The New Glarus Village Board meets Wednesday, Dec. 17, to consider a key task order with Strand Associates that would advance long-term wastewater treatment planning, along with other infrastructure and staffing items.
New Glarus officers joined agencies from across Green County for the annual Shop with a Cop event, pairing local children with police officers for a holiday shopping trip designed to spread cheer and build community connections.
For more than 30 years, the Green County Development Corporation has worked to strengthen communities across Green County. Focused on business growth and talent development, GCDC serves as a catalyst connecting people, projects, and long-term economic opportunity.
Through its foster program, the Green County Humane Society relies on local families to provide temporary, loving homes for animals in need. The effort is key to remaining no-kill and giving vulnerable pets the care and comfort they need to heal.
The New Glarus School Board meets Monday, Dec. 15, with an agenda featuring student presentations, committee updates, routine business, and action items that will help guide planning for future school years.
What started as a love of Christmas lights has become a beloved New Glarus holiday tradition. Each December, Roseann and Pete Ott open their home to hundreds, welcoming visitors from across the country—and beyond—to celebrate and give back.
New Glarus woke up to dangerous cold Sunday as arctic air gripped southern Wisconsin, driving wind chills near 25 below zero and prompting warnings of frostbite in as little as 30 minutes.
The Sugar River Raiders placed second at the 2025 Raider Scramble, scoring in 10 weight classes and racking up 25 pins. The Belleville/Monticello/New Glarus co-op showcased depth and aggressive wrestling throughout the day.
New Glarus calls itself America’s Little Switzerland, but its identity runs deeper than a single label. Swiss roots, Bavarian flair, and Alpine imagery blend into a culture found nowhere else.
Paoli’s Christmas Market drew crowds—and gridlock—Friday night, backing up traffic on Highway 69 and County PB. Drivers reported long delays and safety concerns as congestion stretched well beyond downtown.
The New Glarus Merchant Association has launched a holiday video campaign spotlighting local shops, including a “12 Days of Christmas” gift guide series aimed at boosting downtown holiday shopping.
When the first Swiss settlers founded New Glarus, just 108 immigrants carved out a small colony along the Little Sugar River. 180 years later, that settlement has grown into a thriving village — and it continues to grow, one new subdivision and apartment building at a time.
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