Lingering showers and cooler temperatures greeted the 2026 New Glarus Firefest, but families still turned out in impressive numbers for children’s activities, firefighter demonstrations, food and the annual water fight competition. Photos by Becky Degenhardt.
Town officials approved a three-year lease for a new Massey Ferguson tractor after discussing the repair history and trade-in value of the town’s 2016 New Holland tractor, along with the costs, warranty and advantages of leasing rather than purchasing a replacement.
A public hearing Aug. 12 will examine a proposal to create a 4.36-acre nonresidential lot along Farmers Grove Road, with deed restrictions intended to preserve the property as open space and prevent future residential construction.
Storms crossing southern Wisconsin from July 31 into Aug. 1 delivered more than 2 inches of rain in New Glarus, with several nearby communities topping 3 or even 4 inches before a quieter and warmer stretch arrives later this week.
Nearly two years after a tornado erased its 127-year-old sanctuary outside Argyle, Apple Grove Lutheran Church is rising again on the same ground, carrying forward a rural legacy shaped by faith, compromise and remarkable community support.
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Millions of Americans using GLP-1 drugs may eat smaller portions while seeking more protein, flavor and quality in every bite — and many also drink less. The dual shift could reshape opportunities for food producers, restaurants and hospitality businesses in New Glarus and Green County.
The Primrose Town Board will consider emergency medical service agreements and a town garage furnace contract when supervisors meet Monday evening, along with election preparations and other routine town business.
July real estate transfers slowed in the New Glarus area compared with June, with eight transfers recorded in the village and town, down from 14 the month before, according to Wisconsin Department of Revenue records.
Rachel Christopoulos will open Rachel’s Shoppe on Aug. 15 at 429 Second St., combining her working studio with a retail space for colorful Wisconsin-inspired artwork, handmade goods and distinctive creations from other regional artists.
From phantom tunnels and mobster rumors to a haunted railroad tunnel, impossible cow tipping and an apple core with an arrow through it, these New Glarus-area legends mix real history, local memory, exaggeration and just enough mystery to endure.
Angela Neff, owner of the New Glarus Bakery, will lead an evening workshop designed to help business owners and community leaders step away from daily demands, reconnect with their larger goals and identify practical next steps.
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