After a temporary stay in Paoli during construction, the New Glarus Hotel’s “Master Chef Cow” has returned home to New Glarus, completing a symbolic homecoming tied to Hans Lenzlinger and the community’s beloved painted-cow tradition.
Just one day after Highway 69 closed, multiple New Glarus-area drivers described dangerous conditions on County Highway N, citing heavy traffic, risky passing, congestion and concerns that crashes could occur if conditions continue.
Blues, Brews & Food Trucks returns Saturday, July 18, with a new downtown location, expanded festival footprint, open intox district, live blues, food trucks and a large tent to keep the music going rain or shine.
Board members approved budget-related items, moved transportation aid into long-term capital savings and reviewed strong senior survey results during a brief New Glarus School Board meeting that largely followed the agenda previewed ahead of time.
A fatal crash near Brodhead, criminal charges in two investigations, several arrests and multiple injury crashes highlighted Green County Sheriff’s Office activity reported from July 6 through July 12, including incidents across rural Green County.
A power outage is affecting neighborhoods on the north side of New Glarus, including areas from Duerst Road south to about Third Avenue and primarily west of Second Street. The New Glarus Fire Department is operating on generator power.
A Heat Advisory will be in effect across Green County from noon Tuesday through 8 p.m. Wednesday as temperatures climb into the mid-90s and heat index values approach 102, with hot conditions expected to continue through much of the week.
Reports from area scanner traffic during the past week included reckless driving complaints, fireworks calls, a vehicle fire, traffic crashes, animal complaints, suspicious activity, welfare checks, medical calls and other public safety responses in and around the New Glarus area.
Monticello Homecoming delivered a picture-perfect summer weekend of fireworks, food, tournaments, parade memories and small-town spirit, thanks to the Monticello Community Club and organizers who rallied after the carnival backed out.
A county grant program is offering up to $150 in home internet reimbursement for eligible Green County seniors and residents with disabilities, with funding available on a first-come, first-served basis.
More than 2,100 Alliant Energy customers were without power Monday morning, with outages reported in places from County Highway NN south of New Glarus through Monticello and into parts of Monroe.
Private well owners in Green County can attend a free July 29 event in Monroe to learn about local groundwater contaminants, well maintenance, treatment systems and reduced-cost water testing available to the first 10 attendees who arrive.
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