A rare Swiss New Year tradition from Appenzell Ausserrhoden brings bells, yodeling, and Groscht costumes to downtown New Glarus, beginning at the Swiss Center on Jan. 10.
A statistical long shot turned into belief, execution and resolve as the Glarner Knights defied the odds, flipping probability on its head during a comeback that shouldn’t have happened — but did.
A visual journey through 2025 in New Glarus, these photos capture the people, events and everyday moments — from major milestones to quiet scenes — that together defined the year and its shared community story.
Down 21 in the second half, New Glarus erased the deficit, forced overtime, and stunned Platteville 92-91 in a dramatic comeback that showcased grit, poise, and late-game execution.
New Glarus went toe-to-toe with Division 3 No. 7 Platteville for 36 minutes, matching the Hillmen in effort and poise before late turnovers proved the difference in a 60-55 loss.
In 1945, New Glarus marked its centennial with a locally made “stamp” that wasn’t official postage. The decorative label celebrated Swiss heritage and quietly carried the village’s story nationwide.
Families are invited to a cozy Crafting and Cocoa event on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at New Glarus Elementary School. Enjoy hot chocolate, make a winter craft, and learn about Girl Scouts in the community.
From restaurant openings and closings to major public safety incidents and personal remembrances, these were the most-read stories of 2025.
Solar activity, meteor showers, and rare eclipses could bring unforgettable night-sky moments to southern Wisconsin in the year ahead.
Public invited to celebrate longtime New Glarus figure Jim Haldiman’s 80th birthday Saturday at Puempel’s Olde Tavern, honoring decades of community involvement, Swiss heritage, and local service.
Climatologists are calling 2025 a year of “weather whiplash” in New Glarus, marked by record-setting extremes that ranged from the third-driest January on record to a historic blizzard and a rare August deluge.
As 2025 begins, New Glarus residents won’t see major local rule changes. Village and town ordinances remain the same, with most new laws or adjustments coming from state or federal levels rather than local government.
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