Articles from the August 8, 2019 edition
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Firefest, Triathlon and Volksfest
Three festivals were celebrated in New Glarus last weekend. On Saturday, the New Glarus Fire Department held their annual fundraiser, Firefest, at...
Belleville Community Picnic
Belleville’s annual Community Picnic will be held from August 8-11, 2019, at Sugar River Park, with some events being held at Community Park. Thursday, August 8th, has been designated Family...
Teasdale Sentenced in 2017 Fatal Crash
Janice Teasdale, 35, rural Monroe, was sentenced on Friday, August 2, 2019, after pleading no contest in May to Homicide by driving with a detectable controlled substance in her blood for an August...
Paulpalooza 2019: "If you can be anything, be kind."
"Paul Natzke was a kid who loved life and everything it had to offer. He loved sports and would try anything that could be adapted for his physical li...
Student News
UW-Whitewater Represented by 349 on WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll A total of 349 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student-athletes, representing all 22 of the institution’s varsity sport programs,...
Monticello's June Blood Drive a Success
Dear Editor, This is a heartfelt thank you to all of the wonderful people that made the Red Cross blood drive in Monticello a huge success. The drive was held on Friday afternoon, the 28th of June,... Full story
Thank You to Donors at the New Glarus Blood Drive
New Glarus and Area Residents, Hi, You are all an awesome bunch! Even though within the past eight weeks there have been Blood Drives at Monticello, Belleville and also up at the Brewery, plus the... Full story
STANLEY K. COCKROFT
Stanley K. Cockroft, age 83, passed away on August 1, 2019, at the Larson House in Columbus. He was born on February 9, 1936 in Belleville, the son... Full story
LOIS EICHELKRAUT
Lois Eichelkraut, age 75 of New Glarus, died on Thursday, August 1, 2019, at the Monroe Hospice House. She was born on December 28, 1943, to Orion... Full story
ANDREW P. WERSAL
Andrew P. Wersal, age 74 of New Glarus, passed away as a result of a pulmonary embolism on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at the University of Wisconsin... Full story
Belleville Troop 61 Celebrates 50 Years
Belleville Troop 61 is celebrating their 50th anniversary with a celebration at Belleville's Library Park on Saturday August 24, 2019, from 3:00 p.m....
Library Park Concerts Wrap Up After a Great Summer
We had a wonderful summer enjoying concerts with our neighbors in Belleville's Library Park each Tuesday night. About 2,775 people attended over the...
Belleville High School Class of 1973
Anyone interested in listening to good music and enjoying a cold beer/soda should come to the Community Picnic Beer Tent on Sunday, August 11, in the afternoon. See if you can still recognize your...
Class of 1974 Reunion
The Belleville class of 1974 will be holding their 45th class reunion on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Join your friends at classmates at J&M Bar, 127 W. Main Street in Belleville, from 3:00 p.m.-6:00...
Chicken Dinner Delivery Available for Belleville Community Picnic
Chicken Dinner delivery orders are available again for elderly and shut-in residents. The Chicken Dinner price is $12.00. To place your order, call Francois Sales and Service at (608) 424-3303, or...
The Sounds of One Achord Featured at the 2nd Annual Zwingli Brotherhood Steak Fry August 24th
On Saturday, August 24, 2019, from 4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m., join the members of One Achord singing group as they share tunes that we all know and love. Po...
Monticello Schools Online Registration Now Available
Online Registration was available beginning August 1st. To access online registration, please visit the district’s website at www.monticello.k12.wi.us, go to the Parents tab and find the...
New Book Tells Story of the Beginning of New Glarus
A new book detailing the beginning years of New Glarus is being published this summer in advance of next year's 175th anniversary of the Swiss...
By Parent Files Complaint With DPI Against New Glarus School District
By Sue Moen Last spring, a New Glarus parent of a special needs child filed a complaint with the Department of Public Instruction against the New Glarus School District under state and federal...
American Legion Welcomes President's Signing of LEGION Act
The head of the nation’s largest veterans organization thanked President Trump for signing a bipartisan act which will recognize veterans who served during periods not previously considered...
Wildcat Reunion for ALL Belleville High School Football Alumni
For more than 90 years, Belleville has offered its student body, alumni and community 'Friday Night Lights', as our hometown football team gives...
Green County Genealogical Society Workshop to be held September 7th
Lori Bessler, Wisconsin Historical Society Reference Librarian, will present “Organizing & Analyzing Your Research” and “Meet Mrs. George H. James: Writing a Biographical Sketch” in the...
Green County Healthy Community Coalition Presents "Family Fun Triathlon"
Join the Family Fun Triathlon, hosted by the Green County Healthy Community Coalition and the Green County Community Health Endowment Fund! The event will take place Saturday, August 17, starting at...
Campbell Wins State Fair Culinary Contest
Wisconsin Farm Bureau's Ag in the Classroom program sponsors an annual culinary contest at the Wisconsin State Fair. Winners from the August 2nd...
USDA Opens Signup for Market Facilitation Program
Signup opened July 29, 2019, for the Market Facilitation Program (MFP), a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program to assist farmers who continue to suffer from damages because of unjustified...
