There are hints of spring in the air this week — including a report of the first robin sighting near the golf course — and with it comes that familiar late-February energy in New Glarus. We’re heading into the final weeks of the high school basketball season with plenty on the line. The Glarner girls capped a thrilling run by clinching the conference championship last week and followed it up with a playoff win last night. Now the boys have a chance Thursday to capture a share of the title and accomplish something that has happened only twice before in school history — 1981-82 and 2023-24 — with both the boys and girls winning conference crowns in the same season. The girls continue tournament play, the boys tip off postseason action next week, and before we know it, summer will be knocking on the door.
What Else We’re Working On
Green County’s first-ever communitywide greenhouse gas inventory is now in place, establishing a 2023 emissions baseline and outlining how the data could shape future planning and grant opportunities across the county and we've got the story.
A hit-and-run crash west of Monticello left a 58-year-old woman critically injured, with detectives continuing to review physical and digital evidence as they search for a damaged eastbound vehicle. We anticipate an update in the day or two. We'll bring you that news.
Green County has expanded private well water testing with a new certified public health lab in Monroe, offering faster bacteria testing and renewing calls for annual testing among the county’s more than 4,500 well owners.
The boys varsity matchup at Cambridge this week will have complete coverage, where the Glarner Knights can capture a share of the Capitol South Conference title and make a little history in the process.
We’re writing a story about the New Glarus High School marketing students as they step into real-world roles, partnering with New Glarus businesses to sharpen their vocational skills while delivering hands-on marketing support.
We’re going behind the scenes at the New Glarus Brewing Company addition to examine the new geothermal HVAC system taking shape — a first-of-its-kind project for the village and possibly Green County.
We’re preparing to profile of the Driftless Area Land Conservancy and how its work continues to shape farmland protection and conservation across the region.
With the April 7, 2026 Spring Election approaching, we’re beginning coverage to help voters stay informed about the races and issues on the ballot.
Limitless Lawn & Landscape continues to grow from its roots as a New Glarus High School startup into a full-service, year-round landscaping and restoration operation serving local homeowners and commercial clients across southern Wisconsin and we will profile the company and its founder.
That’s only part of what’s in the pipeline. We’re continuing to build and report stories that matter — all with one goal in mind: keeping New Glarus informed, engaged and connected to what’s happening right here at home.
Photos of the Week
This last week was senior night for the New Glarus Glarner Knights boys basketball team. This year the Knights will be saying goodbye to Tatem Stampfli, Matt Roth and Grady Johnson. Not only has each contributed in other sports, they made this year boys basketball season special, too. And although they will be graduating soon, as the athletic department likes to say, "Once a Knight, always a Knight." Good luck, boys.
What You May Have Missed
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Something We Noticed
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the United States — a milestone birthday for the nation — and as luck would have it, July 4 falls on a Saturday.
New Glarus has never been known for grand Fourth of July celebrations. But maybe this is the year to change that. Two hundred and fifty years feels like something worth marking, and there’s plenty to celebrate close to home.
Nothing elaborate. Nothing overproduced. Just a good old-fashioned New Glarus street dance — live music, cold New Glarus beer, lawn chairs, kids running around, neighbors catching up long after sunset. Simple. Local. Memorable.
What do you think?
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