Green County Sheriff’s Report: June 8-14
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Green County Sheriff’s Report: June 8-14

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New Glarus High School Announces Third Trimester Honor Roll
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New Glarus High School Announces Third Trimester Honor Roll

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New Glarus Festival Moves Downtown This Summer
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New Glarus Festival Moves Downtown This Summer

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Green County Clean Sweep Set for Aug. 19

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Green County Clean Sweep Set for Aug. 19
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Emma Hendrickson Brings New Glarus Roots to Summer Internship

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Emma Hendrickson Brings New Glarus Roots to Summer Internship
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Ana Siegenthaler Crowned New Glarus Dairy Queen

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Ana Siegenthaler Crowned New Glarus Dairy Queen
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Hoesly’s Meats Awarded State Grant for Facility Upgrades

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Hoesly’s Meats Awarded State Grant for Facility Upgrades
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Rainbow Fleece Farm to Host Summer Wool Frolic Near New Glarus

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Rainbow Fleece Farm to Host Summer Wool Frolic Near New Glarus
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Green County Sheriff’s Report: June 8-14

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Green County Sheriff’s Report: June 8-14
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New Glarus Village Board to Review Licenses, Park Access and TID Budgets

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New Glarus Village Board to Review Licenses, Park Access and TID Budgets
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Emma Hendrickson Brings New Glarus Roots to Summer Internship
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Emma Hendrickson Brings New Glarus Roots to Summer Internship

New Glarus native and 2024 graduate Emma Hendrickson is spending the summer documenting Wisconsin's dairy industry for the Wisconsin Holstein Association while pursuing a degree in Agricultural Communications more than 1,000 miles away at Texas Tech University.

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Hoesly’s Meats Awarded State Grant for Facility Upgrades
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Hoesly’s Meats Awarded State Grant for Facility Upgrades

New Glarus-based Hoesly’s Meats is among 18 Wisconsin processors selected for a state infrastructure grant program aimed at helping meat processors modernize facilities, improve efficiency and support long-term growth.

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Green County Sheriff’s Report: June 8-14
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Green County Sheriff’s Report: June 8-14

A Sugar River kayaking fatality near Brodhead, probation and warrant arrests, and a disorderly conduct arrest were among Green County Sheriff’s Office incidents reported during the June 8-12 period in the latest public safety update.

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New Glarus Village Board to Review Licenses, Park Access and TID Budgets
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New Glarus Village Board to Review Licenses, Park Access and TID Budgets

The New Glarus Village Board will consider food truck permit changes, TID budget amendments, accessible parking at Valle Tell Park, police department security funding, asphalt repairs, license renewals and a Floral Clock update.

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New Glarus Expands Brush Pickup Following Storm
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New Glarus Expands Brush Pickup Following Storm

Village crews will collect storm-damaged brush weekly until cleanup is complete, giving residents additional time to dispose of fallen limbs and branches left behind by last week's severe weather.

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Hoesly Heritage Tallow Turns Tradition into Skincare
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Hoesly Heritage Tallow Turns Tradition into Skincare

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Dark Holler Screen Printing Builds Local Brand in New Glarus
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Dark Holler Screen Printing Builds Local Brand in New Glarus

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The Matterhorn Ice Cream & Grill Sets June 7 Grand Opening
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The Matterhorn Ice Cream & Grill Sets June 7 Grand Opening

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Steve Stettler Earns National Cheese Industry Spotlight
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Steve Stettler Earns National Cheese Industry Spotlight

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Green County Clean Sweep Set for Aug. 19
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Green County Clean Sweep Set for Aug. 19

Residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted household and agricultural hazardous chemicals Aug. 19 in Monticello, helping keep potentially harmful materials out of landfills, waterways and the environment.

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Emma Hendrickson Brings New Glarus Roots to Summer Internship
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Emma Hendrickson Brings New Glarus Roots to Summer Internship

New Glarus native and 2024 graduate Emma Hendrickson is spending the summer documenting Wisconsin's dairy industry for the Wisconsin Holstein Association while pursuing a degree in Agricultural Communications more than 1,000 miles away at Texas Tech University.

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Ana Siegenthaler Crowned New Glarus Dairy Queen
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Ana Siegenthaler Crowned New Glarus Dairy Queen

The newly crowned 2026-27 New Glarus Dairy Queen comes from a family with deep Green County agricultural roots and hopes to promote Wisconsin agriculture, strengthen her public speaking skills and represent the community at events.

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Rainbow Fleece Farm to Host Summer Wool Frolic Near New Glarus
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Rainbow Fleece Farm to Host Summer Wool Frolic Near New Glarus

Rainbow Fleece Farm will welcome fiber artists, shepherds and curious visitors June 19-21 for its annual Summer Wool Frolic, featuring fleece preparation demonstrations, spinning activities, yarns, wool products and farm-raised lamb.

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New Glarus High School Announces Third Trimester Honor Roll
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New Glarus High School Announces Third Trimester Honor Roll

Third trimester honors provide a final academic snapshot of the 2025–26 school year, recognizing New Glarus High School students who demonstrated consistent achievement, strong study habits and a commitment to excellence in the classroom.

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New Glarus School District Considers New Library Bus Stop
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New Glarus School District Considers New Library Bus Stop

District officials are weighing a new school bus stop at the New Glarus Public Library for 2026-27, citing student safety near busy highways, sidewalk gaps and changing transportation needs as the library moves downtown.

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New Glarus Students Earn Academic Honors at Blackhawk Technical College
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New Glarus Students Earn Academic Honors at Blackhawk Technical College

Four New Glarus-area students were recognized for outstanding academic achievement during the spring 2026 semester at Blackhawk Technical College, including one earning a perfect 4.0 GPA.

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New Glarus School Board Approves Mental Health Program, More
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New Glarus School Board Approves Mental Health Program, More

Board members unanimously approved a new student wellness initiative Monday night while hearing updates on academic performance, student connections and future curriculum plans at New Glarus Middle School.

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Heritage

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Historic Photo: Swiss Embroidery Factory Linked New Glarus to the World
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Historic Photo: Swiss Embroidery Factory Linked New Glarus to the World

This postcard image of Upright Swiss Embroideries on 2nd Street captures a time when New Glarus was exporting Swiss-inspired textiles nationwide, welcoming tourists and contributing to America’s wartime manufacturing effort.

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Common New Glarus Surnames Tell an Interesting Story
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Common New Glarus Surnames Tell an Interesting Story

Common New Glarus surnames such as Streiff, Duerst, Hoesly, Stuessy, Hefty and Zweifel still carry clues about Swiss roots, family trades, village origins and the spelling changes that came with immigration to Wisconsin.

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Historic Photo: Before Spotted Cow, There Was Pet Milk
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Historic Photo: Before Spotted Cow, There Was Pet Milk

A circa 1910s photograph captures milk cans lined up outside the Helvetia Milk Condensing Company plant in New Glarus, a dairy-processing giant that later became Pet Milk and remained a cornerstone employer until 1962.

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Historic Photo: A Cornerstone of Downtown New Glarus
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Historic Photo: A Cornerstone of Downtown New Glarus

A postcard from decades past captures Zweifel Jewelry and Gift Shop, a family business that served New Glarus for nearly half a century and helped define the look of downtown.

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McFarland Ends Sugar River's Season in Sectional Final
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McFarland Ends Sugar River's Season in Sectional Final

The Sugar River Raiders' girls soccer postseason run came to an end Saturday night as undefeated McFarland advanced to state, but Sugar River closes the season with 17 wins and a sectional final appearance.

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Photo Essay: One Win From State
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Photo Essay: One Win From State

Sugar River's 1-0 victory over Delavan-Darien extended the Raiders' postseason run Friday night in New Glarus, setting up a winner-to-state sectional final showdown against McFarland with a berth in the WIAA tournament on the line.

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New Glarus Football Schedule Shows New Conference Path
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New Glarus Football Schedule Shows New Conference Path

The New Glarus Glarner Knights open 2026 with road trips to Cambridge and Cuba City, a rivalry showdown with Belleville and a challenging first season in the SWAL, where Darlington, Fennimore and Mineral Point await.

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Sugar River Advances to Sectional Final Saturday in McFarland
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Sugar River Advances to Sectional Final Saturday in McFarland

Toria Devoe scored the only goal of the night as the Sugar River Raiders beat Delavan-Darien in New Glarus and advanced to Saturday's sectional final at McFarland.

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Obituaries

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John Anderegg, Who Found Purpose in Land, Family and Tradition, Dies at 98
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John Anderegg, Who Found Purpose in Land, Family and Tradition, Dies at 98

A Korean War veteran, Anderegg was a lifelong farmer, devoted husband and proud Swiss American whose life stretched from the era of horse-drawn wagons to the digital age, died June 12 at age 98, leaving a legacy of family, service and stewardship.

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Pamela J. Walgren, 74, Found Joy in Travel and Life in Rural New Glarus
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Pamela J. Walgren, 74, Found Joy in Travel and Life in Rural New Glarus

She and her husband, Dan Dooge, created a countryside home they considered their personal paradise and continued exploring the world together even after she developed Alzheimer’s disease.

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Ronald Kittleson, Army Veteran and New Glarus Musician, Dies at 84
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Ronald Kittleson, Army Veteran and New Glarus Musician, Dies at 84

A gentle presence in New Glarus for decades, he built a life around faith, friendship and music, sharing songs with family, neighbors and fellow musicians while leaving a legacy of kindness that touched generations.

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Roger Lee Knight, New Glarus Native and Army Colonel, Dies at 81
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Roger Lee Knight, New Glarus Native and Army Colonel, Dies at 81

Raised in New Glarus before a distinguished military career, Roger Knight served in Vietnam, retired as a colonel, and spent his later years preserving the stories of fellow veterans.

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