Post Messenger Recorder -

Dear Editor, When is a public hearing not a public hearing?  When the Green County Board of Adjustment advertises a public hearing on the Pinnacle factory/dairy request for a variance on the...

Dear Editor, For years, volunteers have worked on getting a new library in New Glarus that meets the needs of our growing community.  In the June 21st letter to the editor, there were questions and...

Dear Editor, We would like to thank everyone who came out to the Red Cross Blood Drive at the Zwingli Church in Monticello on June 23, 2017. It was a successful day, with 42 units of blood collected....

Dear New Glarus area and neighbors, The August 4th Community Blood Drive is rapidly coming upon us. This drive will be hosted by Swiss UCC. The usual times, Noon to 6:00 p.m., for your convenience and...

Dear Editor, I would first like to thank Mr. Allen Fjelstad for coming to the special meeting of the Village Board and Veterans Memorial Committee. This meeting was called to discuss the concerns of...

Dear Editor, As the annual Monticello’s Homecoming days approach, my thoughts focus on last year and the fun it was to be in the parade.  My thank you note failed to appear in the paper last year...

Dear Editor, I did attend the special meeting of the Village of New Glarus pertaining to the proposed softball field at Veterans Park. What did I learn? Chris Rear, who is in charge of summer recreati...

Dear Editor, According to the University of Wisconsin Center for Watershed Science and Education, 20-25% of private wells in Green County are contaminated with bacteria and 40-50% with the pesticide a...

Dear Editor, The Friends of the Chalet of the Golden Fleece wish to thank those who supported our fundraising event at Hawk’s Mill WineHaus on June 3rd. We’d also like to thank Edelweiss Cheese...

Dear Editor, I care deeply about public education.  My kids both attend the public school in Dodgeville.  Just two years ago, deep cuts were made to public education, and it has hurt Wisconsin...

Dear Editor, Much of the defense of the Republican healthcare legislation centers around the idea that health insurance will improve if subjected to free market forces.  There are multiple problems...

Dear Editor, First, I’d like to say I’m opposed to constructing a ball diamond next to the Veterans Memorial. It would diminish the beauty of the Veterans Memorial with a baseball fence so close...

Dear Editor, “When do we get to go to Chicago?!” This is the question that we hear the first day of every school year. The annual trip to Chicago is the highlight of fifth grade, and it is...

Dear Editor, I am writing to thank the Belleville Police Department and the several other agencies who were involved the most recent Citizen’s Police Academy. Prior to this class, I already...

Dear Editor, Not very long ago, an ATV Club from the area asked the New Glarus Village Board to consider allowing ATVs in the village to park and stop at local eateries and village attractions. I...

Dear Editor, The greater New Glarus area is home to a very unique landscape, culture and populace. We appreciate the Driftless area of beautiful hills and valleys. However, this landscape within the V...

Dear Editor, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (sponsoring organization) along with the host church, New Glarus Bible Church, wish to announce an outstanding turnout for the April 14th Good...

Dear Editor, It is with great hesitation, but a strong conviction, that I write to you today. I am a parent of four children. I feel passionately about the education of our children. I am proud of...

Dear Editor, I’m writing to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible support that the New Glarus Area EMS received from the community following the recent passing of one of our long time...

Dear Editor, On Thursday, April 6, I attended the Green County Land and Water Conservation Committee meeting where the members voted unanimously (although most said they really didn’t have...

Dear Editor, Thursday, April 6th, was a sad day for Green County. That morning, the Green County Board Land and Water Conservation Committee (Oscar Olson, Russ Torkelson, Kristi Leonard, Kenneth...

Dear Editor, I worked at the Swiss Lanes Bowling Alley restaurant for Clayt and Betty Engen when it first opened many years ago. We served lots of hamburgers, pies and ice cream after the men were...

Dear Editor, The Red Cross Blood Drive in Monticello was held on Friday afternoon, February 24th, at the Zwingli Church. Forty-two people came to donate blood, which will be used to help other folks...

Dear Editor, On behalf of New Glarus Vision, Inc., our Gift of Community Committee, and the New Glarus Community Foundation, I would like to extend a hearty thank you to everyone who contributed to...