusion of a terrific season, the Sugar River Track and Field team held its awards night. The...