An estimated 12,000 visitors packed downtown New Glarus for what may have been the village’s most successful Christkindli Market yet, turning cold weather and crowded streets into a joyful, community-wide celebration.
The Green County Board approved nearly all agenda items Dec. 9, tabling only a proposal on supervisor duties. Actions included bridge aid, conservation grants, insurance renewals, tax collections, and major Human Services contracts.
For the first time in many years, the snowmobile trails leading into New Glarus officially opened. With a solid base of snow on the ground, New Glarus is suddenly back on the map for snowmobilers in a big way.
After a snowed-out Small Business Saturday, New Glarus is getting a holiday shopping do-over. This weekend is the perfect chance to shop local, skip shipping stress, and support village businesses close to home.
After more than four decades shaping the culinary identity of New Glarus, Chef Mike Nevil is preparing to hang up his apron. The longtime chef, restaurateur, entrepreneur, volunteer, and community fixture will retire from the Chalet Landhaus Restaurant at the end of January.
Thomas Stace Jones, 83, of New Glarus died December 2, 2025. An Air Force veteran and Madison-area entrepreneur, he was known for his independence, love of family, and quiet enjoyment of nature and community.
As the year winds down, December inspires many to give back. Supporting local organizations means investing in the neighbors, causes, and places that make New Glarus a vibrant hometown.
Richard Arn has lived most of his 89 years in New Glarus, where hard work, family, and community have always been at the center of his life. Earlier this fall, Richard he flew to Washington D.C. with his son as part of the Wisconsin Honor Flight.
Green County hunters registered 2,279 deer during Wisconsin’s nine-day gun season, according to preliminary DNR data. Statewide totals dipped slightly from 2024, with antlered harvest down and antlerless up.
From a rural cheese factory near New Glarus to statewide acclaim, Steve Stettler learned the craft early—shoveling coal, helping farmers, and absorbing Swiss cheesemaking traditions that shaped his future.
Richard L. Busch, 82, a New Glarus High School graduate and former Monroe Police Chief, died December 4, 2025. A respected law enforcement leader and Air Force veteran, he was known for his service and dedication to community.
For more than 50 years, Roy’s Market has been a cornerstone of daily life in New Glarus. Now marking 10 years under owner Darin Burreson, the hometown grocer continues its small-town legacy.
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