Articles from the December 20, 2018 edition
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It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Weather forecasters are saying that snow is unlikely for Christmas this year, but decorations are up around the area....
Letters To Santa
Kids – send your Letters to Santa to us now! We will publish them in the newspaper on December 27, 2018, and will forward them on to Santa in the North Pole in time for Christmas. You may mail...
Lunch with Santa Sponsored by the New Glarus Youth Committee
On Saturday, December 8th, the New Glarus Youth Committee held the annual Lunch with Santa event at the New Glarus Elementary School. Families could...
By Jerry Apps Pens "Simple Things: Lessons from the Family Farm"
Jerry Apps latest book, Simple Things: Lessons from the Family Farm, delivers in wonderful small doses exactly what the title states. He dedicates the book to his parents, Herman and Eleanor Apps,...
ROGER L. BUESSER
Roger L. Buesser, age 80 of New Glarus, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on December 27, 1937, in... Full story
RONALD P. PRESCOTT
Ronald P. Prescott, age 82 of Belleville, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, surrounded by his two daughters at his home. He was born on September 26, 1936, the son of Earl and Dorothy... Full story
School News
Gerner Awarded Scholarship Toni Gerner, Belleville, who is studying music at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, is among this year’s scholarship recipients from the College of Arts and...
Holmes' Grateful for EMS Service
Dear Editor, In this season of giving, many of us are especially attuned to those who have given so much to the rest of us during the last year. While we have been grateful to those who generously... Full story
New Glarus Blood Drive Fast Approaching
Dear Editor and New Glarus Area Residents, It’s that time of year again where everyone is asking for donations, but this one is the most important one you can ever give, the Gift of Life. Every... Full story
Students Take ACT Practice Test
On Saturday, December 8, 40 Belleville High School juniors participated in an ACT practice test. This represents 66% of the class of 2020. For the...
Belleville High School Attends WIAA Sportsmanship Summit
Students representing Belleville High School attended the 2018 Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association/Rural Mutual Insurance Sportsmanship...
Belleville High School Students of the Month
On Thursday, December 13, Belleville High School staff recognized Students of the Month for November. Students were treated to a Tano's Pizza lunch...
Belleville Middle School Students of the Month
On Friday, December 7, Belleville Middle School staff recognized Students of the Month for November. Core teachers, along with Project Lead the Way...
Monticello Dairy Queen Update
Hello! My name is Sarah Blumer, and I am the 2018-2019 Monticello Dairy Queen. My parents are Ron and Jen Blumer. With Christmas just a few days away,...
Lions Create Holiday Baskets
The Monticello Lions created 12 Holiday Food Baskets and delivered them on Saturday, December 1st. This included a complete ham dinner, plus extras. This is one of our service projects that we do...
New Glarus Area EMS Seeking Community Advisory Board Members
Want to get involved in your community? The New Glarus Area Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is seeking interested parties to sit on the EMS Executive Board as Community Advisory Board members....
New Glarus Adventsfensters
Adventsfensters This Week Thursday, December 20th: 5:30 p.m., at Art & Soul. Friday, December 21st: 5:30 p.m., at Small World. Saturday, December...
New Glarus High School Attends WIAA Sportsmanship Summit
Six individuals representing New Glarus High School and the community attended the 2018 Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association/Rural Mutual...
New Glarus Fire Department Expansion Project Continues
Members of the New Glarus Fire Department are working on the expansion of the fire station. The members are doing as much of the work themselves as...
Santa Visits Monticello Fire Department
On Saturday, December 8, Santa stopped by the Monticello Fire Station. See more photos on www.suepics.com and in the Photo Gallery at...
Clarno 4-H Club Makes Tie Blankets For Hospice Home
Members of the Clarno 4-H club recently had the opportunity to learn more about a difficult subject while giving back to the same cause. As part of...
American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program
High School students in Green County are invited to complete in the Annual American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program. The High School Oratorical Scholarship Program has the full...
Wrestlers Compete at Richland Center Invitational
The Sugar River wrestling team traveled to Richland Center on December 15th to compete at the Richland Center Invitational. Six varsity wrestlers...
Lady Wildcats Victorious Over Columbus
The Belleville Lady Wildcats played at Columbus on December 11th. They won the game, 77-65. Jade Halvensleben led the team in scoring with 18 points....
Ponies Soar Over Comets
The Monticello Ponies boys basketball team played at Albany on December 13th. With a 1-point lead going into halftime, the boys came out in the second half re-energized, and won the game 61-48....
