Articles from the October 3, 2019 edition
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Firefighters Visit From Switzerland
Firefighters from Glarus, Switzerland, spent a few days visiting their counterparts in New Glarus....
Oktoberfest in New Glarus
Oktoberfest is held annually over the last weekend of September, and features a number of events including the Glenda K. Scott Run, a tractor pull,...
New Glarus Homecoming
New Glarus High School held their Homecoming Dance on Saturday Night. More photos from the dance and parade can be found in the Photo Gallery at...
Pocan to Hold Town Hall in New Glarus
U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) will hold six town halls over the next two weeks in Wisconsin. The town halls are opportunities for Wisconsinites to ask Rep. Pocan questions regarding...
Green County Youth Celebrate National 4-H Week
October 6-12, 2019, is National 4-H Week and Green County is celebrating all the great opportunities that the 4-H youth development program offers young people to learn, grow and lead. As part of the...
Area High School Students P.A.R.T.Y. in the PAC
The greatest incidence of trauma, injury and death occurs between the ages of 15 and 24. One way to help address this trend is to educate young adults on how the decisions they make affect everyone...
Join 4-H: Character Grows Here
Creativity, Curiosity, Confidence, Courage, Compassion, Resilience, Teamwork…these are all valuable character and life skills that 4-H grows in youth. Join a local 4-H club and grow with us! 4-H is...
Student News
Larson Awarded Scholarship UW-Eau Claire has awarded 695 scholarships to 504 incoming freshmen for the 2019-20 academic year. Each award varies in amount and criteria. View scholarship details online...
Belleville Red Cross Drive Collects 51 Units
Dear Editor, September 24th was a beautiful day, unlike the storm at our last drive which forced the Red Cross to shut us down early. This time we were able to collect 51 units for the Red Cross. Our... Full story
Narconon Outlines Relationship Guidelines During Sobriety
Dear Editor, Filling a void in early recovery with a relationship is not a great idea. The first year of recovery is best spent finding and becoming okay with themselves, learning to love themselves... Full story
Work 'n Wheels Program
The Work-n-Wheels auto loan program is designed to help income eligible families and individuals with assistance in obtaining an affordable and dependable vehicle. If you have poor credit or no...
Wisconsin Pork Association Offers Scholarships
The Wisconsin Pork Association announces scholarships available to high school seniors and college students. Students with sincere interest in the swine industry are encouraged to apply for these...
Lightning Strike Causes House Fire
A lighting strike started a fire in the walls of a house in the 100 block of Albert Circle, in the Village of Belleville. Three people and three cats...
World-Famous Harlem Wizards Come to Belleville!
On September 25th, the Harlem Wizards brought their high-flying and circus-dribbling act to Belleville in order to raise money for the Belleville...
What's Happening With Washington Center 4-H Club
This year, Washington Center 4-H Club did many activities that included having fun, learning new things, and doing service projects for the community. During a few monthly meetings we had guest...
Save Lives in Just One Hour
Many people want to give back to the community but may not have a lot of time to volunteer. In only about an hour, volunteer blood donors can help save lives and feel instant gratification. The...
The Village of Monticello Named October Chamber Featured Business
The Monticello Village Hall has undergone many changes this past year, including leadership under the new Village President Leaora Miller. With...
Wisconsin School Board Week
The Wisconsin Association of School Boards has designated October 6-12 as Wisconsin School Board Week as a time to build awareness and understanding...
50-Year Reunion for State Line League Championship Football Team
A 50-year reunion of the 1969 New Glarus State Line League Championship football team was held on Friday, September 27th at the Edelweiss Chalet...
Free Little Pantry in New Glarus
A Little Free Pantry is now available in New Glarus. It can be used to tide someone over with a few food or personal care items until a larger amount...
Read With a Firefighter
In honor of Fire Prevention Week, the New Glarus Public Library and New Glarus Fire Department are teaming up to present a special Saturday Storytime at the Fire Station on Saturday, October 12,...
By New Glarus Library Capital Campaign Receives Challenge Grant
The Schlecht Family Foundation has generously provided a challenge grant to the New Glarus community for the new library in the amount of $15,000. The Schlecht Family Foundation will match donations...
Meadow Valley School Reunion to be Held on October 11, 2019
Attention all who attended Meadow Valley School: A reunion/gathering is planned at the school on Friday, October 11, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. As Bob Gmur said, “After we are gone, no one will have any...
Wine Walk to Benefit the Chalet of the Golden Fleece
The Friends of the Chalet of the Golden Fleece, along with 10 area businesses, are excited to invite you to participate in the annual Wine Walk to Benefit the Chalet of the Golden Fleece Museum on...
A Portion of 2nd Street Closed for Repair
Construction on 2nd Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues began on September 30, 2019. According to the Village's website, the estimated completion date...
