Articles from the August 10, 2017 edition
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A Beautiful Weekend for NGFD Firefest, Alphornman Triathlon and Volksfest in New Glarus
There was plenty of activities last weekend in New Glarus. New Glarus Fire Department held their annual celebration, Firefest, on Saturday. The event...
Belleville Students Study Ecosystems in Puerto Rico
Ten students from Belleville High School and two chaperones recently traveled to Puerto Rico for a two-week trip that focused on the various...
Student News
UW-Whitewater Represented by 385 on WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll A total of 385 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student-athletes, representing all 20 of the institution’s varsity sport programs,...
Green County Master Showman Competition 2017
The 12th annual Green County Master Showman Competition was held at the 2017 Green County Fair on Saturday, July 22. This event brings in the top...
"Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" National Traffic Campaign
The New Glarus and Belleville Police Departments will be out with other law enforcement agencies throughout Wisconsin and the rest of the nation for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” crackdown...
Water Must Not Be Taken for Granted
Dear Editor, Water is a resource we must stop taking for granted here in well-endowed Wisconsin. In some places of the state, like the Central Sands, lakes and rivers are shrinking as we allow... Full story
Hagen Explains Farming Methods
Dear Editor, Let’s consider some new trends in farming and what it portends for the future of agriculture in our area. To examine this question we need to compare the disadvantages and advantages... Full story
RUTH A. DISCH
Ruth Anne Disch, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at the New Glarus Home. She was born on April 15, 1949, in Monroe, WI, the daughter... Full story
MAVIS WILDE
Mavis (Zweifel) Wilde, age 80, passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. She was born in Dayton, WI, on July 11, 1937, the daughter of... Full story
Belleville Community Picnic
The Picnic fun kicks off on Thursday night, August 10th, with Bingo from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., and Adult Kickball from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Also at 7:00 p.m. is the Open Cornholio Tournament and Co-ed...
Welcome Back From Principal Perry
With the start of school just over a month away, the construction projects at Belleville Middle and High Schools are taking shape! These include the remodeling and addition to the STEM...
School District of Belleville Student Registration
The School District of Belleville will once again be utilizing an Online Registration process for the 2017-18 school year. Online Registration is open from Tuesday, August 1, 2017, through Sunday,...
Primrose Lutheran Church Luncheon
The Women of Primrose Lutheran Church, 8770 Ridge Drive, Belleville, Wisconsin, are having their annual Summer Luncheon on Thursday, August 17, 2017. The Bazaar and Bake Sale will start at 11:00...
Lions Club Presents Donation to Monticello Pool
The Monticello Lions Club has very generously donated $11,000 to the Village of Monticello towards the newly purchased pool heater...
Fundraiser for Green Cares Food Pantry
We are hoping you will join Green Cares Food Pantry at our upcoming fundraiser at the beautiful Hawk’s Mill Winery in Browntown. Sip, Savor and Support will take place on Saturday, September 9,...
Montesian Gardens Issue Subject of Heated Discussion
The Monticello Village Board met on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. During the Public Comment section of the meeting, Jack Stenbroten was scheduled to speak to the board about Montesian Gardens....
New Officer Sworn In
During the Tuesday, August 1, 2017 New Glarus Village Board meeting, a resolution was passed approving the hiring of Bobbie Jo Brown as a new police...
Last Music in the Park for the Season
The final Music in the Park concert will be provided by MAUI, the ukulele group from Madison, on Sunday, August 13, 2017, from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m., at the New Glarus Village Park. The audience is...
Keleny to Visit New Glarus Public Library
The New Glarus Public Library is thrilled to welcome local writer Christine Keleny for a special children’s author visit. Christine is the author of the Agnes Kelly Mystery Adventures. Her first...
Bestselling Author to Visit New Glarus
New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Berg will be visiting New Glarus on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, to promote her book Make Someone Happy, a collection of favorite blog posts and entries; and...
3D Tournaments Scheduled
The Marshall Bluff Bowhunters will host two more 3-D Tournaments. The next one is August 12 and 13, and the September 9th tournament will be co-hosted with the Monticello FFA. Registration is from...
Knights Under the Lights
Over 100 youth players participated in NGM Youth football's "Knights Under the Lights" in the combined practice under the lights on Tuesday. See more...
By Sugar River Euchre League's 87th Season to Begin on October 5th
Euchre players are clearing their calendars and dusting off the cards as they gear-up for the 87th Sugar River Euchre league season. A captains’ meeting will be held at 8:00 p.m., on the 21st of...
Local Farm Ingredients Combine to Delight at Wisconsin Farm to Table Dinner
Wisconsin Farm to Table is excited to present the fourth annual Farm to Table Dinner at Voegeli Farms, Inc. on Saturday, August 19th, starting at...
Green County's 4-H Recognition and Graduation Ceremony
On Sunday, July 23, Green County 4-H held its Recognition and Graduation Ceremony at the Green County Fair. This year’s ceremony included the presentation of the following awards and honors: Friend...
