Articles from the September 10, 2020 edition
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New Glarus Area EMS Holds Patriot Day Blood Drive
As September 11th draws near, we remember the lives of those that were taken and those that were spared on that horrific day in 2001. Our first...
Bucher to Run for Circuit Court Judge
Jane Bucher, currently a public defender based in Monroe, is a candidate for the open position of Green County Circuit Court Judge Branch 1. The...
New Glarus Hardware Donates Health and Safety Kits
New Glarus Hardware, in partnership with the True Value Foundation, is providing free health and safety kits to New Glarus, Belleville, Monticello,...
MARK EISENMANN
Mark Eisenmann, 58, of Lake Mills, Wisconsin, passed away on August 31, 2020, after an extended illness. Mark was born on October 9,1961, in... Full story
ROBERT J. GEHIN
Robert J. Gehin, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 31, 2020, at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on October 22, 1959, in Madison,... Full story
NOAH J. HERSHBERGER
Noah J. Hershberger, age 67 of Monticello, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020, at the Monroe Clinic Hospital. He was born on June 23, 1953, the... Full story
Looking Back at "News of the Men In Service"
News of Men In Service Robert W. Maurer, G. M. 3/c, writes that he is now in Tokyo Bay on board the Ancon. Also aboard are 65-75 war correspondents, including one from the Milwaukee Journal. Their...
LaBarre Grateful for Community Participation
Dear Editor, First I gratefully thank everyone who came to participate and attend the meeting on Thursday. When dilemmas about citizen action occur, we need to get as much public input as possible. A... Full story
Marion Stands for Wisconsin Rural Values
Dear Editor, An email from a friend recently: “I have a dream that one day Donald J. Trump will be judged not by the color of his skin but by the content of his character.” Trump/Pence vs.... Full story
Peddens Encourage Votes for Marion and Biden
Dear Editor, It’s unbelievable how the Republicans – at the national and state level – are trying to rewrite history when it comes to how they have handled the COVID-19 situation. If you look... Full story
Voyce Calls Vos Out on Hypocrisy
Dear Editor, “After the tragic events this past week, the best way forward is not through divisive and partisan politics but through bipartisan cooperation,” per Rep. Vos. This quote was given... Full story
Kriss Marion Has My Vote
Dear Editor, Kriss Marion is an exceptional candidate running for the 51st Assembly district. She believes that strengthening public schools and supporting hard-working teachers should be top legislat... Full story
Sixteenth Annual Great Wisconsin Quilt Show to Be Held Online
With hundreds of quilts on display, The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show has always been the ultimate adventure for quilt enthusiasts of all skill levels. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 16th annual...
Farmers of the Sugar River Held Farm Tour August 28
On a beautiful Friday morning, more than a dozen farmers gathered at Bob Zurfluh's farm, south of County C, east of Monticello, to see the variety of...
Belleville Community Blood Drive
The Belleville Community Blood Drive will be held at St. Mary of Lourdes, 221 Frederick Street, on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, from 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. The blood drive is sponsored by the Kiwanis...
Monticello Lions Landscape at the Shelter
The Monticello Lions environmental committee, consisting of Mike Davis, Troy Pettis, Mike Klassy and Linn Lederman, were landscaping at the new park...
By Monticello Public Safety Committee Hears Citizen's Opinions Regarding Mask Mandate
A Village of Monticello Public Safety meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Unfortunately, due to a clerical error in the agenda, the meeting could not be held. On Wednesday,...
New Glarus Community Foundation and New Glarus Excellence and in Education Funds Announce 2020-2021 Grant Cycle
The New Glarus Community Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations that provide direct service to the New Glarus community and from local government entities...
New Storywalk in New Glarus Village Park
Stroll through a Bear Hunt with the New Glarus Public Library's Village Park Storywalk....
Discover 4-H This Fall!
With the beginning of a new school year comes the beginning of a new 4-H year, and this year, Green County 4-H is making it easier than ever for families to experience the fun of 4-H. Through the...
Albertson Memorial Library to Hold Fall Silent Auction
The Albertson Memorial Library Board and staff are preparing for our 13th Annual Fall Silent Auction. This has been a challenging year for all of us. The library has had to change our service...
Green County Public Health Reports COVID-19 Outbreak at Brodhead High School
Green County Public Health is reporting that seven students of Brodhead High School have tested positive for COVID-19. “Last week, the Brodhead School District was made aware of a student gathering...
WDVA Announces Grant Application Period Open for Nonprofits that Serve Veterans
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary Mary Kolar has announced that applications are now being accepted for two grants available to Wisconsin organizations that serve Veterans and...
Nominations Sought for Wisconsin Woman Veteran of the Year
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2020 Wisconsin Woman Veteran of the Year award. As part of Wisconsin’s commitment to women Veterans, the award recognizes those who have compiled a record...
