# New Glarus 360
> Local news, community stories, business updates, school news, sports, history, and life in New Glarus, Wisconsin—online New Glarus newspaper.
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## Pages
### About
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/about/
Last updated: 2026-08-19T01:00:30.000Z
*New Glarus 360* is an independent local news and information source for New Glarus and the surrounding area. We cover the stories, people, issues, and events that shape daily life in this community.
Our goal is simple: help people stay informed, connected, and engaged with what is happening locally. In a small town, local news matters. It helps neighbors understand decisions, celebrate accomplishments, follow local sports and schools, support area businesses, and stay connected to the place they call home.
### What You’ll Find Here
*New Glarus 360* covers the topics that matter most to life in and around New Glarus, including:
– Local government and civic issues
– School news and student activities
– High school sports and youth athletics
– Business developments and community organizations
– Arts, culture, history, and local traditions
– Community events, human-interest stories, and regional issues affecting the area
Whether it is a village board decision, a feature on a local resident, a school update, or a Friday night game, *New Glarus 360* exists to keep local information local.
### Why New Glarus 360 Exists
Communities are stronger when people know what is going on around them. Local journalism helps people make informed decisions, stay involved, and feel more connected to each other.
*New Glarus 360* was created to provide dependable local coverage with a strong focus on accuracy, fairness, and community relevance. The aim is not to chase noise or controversy for its own sake, but to provide useful reporting and thoughtful storytelling that reflects the character of our community.
### Who We Serve
*New Glarus 360* is for the people who care about New Glarus.
That includes people who live here now, families with long ties to the area, people who used to live here and want to stay connected, and visitors who have come to appreciate what makes this community special.
Whether you have been here for decades or are just getting to know the area, *New Glarus 360* is here to help you follow local life more closely.
### Independent Local Journalism
*New Glarus 360* operates independently. It is not affiliated with any political party, government agency, advocacy group, or advertiser. Editorial decisions are made without outside influence.
That independence matters. Readers should know that coverage is guided by news judgment and community value, not by outside pressure.
### How We Use AI
*New Glarus 360* uses artificial intelligence tools to assist with parts of the publishing workflow, including organizing information, outlining, editing, and improving efficiency.
These tools help a small local publication do more with limited time and resources, but they do not replace journalism. Every story is reviewed, edited, and approved by a human before publication. Reporting decisions, editorial judgment, and factchecking remain the responsibility of the publisher and editor.
### Supporting Local Journalism
Local journalism depends on community support.
*New Glarus 360* is supported by readers, subscribers, and local businesses who believe independent local news is worth having. Free and paid membership options help support reporting, photography, and ongoing coverage of the stories that matter here.
If local news is important to you, subscribing and sharing *New Glarus 360* helps strengthen independent community coverage.
### Get In Touch
Story tips, questions, feedback, and event information are always welcome.
If you know about something happening in the community, have an idea for a story, or want to reach out, [please get in touch](https://www.newglarus360.com/news-tips/). Some of the most important local stories begin with a message from a neighbor.
*New Glarus 360* exists to serve the community, and that work is stronger when the community takes part.
### Sign Up for Free
[Subscribe to get *New Glarus 360*](https://www.newglarus360.com/subscription-tiers/) newsletters, breaking news, local updates, and stories from around the community delivered to your inbox.
### Questions?
Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns:
New Glarus 360
c/o 360 Hometown Media LLC
P.O. Box 566
New Glarus, Wisconsin 53574
Phone: [(608) 205-8845](tel:16082058845)
Email: [editor@newglarus360.com](mailto:editor@newglarus360.com)
Facebook Group: [New Glarus 360 Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/newglarus360)
### Editorial Policy
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/editorial-policy/
Last updated: 2026-08-23T20:57:20.000Z
**Purpose and Mission**
*New Glarus 360* is an independent community news and information outlet dedicated to telling the stories of New Glarus, Wisconsin, and the surrounding area. Our mission is to inform, connect, and celebrate the community through timely, accurate, and meaningful local reporting. We strive to operate without bias, advocacy, or hidden agenda, and to earn trust through transparency, consistency, and accountability.
**Editorial Independence**
*New Glarus 360* operates independently and is not affiliated with any political party, government agency, advocacy organization, or advertiser. Editorial decisions are made without influence from advertisers, sponsors, political groups, or outside organizations.
**Editorial Standards**
Accuracy, fairness, and transparency guide every story published by *New Glarus 360*. We make reasonable efforts to verify information before publication and to present it in context. Fabricated quotes, misleading content, or knowingly false information will not be published. When mistakes occur, we correct them promptly.
**Attribution and Credit**
When residents or contributors provide tips, photos, videos, or information, those contributions are credited as user supplied unless otherwise noted. All photographs are credited to the photographer or source whenever possible. Images without a photo credit should be considered stock photography or publicly available material used under fair use or an open license.
**Use of AI Tools**
*New Glarus 360* may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with drafting, editing, or organizing content. These tools do not replace journalism. Reporting decisions, editorial judgment, and factchecking remain the responsibility of the publisher, editor, and the journalist who produced the story.
When a person produces a story, that person receives a byline, including when AI tools were used to assist. A personal byline is omitted only when a story is created solely by AI, with no human author.
Regardless of how a story is produced, every story is reviewed, edited, and approved by a human before publication.
**Corrections**
*New Glarus 360* takes corrections seriously. If an error is identified, we will correct it as quickly as practical. Corrections may be made within the original post or noted in a follow-up comment, depending on the nature of the error. Readers are encouraged to report inaccuracies by email or direct message.
**Comments and Community Conduct**
*New Glarus 360* exists to strengthen community connection and conversation. We expect comments and interactions to be civil, respectful, and on topic. Be kind, be courteous, and try to get along. Disagreement is allowed; disrespect is not.
Personal attacks, harassment, name-calling, misinformation, or inflammatory language may result in moderation action. Comment access is managed on an individual basis using a progressive approach:
- First infraction results in comment privileges being closed for one week.
- Second infraction results in comment privileges being closed for one month.
- Third infraction results in an indefinite suspension of comment privileges.
After one year, individuals with an indefinite suspension may submit an appeal for review. Appeals will be considered in good faith, but reinstatement is not guaranteed.
If you find that participating respectfully in community discussion is not possible, we ask that you steer clear. Our goal at *New Glarus 360* is a space where neighbors feel informed, welcomed, and respected.
All discussions also follow Facebook’s Community Standards.
**Letters to the Editor**
Letters to the Editor provide residents and those connected to New Glarus an opportunity to share opinions and perspectives. Letters must be original, civil, relevant to the community, and signed with a real name. Submissions are limited to 400 words and may be edited for clarity, grammar, and style without altering the writer’s intent.
Contact information is required for verification. Letters may include photos or links if the writer holds the rights to use them. Submissions should be sent to [editor@newglarus360.com](mailto:editor@newglarus360.com).
**Community Submissions**
Residents are encouraged to submit news tips, photos, videos, and event information. By submitting content, contributors grant permission for *New Glarus 360* to publish the material with appropriate credit. Submissions must follow the formats currently used by the publication. Assistance is available for those who need help preparing a submission.
**Privacy and Conduct**
All posts and interactions should remain respectful and relevant. Content that violates this policy may be removed at the discretion of moderators.
**Copyright and Permissions**
All text, photography, and video are *© 2025-2026 New Glarus 360* and its contributors unless otherwise noted. Reuse or redistribution requires permission.
### Terms & Conditions
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/terms/
Last updated: 2025-12-28T06:09:17.000Z
**Introduction and Acceptance**
Thank you for your interest in and use of the *New Glarus 360* website, content, products, and services. This document constitutes a binding legal agreement between you and *New Glarus 360* and governs your access to and use of the website, as well as how information is collected, used, and protected.
By accessing or using any portion of the *New Glarus 360* website, you agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree, you may not access or use the website.
**Website Platform and Services**
The *New Glarus 360* website is powered by Ghost and provides access to local news, information, announcements, newsletters, and community-related content.
**Memberships and Subscription Tiers**
Certain features require registration as a member, selection of a subscription tier, or payment. Members may have access to different levels of content and features depending on their subscription tier, including full articles, archives, newsletters, comments, or other member-only content. Access levels, pricing, and benefits are subject to change.
Users who access the website without registering or subscribing may view publicly available content or limited previews but may not copy, download, reproduce, distribute, or otherwise use that content except as expressly permitted by law or this Agreement.
**Eligibility**
By using the website or creating an account, you represent that you are of legal age in your place of residence. *New Glarus 360* does not knowingly solicit or collect personal information from individuals under the age of majority.
**Intellectual Property Rights**
All content on the website, including articles, text, images, photographs, graphics, video, audio, layout, and design, is the property of New Glarus 360 or its contributors and is protected by United States copyright law and other applicable intellectual property laws.
Content may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, displayed, published, transmitted, or otherwise exploited without prior written permission, except where permitted by law.
**Prohibited Activities**
- Using the website or its content for unlawful or unauthorized purposes.
- Scraping, data mining, or using automated tools to extract content.
- Attempting to interfere with, disrupt, or reverse engineer website functionality.
- Framing or embedding content in a manner that misrepresents its source.
- Removing copyright notices, watermarks, or attribution.
**User Submissions**
By submitting content to *New Glarus 360*, including news tips, event submissions, announcements, classifieds, or other materials, you grant *New Glarus 360* a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, edit, publish, and distribute that content in connection with website operations and related communications.
**Email Newsletters and Communications**
Members may receive email newsletters, alerts, or notifications through Ghost’s email delivery system. These may include automatic emails when articles are published, scheduled newsletters, topic-based communications, or occasional ad hoc messages.
Members may manage email preferences, unsubscribe from newsletters, or opt out of non-essential communications at any time using links provided in emails or through their member account. Certain service-related emails may still be sent as required for account administration.
**Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure**
*New Glarus 360* may display advertising, sponsored content, or affiliate links. Any material relationships will be disclosed where required by law.
**Disclaimers**
The website and its content are provided as is and as available, without warranties of any kind. *New Glarus 360* does not guarantee uninterrupted, secure, or error-free operation.
Links to third-party websites are provided for convenience only and do not constitute endorsement. *New Glarus 360* is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party sites.
**Limitation of Liability**
To the fullest extent permitted by law, *New Glarus 360* shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the website or reliance on its content.
**Indemnification**
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless *New Glarus 360* and its operators from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising out of your use of the website, your submissions, or your violation of this Agreement.
**Copyright Infringement Claims**
*New Glarus 360* respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe content on the website infringes your copyright, you may submit a written notice providing sufficient detail to identify the alleged infringement.
**Privacy and Information Collection**
*New Glarus 360* collects both personal and non-personal information through its Ghost-powered website and related services.
Personal information may include your name, email address, billing details, subscription tier, and payment information when you create a member account, subscribe, submit content, place advertising, or contact us.
Non-personal information may include browser type, IP address, device type, general website usage data, and interaction with posts or newsletters collected automatically.
**Use of Information**
Information collected may be used to provide and manage memberships, subscription tiers, and billing; deliver newsletters and post notifications; publish submitted content; respond to inquiries; improve site performance; and analyze traffic and engagement trends.
**Sharing of Information**
Information may be shared with trusted third-party service providers that support Ghost and website operations, including payment processors, email delivery services, analytics providers, and hosting infrastructure. *New Glarus 360* does not sell or rent personal information for marketing purposes.
**Cookies and Tracking Technologies**
Cookies and similar technologies may be used to improve website functionality and analyze usage. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the website may not function properly.
**Data Security**
Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are used to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
**Your Data Rights**
You may request access to or updates of your personal information, request deletion of personal data subject to legal or operational requirements, opt out of email communications, or withdraw consent where applicable.
**Changes to This Agreement**
*New Glarus 360* reserves the right to update or modify this Agreement at any time. Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
**Governing Law**
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin and applicable federal law.
**Entire Agreement**
This document constitutes the entire agreement between you and *New Glarus 360* regarding use of the website and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements.
**Contact Information:**
New Glarus 360
P.O. Box 566
New Glarus, WI 53574
Phone: (608) 205-8845
Email: editor@newglarus360.com
Website:[ www.newglarus360.com](http://www.newglarus360.com/)
### Advertise
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/advertise/
Last updated: 2026-09-01T17:14:38.000Z
### Reach the people who care about New Glarus
Advertising works best when it reaches the right people. *New Glarus 360* connects businesses and organizations with an active audience that comes to us for local news, events, schools, sports, business, government and community information.
We publish every day and distribute our journalism through the website, email newsletters, search and social media, creating repeated opportunities for advertisers to be seen.
The numbers below show the audience *New Glarus 360* is reaching.
### Reach an Engaged Local Audience
Traffic only matters if it helps your business. *New Glarus 360* puts your message in front of people who live, work, shop and spend money in this community.
Whether your goal is increasing traffic, promoting an event, recruiting employees or building name recognition, we can help match your advertising to your goals and budget.
As our advertising and analytics capabilities expand, we are also improving our ability to measure impressions, clicks and engagement.
**Website Display Advertising Rates:**
| Advertising Option | Placement / Description | Rate |
| -------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ---------- |
| Premium Front Page Display | Prominent advertising placement on the New Glarus 360 homepage | $75 / week |
| Sitewide / Article Display | Display advertising within stories and other areas of New Glarus 360 | $50 / week |
| Grocery / Other Flyer | Prominent link to a current digital flyer, circular or promotional piece | $60 / week |
### Sponsor the Coverage Readers Care About
Section sponsorships give your business consistent visibility alongside the *New Glarus 360* coverage most relevant to your customers. They are an effective way to build long-term awareness while aligning your business with a specific area of local coverage.
**Section Sponsorship Rates:**
| Section | Monthly Rate | Annual Rate | Annual Savings |
| ----------- | ------------ | ------------- | -------------- |
| News | $300 / month | $2,700 / year | Save $900 |
| Community | $300 / month | $2,700 / year | Save $900 |
| Real Estate | $300 / month | $2,700 / year | Save $900 |
| Heritage | $200 / month | $1,800 / year | Save $600 |
| School | $200 / month | $1,800 / year | Save $600 |
| Sports | $200 / month | $1,800 / year | Save $600 |
| Obituaries | $200 / month | $1,800 / year | Save $600 |
### Sponsor the Coverage Readers Care About
Section sponsorships give your business consistent visibility alongside the *New Glarus 360* coverage most relevant to your customers. They are an effective way to build long-term awareness around News, Community, Real Estate, Heritage, School, Sports or Obituaries.
**Sponsored Article Rates:**
| Sponsored Content Option | Description | Rate |
| ------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------- |
| Sponsored Article | Clearly labeled promotional article published on New Glarus 360 | $50 / article |
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### Reach Readers Directly in Their Inbox
Newsletter advertising puts your message directly in front of subscribers who have chosen to receive *New Glarus 360* updates. It is especially useful for promotions, events, openings, sales and businesses seeking repeated local exposure.
**Newsletter Advertising Rates:**
| Newsletter | Placement / Description | Rate |
| ---------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------- |
| The Daily Brief | Advertising delivered directly to New Glarus 360 newsletter subscribers | $100 / placement |
| Community Update | Advertising in New Glarus 360's weekly community newsletter | $50 / placement |
| The Old Guard | Advertising in New Glarus 360's alumni-focused newsletter | $50 / placement |
### Advertising That Fits Your Goals
Not every business has the same objective or budget. Tell us what you want to accomplish, who you want to reach and what you want to spend, and we’ll help identify the options that make the most sense.
Our goal is simple: help your advertising dollars work harder.
### Supporting Local Nonprofits
*New Glarus 360* provides free advertising opportunities to qualifying local nonprofits as one way we give back to the community. Contact us for more information about promoting an event, fundraiser, volunteer opportunity or community program.
### Let's Put New Glarus 360 to Work for Your Business
Ready to advertise or not sure which option is right for you? Contact us and tell us what you're trying to accomplish.
Email: [editor@newglarus360.com](mailto:editor@newglarus360.com)
Phone: 608-205-8845
When you advertise with *New Glarus 360*, you also help support independent local journalism — including reporting, photography, sports, government coverage and community information.
Your advertising can help grow your business while helping keep New Glarus informed.
### Subscribe
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/subscription-tiers/
Last updated: 2026-04-13T03:53:19.000Z
Choosing the right *New Glarus 360* subscription depends on how you want to stay connected with local news and community information. The chart below gives you a simple side-by-side look at what is included with each option, from free access to our most complete subscription levels. Whether you want occasional updates or full access to everything we publish, this breakdown will help you find the plan that fits you best.
[Free](#free-plan) [Basic Access](#basic-plan) [Full Access](#full-plan) [All Access](#all-plan) [Business Access](#business-plan) [Business Access+](#businessplus-plan)
### Free
$0
$0 annually
Good for casual readers who want key updates and previews.
- First paragraph previews
- Public safety breaking news
- Urgent news emails
- Community Update Newsletter
- The Weekender Newsletter
[Choose Free](https://www.newglarus360.com/signup/)
### Basic Access
$2/month
$20 annually • Save 17%
A low-cost option for regular readers who want core local coverage.
- Everything in Free
- News, Community, School, Faith, Obituaries, Opinion
- Ability to comment on stories
- The Old Guard Alumni Newsletter
[Choose Basic](https://www.newglarus360.com/signup/)
### Full Access
$4/month
$40 annually • Save 17%
Most Popular
For readers who want broader access, including sports and archives.
- Everything in Basic
- Sports, Heritage, Photo Galleries
- Archived articles after 30 days
- Early access to select stories
[Choose Full](https://www.newglarus360.com/signup/)
### All Access
$6/month
$60 annually • Save 17%
Best for frequent readers who want the fullest individual experience.
- Everything in Full
- Free calendar, event, and announcement submissions
- Discounts for family accounts
- Best value for dedicated readers
[Choose All Access](https://www.newglarus360.com/signup/)
### Business Access
$25/month
$250 annually • Save 17%
For local businesses that want visibility, perks, and promotional support.
- Free business directory listing ad
- Detailed feature story about your business
- Optimized SEO links to your website
- Advertising and sponsored content eligibility
- Discounts for employee accounts
- $200 advertising credits
[Choose Business Access](https://www.newglarus360.com/signup/)
### Business Access+
$65/month
$650 annually • Save 17%
For businesses that want the strongest visibility and media benefits.
- Everything in Business Access
- $400 advertising credits
- Access to New Glarus Media Library
- Commercial license for photos
- Priority photo feature consideration
- Website SEO consultation and cooperation
- Social media amplification
[Choose Business Access+](https://www.newglarus360.com/signup/)
## Side-by-Side Comparison
Use the side-by-side comparison below to see exactly what is included with each New Glarus 360 subscription tier. It is the easiest way to compare features, benefits, and pricing at a glance before choosing the plan that fits you best.
| Feature | Free | Basic Access | Full Access | All Access | Business Access |
| --------------------------------------------------- | ---- | ------------ | ----------- | ---------- | --------------- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0 | $2 | $4 | $6 | $25 |
| Annual Subscription | $0 | $20 | $40 | $60 | $250 |
| First Paragraph Previews | ✓ | | | | |
| Facebook Groups Page | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Public Safety Breaking News | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Events Calendar & Announcements | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Urgent News Emails | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| *Community Update* Newsletter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| *The Weekender* Newsletter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| News, Community, School, Faith, Obituaries, Opinion | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ability to Comment on Stories | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| *The Old Guard* Alumni Newsletter | | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sports, Heritage, Photo Galleries | | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access to Archived Articles After 30 Days | | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Early Access to Select Stories | | | | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Calendar, Event & Announcement Submissions | | | | ✓ | ✓ |
| Discounts for Family Accounts | | | | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Business Directory Listing Ad | | | | | ✓ |
| Detailed Feature Story About Business | | | | | ✓ |
| Optimized SEO Links to Business Website | | | | | ✓ |
| Advertising & Sponsored Content Eligibility | | | | | ✓ |
| Discounts for Employee Accounts | | | | | ✓ |
| $200 Advertising Credits | | | | | ✓ |
### Changelog
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/changelog/
Last updated: 2026-09-10T05:15:26.000Z
This page tracks functional updates and improvements to *New Glarus 360*. It is intended to document changes to the website, user experience, features, forms, navigation, design, and related tools. Story updates, routine publishing, and editorial changes are not included here.
Most recent changes appear first.
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**September 9, 2026**
*Advertising System Added*
**What changed:**
- Our advertising management system was fully integrated into *New Glarus 360*, including sitewide advertising code and designated ad zones throughout the website.
- Advertising can now be managed from a dashboard, allowing images, links and campaigns to be updated without modifying the website itself.
**Why it matters:**
The new advertising system gives *New Glarus 360* a more flexible and scalable way to serve local advertising. Ads can now be managed independently of the website theme, making campaigns easier to update while creating a stronger foundation for local advertising revenue.
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**September 9, 2026**
*Photos Gallery Expanded and Improved*
What changed:
- The Photos page was changed from an opt-in gallery to a broader visual archive. Feature images from stories now appear automatically unless an editor specifically excludes them with an internal no-photo tag.
- The Photos page lightbox was also changed to match the same image viewer used inside *New Glarus 360* articles, providing a more consistent set of viewing controls across the site.
**Why it matters:**
The Photos page can now grow naturally alongside *New Glarus 360’s* reporting instead of requiring every photograph to be manually added. The change creates a much richer visual archive while still allowing editors to keep graphics, logos or other unsuitable images out of the gallery.
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**September 9, 2026**
*Search Visibility and Article Metadata Improved*
**What changed:**
- *New Glarus 360* added a sitewide system for keeping administrative, utility and other low-value pages out of search results while preserving indexing for journalism, section pages, author pages and important reader-facing information.
- News, feature, heritage, sports and obituary stories now use NewsArticle structured data, with *New Glarus 360* identified as a NewsMediaOrganization.
- The system distinguishes between pages that should be indexed and internal or utility pages such as account, sign-in, changelog and certain help pages that do not need to appear in search engines.
**Why it matters:**
These changes give search engines clearer information about what *New Glarus 360* publishes and which pages are important. That should make the site easier for search engines to understand while keeping utility pages from competing with actual journalism in search results.
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**September 9, 2026**
*Paywall Indicators Made More Accurate*
**What changed:**
- Lock icons on the homepage, Latest page, section pages and other story cards now appear only when a logged-out reader receives no free preview.
- Stories that provide readers with one or more free paragraphs no longer appear fully locked on story cards, even when a subscription is required to continue reading.
**Why it matters:**
The change gives readers a more accurate indication of what they can expect before opening a story. Articles offering a free preview no longer look completely inaccessible, making the site less restrictive in appearance while still clearly identifying truly locked content.
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**September 9, 2026**
*Other Site Refinements*
What changed:
- The Contact page headline and introductory language were clarified.
- Reading-time estimates were removed from article pages and story cards.
- The search window now uses the simpler wording “Search New Glarus 360.”
- A broken sitewide script was repaired to eliminate a JavaScript syntax error and preserve site configuration settings.
- Other miscellaneous changes improved consistency, clarity and reliability across the *New Glarus 360* website.
**Why it matters:**
Together, these smaller refinements simplify the reading experience, make important site functions easier to understand and address behind-the-scenes issues that could affect how the website performs.
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**August 26, 2026**
*Advertising Page and Media Kit Overhauled*
**What changed:**
- The *New Glarus 360* advertising page was substantially redesigned to focus more clearly on audience reach, return on investment and measurable results.
- Updated audience data from Google Analytics and Ghost was incorporated, including nearly 15,000 active users and more than 53,000 page views over the most recent 28-day period.
- Current newsletter performance was added, including subscriber totals, open rates, click rates and recent subscriber growth for *The Daily Brief* and *Community Update*.
- Advertising rates were reorganized into separate website display, section sponsorship, newsletter and sponsored-content tables to make options easier to understand.
- Section sponsorships were expanded to include monthly and annual pricing for News, Community, Real Estate, Heritage, School, Sports and Obituaries.
- New comparison graphics were created to show how *New Glarus 360* advertising compares with traditional options such as direct mail and local newspaper advertising.
- Advertising copy throughout the page was rewritten and shortened to emphasize local reach, repeated exposure, measurable performance and advertiser return on investment.
- A new nonprofit advertising section was added explaining that qualifying local nonprofit organizations can receive free advertising as part of *New Glarus 360’s* commitment to giving back to the community.
- Google Tag Manager installation was initiated to expand future tracking of advertising clicks, impressions and other measurable campaign activity.
- The page now closes with a stronger reminder that advertising with *New Glarus 360* not only promotes local businesses but also helps support independent local journalism.
**Why it matters:**
The advertising page now does a better job of showing businesses what they receive for their investment. Clearer pricing, current audience data, newsletter performance and competitive comparisons make it easier for advertisers to evaluate their options, while improved analytics will provide more measurable results over time. Advertising revenue also directly supports the local reporting, photography and community coverage that keeps *New Glarus 360* growing.
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**August 26, 2026**
*Google Tag Manager Added*
What changed:
- Google Tag Manager was added to *New Glarus 360*, creating a centralized way to manage website tracking and measurement tools.
- The new setup makes it easier to add, update and organize analytics, advertising and conversion tracking without repeatedly changing the website’s underlying code.
- Google Tag Manager also provides a foundation for more detailed tracking of reader behavior, including clicks, page interactions, advertising activity and other important engagement events.
- The installation is part of a broader effort to improve how *New Glarus 360* measures website performance and understands how readers use the site.
**Why it matters:**
*New Glarus 360* now has a more flexible measurement system in place as the website continues to grow. Better tracking will make it easier to understand what readers engage with, evaluate advertising performance and make more informed decisions about future website improvements.
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**August 26, 2026**
*New Photos Gallery Added*
**What changed:**
- A dedicated Photos page was added to *New Glarus 360* and linked from the main navigation.
- The gallery displays feature images from stories specifically selected with an internal photo tag, giving *New Glarus 360* editorial control over what appears.
- Photos are displayed in a responsive gallery that adapts from five columns on large screens down to one or two columns on smaller devices.
- Clicking a photo opens a larger lightbox which includes navigation controls and a link back to the original story.
- Additional photos load progressively rather than loading the entire archive at once.
**Why it matters:**
The Photos page creates a new destination built around one of *New Glarus 360’s* strongest assets: local photography. It gives readers an easy way to browse the community visually while still connecting each photograph to the reporting behind it.
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**August 26, 2026**
*Membership Experience Improved*
**What changed:**
- The login experience was simplified so logged-out visitors see a Log In button while logged-in members see Account.
- The mobile login experience was improved so members no longer have to scroll through subscription options before finding the sign-in option.
- The newsletter signup area at the bottom of pages now changes depending on membership status.
- Logged-out visitors continue to see the newsletter signup.
- Free members instead see an invitation to explore paid membership options.
- Paid members see an option to give a friend, neighbor or family member a complimentary three-month subscription.
**Why it matters:**
The website now responds more intelligently to who is using it. Members are no longer shown signup prompts that do not apply to them, free members have a clearer path to supporting *New Glarus 360*, and paid members receive an additional benefit they can share with others.
---
**August 26, 2026**
*Latest Page Adds Infinite Scrolling*
What changed:
- The Latest page now automatically loads additional stories as readers approach the bottom of the page.
- Stories continue loading in batches of 12 rather than loading a large archive all at once.
- The previous Load 12 More Posts button was replaced with a smoother, automatic browsing experience.
**Why it matters:**
Readers can now move through *New Glarus 360’s* recent coverage without repeatedly stopping to load another page or tap a button. The change makes browsing faster and more seamless, particularly on mobile devices.
---
**August 26, 2026**
*Search, RSS and Google Improvements*
**What changed:**
- The website search function was changed from Ghost’s built-in search to Google-powered site search, providing results specifically from NewGlarus360.com.
- New Glarus 360’s RSS feed was activated, allowing readers and outside services to follow newly published content through RSS.
- Member-only stories now include Google member-content markup identifying content that is not fully accessible for free while preserving the same public preview readers see when logged out.
**Why it matters:**
These changes improve how *New Glarus 360* content can be found, followed and understood by search engines. Google-powered search makes the site’s archive easier for readers to explore, RSS adds another distribution option, and improved structured data helps search engines properly recognize subscriber-only reporting.
---
**August 26, 2026**
*Contact Page Redesigned*
What changed:
- The Contact page received a complete redesign to make it easier for readers to understand how and why to contact New Glarus 360.
- News tips and other submissions are now presented through a cleaner, more structured interface.
- Form submissions are routed through another service provider and also generate email notifications.
**Why it matters:**
Readers now have a clearer and more professional way to send news tips, questions and other information to *New Glarus 360*. The new design also makes submitted information easier to organize and manage behind the scenes.
---
**August 26, 2026**
*General Site Refinements*
What changed:
- Article bylines were standardized to read “by” followed by the author’s name.
- Photo captions are now aligned left.
- Publication times were added alongside article dates.
- The site’s light and dark themes received updated background and navigation colors.
- Web versions of newsletter bookmarks were improved with better spacing and cleaner presentation.
- Unwanted gaps surrounding advertisements in web newsletter views were removed.
- Newsletter signup was added directly to the Newsletters page.
- Announcement-bar links now open in a new browser tab.
- Footer information was expanded with New Glarus 360’s local-news description and contact information.
**Why it matters:**
Together, these smaller improvements make New Glarus 360 more consistent, easier to read and more polished across desktop and mobile devices without individually overwhelming the changelog with minor adjustments.
---
**August 23, 2026**
*Editorial Policy Updated for AI and Bylines*
**What changed:**
The [Editorial Policy](https://www.newglarus360.com/editorial-policy/) was updated to clarify how *New Glarus 360* uses AI tools and when stories carry a byline. A person who produces a story receives a byline even when AI tools were used to assist. A personal byline is omitted only when a story is created solely by AI, with no human author. Every story continues to be reviewed, edited and approved by a human before publication.
**Why it matters:**
Readers should be able to see who is responsible for a story, and how AI is used, without confusion. The updated language makes that rule clearer and keeps human editorial judgment at the center of the work.
---
**August 19, 2026**
*Privacy Policy Page Added*
**What changed:**
A dedicated [Privacy Policy](https://www.newglarus360.com/privacy-policy/) page was added to *New Glarus 360*. Privacy information that had previously been included within the [Terms and Conditions](https://www.newglarus360.com/terms/) now has its own standalone page. A link to the [Privacy Policy](https://www.newglarus360.com/privacy-policy/) has also been added below website form fields so users can easily review how their information is collected and used before submitting information.
**Why it matters:**
Giving the [Privacy Policy](https://www.newglarus360.com/privacy-policy/) its own page makes important privacy information easier to find and understand. Adding the link near form fields also provides greater transparency at the point where readers may be submitting personal information, helping clarify how *New Glarus 360* handles user data and improving the overall trust and usability of the site.
---
**August 18, 2026**
*Navigation and Footer Reorganized*
**What changed:**
The order and hierarchy of links in the *New Glarus 360* main navigation and footer were updated to make commonly used features easier to find and to better group related content. Menu labels and placement were adjusted so news sections, site tools, reader actions and account functions are presented more clearly.
**Why it matters:**
The changes make the site easier to navigate by giving the most useful links greater prominence and organizing secondary links more logically. The updated hierarchy also reduces clutter, improves consistency between desktop and mobile navigation, and helps readers more quickly find stories, account tools, participation options and other site resources.
---
**March 30, 2026**
*Navigation, Ticker and Account Updates*
What changed:
- A major round of site improvements was made across New Glarus 360 including... The footer was expanded with new navigation links.
- The footer logo was enlarged, the copyright line was updated.
- The top menu item previously labeled “All” was changed to “Discuss” with a direct link to the Facebook group.
- The site ticker was also improved so its label can be changed more easily, its colors better match the New Glarus 360 theme, spacing and buffer were refined, and speed can now be adjusted in code.
- The contact page was redesigned.
- Bookmarks were cleaned up visually on desktop and mobile devices.
- Feature images at the top of stories were set to open in the gallery.
- Embedded videos were adjusted to better fill the content column.
- The account page was upgraded to include a more complete side-by-side membership comparison and a clearer pricing layout.
*Why it matters:*
These changes improved some of the most important reader-facing parts of the website. Navigation is clearer, the ticker is more flexible for breaking news and special updates, the contact page looks more professional, article pages behave more intuitively, and the account page does a better job of helping readers compare subscription options. Altogether, this update made *New Glarus 360* easier to use, easier to manage, and more polished across both desktop and mobile.
---
**March 13, 2026**
*Changelog Page Added*
*What changed:*
A dedicated changelog page was added to *New Glarus 360* to document functional website updates, feature additions, fixes, and other site improvements, with the most recent changes listed first.
*Why it matters:*
The changelog gives readers a transparent way to see how *New Glarus 360* is evolving over time. It also creates a clear record of improvements, helps explain changes to the user experience, and reinforces that the site is actively maintained and updated.
---
**March 4, 2026**
*About and Help Pages Added*
*What Changed:*
About page Added to Website
Help page Added to Website
*Why It Matters:*
The addition of an About page and Help page gives *New Glarus 360* a stronger foundation for both new and returning readers. The About page helps explain what *New Glarus 360* is, what it covers, and why it exists, while the Help page gives readers a clear place to go for answers about subscriptions, login issues, newsletters, and how to use the site. Together, these pages make the website more welcoming, easier to navigate, and more useful as *New Glarus 360* continues to grow.
---
**February 4, 2026**
*Website Functionality and Presentation Updates*
*What Changed:*
▸ Google Analytics was integrated into the site.
▸ A public tag page issue for announcements was fixed.
▸ The 404 page was customized and corrected for dark theme display.
▸ Dark-theme background colors in newsletter were adjusted to improve contrast.
▸ Mobile launch icon/logo quality issue solved.
▸ A desktop “back to top” function was added to match mobile behavior.
▸ Other general improvements.
*Why It Matters:*
These updates improved analytics tracking, visual consistency, dark-mode usability, and mobile presentation.
---
**January 30, 2026**
*Expanded Site Controls, Forms, And Reader Experience*
*What Changed:*
▸ An archive issue affecting January 2026 entries was fixed.
▸ The downloadable file box was redesigned.
▸ Article share icons were reordered, putting Facebook first.
▸ Additional spacing was added around the top logo area.
▸ Article dates were changed to American formatting.
▸ A custom “Internal Trending” page was created so *New Glarus 360* can manually control ticker text and links rather than relying only on trending posts.
▸ Right-click was disabled across the website.
▸ Announcement page text alignment was adjusted, and email links were made clickable.
▸ Custom forms were added or planned for event submissions and news tips, including file uploads and a contributor rights acknowledgement checkbox.
▸ Other general improvements.
*Why It Matters:*
These changes gave the site more editorial control, improved branding consistency, and expanded the tools readers can use to submit events, tips, and materials.
---
**January 23, 2026**
*Navigation, Footer, Social Sharing, And Form Improvements*
*What Changed:*
▸ The homepage right rail was adjusted to show seven items with tighter spacing.
▸ The black navigation strip was refined to better match the dark theme.
▸ Featured post star icons were removed.
▸ Footer social links were updated to include Facebook, Instagram, X, and Email.
▸ The site copyright message was linked to the Terms page.
▸ “Member discussion” was relabeled as “Comments.”
▸ A content-width issue affecting single images inside articles was reviewed.
▸ Future flexibility for video, linked category art, and display ads added.
*Why It Matters:*
These updates cleaned up article pages, improved footer utility, and made the site feel more polished and reader-friendly.
---
**January 19, 2026**
*Initial Theme Customization and Structural Setup*
*What Changed:*
▸ The tags menu bar was changed to black with white text.
▸ The menu bar was set to a static manual order rather than auto-sorting.
▸ A hyperlink was added to “Latest.”
▸ Homepage images in the left column were adjusted for a 2:3 aspect ratio.
▸ The footer logo was resized to match the top logo.
▸ Footer category links were alphabetized.
▸ Instagram and email links were added to the footer.
▸ Reddit sharing was removed from article pages.
*Why It Matters:*
This was the first major round of work shaping the site’s look, navigation, and overall structure into something more custom and more aligned with the *New Glarus 360* brand.
---
**January 18, 2026**
*Website Launch*
▸ New Glarus 360 officially launched as a standalone website on Jan. 18, 2026.
*Why It Matters:*
This marked the beginning of the public website experience beyond social-only distribution and established the foundation for ongoing improvements, subscriptions, newsletters, archives, forms, and future advertising.
---
**September 1, 2025**
*Facebook Groups Page Launch*
▸ The *New Glarus 360* Facebook Groups page launched on Sept. 1, 2025.
*Why It Matters:*
This was the first major public foothold for the project and helped establish the early audience, community engagement, and distribution channel that preceded the standalone website launch.
---
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## Side-by-Side Comparison
Use the side-by-side comparison below to see exactly what is included with each New Glarus 360 subscription tier. It is the easiest way to compare features, benefits, and pricing at a glance before choosing the plan that fits you best.
| Feature | Free | Basic Access | Full Access | All Access | Business Access |
| --------------------------------------------------- | ---- | ------------ | ----------- | ---------- | --------------- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0 | $2 | $4 | $6 | $25 |
| Annual Subscription | $0 | $20 | $40 | $60 | $250 |
| First Paragraph Previews | ✓ | | | | |
| Facebook Groups Page | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Public Safety Breaking News | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Events Calendar & Announcements | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Urgent News Emails | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| *Community Update* Newsletter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| *The Weekender* Newsletter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| News, Community, School, Faith, Obituaries, Opinion | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ability to Comment on Stories | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| *The Old Guard* Alumni Newsletter | | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sports, Heritage, Photo Galleries | | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access to Archived Articles After 30 Days | | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Early Access to Select Stories | | | | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Calendar, Event & Announcement Submissions | | | | ✓ | ✓ |
| Discounts for Family Accounts | | | | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Business Directory Listing Ad | | | | | ✓ |
| Detailed Feature Story About Business | | | | | ✓ |
| Optimized SEO Links to Business Website | | | | | ✓ |
| Advertising & Sponsored Content Eligibility | | | | | ✓ |
| Discounts for Employee Accounts | | | | | ✓ |
| $200 Advertising Credits | | | | | ✓ |
### Help Center
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Last updated: 2026-08-09T20:37:00.000Z
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[**How to Start or Manage a Subscription**](https://www.newglarus360.com/how-to-start-or-manage-a-subscription/)
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[**Why Local News Costs Money**](https://www.newglarus360.com/why-local-news-costs-money/)
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[**Which New Glarus 360 Newsletters Should I Sign Up For?**](https://www.newglarus360.com/which-new-glarus-360-emails-should-i-sign-up-for/)
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⭐[**Why Haven’t I Received by Email Newsletters Lately?**](https://www.newglarus360.com/why-havent-i-received-email-newsletters-lately/)
Learn why *New Glarus 360* newsletters may have stopped arriving and how to make sure they reach your inbox again.
[**Why Do Links in Newsletters Sometimes Ask Me to Sign In?**](https://www.newglarus360.com/why-do-newsletter-links-sometimes-ask-you-to-sign-in/)
Clicking a link from an email newsletter may sometimes lead to a sign-in screen. This article explains why that happens and how to avoid some of the most common frustrations.
### Reading and Navigation
⭐[**How to Find Past Articles**](https://www.newglarus360.com/how-to-find-past-articles/)
Looking for an older story or trying to search for coverage on a specific topic? This guide explains the best ways to browse and find what you need.
[**Where to Find the Latest News Each Day**](https://www.newglarus360.com/where-to-find-the-most-recent-news-each-day/)
This article shows readers where to find the newest stories, recent updates, and the latest reporting from *New Glarus 360*.
### Community Participation
[**How to Submit a News Tip**](https://www.newglarus360.com/how-to-submit-a-news-tip/)
Have something the community should know about? This article explains how to send a news tip to *New Glarus 360*.
[**What Makes a Good News Tip?**](https://www.newglarus360.com/what-makes-a-good-news-tip/)
Some tips are easier to act on than others. This guide explains what information is most helpful, what details to include, and how to improve the chances that your tip can lead to useful reporting.
[**How to Send Press Releases or Community Announcements**](https://www.newglarus360.com/how-to-send-press-releases-or-community-announcements/)
If your organization, group, or business has information to share, this guide explains how to submit a press release or community announcement for consideration.
[**How to Contribute to New Glarus 360**](https://www.newglarus360.com/can-i-write-and-contribute-to-new-glarus-360/)
*New Glarus 360* welcomes community voices. This article explains the kinds of stories, ideas, and contributions that may be a good fit.
[**How to Submit a Photo of the Week**](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-360-seeks-photo-of-the-week-moments/)
Readers are invited to share images that reflect life in and around New Glarus. This guide explains how Photo of the Week works and how to send in a submission.
[**How You Can Help Shape Local News in New Glarus**](https://www.newglarus360.com/how-you-can-help-shape-local-news-in-new-glarus-2/)
Local journalism is stronger when the community takes part. This article explores the many ways readers can help identify stories, share ideas, and support broader coverage.
### Opinion, Announcements and Faith
[**How to Submit a Letter to the Editor**](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-360-letter-to-the-editor-policy/)
*New Glarus 360* welcomes letters to the editor while maintaining standards for civility, relevance, and transparency. This article explains how the process works and what to expect.
[**How to Share Church and Faith News with New Glarus 360**](https://www.newglarus360.com/faith-section-now-open-for-local-churches-and-ministries/)
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### Editorial Standards and Policies
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## Posts
### Highway 69 Paving Delayed by Rain
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/highway-69-paving-delayed-by-rain/
Last updated: 2026-09-16T05:33:28.000Z
Mainline milling and paving on Highway 69 north of Monticello has been canceled for this week because of rain, according to an updated weekly construction notice from Jim Grender, P.E., of CGC, Inc.
The work is now anticipated to begin Monday, Sept. 21.
The delay affects the larger milling and paving operation that had been expected to begin this week between Monticello and New Glarus. That work is still expected to be done under flagging operations once it begins.
Drivers will not avoid construction delays entirely this week, however.
_This post is for paying subscribers only._
### Belleville High School Lockdown Ends With No Firearm Found
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/belleville-high-school-lockdown-ends-with-no-firearm-found/
Last updated: 2026-09-16T01:12:20.000Z
BELLEVILLE, Wis. — Law enforcement responded to Belleville High School Tuesday Sept. 15 at approximately 10:54 a.m. after receiving a report of a person wearing what appeared to be a tactical vest and carrying a firearm near the school, prompting a lockdown and a sizable emergency response.
The person was located and detained. After investigating, officers determined there was no firearm. The individual was wearing a weighted exercise vest and carrying a large black umbrella.
Emergency radio traffic shows the incident initially generated a significant response from law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services. Sugar River Rescue was dispatched to the high school, and responders established a staging area away from the school while officers investigated.
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### Frost Season Nears in New Glarus, but Not Yet
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/frost-season-nears-in-new-glarus-but-not-yet/
Last updated: 2026-09-15T21:40:15.000Z
Gardeners in New Glarus are entering the final few weeks before frost becomes a regular concern, but there is no frost threat in the current forecast. The Wisconsin State Climatology Office puts Green County’s average first 32-degree freeze at Oct. 10.
The National Weather Service forecast for New Glarus, updated late Sunday night, calls for an overnight low near 42 degrees heading into Monday, followed by nighttime lows ranging from the mid-50s to mid-60s through Saturday. In other words, the season’s cooler nights are becoming noticeable, but temperatures are still comfortably above frost levels.
Frost, however, does not require the official air temperature to reach 32 degrees. The National Weather Service says frost can begin forming when measured air temperatures are roughly 33 to 36 degrees if winds are light and other conditions are favorable. A freeze occurs at 32 degrees or colder, while a hard freeze generally means 28 degrees or colder.
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### New Glarus School Board Renews Boys Soccer Co-op
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-school-board-renews-boys-soccer-co-op/
Last updated: 2026-09-15T20:33:10.000Z
The New Glarus School Board unanimously approved another two years for the Belleville/New Glarus boys soccer co-op Monday, Sept. 14, continuing a partnership that has operated since 1995 and allows the two schools to maintain varsity and junior varsity teams.
New Glarus currently supplies most of the players in the program. Agenda materials showed 29 New Glarus players and eight from Belleville this school year, with 26 New Glarus players and eight Belleville players projected for 2027-28.
Administrators noted Monday that participation has shifted back and forth between the two communities over the years and said that fluctuation is one reason the cooperative arrangement has worked.
Board members were told the renewal is routine and required every two years. The board approved the agreement 7-0 without extended discussion.
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### Primrose Seeks More Answers Before EMS Decision
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/primrose-seeks-more-answers-before-ems-decision/
Last updated: 2026-09-15T20:33:16.000Z
PRIMROSE, Wis. — The Town of Primrose delayed choosing an ambulance provider during a three-hour meeting Monday and will schedule a meeting with Sugar River EMS before deciding whether to remain with New Glarus Area EMS. Officials said they need clearer answers about staffing, response times, finances and costs.
The discussion came less than a week after the Town of York voted to end its New Glarus Area EMS contract Dec. 31 and petition to join the Sugar River EMS District beginning Jan. 1, 2027\. York cited staffing depth, response times, patient care and the ability to participate in the district’s governance.
Primrose officials said New Glarus Area EMS currently costs the town about $23 per resident, or roughly $10,000 annually. Sugar River EMS would cost about $70 per resident, raising the town’s estimated annual expense to approximately $30,000.
Despite the difference, board members said they did not want to save money at the expense of emergency response or patient safety. They want comparable information from both providers, including staffing available around the clock, response times and the ability to handle simultaneous calls.
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### Viewing Cheese Days Through a New Glarus Lens
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/cheese-days-through-a-new-glarus-lens/
Last updated: 2026-09-15T15:54:41.000Z
When Brown Swiss cows walk the parade route, alphorns sound and people dressed in embroidered Swiss clothing fill the streets of Monroe this weekend, Cheese Days will look unmistakably like a Monroe tradition. Look a little closer, however, and much of the story points north to New Glarus.
Cheese Days belongs to Monroe. The festival was created there in 1914 and Monroe became the commercial center of Green County’s enormous cheese industry. But newspapers promoting Cheese Day a century ago routinely traced the origins of that industry back to the Swiss settlers who founded New Glarus in 1845\. A 1923 *Rockford Register Star* account stated plainly that the Swiss cheese industry originated with the settlement of New Glarus.
And before there was cheese, there were cows. Swiss settlers in New Glarus were the first to bring dairy cows to Green County, bringing with them a culture of dairying and cheesemaking from Switzerland. Early settlers initially relied heavily on wheat, but crop failures eventually accelerated the shift toward dairy farming. The same 1923 account credited that change with helping turn Green County into one of the nation’s most productive dairy regions.
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### New Glarus Area Scanner Traffic Log: September 7-13
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-area-scanner-traffic-log-september-7-13/
Last updated: 2026-09-16T01:12:05.000Z
The following incident summaries were compiled from public safety radio traffic monitored in and around the New Glarus area between Sept. 7 and Sept. 13\. The reports reflect information that was broadcast over law enforcement, fire and EMS radio channels and have been organized chronologically based on the date and time of the initial dispatch or reported activity.
Scanner traffic provides an early glimpse into incidents occurring across the community, but it is often incomplete, evolving and subject to interpretation. Information heard over radio communications may later be corrected, clarified or supplemented by official reports, investigations or public statements. Not every call results in enforcement action, criminal charges or a verified incident.
Readers should understand that scanner reports represent preliminary information only and should not be considered a complete account of any event. All persons arrested, cited or investigated are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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### Bats Found Inside Chalet of the Golden Fleece
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/bats-found-inside-chalet-of-the-golden-fleece/
Last updated: 2026-09-14T21:00:32.000Z
There are bats inside the Chalet of the Golden Fleece, and the Village of New Glarus is preparing to address the problem at the historic museum.
An inspection Friday by AAAC Wildlife Removal found several areas of bat guano in a crawl space. The main attic, however, was found to be free of guano. Inspectors also identified open roof and ridge vents and roughly 300 feet of cracks, crevices and other areas that may need to be sealed to prevent bats from entering the building.
The contractor estimated bat-exclusion work at $2,585\. An optional but “highly recommended” 80-foot ridge guard would add $1,200, bringing that work to $3,785\. Spot cleaning of the crawl space was estimated at another $1,285.
Village staff is recommending that surplus funds be used to pay for the work because no money was specifically budgeted for bat removal at the Chalet in 2026\. The Village Board is scheduled to consider the matter Wednesday, Sept. 16.
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### New Glarus VFW Among 20 Posts to Earn All-State Honor
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-vfw-among-20-posts-to-earn-all-state-honor/
Last updated: 2026-09-14T22:02:27.000Z
New Glarus Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10549 was honored with an All-State award this summer at the VFW Department of Wisconsin State Convention in Rothschild. The local post was one of just 20 of Wisconsin’s approximately 220 VFW posts to receive the recognition.
Senior Vice Commander Ed Andreas and Quartermaster/Adjutant Bill Hustad represented the New Glarus post at the June 10-13 convention. They were photographed there with Wisconsin VFW State Commander Ty Letto and VFW Quartermaster General Marc Garduno. Wisconsin VFW records confirm Letto served as state commander for the 2025-26 year, while the national organization identifies Garduno as its quartermaster general.
The All-State designation is based on more than simply membership in the statewide organization. Posts seeking All-State recognition must satisfy requirements established in the State Commander’s Program Book. Although specific requirements can change from year to year, recent criteria have included membership performance, participation in VFW programs and organizational requirements involving audits, bonding, inspections and election reports.
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### This Week in Sports: Sept. 14-20
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/this-week-in-sports-sept-14-20/
Last updated: 2026-09-14T18:00:27.000Z
New Glarus football is 3-1 after a 10-41 loss to Darlington and visits Mineral Point on Friday. Volleyball hosts Wisconsin Heights and plays at Belleville. Sugar River soccer, cross country and Monroe/New Glarus swim also compete.
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### Housing, Hall Remodel Lead Village Board Agenda
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-village-board-faces-busy-sept-2-agenda-2/
Last updated: 2026-09-14T19:58:15.000Z
The New Glarus Village Board faces a busy agenda Wednesday, Sept. 16, with decisions involving housing development, Village Hall renovations, employee compensation, public works equipment and the ongoing 11th Avenue reconstruction project.
One of the most significant items involves the Village-owned parking lot next to the Swiss Historical Village. Village Attorney Bill Morgan, Village Planner Mark Roffers and Village Administrator Kelsey Jenson have prepared a solicitation seeking proposals to develop the property for multifamily housing. The effort was requested by both the Village Board and Swiss Historical Society Board. The solicitation itself is expected to be provided ahead of the meeting.
Trustees will also review the final design and layout for a planned Village Hall renovation. Laura Brusberg of Strand Associates is scheduled to present the design, and Village staff recommends approval. The proposed floor plan reorganizes office and meeting space inside Village Hall, including areas for the administrator, clerk, deputy clerk, utility manager, public works and permits.
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### Stormy Pattern Brings Rain, Cooler Air to New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/wet-unsettled-pattern-arrives-in-new-glarus-this-week/
Last updated: 2026-09-14T19:58:20.000Z
A quiet stretch of early fall weather is giving way to a much more active pattern in New Glarus, with several opportunities for rain and thunderstorms beginning Monday and continuing through much of the week.
The National Weather Service expects showers and thunderstorms to become increasingly widespread Monday evening and overnight as a cold front approaches southern Wisconsin. The location of that front will become important later in the week, helping determine where additional rounds of storms develop Tuesday and Wednesday.
The most significant concern early in the week is heavy rainfall rather than widespread severe weather. Thunderstorms Monday night into Tuesday morning could produce torrential downpours, and localized flooding will be possible where storms repeatedly pass over the same areas. An isolated severe thunderstorm with gusty winds is also possible.
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### Historic Photo: Looking North on 2nd Street
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/historic-photo-looking-north-on-2nd-street/
Last updated: 2026-09-14T23:43:09.000Z
A camera positioned near the intersection of 2nd Street and 5th Avenue captured this remarkable view looking north through New Glarus, preserving far more than a collection of old buildings and automobiles. The photograph offers a nearly uninterrupted look from the heart of the downtown business district toward the industrial edge of the village.
On the right, the large brick Citizens Bank building dominates the corner, its decorative masonry and distinctive roofline making it one of the most imposing structures in the scene. It is now home to The Alpine. Across the street is the building long associated with Four Corners, Tofflers, and now Ohana Kitchen, while the next brick building north was connected to the Strickler family’s meat business.
The street itself tells another part of the story. Automobiles line both sides of 2nd Street, but there are no painted parking spaces or traffic lanes. A suspended streetlight hangs from cables over the roadway, while a web of electrical and telephone lines crosses overhead. In the middle of the intersection is an unusual low, rounded metal fixture whose exact purpose is not immediately clear.
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### Highway 69 Paving Begins Today Near Monticello
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/highway-69-paving-begins-monday-near-monticello/
Last updated: 2026-09-15T20:33:40.000Z
Highway 69 remains open to traffic, but drivers should expect daytime delays beginning Monday, Sept. 14, as milling and paving operations start between Monticello and New Glarus.
According to the latest weekly construction update from Jim Grender, P.E., of CGC, Inc., crews are expected to begin work at Monticello and continue north toward New Glarus and Cow Path Lane on a daily basis.
*That marks a change from earlier project updates, which had anticipated milling and paving would begin Sept. 14 at the south end of the job near Monroe and move northward. The latest schedule now puts the first phase of that work between Monticello and New Glarus.*
The work will be done using flagging operations, meaning traffic will remain open but may be reduced to one direction at a time through active work areas. Delays can be expected throughout the working day.
Work is weather dependent and subject to adjustment.
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### The Changing Political Map Beneath New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/the-changing-political-map-beneath-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-09-14T19:58:41.000Z
Stand today somewhere in downtown New Glarus and imagine never moving. Keep your feet planted in the same place while the map around you changes. The country changes. The government changes. The territory changes. Eventually, even the county changes.
For most of that history, nobody living here would have recognized those changing lines in quite the way a modern resident would. Political claims and actual control did not always change at the same moment, and different governments sometimes asserted overlapping authority over the same territory. Indigenous people also occupied, traveled and exercised control over parts of this landscape long before Europeans began drawing their own boundaries across it. That much larger history deserves a story of its own.
[Before the Swiss: The First People of the Little Sugar River ValleyLong before New Glarus became known for its Swiss heritage, the Little Sugar River valley was home to Native peoples whose trails, villages, mounds and memory remain part of the landscape.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/before-the-swiss-the-first-people-of-the-little-sugar-river-valley/)
The changes were rarely as tidy on the ground as they appear on a modern timeline. A treaty might transfer a European claim from one empire to another, while soldiers, traders and Native nations continued operating under older relationships for years. At other times, governments asserted overlapping claims to the same territory. The map could change before control did.
That said, the European political story begins with France. French explorers and traders entered what is now Wisconsin during the 1600s, and France formally claimed the region in 1672\. But French control looked little like modern government. Wisconsin was part of a sprawling North American empire tied together by waterways, Native alliances, missions and the fur trade. The future site of New Glarus was not a French settlement with a mayor or courthouse. It was simply ground that France said belonged within New France.
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### New Glarus Goes 5-0 at Brodhead Volleyball Invite
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-goes-5-0-at-brodhead-volleyball-invite/
Last updated: 2026-09-13T21:04:37.000Z
BRODHEAD, Wis. — The New Glarus Glarner Knights put together their strongest full day of volleyball this season Saturday, going unbeaten through five matches at the Brodhead Volleyball Invite and winning 10 of the 12 sets they played.
The Glarner girls wasted little time establishing control. New Glarus opened with a 25-13, 25-11 sweep of Monroe, followed it with a 25-13, 25-19 victory over Turner and then dispatched Albany 25-15, 25-17\. Through their first six sets, the Knights never allowed an opponent to reach 20 points.
The competition tightened against the Evansville Blue Devils. New Glarus dropped its first set of the tournament 26-24 but answered with a 25-21 victory in the second before taking the deciding set 15-11\. It was the first real test of the day, and the Glarner Knights responded rather than allowing the opening-set loss to change the direction of the match.
Host Brodhead gave New Glarus another challenge in the final match. The Cardinals took the first set 25-15, but the Knights answered emphatically, winning the second 25-13 before closing the match with a 15-9 victory in the third.
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### CheeseKnights Take Third at Lodi Co-Op Invite
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/cheeseknights-take-third-at-lodi-co-op-invite/
Last updated: 2026-09-13T20:31:28.000Z
LODI, Wis. — The Monroe-New Glarus CheeseKnights continued to pile up strong performances Saturday, Sept. 12, placing third at the ninth annual Lodi Co-Op Invitational.
Monroe-New Glarus finished with 306 points, trailing host Lodi Co-Op, which won with 584, and runner-up Mount Horeb with 380\. The CheeseKnights finished 22 points ahead of fourth-place Platteville-Lancaster.
The result came as members of the team acknowledged they are beginning to feel the accumulated fatigue of the season. Even so, the CheeseKnights continued to improve times and produce some of their best swims of the year.
Lauren Zentner led the way with victories in both sprint freestyle events. She won the 50-yard freestyle in 26.77 seconds and followed with a first-place finish in the 100 freestyle in 1:00.78, lowering her season-best time in the event.
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### Early Edgewood Goal Hands Sugar River 1-0 Loss
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/early-edgewood-goal-hands-sugar-river-1-0-loss/
Last updated: 2026-09-13T20:31:36.000Z
MADISON, Wis. — One early goal was all that separated Sugar River and Edgewood on Saturday morning, as the Raiders came up just short in a 1-0 loss in Madison.
Edgewood struck 4 minutes, 30 seconds into the opening period, putting Sugar River in an immediate hole. But the Raiders did not allow another goal the rest of the way, keeping themselves within one score throughout the match.
Goalkeeper Taydon DeRouin helped make sure it stayed that way. DeRouin finished with 10 saves while allowing only the early Edgewood goal.
Sugar River was unable to find the equalizer at the other end. The Raiders finished with six shots on goal, while Edgewood was credited with 17.
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### Mitchell, Maynard Lead New Glarus-Monticello at River Valley
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/mitchell-maynard-lead-new-glarus-monticello-at-river-valley/
Last updated: 2026-09-13T20:31:42.000Z
SPRING GREEN, Wis. — New Glarus-Monticello put two runners in the top 26 and finished 10th in a crowded 19-team large-school girls field Saturday at the River Valley Blackhawk Invitational at Spring Green Golf Course. The team finished with 263 points, according to official Athletic.net results.
Freshman Sadie Mitchell led the charge, placing 24th in the 5,000-meter race in 21 minutes, 18.8 seconds. Senior Holly Maynard was right behind her in 26th at 21:25.5, giving New Glarus-Monticello a pair of finishers separated by just 6.7 seconds.
The final team standings show just how close the middle of the field was. New Glarus-Monticello finished only one point behind ninth-place Lancaster and two points ahead of 11th-place Dodgeville/Mineral Point. Sophomore Lucy Sidwell added a 64th-place finish in 23:06.6, senior Mirielle Smith was 69th in 23:23.2 and freshman Adayla Babler completed the scoring five in 85th at 23:46.0.
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### Volunteers Needed for New Glarus Oktoberfest
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/volunteers-needed-for-new-glarus-oktoberfest/
Last updated: 2026-09-13T20:31:47.000Z
New Glarus Oktoberfest organizers are looking for volunteers to help keep this year’s four-day celebration running smoothly from Sept. 24-27.
Volunteer opportunities include helping with setup and teardown, pouring beer and selling tokens during the festival. Organizers are encouraging community members to pitch in to help make the event possible.
Those who volunteer will receive either a free T-shirt or an Oktoberfest stein as a thank-you for their time.
Organizers are also seeking a paid trash crew for Thursday and Friday nights. The work pays $300 per shift or $600 for someone who works both nights. Anyone interested in the paid positions can contact [annie@swisstown.com](mailto:annie@swisstown.com).
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### Swiss Church Kilby Dinner Express Returns During Oktoberfest
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/swiss-church-to-host-kilby-express-sept-26/
Last updated: 2026-09-13T17:25:16.000Z
The Swiss Church in New Glarus will once again celebrate its annual Kilby tradition Saturday, Sept. 26, with Kilby Express take-out dinners and a Taste of Kilby food stand. This year’s event will coincide with New Glarus Oktoberfest, which runs Sept. 24-27 downtown.
That means the Kilby festivities will take place on the busiest day of the four-day Oktoberfest weekend, adding another distinctly Swiss food tradition to a weekend already filled with music, food and activities throughout downtown New Glarus.
The Taste of Kilby stand will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the Fifth Avenue side of the church lawn. The featured “Walking Swiss Meatballs” include a dollop of Swiss mashed potatoes and two veal meatballs. Bottled water will also be available for purchase.
The Kilby Express take-out dinner will include Swiss meatballs, Swiss mashed potatoes, Swiss green beans, cheese, Swiss bread and butter. Dessert specialties will include Braetzli, pear bread, Zueribieter and pie.
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### What Is Kilby? The History of a New Glarus Tradition
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/what-is-kilby-the-history-of-a-new-glarus-tradition/
Last updated: 2026-09-13T17:25:42.000Z
Ask someone in New Glarus today what Kilby is and the answer may be fairly simple: It is the annual Swiss Church service and dinner held each September.
Go back a century or more, however, and Kilby was something much bigger. It was one of New Glarus’ major annual celebrations — part church homecoming, part community festival and part social event — complete with food, music, shooting competitions, baseball, tug-of-war contests and dances that could continue through the night.
The tradition came to Wisconsin with the Swiss settlers who founded New Glarus. In Canton Glarus, similar celebrations are known as Kilbi or Chilbi. The name is derived from the German word “Kirchweihe,” meaning the dedication or consecration of a church. Such celebrations developed in Europe as religious observances that often grew to include markets, fairs, food and other secular festivities.
New Glarus’ Swiss Reformed congregation was organized in 1850, just five years after the colony was founded. Local historical research says Kilby was formally established in the congregation’s 1859 constitution, with the celebration to be held on the fourth Sunday of September.
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### Former New Glarus Restaurant Owner Honored at Quilt Show
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/former-new-glarus-restaurant-owner-honored-at-quilt-show/
Last updated: 2026-09-13T15:22:15.000Z
MADISON, Wis. — Katherine “Kathy” Weaver of Belleville, who once owned and operated the Town Edge Restaurant in New Glarus with her husband Al, has earned recognition for another kind of craftsmanship, receiving an Honorable Merit Award at the 2026 Great Wisconsin Quilt Show in Madison.
The honor gives Green County a connection to one of the Midwest’s largest gatherings devoted to quilting. Presented by PBS Wisconsin and Nancy Zieman Productions, the three-day show runs Sept. 10-12 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison.
For many longtime New Glarus residents, Weaver’s name may be familiar because of the Town Edge Restaurant. Kathy and Al formerly owned and operated the New Glarus restaurant before she eventually made her home in Belleville.
Weaver is also a member of Green County Home and Community Education, which operates through University of Wisconsin Extension. The Home and Community Education program provides educational and community-service opportunities for members while encouraging learning, leadership and involvement in communities throughout Green County.
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### On the Horizon: When the Robots Come to New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/on-the-horizon-when-the-robots-come-to-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-09-13T09:27:53.000Z
*On the Horizon is a New Glarus 360 feature looking beyond today’s headlines at larger economic, demographic, technological and cultural changes that may eventually reach our community. The goal is not to predict the future, but to recognize consequential changes while they are still far enough away to prepare for them.*
Imagine walking down 1st Street a decade from now (maybe sooner) and passing a human-shaped robot carrying two bags of groceries. It is not a festival attraction. It belongs to someone who lives nearby, and it is heading home.
For many people, that picture still feels closer to “The Jetsons” than New Glarus. Humanoid robots have been promised for decades, and the machines demonstrated today remain expensive, imperfect and limited. The skepticism is warranted.
But something has changed. Tesla is installing production lines designed to build many thousands of humanoid robots in a single year. BMW has already put a humanoid on an American assembly line. Morgan Stanley and Citi are publishing billion-robot forecasts. Nvidia is building the computing infrastructure, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is writing performance benchmarks for them. These are not fringe institutions, and they are acting now.
Elon Musk put an extraordinary number on the possibility Sept. 1 while speaking remotely to the G20 Innovation Ministerial in North Carolina. Musk said that 10 years from now there could be “well over a billion humanoid robots,” each eventually producing roughly five times the output of a human worker. His explanation: “The robots will start manufacturing the robots,” allowing production to accelerate as robots help build even more robots.
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### New Glarus Car & Truck Show Returns Oct. 4
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-car-truck-show-returns-oct-4/
Last updated: 2026-09-12T21:01:28.000Z
The Annual New Glarus Car & Truck Show will be held Sunday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., bringing vehicles and automotive enthusiasts together for an afternoon in New Glarus.
The event will be held rain or shine, and there is no charge to enter a vehicle in the show.
The first 100 entries will receive a free dash plaque. Awards will also be presented for Best Car, Best Truck and Best of Show.
Awards are scheduled to be presented at 3 p.m. The entrance to the show will be at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Railroad Street.
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### Green County Offers Free Electronics Recycling Oct. 12-16
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-offers-free-electronics-recycling-oct-12-16/
Last updated: 2026-09-12T19:34:32.000Z
BRODHEAD, Wis. — Green County residents can drop off eligible electronic waste for free Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day at the Green County Landfill, W2002 County Highway SS. The event gives households a chance to dispose of qualifying electronics without paying the landfill’s normal electronic-waste charge.
No preregistration is required. The free collection is limited to Green County residents and is not open to businesses.
Electronic waste is accepted at the landfill throughout the year, but Green County’s 2026 disposal rates list electronic waste at 30 cents per pound, making the October event a temporary no-cost option for residents. The county’s landfill website also provides information about which electronics can be recycled.
Wisconsin’s E-Cycle Wisconsin program covers many common household electronics, including televisions, computers, tablets, monitors, desktop printers, cellphones, computer accessories, DVD players, VCRs, DVRs, fax machines, e-readers and video game consoles. Residents should check Green County’s eligible-device information before bringing items to the landfill.
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### Town of Primrose Could Act on EMS Agreement Monday
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/town-of-primrose-could-act-on-ems-agreement-monday/
Last updated: 2026-09-12T17:16:03.000Z
TOWN OF PRIMROSE, Wis. — The Town of Primrose Board of Supervisors could take action Monday on emergency medical services, service agreements and related matters when it meets at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 8468 County Highway A. The agenda does not identify a specific EMS provider, agreement or proposed action.
The discussion comes less than a week after the Town of York voted Tuesday to end its agreement with New Glarus Area EMS, adding considerable significance to what otherwise is a broadly worded Primrose agenda item.
EMS is one of several matters on which supervisors could take action Monday. In a separate agenda item, the board will consider adoption of the 2027 Mount Horeb Fire Department budget.
The town’s August treasurer’s report shows $170,541.14 in expenses, with road work accounting for most of the spending. A $109,844.40 payment to Scott Construction covered paving, shoulder work and Ridge Drive wedging, while another $12,627.23 represented the town’s portion of engineering costs for the Lewis Road bridge. The town transferred $175,000 from its investment account to checking during the month.
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### Top 10 County Highways Near New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/top-10-county-highways-near-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-09-12T17:24:39.000Z
New Glarus sits amid a maze of lettered county highways that roll across hills, dip into valleys and occasionally leave motorists wondering whether they are still taking a shortcut or have accidentally begun a tour of every dairy farm in Green County.
Green County maintains approximately 279 miles of county trunk highways. These are the roads marked by letters rather than numbers — H, NN, W and others — creating a transportation network that resembles alphabet soup poured across a map.
State highways get people to New Glarus. County highways explain why many of them take 20 minutes longer than expected because they became distracted by the scenery, followed a tractor or trusted someone who said, “I know a back way.”
The criteria included scenery, usefulness, proximity to New Glarus, local character and whether the highway’s letter appears to have been selected deliberately. No traffic engineers participated, no public money was spent and no county highway was permitted to appeal.
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### New Glarus Battles No. 1 Darlington Before Redbirds Pull Away
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-battles-no-1-darlington-before-redbirds-pull-away/
Last updated: 2026-09-13T10:24:17.000Z
New Glarus gave top-ranked Darlington a much tougher fight than the final score suggests Friday night, Sept. 11, leading after the first quarter and staying within striking distance into the second half before the Redbirds pulled away for a 41-10 victory at The Bank of New Glarus Field at the New Glarus Community Complex.
Both teams entered the Southwest Wisconsin Activities League showdown 3-0\. Darlington arrived as the defending WIAA Division 6 state champion, the No. 1-ranked team in Division 5 and winner of 17 straight games, while New Glarus entered ranked No. 8 in Division 5 after victories over Cambridge, Belleville and Cuba City.
The Glarner Knights landed the first punch. Darlington fumbled on its opening possession, and senior Brent Weeden recovered near midfield. New Glarus followed with a 13-play drive that moved inside the Redbirds’ 10 before freshman Brock Weeden kicked a 26-yard field goal for a 3-0 lead.
For much of the opening half, the Knights’ defense made Darlington work for everything it got. The Redbirds finally broke through in the second quarter when quarterback Zeke Zuberbuhler connected with Dante Glendenning for a 49-yard touchdown.
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### New Glarus School Board to Consider Soccer Co-op Renewal
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-school-board-to-consider-soccer-co-op-renewal/
Last updated: 2026-09-12T02:37:50.000Z
The New Glarus School Board will meet at 7:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, in the New Glarus High School Library/Media Center. The most substantial action item on the agenda is a proposed two-year renewal of the Belleville/New Glarus boys soccer co-op.
Belleville and New Glarus have operated the high school boys soccer program together since 1995\. Belleville remains the host school, handling coaching hires and most transportation, while New Glarus has hosted a larger share of practices and games since the Glarner Community Complex was built.
Participation has shifted considerably toward New Glarus in recent years. The current program includes 29 New Glarus students and eight Belleville students, while projections for 2027-28 call for 26 from New Glarus and eight from Belleville. District materials say ending the co-op would eliminate boys soccer at Belleville and likely result in New Glarus losing its JV team, reducing opportunities for younger and developing players.
The board will also hear a presentation on work completed or launched over the summer. Among the projects were construction of the concession and bathroom building and plaza/pavilion at the Glarner Community Complex, remodeling three special education rooms and a special education kitchen, and development of school-level 100-day academic plans.
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### Steve Donovan Builds a National Video Business from New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/steve-donovan-builds-a-national-video-business-from-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-09-12T02:38:19.000Z
It would be easy for someone in New Glarus to know Steve Donovan primarily from the work he has done around town — videos for local businesses, the New Glarus Merchant Association or his documentary work. But much of what keeps Donovan busy happens well beyond the village.
From his home base in New Glarus, Steve Donovan Film & Video works with companies and organizations across Wisconsin and around the country. Donovan said his professional work has included projects for Capital One, ezCater, Anheuser-Busch, Paramount/Nickelodeon, Sartori and Sub-Zero and Wolf, among others.
And despite the company name, Donovan said the job is about considerably more than operating a camera and sitting in an editing suite.
“The shooting and editing are only part of what I do,” Donovan said. “Clients usually come to me because they have something important to communicate, but they may not know the clearest, most engaging or most visually compelling way to say it.”
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### Father and Son Bring New Glarus Roots to Fall Nationals
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/father-and-son-bring-new-glarus-roots-to-fall-nationals/
Last updated: 2026-09-12T19:34:58.000Z
Mike Jelle was barely a teenager the first time he climbed aboard a tractor at a pull. He was 13 years old, driving a friend’s Farmall Super MTA at a local event just west of New Glarus on Highway 39 — and he ended up being disqualified because he wasn’t old enough to compete.
It apparently did little to discourage him.
Decades later, Jelle, a 1993 New Glarus High School graduate who grew up between New Glarus and Belleville, is still pulling. Now his 26-year-old son Tanner, a 2018 New Glarus graduate, is doing it with him. This Saturday, the two will take their shared passion to what Mike considers their hometown event: the 20th Green County Fall Nationals Tractor and Truck Pull at the Green County Fairgrounds in Monroe.
Their machine, appropriately named “Son of a Hitch,” wears International 1066 sheet metal and competes in the Super Farm division with Badger State Tractor Pullers. What may resemble a familiar farm tractor from the grandstand is something entirely different underneath, producing roughly 1,900 horsepower.
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### Wisconsin Archery and Crossbow Deer Seasons Open Sept. 12
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/wisconsin-archery-and-crossbow-deer-seasons-open-sept-12/
Last updated: 2026-09-11T18:00:17.000Z
Hunters across Wisconsin, including those in Green County, can begin the 2026 archery and crossbow deer seasons Saturday, Sept. 12, with the statewide season running through Jan. 3, 2027.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said the seasons will continue through Jan. 31, 2027, in select metropolitan subunits and select Farmland Zone counties. Hunters should check the state’s 2026 Deer Season Structure map to determine the season dates that apply where they hunt.
Safety is among the DNR’s main reminders as hunters head into the woods. Hunters using tree stands are encouraged to always wear a safety harness, use a haul line to raise and lower equipment and maintain three points of contact while climbing into and out of a stand.
The DNR is also reminding hunters that changes were made to several Deer Management Units in 2025\. Hunters need to know their management zone and DMU number or county when purchasing licenses and harvest authorizations and when registering a harvested deer.
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### Town of New Glarus Seeks Candidate for Open Board Seat
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/town-of-new-glarus-seeks-candidate-for-open-board-seat/
Last updated: 2026-09-11T19:31:27.000Z
The Town of New Glarus is seeking candidates to fill an open supervisor position on the Town Board following the resignation of longtime Chairman Chris Narveson.
In a notice posted Thursday morning, the town said Narveson’s resignation became effective Sept. 9, 2026\. His departure creates an opening on the board as officials work through the transition in leadership.
Interested candidates must live in the township and are being asked to submit a letter of interest and resume to [clerk@townofnewglaruswi.gov](mailto:clerk@townofnewglaruswi.gov). Applications must be received no later than Sept. 30.
The vacancy follows Narveson’s resignation Wednesday after nearly two decades on the Town Board and more than a decade as chairman.
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### Sugar River Rolls Past Unbeaten Columbus, 6-0
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/sugar-river-rolls-past-unbeaten-columbus-6-0/
Last updated: 2026-09-11T16:00:57.000Z
The Sugar River Raiders responded to their latest setback in convincing fashion Thursday, overwhelming previously unbeaten Columbus 6-0 for their first conference victory of the season.
Two days after falling 5-1 at McFarland, the Raiders looked like a different team from the opening minutes. Sugar River built a commanding five-goal lead before halftime and finished with six different scoring combinations in a performance that featured contributions throughout the lineup.
Drew Brueggemann started the scoring at 15:50, finishing a chance set up by Adam Johnson to give Sugar River a 1-0 advantage. Less than seven minutes later, Brueggemann turned provider, assisting Liam Crawford for a goal at 22:22.
The Raiders kept coming. Arlo Belknap made it 3-0 at the 28-minute mark off another Brueggemann assist. Kaleb Weber added the fourth goal at 42:58, again with Brueggemann supplying the assist.
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### Glarner Knights Battle Through Injuries in Waterloo Loss
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/glarner-knights-battle-through-injuries-in-waterloo-loss/
Last updated: 2026-09-11T16:00:48.000Z
The final score told only part of the story for New Glarus. The match changed quickly in the opening set when two Knights starters were injured, putting New Glarus in an immediate hole against a Waterloo team that took advantage and rolled to a 25-11 victory.
Instead of letting the rough opening set dictate the rest of the night, the Knights answered with their best stretch of volleyball in the second.
New Glarus stayed with Waterloo throughout the set, refused to let the Pirates pull away and eventually forced the set beyond the normal 25-point finish. The Knights had an opportunity to turn the momentum of the match, but Waterloo was able to claim the final two points for a narrow 26-24 win.
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### New Glarus Oktoberfest Returns Sept. 24-27
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-oktoberfest-returns-sept-24-27/
Last updated: 2026-09-11T17:40:42.000Z
New Glarus will once again welcome visitors for four days of beer, music, food and Swiss-flavored fall fun when Oktoberfest returns to the downtown festival tent Thursday, Sept. 24, through Sunday, Sept. 27.
Admission is free throughout the weekend. The festival combines traditional Oktoberfest touches — including dirndls, lederhosen, polka music and wooden kegs — with country, rock and other live music, local food, craft vendors and activities for children.
The main tent will be located on First Street, but the celebration extends throughout downtown as visitors explore the village’s shops, restaurants and taverns. New Glarus Brewing Co. beer will be served in the festival area, including its seasonal Staghorn Octoberfest.
The festival begins Thursday with Dirndl Day, encouraging guests to wear traditional Oktoberfest attire. The beer tent will be open from 6 to 10 p.m., accompanied by polka music from the Steve Meisner Legacy Band. An Oktoberfest king and queen contest begins at 8:30 p.m., with cash prizes and free beer offered to the winners.
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### From Blanchardville to the Packers’ Front Office
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/from-blanchardville-to-the-packers-front-office/
Last updated: 2026-09-14T23:44:06.000Z
When the Green Bay Packers open their season Sunday afternoon against the Minnesota Vikings, millions of fans across Wisconsin will settle in to watch one of professional sports’ most storied franchises begin another chase for a championship.
And just below General Manager Brian Gutekunst in the Packers’ player personnel department will be a man who grew up only a few miles west of New Glarus.
Milt Hendrickson, a Blanchardville native and Pecatonica High School graduate, begins his first season as the Packers’ vice president of player personnel after being promoted this spring. The position places the former small-town athlete, teacher and coach among the highest-ranking football executives at 1265 Lombardi Avenue.
For New Glarus residents of a certain age, however, Hendrickson may first be remembered for wearing the colors of a rival.
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### Robert Hanson, Who Found Joy in Family, Friends and the Back Roads, Dies at 67
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/robert-hanson-who-found-joy-in-family-friends-and-the-back-roads-dies-at-67/
Last updated: 2026-09-14T12:28:29.000Z
*– Obituary courtesy of Becker-Beal Funeral Home*
Robert E. Hanson, age 67 of Belleville, WI passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at UW Hospital in Madison after a courageous eight-month battle with cancer. He was born on July 17, 1959 in Savanna, IL a son of Earl and Francis (McCue) Hanson. Bob graduated from Savanna High School in 1977 and moved to Fitchburg, WI where he lived with his brother. Bob began working for Zimbrick Honda as a technician and he retired after forty-three years as a service writer at Zimbrick. On August 6, 1983 he was united in marriage to Cherie Stoikes in Verona. The couple lived and raised their family in Verona until moving to rural Belleville over 20 years ago. Bob and Cherie were inseparable for nearly fifty years; they enjoyed camping trips with their boys and friends along with traveling and exploring the back roads with the group on the Harley. Bob also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodworking. In recent years he took delight in cooking; especially grilling and smoking meats with his dear friend Pat. He loved making people laugh and was the life of the party.
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### Read Chris Narveson’s Resignation Letter
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/read-chris-narvesons-resignation-letter/
Last updated: 2026-09-11T10:52:10.000Z
The former New Glarus Town Chair formally resigned effective Sept. 9, saying he remains committed to serving the community in other ways.
Chris Narveson submitted his resignation as New Glarus Town Chair effective Sept. 9, 2026\. In the letter addressed to the New Glarus Town Board and town clerk, Narveson said current circumstances had made it increasingly difficult to serve effectively, but emphasized that he remains committed to the community.
*Dear New Glarus Town Board and Town Clerk,*
*After careful consideration, I am writing to formally resign from my position as the New Glarus Town Chair, effective September 9th, 2026.*
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### Green County Moves to Replace Election System
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-moves-to-replace-election-system/
Last updated: 2026-09-11T03:46:08.000Z
When an election goes smoothly, most voters never think about what happens after they feed a ballot into a machine. When it does not, questions come quickly: Were the votes counted? Is the system secure? Why are results missing? And can the public trust what comes next?
Green County confronted those questions again after the Aug. 11 primary, when municipalities successfully completed their local election-night work but the county could not properly process all of the results being transmitted to Monroe. County staff spent hours working with the election technology vendor, Liberty Vote, before turning to backup methods, including telephone calls and physical delivery of results. Complete unofficial results were not available until the following morning. The problem did not affect the official vote count, but it delayed reporting and consumed significant staff time.
For municipal clerks, that meant election night did not end when the polls closed. Some had already gone home after completing long days at their polling places, forcing county officials to begin calling clerks late at night and again early the next morning. In previous elections, clerks have physically driven election materials to Monroe when electronic transmission failed — including during a snowstorm in April 2024\. At Tuesday night's Town of York meeting, the town clerk recalled not getting home until around midnight after one such failure.
The frustration now appears to have reached a breaking point. Green County Clerk Ariana Voegeli told officials at Wednesday's Town of New Glarus meeting that the county intends to change election equipment vendors. County documents are even more direct, listing "poor service" from Dominion and Liberty Vote over several years as having resulted in a "loss of trust."
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### Green County Fall Nationals Marks 20 Years of Pulling and Giving Back
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-fall-nationals-marks-20-years-of-pulling-and-giving-back/
Last updated: 2026-09-10T21:07:22.000Z
MONROE, Wis. — One of Green County’s biggest displays of horsepower returns Saturday, Sept. 12, when the Green County Fall Nationals Tractor and Truck Pull celebrates its 20th event at the Green County Fairgrounds in Monroe. Pulling begins at noon, with nine classes of Badger State Tractor Pullers competition scheduled throughout the afternoon.
What started as a one-time attraction connected to Wisconsin Farm Technology Days in 2007 has grown into a major Midwest pulling event. Organizers say Fall Nationals now draws more than 120 competitors from multiple states and thousands of spectators, and this year’s 20th anniversary is backed by more than 175 sponsors.
But the numbers that may matter most have nothing to do with horsepower or distance down the track. Green County Fall Nationals says it has donated more than $800,000 since its first event, with proceeds benefiting Green County families, nonprofit organizations, veterans, students, public safety projects and people facing illness, loss and other hardships.
For spectators unfamiliar with tractor pulling, the premise is simple even if the machines are anything but. A tractor or truck hooks to a weight-transfer sled and tries to pull it as far as possible down a dirt track. As the vehicle moves forward, weight on the sled shifts toward the front, steadily increasing resistance until even some of the most powerful machines in motorsports finally run out of traction and momentum.
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### New Glarus Vision Turns Ideas Into Action
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-vision-turns-ideas-into-action/
Last updated: 2026-09-10T19:07:35.000Z
New Glarus Vision may not be one of the community’s most visible organizations, but its influence can be found behind youth sports, school programs, cultural events, scholarships and other familiar parts of life in our community.
The volunteer-led nonprofit serves as an umbrella for other organizations that need access to an established charitable structure. That allows those groups to concentrate on raising money, organizing activities and serving the community without each having to establish and maintain an independent nonprofit organization.
“Working together to develop goals and turn visions into actions that benefit our community,” is how New Glarus Vision President Tabatha Barnaby described the organization’s mission.
Barnaby said the group traces its roots to the early 1980s, when four local residents organized an effort to have a traffic signal installed on Highway 69\. From that effort, New Glarus Vision grew into an organization with a much broader role in the community.
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### Swiss UCC to Host Active Shooter Response Training
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/swiss-ucc-to-host-active-shooter-response-training/
Last updated: 2026-09-10T17:00:31.000Z
Swiss United Church of Christ will host a free Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events training for adults at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, in the church’s fellowship hall at 18 Fifth Ave. in New Glarus.
Presented by the Green County Sheriff’s Office, the CRASE program will use real-life video examples and case studies to help participants understand how to respond during an active shooter event.
The session will also address safety strategies and prevention planning for local businesses, along with practical steps individuals can take to make themselves and their workplaces safer.
The fellowship hall is accessible through the church’s north entrance. The program is open to all adults, and advance registration is not required.
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### Town Board Moves Forward with Business After Resignation
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/town-board-moves-forward-with-business-after-resignation/
Last updated: 2026-09-10T21:07:34.000Z
Chris Narveson resigned Wednesday as chair of the Town of New Glarus, saying circumstances had made it increasingly difficult for him to continue serving effectively in the position.
Supervisor Matt Streiff read Narveson’s resignation letter at the beginning of the Town Board’s Sept. 9 meeting. Narveson wrote that the decision was not made lightly and said he believed he could continue contributing to the community in other ways.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve our community,” Narveson wrote. “Thank you for the trust placed in me and for the opportunity to serve.”
The board appointed Streiff to serve as acting chair for Wednesday’s meeting. Approximately 24 residents attended the meeting, in addition to town officials and employees.
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### Community Update: 9/10/2026
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/community-update-9-6-2026/
Last updated: 2026-09-10T10:35:33.000Z
Tomorrow is Sept. 11\. It is hard to believe 25 years have passed. The images from that day remain are burned into my memory, and the heartbreak has never completely faded. I thought about writing something more formal to commemorate the anniversary, but there will be countless remembrances published tomorrow, many written by people far better able to tell that story. So instead, I’ll leave you with one small memory of my own.
The Saturday after 9/11, a couple of friends and I decided to go to a New Glarus-Monticello football game. At the old field. None of us had been to a football game in years. We didn’t really talk about why we were going. It simply felt like something we needed to do. After a week when the world seemed to have changed overnight, there was comfort in sitting beneath the lights with former neighbors, friends, and others, sharing a heartbreak everyone understood and trying, if only for a few hours, to find our way back toward something normal. And there are few things more fundamentally Wisconsin, or more fundamentally American, than a community gathering on a Friday night to watch a high school football game.
This Friday, the Glarner Knights will take the field again, this time on the 25th anniversary of 9/11\. None of the young men playing that night were alive when the attacks happened, and I hope none of them ever experience anything resembling what our country experienced that day.
So, at the risk of sounding a little sentimental or even a little jingoistic, I can think of no better way to mark this particular anniversary than by gathering together again. Go to the football game. New Glarus will host Darlington, the defending state champion, the No. 1-ranked team in the state and winner of 17 straight games. Our hometown boys may have something to say about all of that.
Those are plenty of reasons to be there. But perhaps the best reason is the same one that drew my friends and me to that old football field 25 years ago: community.
And that is something we can always use a little more of.
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### What We’re Working On
We’re **revisiting concerns over Green County’s election equipment** during this August’s primary election. County officials appear to have a **plan to address the problems**, and we’ll explain what they intend to do about it.
Several **New Glarus-area businesses are in transition**. One is preparing to change its name, another is nearing a reopening following an ownership change, and another is getting ready to hit the market — and **we’ll have the details on all three**.
From rural Wisconsin to one of the most prominent front offices in professional sports, the **No. 2 official in the Green Bay Packers’ personnel department grew up just west of New Glarus**. We sat down with him to talk about his remarkable path to **1265 Lombardi Avenue**.
Long before smartphones became part of everyday life, **Broadcast Communications was helping develop wireless telecommunications technology right here in New Glarus**. We’re looking back at the company that once occupied the RPM Motors building and the role its work played in the evolution of **wireless technology we still rely on today**.
Work continues inside the **New Glarus Hotel & Restaurant** as the historic property moves closer to its eventual grand reopening. We’ll check in on the **construction and remodeling progress** and show you how the landmark is being transformed.
New Glarus has long played a role in **Monroe’s Cheese Days celebration**, held every two years just down the road. We’re looking back at the festival **through a New Glarus lens** and the people, businesses and traditions that connect the two communities.
We’re profiling **Steve Donovan Film & Video**, a New Glarus-area business producing impressive video work for clients near and far. We’ll introduce you to **Steve Donovan, his work and the story behind his business**.
Which county highway reigns supreme? We’re taking a decidedly **tongue-in-cheek look at the Top 10 County Highways Near New Glarus**, celebrating the letters, curves, scenery and peculiarities that make driving the countryside around here so much fun.
We’re sitting down with **Green County Sheriff Cody Kanable** for a wide-ranging interview about the department, law enforcement in a rural county and the responsibilities that come with serving as **Green County’s top elected law enforcement official**.
Those distinctive ribbons of alternating crops once helped define the Green County countryside. We’re asking **what happened to strip cropping**, why it has become less common and whether changes in farming practices mean anything for **soil erosion and conservation today**.
With the **Town of York deciding to end its contract with New Glarus Area EMS**, attention is turning to the **Town of Primrose** as it considers its own future EMS coverage. We’ll continue following the discussion as Primrose officials face increasing scrutiny over what comes next.
The **11th Avenue construction project is nearing completion**, and once the dust settles, we plan to take a closer look at how the project went. We’ll examine **what worked, what didn’t and what lessons could make future New Glarus construction projects easier on residents and businesses**.
Two of the area’s biggest fall celebrations are almost here. We’ll have **extensive coverage of New Glarus Oktoberfest and Monroe Cheese Days**, including previews, photos, schedules, stories and everything you need to enjoy the festivities.
**Wisconsin schools are losing students**, but New Glarus appears to be bucking that broader trend. We’re digging into **why enrollment in New Glarus is holding up differently** and what may be attracting or keeping families in the district.
### Photo of the Week
An aerial view of The Bank of New Glarus Field waiting for Friday night's game. **– Aerial photo by* [**Aerial Imagery*](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581220178351)**, of New Glarus*
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[New Glarus’ Hometown Pharmacy Shrinks Footprint Amid Industry PressureHometown Pharmacy says PBM pricing pressure and patient steering helped drive its decision to shrink its New Glarus store, connecting the local move to a broader struggle that is forcing community pharmacies across Wisconsin to adapt or close.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/why-hometown-pharmacys-new-glarus-move-matters/)
[Dirty Dog Taphaus Builds a Gathering Place in New GlarusLeah Hanson and Keith Kube turned a self-pour idea discovered in Denver into one of downtown New Glarus’ most distinctive gathering places, blending 30 taps, live music, food, local history and a business built around bringing people together.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/dirty-dog-taphaus-builds-a-gathering-place-in-new-glarus/)
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### Something We Noticed
I got to thinking this week, can someone in Wisconsin legally drive around in circles inside a roundabout as long they obey the law otherwise? So, I did a little research.
Believe it or not, Wisconsin law *does not* prohibit making a complete circuit of a roundabout or continuing around it if you miss your exit. There is no statutory “one lap only” rule.
However, deliberately circling repeatedly *might* become illegal if the driver impedes traffic, disregards lane markings, drives carelessly or creates a hazard. Police could cite the conduct under another traffic law depending on the circumstances.
So: Going around again because you missed your exit appears legal. Treating the roundabout like an endless game of Ring Around the Rosie may earn you a traffic stop.
Next week? Can a horse be a designated driver when under the influence of alcohol? j/k
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### Bank Rules Out New Tenant for Hometown Pharmacy Space
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/bank-rules-out-new-tenant-for-hometown-pharmacy-space/
Last updated: 2026-09-13T10:26:15.000Z
The Bank of New Glarus says it will not seek another tenant for the roughly 5,500-square-foot space Hometown Pharmacy is preparing to vacate at 1101 Highway 69, leaving the future use of the property uncertain.
The bank owns the property and the adjoining building at 1103 Highway 69\. Although Hometown Pharmacy’s departure will create a substantial vacancy, the bank has already ruled out what might otherwise have been the most obvious next step: putting the space back on the rental market.
“At this time, we do not have a definitive plan to announce with regard to the space at Highway or our Main Street location,” said Bridgit Larsen, senior vice president of marketing and corporate communication for The Bank of New Glarus. “We are weighing our options.”
“However, we do know we will not be renting the space once it is vacated by the Pharmacy,” Larsen said.
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### Marshall Sweeps New Glarus in Conference Match
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/marshall-sweeps-new-glarus-in-conference-match/
Last updated: 2026-09-10T01:00:30.000Z
MARSHALL, Wis. — The New Glarus Glarner Knights ran into an experienced Marshall team Tuesday night, falling 25-15, 25-16, 25-11 in a three-set road loss.
Marshall, a conference co-champion in 2025, leaned on a lineup led by eight seniors to disrupt New Glarus from the opening set.
The Cardinals generated offense from across the front row while also attacking effectively from the back row. That balance kept the Knights’ defense under pressure throughout the match.
New Glarus struggled to establish a consistent rhythm against Marshall’s blocks and determined defense. Each time the Knights tried to build momentum, the Cardinals found a way to regain control.
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### Chris Narveson Resigns as New Glarus Town Chair
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/chris-narveson-resigns-as-new-glarus-town-chair/
Last updated: 2026-09-12T19:35:20.000Z
Chris Narveson has resigned as chairman of the Town of New Glarus Board, ending more than a decade in the town’s top elected position following his conviction in a misdemeanor campaign sign theft case.
Narveson’s resignation was announced Wednesday night during the Town Board meeting, one day after he was sentenced in Green County Circuit Court on misdemeanor convictions for theft and obstructing an officer. Town Board Supervisor Matt Streiff will at least temporarily assume the position of town chair.
Narveson submitted a resignation letter that Streiff read aloud at the start of Wednesday night’s meeting. In the letter, Narveson said he was resigning as Town of New Glarus chair effective Sept. 9, 2026, because it had become difficult for him to now serve the community effectively in the position. He said he believed he could still contribute to the community in other ways, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and closed the letter, “With gratitude, Chris Narveson.”
Narveson had served on the Town Board for nearly 20 years and had been chairman since 2015\. He also serves as Green County highway commissioner.
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### Green County Sheriff’s Report: Sept. 2-8
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-sheriffs-report-sept-2-8/
Last updated: 2026-09-09T23:16:26.000Z
A pedestrian injury crash in the Town of Jordan and a probation violation arrest in Monroe were among the latest Green County Sheriff’s Office reports, including a Buckhorn Road crash that sent a Browntown man to a local hospital.
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### From a New Glarus Farm to Fresno State
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/from-a-new-glarus-farm-to-fresno-state/
Last updated: 2026-09-13T10:24:46.000Z
As college football returns to stadiums across the country, Garrett Klassy begins the season from a place he could hardly have imagined while growing up on a dairy farm outside New Glarus.
The 1994 New Glarus High School graduate is now the director of athletics at Fresno State, leading a Division I program with 18 sports into its first season in the Pac-12 Conference. Fresno State recently reinforced its confidence in Klassy by extending his contract through June 2031.
Klassy sees the agreement less as a reward for what he has accomplished than as a commitment to what comes next.
“I do not look at five years as security,” Klassy said. “I look at it as five years of opportunity and responsibility. The university has entrusted me with something that means an incredible amount to this region, and I want to make sure we maximize this moment.”
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### Raiders Fall to McFarland Despite Second-Half Goal
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/raiders-fall-to-mcfarland-despite-second-half-goal/
Last updated: 2026-09-09T19:00:35.000Z
MCFARLAND, Wis. — The Sugar River Raiders could not overcome a difficult opening half Wednesday, falling 5-1 to the McFarland Spartans on the road.
McFarland scored four times before halftime, sending the Raiders into the break facing a 4-0 deficit. The match was played beneath cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid-to-upper 70s.
Sugar River answered in the second half when Drew Brueggemann converted a free kick from 20 yards out. It was the Raiders’ only goal of the match as McFarland completed the 5-1 victory.
The Raiders return to conference play Thursday, Sept. 10, when they host Columbus in New Glarus.
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### Town of York Votes to Leave New Glarus Area EMS
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/york-votes-to-leave-new-glarus-area-ems/
Last updated: 2026-09-09T19:47:35.000Z
POSTVILLE, Wis. — The Town of York Board voted Tuesday night to end its contract with New Glarus Area EMS when the agreement expires at the end of 2026 and pursue membership in the Sugar River EMS District.
The decision followed visits with both ambulance services Sept. 3\. Board members first met with New Glarus Area EMS at its Third Street station before touring Sugar River EMS at the New Glarus Fire Department.
Board members repeatedly said New Glarus Area EMS has fulfilled its responsibilities to York and that they were not aware of occasions when the service failed to respond. However, they concluded that Sugar River offered advantages in response time, staffing, paramedic availability and long-term stability.
The board approved separate motions to notify New Glarus Area EMS that York will end its contract and to seek membership in Sugar River for the portion of the town currently covered by the New Glarus service. Other portions of York receive ambulance coverage from Blanchardville EMS.
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### George “Skip” Mecklenburg, Farmer at Heart, Dies at 88
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/george-skip-mecklenburg-farmer-at-heart-dies-at-88/
Last updated: 2026-09-14T12:28:11.000Z
*– Obituary courtesy of Zentner-Beal Funeral Home*
George Lester “Skip” Mecklenburg, age 88 of New Glarus, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at his home. He was born on August 17, 1938, in Genoa City, WI the son of Earl Charles and Vanetta Helen (Shaw) Mecklenburg. George grew up along the Wisconsin/Illinois border and graduated from Richmond Burton High School in 1956\. On February 22, 1958, he was united in marriage to Lynne Bjerning in Genoa City, WI. George was a farmer at heart and he loved his time spent on the farm. He would work in purchasing for SG Supply for many years until retiring in 2004\. George would move to the New Glarus area in 2015 to be nearer his family, and he was able to reconnect with his agricultural roots.
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### Culver’s Extends Hours for Home Football Games
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/culvers-extends-hours-for-home-football-games/
Last updated: 2026-09-09T19:47:57.000Z
Culver’s of New Glarus is extending its late-night drive-through hours for the fall football season while offering local athletes a postgame treat.
On nights when either New Glarus or Belleville hosts a home football game, the restaurant’s drive-through will remain open until 10:30 p.m., starting this Friday as New Glarus battles Darlington at home and Belleville takes on Markesan.
The New Glarus restaurant is also offering a free dish of frozen custard to New Glarus, Monticello and Belleville athletes who visit after their games while wearing their jerseys. The offer applies to players from all sports during the fall season.
The football-night schedule follows a summer trial in which Culver’s kept its drive-through open until 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Labor Day.
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### New Glarus Students Explore Activities at School Fair
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-students-explore-activities-at-school-fair/
Last updated: 2026-09-09T17:00:56.000Z
New Glarus High School welcomed middle and high school students to an Activity Fair on Friday, Sept. 4, giving them an opportunity to explore extracurricular activities available during the 2026-27 school year.
Representatives from New Glarus High School athletics, clubs and other activities hosted tables where students could ask questions, learn what each organization offers and sign up to participate.
The fair included opportunities connected to athletics, service, leadership, academics and the arts, along with other extracurricular interests.
School officials said the event was intended to help students discover new interests, meet peers and find places where they can contribute and build relationships.
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### Green County Highway Facilities Show Age, Safety Concerns
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-highway-facilities-show-age-safety-concerns/
Last updated: 2026-09-09T19:48:05.000Z
Green County Board supervisors spent Tuesday night examining the condition of the county Highway Department’s remaining facilities, hearing that aging buildings, shrinking space and increasingly large equipment are creating safety and operational problems that officials say cannot continue indefinitely.
The presentation was the second of three planned presentations on the Highway Department and was the sole agenda item for the meeting. This month’s discussion focused on the physical condition and limitations of the department’s existing buildings and grounds.
About 20% of the Highway Department’s buildings and 30% of its land have been lost as part of the county jail project, further tightening an operation that was already struggling with aging facilities and limited space.
Richard Marti, the long-tenured Maintenance Director for Green County, walked supervisors through a presentation detailing problems throughout the remaining Highway Department complex. He said the buildings are showing their age and approaching the end of their usable life.
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### New Glarus' Hometown Pharmacy Shrinks Footprint Amid Industry Pressure
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/why-hometown-pharmacys-new-glarus-move-matters/
Last updated: 2026-09-09T10:02:47.000Z
Hometown Pharmacy’s move into a storefront less than one-third the size of its current New Glarus location is not simply about having too much space.
Dan Strause, an owner and founder of Wisconsin-based Hometown Pharmacy, confirmed that pressures involving pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, played a role in the company’s decision to downsize the New Glarus operation from approximately 5,500 square feet to 1,600 square feet.
“PBMs, their price pressures and patient steering were factors in our downsizing,” Strause told New Glarus 360.
That puts the New Glarus move into a much larger story unfolding across Wisconsin and the country. PBMs are companies hired by insurers and employers to administer prescription drug benefits. Among other things, they help determine which drugs are covered, which pharmacies patients can use and how much pharmacies are reimbursed when they fill prescriptions.
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### Wireless Carriers Upgrade Service in New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/wireless-carriers-upgrade-service-in-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-09-09T10:43:18.000Z
T-Mobile has increased 5G capacity and adjusted coverage near New Glarus ahead of Oktoberfest, while AT&T says it has also recently expanded coverage and capacity in the community. Verizon did not provide information about its local network or preparations for the festival.
The improvements come before thousands of visitors converge on downtown New Glarus for Oktoberfest Sept. 24-27\. Cellular service has traditionally become unreliable during major local festivals, sometimes leaving users with signal bars but little ability to load webpages, send messages or complete other data-heavy tasks.
“To enhance connectivity in the New Glarus area ahead of Oktoberfest and year-round, we have made two updates to the nearby site,” T-Mobile Senior Communications Manager Katie Frey said. “We increased the 5G capacity to handle influxes in usage. We optimized the site to increase coverage.”
T-Mobile did not identify the site, explain what equipment was added or say how much additional traffic it can accommodate. The company also did not specify whether the coverage optimization involved adjustments to antenna direction, power, software or another part of the network.
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### New Glarus Town Chair Sentenced in Campaign Sign Case
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-town-chair-fined-in-campaign-sign-case/
Last updated: 2026-09-08T21:00:45.000Z
Town of New Glarus Chair Chris Narveson was fined Tuesday afternoon in Green County Circuit Court after being convicted last month of misdemeanor theft and obstructing an officer in a case stemming from the removal of an opponent’s campaign sign during the 2025 town election.
Judge Jane Bucher imposed a $1,000 fine plus costs on the theft conviction and a $750 fine plus costs on the obstructing conviction. She also ordered Narveson to pay $27 in restitution. His total financial obligation is $2,665.70\.
Narveson, who also serves as Green County highway commissioner, was found guilty Aug. 21 following a two-day jury trial. The theft count involved a campaign sign belonging to Rob Ready, who was running against Narveson for Town of New Glarus chair in the April 2025 election. Ready later lost the election to Narveson.
Ready read a victim impact statement during Tuesday’s sentencing hearing, arguing that the case was about more than the $27 value of the campaign sign, arguing that removing political material from private property interferes with a citizen’s ability to participate in the election process.
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### Poms Return to New Glarus Football Sidelines
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/poms-return-to-new-glarus-football-sidelines/
Last updated: 2026-09-08T21:23:09.000Z
For the first time in seven years, pom poms, sideline cheers and a halftime dance are again part of Friday nights at New Glarus High School. But for Ava Krause, the return of poms is about more than adding something to a football game. It is about restoring a tradition and giving another group of students a place to belong.
“There is a special feeling about cheering under the Friday Night Lights,” Krause said. “From the sun setting over the Driftless Region to the generations of families who come to support their hometown team, poms needed to once again be part of the New Glarus High School experience.”
Krause moved to New Glarus in the summer of 2025 and that August accepted a position coaching middle school volleyball. She said the experience showed her how rewarding it could be to help shape a student’s school experience. When volleyball season ended, she began thinking about where her own background could make an even greater contribution. Krause had spent four years as a collegiate poms dancer.
In March, Krause met with Mitchell Cernek, New Glarus athletic director, and Jeff Worzella, New Glarus High School principal, to propose bringing a poms team back to New Glarus. Flyers went up around the high school and middle school, followed by an interest form for dancers as well as students who wanted leadership roles without performing.
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### New Glarus Brewing Joins State Water Conservation Pilot
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-brewing-joins-state-water-conservation-pilot/
Last updated: 2026-09-08T20:32:33.000Z
New Glarus Brewing Co. is entering Wisconsin’s first water-conservation pilot program, according to independent beer publication *All About Beer*. The initiative adds another step to an environmental strategy the brewery has pursued for more than a decade.
The program comes as New Glarus Brewing Co. nears completion of its $55 million Hilltop expansion, a project that incorporates water reuse, geothermal heating and cooling and other efficiency measures into the brewery’s next phase of growth.
Water conservation is not new at the brewery. A 2014 Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce sustainability profile said upgrades to its clean-in-place system reduced water use by 12% even as production increased 15.5%. The same report said treated wastewater was being reused to irrigate the brewery’s Hop Garden and Bier Garden landscaping.
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### Wine Walk 2026 Returns to Downtown New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/wine-walk-2026-returns-to-downtown-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-09-08T20:32:39.000Z
Wine, shopping and an evening stroll through downtown New Glarus will come together again Friday, Oct. 9, when the annual New Glarus Wine Walk returns as a fundraiser for the Chalet of the Golden Fleece Museum.
Registration will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Chalet, 618 2nd St. The Wine Walk itself runs from 5 to 8:30 p.m., with participating downtown businesses offering wine tastings and snacks throughout the evening. Also, the museum will be open during registration and guides will be available to highlight items or answer any questions.
Participants will receive a wine glass along with a map of participating retailers and the wines being served. The event will feature a selection of local, domestic and imported wines, while registration also gives participants an opportunity to browse the Chalet’s collection before heading downtown.
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### Local Sports This Week: Sept. 7-13
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/local-sports-this-week-sept-7-13/
Last updated: 2026-09-08T14:59:59.000Z
Friday’s New Glarus-Darlington football matchup leads a busy varsity week that also includes three volleyball dates, three Sugar River boys soccer matches, New Glarus-Monticello cross country and Monroe/New Glarus swimming on Saturday.
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### Highway 69 Quiet This Week Before Paving
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/highway-69-quiet-this-week-before-paving/
Last updated: 2026-09-08T13:29:19.000Z
Highway 69 and County C/Urban Road remain open to traffic, and no construction work is anticipated this week along the project corridor.
According to the latest weekly construction update from Jim Grender, P.E., of CGC, Inc., as of 8:00 a.m. this morning, no work is anticipated the week of Sept. 7 south of Wittenwyler Road, north of Monticello or in the County C, Urban Road and Wittenwyler Road reconstruction area.
Wittenwyler Road to County F also remains open after reopening to traffic Friday, Aug. 28.
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### New Glarus Vaccine Waiver Rate Remains Above State Average
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-vaccine-waiver-rate-remains-above-state-average/
Last updated: 2026-09-09T01:44:53.000Z
The New Glarus School District continues to report a personal-conviction vaccine waiver rate higher than the Wisconsin average and every nearby district included in this comparison, according to 2025–26 Wisconsin Department of Health Services school immunization data. The local rate is 9%, compared with 6.5% statewide.
Among nearby districts, Mount Horeb is closest at 7%. Monroe is at 4%, Verona and the Pecatonica Area School District, which includes Blanchardville, are at 3%, and Belleville and Monticello are at 2%.
The New Glarus rate is not the result of a recent spike. It was 8% in 2018–19, 7% in 2019–20, 9% in 2020–21, 6% in 2021–22 and 9% in each of the past four school years. Wisconsin, by comparison, rose from 4.6% in 2018–19 to 6.5% in 2025–26, narrowing the gap with New Glarus even as the local rate remained essentially flat.
The districtwide number also masks a sharp difference among New Glarus schools. DHS data put the personal-conviction waiver rate at 15% at New Glarus Middle School, 9% at New Glarus Elementary School and 6% at New Glarus High School. The state data do not explain why the middle school rate is higher.
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### New Glarus Area Scanner Traffic Log: August 31-September 6
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-area-scanner-traffic-log-august-31-september-6/
Last updated: 2026-09-08T13:48:49.000Z
Scanner reports from Aug. 31-Sept. 6 included traffic complaints, crashes, road hazards, open 911 calls, fire calls, medical responses, possible burglar alarms, loose dogs and welfare checks across the New Glarus area and nearby communities.
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### What Wisconsin’s Open Meetings Law Requires
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/what-wisconsins-open-meetings-law-requires/
Last updated: 2026-09-08T13:48:42.000Z
Wisconsin’s open meetings law starts with a sweeping declaration: Representative government depends on an informed electorate, and the public is entitled to the “fullest and most complete information” about government affairs that is compatible with conducting government business.
In practical terms, meetings of governmental bodies such as the New Glarus Village Board, Town Board and School Board generally must be held publicly, in places reasonably accessible to citizens. The law is specifically written to favor openness, with exceptions interpreted narrowly.
But the law governs much more than whether the meeting-room door is unlocked. It establishes rules for advance notice, agendas, closed sessions, voting, recording meetings and even conversations among officials outside a formal meeting.
For citizens, understanding those basic rules can make it much easier to follow local government — and recognize when something may not be right.
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### New Glarus Featured in New Netflix Series
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-featured-in-new-netflix-series/
Last updated: 2026-09-08T20:32:55.000Z
New Glarus is getting an international turn in the spotlight in a new Netflix series that explores the foods, traditions and communities that have shaped American cuisine.
The village is featured prominently in Episode 4 of *On the Road*, an eight-part documentary series hosted by longtime *America’s Test Kitchen* chef, writer and television personality Bryan Roof. The episode, “Wisconsin Cheesemakers and Artisans,” premiered Aug. 18 as part of the show’s first season.
Roof’s Wisconsin journey includes stops at Marieke Gouda in Thorp and Chalet Cheese Cooperative in Monroe, but between those destinations he spends more than six minutes of the episode exploring New Glarus and the connections between the community’s Swiss heritage, food and dairy traditions.
Roof first meets Andy Schulz, identified in the program as director of the New Glarus Jodlerklub and Männerchor. Schulz discusses the settlement of New Glarus and the importance cheesemaking once played in the community, including a time when numerous cheese factories operated in and around the village.
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### Monroe-New Glarus Swims Past Stoughton, 88-78
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/monroe-new-glarus-swims-past-stoughton-88-78/
Last updated: 2026-09-07T18:13:27.000Z
STOUGHTON, Wis. — The Monroe-New Glarus CheeseKnights relied on their depth, versatility and continued improvement to secure an 88-78 victory over Stoughton on Thursday.
Several CheeseKnights competed in back-to-back events, putting their conditioning to the test and delivering points when the team needed them. Monroe-New Glarus won five individual varsity events and both the 200-yard medley relay and 400 freestyle relay.
Chloe White produced one of the meet’s breakout performances, winning the 200 freestyle in 2 minutes, 27.90 seconds. She finished with a strong final 50 and lowered her time by more than 10 seconds from the CheeseKnights’ season-opening meet at DeForest.
Kennedy Shunk also made a significant improvement in the 200 freestyle, placing fourth in 2:42.31 and cutting eight seconds from her DeForest time.
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### Texas Man’s Spotted Cow Discovery Goes Viral
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/texas-mans-spotted-cow-discovery-goes-viral/
Last updated: 2026-09-09T01:45:03.000Z
A Texas beer enthusiast’s love affair with New Glarus' Spotted Cow beer is making the rounds online after his TikTok video attracted more than 530,000 views and caught the attention of the national website [BroBible](https://brobible.com/culture/article/texas-man-tries-spotted-cow-beer-wisconsin/?ref=newglarus360.com).
J. Austin, who posts on TikTok as @jaustinswag, said he first encountered the New Glarus Brewing Company's beer during a trip to Wisconsin while dating the woman who would become his wife. Her parents picked them up in Milwaukee and soon took Austin on a bar crawl, where they discovered he had never heard of Spotted Cow.
“I think I found the best beer in the world. But the only problem is, I can’t even buy it,” Austin says at the beginning of the video.
Austin described returning to Texas and continuing to think about the beer, only to discover that several friends had their own stories about Spotted Cow. For him, the difficulty of finding it outside Wisconsin eventually became part of the beer’s appeal.
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### State Champs Coming to New Glarus Friday
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/state-champs-coming-to-new-glarus-friday/
Last updated: 2026-09-07T18:39:07.000Z
There are regular-season football games, and then there are nights that tell a team something about itself.
New Glarus will get one of those nights Friday when unbeaten Darlington comes to The Bank of New Glarus Field at the New Glarus Community Sports Complex for a 7 p.m. Southwest Wisconsin Activities League (SWAL) game. Both teams are 3-0, but the Redbirds arrive as the defending state champions, No. 1 in Division 5 and winners of 17 straight.
Darlington went 14-0 last season and defeated Edgar 42-18 at Camp Randall Stadium to win the WIAA Division 6 championship, its first state title in 30 years. The Redbirds moved up to Division 5 for 2026.
New Glarus will not enter Friday simply as the next team on Darlington's schedule. The Glarner Knights are 3-0 themselves, No. 8 in Division 5 in the latest rankings and 13-2 since the start of the 2025 season.
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### Historic Photo: Swiss Church During Construction
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/historic-photo-swiss-church-before-the-spires-came-down/
Last updated: 2026-09-07T18:39:44.000Z
At first glance, the church in this photograph is unmistakable. The tall central steeple, rose window, brick walls and Gothic arches still define the Swiss Church at 18 Fifth Avenue today. Look more closely, however, and this is a version of one of New Glarus’ most familiar landmarks that no longer exists.
The present brick church was constructed in 1900 after the Swiss Reformed congregation outgrew the stone church that had occupied the hill since 1858\. The new sanctuary was dedicated March 24, 1901\. Look closely at the upper tower in this photograph. Notice the round openings beneath the main steeple, exactly where the clock faces would later be installed. Here, they are still open and dark. Snow covers the ground, while lumber and other building materials remain scattered around the church. Taken together, those details strongly suggest the photograph was made during the final stages of construction, likely in the winter of 1900-01\.
What stands out most, however, is above the roofline. The church originally bristled with slender masonry pinnacles, each extending the vertical lines of the Gothic Revival building upward. Many were crowned with elaborate fleur-de-lis-style finials. Smaller versions appeared on gables and secondary towers, creating a considerably more ornate silhouette than the church has today.
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### Highway 69 Enters Quiet Stretch Before Paving
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/highway-69-enters-quiet-stretch-before-paving/
Last updated: 2026-09-07T00:51:48.000Z
Highway 69 traffic is moving again between Monroe and New Glarus, but the construction project is not over.
The County C/Urban Road roundabout is open, the full summer detour has all but ended, and the project appears to have entered a quieter stretch between Labor Day weekend and the next major phase of work.
No work was scheduled during the post-Labor Day week, according to the most recent construction update from Jim Grender, P.E., of CGC, Inc. Grender, who has been sending weekly reports throughout the project, did not issue a new update this week.
That fits with the previous schedule, which listed no work for the week of Sept. 7 and pointed instead to Sept. 14 as the next date drivers should watch.
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### New Glarus Puts Numbers on Its Past
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/when-new-glarus-put-numbers-on-its-past/
Last updated: 2026-09-08T13:49:19.000Z
Not long ago, a street corner in the oldest part of New Glarus could carry two identities. The larger sign gave the practical modern address. A smaller sign beneath it recalled the Swiss name the street once carried.
Those historical signs, many of them faded and peeling, have now nearly all disappeared. Their removal erased one of the few public reminders that New Glarus once had streets named Schwanden, Diesbach, Engi, Ennenda, Rüti and Mollis rather than the numbered streets and avenues familiar today.
A July 1919 Sanborn fire insurance map preserves the moment when that older village began giving way to the modern one. The map displays the original names alongside the numbered designations that would replace them.
The older names reached across the Atlantic. When the original 12-block village was platted in 1851, streets were named for communities in Canton Glarus, according to the[ ](https://swisshistoricalvillage.org/new-glarus-historical-timeline/?ref=newglarus360.com)New Glarus Historical Society. A person walking through New Glarus was also moving symbolically through the geography of the settlers’ homeland.
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### Bailey’s Run Grape Stomp Returns Sept. 12
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/baileys-run-grape-stomp-returns-sept-12/
Last updated: 2026-09-06T21:14:08.000Z
Bailey’s Run Vineyard & Winery will bring back one of its signature fall traditions Saturday, Sept. 12, with its seventh annual Grape Stomp at the vineyard just west of New Glarus. The stomping competition begins at 11 a.m. and is scheduled to continue through about 3 p.m.
The competition pairs teams of two, with one person stomping grapes while the other collects the juice. Teams race to produce a specified amount of juice, with the fastest advancing to the event’s “Final Crush.” Members of the winning team each receive a bottle of wine.
The first competition of the day will be a “Petite” heat beginning promptly at 11 a.m. on the main stage, pairing one adult with one child. Adult heats will follow, and Bailey’s Run will also hold a Best Team Costume Competition after the competitive stomping concludes.
Anyone planning to stomp must register in advance online. Registration includes entry into the competition, a commemorative Grape Stomp T-shirt for each team member and a drink ticket for each participant good for a glass of wine or beer. Bailey’s Run notes that late registrants are not guaranteed a T-shirt.
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### September Begins to Turn the New Glarus Landscape
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/september-begins-to-turn-the-new-glarus-landscape/
Last updated: 2026-09-06T17:00:26.000Z
Early September can look and feel a lot like summer around New Glarus. The afternoons can still be warm, the trees remain overwhelmingly green and frost is a distant concern. But nearly everywhere outside, the natural world has already begun changing gears.
The most obvious evidence may be along roadsides, prairie remnants and open fields, where September belongs to yellow and purple. Goldenrods are flowering alongside asters and other late-summer blooms, providing some of the season’s richest color — and some of its most important remaining nectar sources. The University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum describes September simply as “goldenrod and aster season,” with numerous species blooming during the month.
The grasses are changing, too. Big bluestem, recognizable by seed heads that resemble a turkey’s foot, is reaching full height along with Indian grass and little bluestem. As September progresses, some of those deep summer greens will give way to bronze, copper, amber and purple.
And although nobody should mistake a few red leaves for peak fall color, the first previews are becoming easier to find. Sumac along rural roads and fencerows is among the earliest to turn crimson, while Virginia creeper can add flashes of red against otherwise green trees. The main show is still well ahead: Wisconsin’s 2026 Fall Color Report currently forecasts peak color in Green County during the fourth week of October.
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### Blessing of the Backpacks Set for Sept. 20
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/blessing-of-the-backpacks-set-for-sept-20/
Last updated: 2026-09-06T16:42:04.000Z
Primrose Lutheran Church will hold its Blessing of the Backpacks during its 8:30 a.m. worship service Sunday, Sept. 20, at 8770 Ridge Drive, Belleville.
Students of all ages are invited to bring their backpacks with them to the service. During the event, participants will be invited to come forward with their backpacks for a prayer and blessing as they begin the 2026-27 school year.
The back-to-school event is open to both younger and older students. The church is using Matthew 5:16, “Let your light shine,” as a theme for the blessing.
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### New Glarus/Monticello Earns Top-Five D3 Team Finishes at Verona
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-monticello-earns-top-five-d3-team-finishes-at-verona/
Last updated: 2026-09-06T15:33:50.000Z
VERONA, Wis. — New Glarus/Monticello posted a pair of top-five Division 3 team finishes Saturday at the 50th annual Verona Invitational, with the girls placing fourth and the boys fifth. The meet brought together schools from all three divisions, with separate Division 3 results providing a more direct comparison among similarly sized programs.
The meet was held on the Randy Marks Cross Country Course in Verona. Organizers describe the course as designed to mirror the difficulty of the WIAA state meet course, combining open flats, wooded stretches and hills.
Mitchell led the New Glarus/Monticello girls, finishing fourth among Division 3 runners in 21 minutes, 15.7 seconds. Maynard was close behind in seventh at 21:40.5, giving New Glarus/Monticello two runners among the first seven finishers.
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### 10 Wisconsin Laws That Still Raise Eyebrows
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/10-wisconsin-laws-that-still-raise-eyebrows/
Last updated: 2026-09-07T00:03:37.000Z
Wisconsin’s statute books cover everything from serious crimes to rules of the road, but scattered among them are provisions that might cause a modern reader to stop, reread the language and ask: Is that really still the law?
In many cases, yes. That does not necessarily mean the laws are routinely enforced, nor does it mean every unusual-sounding statute is pointless. Some address problems that were once much more common. Others still make practical sense, even if their wording sounds like it came from another Wisconsin.
And unlike many “weird law” lists floating around the internet, the examples below can actually be found in Wisconsin’s published statutes. Some are amusing. Some are archaic. A few carry surprisingly serious penalties.
Here are 10 that caught our attention. Tell us what you think.
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### Labor Day Pushes New Glarus Trash Pickup to Tuesday
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/labor-day-pushes-new-glarus-trash-pickup-to-tuesday/
Last updated: 2026-09-06T00:45:45.000Z
New Glarus residents should hold off on rolling their trash carts to the curb Monday. Pellitteri Waste Systems will be closed Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day, pushing the community’s regular Monday collection to Tuesday, Sept. 8.
The change affects residents in both the Village of New Glarus and Town of New Glarus, where Pellitteri normally collects trash each Monday and recycling every other Monday.
There is one other detail worth noting: Tuesday’s delayed New Glarus collection is for trash only. Pellitteri’s 2026 collection calendar identifies Sept. 8 as a refuse-only collection day, with the next combined trash and recycling collection scheduled for Monday, Sept. 14.
Pellitteri cautions that collection times can change when routes are adjusted. The company generally recommends having carts out by 6 a.m. or the night before to avoid missing an earlier-than-usual truck.
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### On the Horizon: Where Does New Glarus Gather?
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/on-the-horizon-where-does-new-glarus-gather/
Last updated: 2026-09-08T13:49:33.000Z
*On the Horizon is a New Glarus 360 feature looking beyond today’s headlines at larger economic, demographic, technological and cultural changes that may eventually reach our community. The goal is not to predict the future, but to recognize consequential changes while they are still far enough away to prepare for them.*
For a few weekends every year, a stretch of First Street in downtown New Glarus becomes something very different.
Tents go up. Bands play. Tables and chairs appear. Food and drinks are close at hand. Residents run into neighbors. Visitors mingle with locals. People stand around long after they have finished whatever brought them downtown in the first place. For a few hours, perhaps a few days, downtown becomes not simply somewhere to shop, eat or pass through, but somewhere to be.
Then the festival ends. The tents come down. The chairs disappear. First Street becomes a street again.
What disappears with them is not just the festival infrastructure, but the temporary social space it created. The same downtown remains, along with its restaurants, taverns, shops and sidewalks, but the easy invitation to stop, sit, linger and spend time together largely goes away with the tents.
That cycle raises a larger question as New Glarus looks toward its future: Does the community have enough places where its people can simply gather?
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### GCDC Breakfast in New Glarus to Examine Aging, Wealth Transfer
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/gcdc-breakfast-in-new-glarus-to-examine-aging-wealth-transfer/
Last updated: 2026-09-06T00:46:43.000Z
Green County Development Corporation will host its Fall Breakfast from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at Edelweiss Chalet Country Club in New Glarus, focusing on two demographic and economic changes organizers say are already reshaping Green County.
The panel will feature a representative from the Community Foundation (CFSW) and a representative from Forward Analytics, the research arm of the Wisconsin Counties Association. GCDC Executive Director Olivia Otte will moderate the discussion.
Rather than simply reviewing demographic trends, organizers say the discussion will examine where wealth may go as it changes hands between generations, which sectors of the local economy may feel the effects of an aging population first and what communities already responding to those changes are doing differently.
“Most people in this room already know our population is aging, we're not here to repeat that,” Otte said. “We're here because that shift and a massive transfer of wealth are happening on the same timeline, and our community needs a plan for both. This breakfast is about leaving with real ideas and tangible steps forward.”
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### Eye Exams Can Help New Glarus Students Start Strong
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/eye-exams-can-help-new-glarus-students-start-strong/
Last updated: 2026-09-06T00:46:10.000Z
MONROE, Wis. — With students back in the classroom, SSM Health is encouraging parents in New Glarus and across Green County to remember the role healthy vision can play in learning and school performance.
Difficulty focusing, avoiding reading or struggling to pay attention can sometimes be associated with vision problems, according to SSM Health. Because children may not realize their eyesight is different from what others experience, some problems can go unnoticed.
Nearly 7% of children younger than 18 have been formally diagnosed with an eye or vision condition, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The actual number of children affected could be higher because some conditions have not been identified.
“It’s hard to say how many kids are actually impacted because they often don’t know what normal vision should look or feel like,” SSM Health optometrist Dr. Wendy Huang said. “It’s difficult to address issues if there are no warning signs or discussions that something might be wrong.”
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### Green County Extends Internet Aid Program
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-plans-two-water-outages-next-week-2/
Last updated: 2026-09-06T00:46:23.000Z
MONROE, Wis. — Green County Development Corporation, working with the Green County IT Department, has secured additional funding to continue a home internet reimbursement program for seniors and people with disabilities.
The program provides qualifying Green County residents, including those in New Glarus, with a $150 reimbursement to help offset the cost of home internet service. Participants may reapply every three months as long as funding remains available.
Applicants must complete a simple application and provide copies of three months of paid home internet bills. GCDC did not specify how much additional funding has been added or how long the new funding is expected to last.
The program initially opened April 13 and has been offered on a first-come, first-served basis, according to information published by the [Green County Aging and Disability Resource Center](https://adrcgreencounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/May-2026-Final.pdf?ref=newglarus360.com).
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### York, Primrose EMS Reviews Raise New Stakes for New Glarus Area EMS
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/york-primrose-ems-reviews-raise-new-stakes-for-new-glarus-area-ems/
Last updated: 2026-09-09T01:45:25.000Z
Two communities still tied to New Glarus Area EMS are taking a closer look at their ambulance coverage, creating another potential turning point for an organization whose service territory already shrank substantially at the end of 2025.
The Town of York [scheduled meetings with both providers](https://townofyork.org/notice-of-discussion-regarding-ems-services-9-3-2026/?utm%5Fsource=chatgpt.com) Thursday, Sept. 3, first meeting with New Glarus Area EMS at its 401 Third Street station and then touring Sugar River EMS. The next step could come quickly: York’s Tuesday, Sept. 8, [Town Board agenda](https://townofyork.org/agenda-for-september-8-2026-board-meeting/?utm%5Fsource=chatgpt.com) includes an item that reads: “discuss and possibly take action on EMS coverage.”
The Town of Primrose, who has also contracted EMS services with [New Glarus Area EMS](https://townofprimrose.gov/links/?utm%5Fsource=chatgpt.com), discussed its arrangement with New Glarus EMS last month, but took no action. It is now digging deeper. A town notice says officials will meet with [Sugar River EMS](https://sugarriverems.org/about?utm%5Fsource=chatgpt.com) at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the New Glarus Fire Department, 218 4th Ave., just across the street from New Glarus Area EMS and where Sugar River EMS operates its New Glarus station. A quorum of the Primrose Town Board may attend. The notice says no decisions will be made at that meeting.
Neither town has announced that it intends to leave New Glarus Area EMS. But the two reviews are significant because York and Primrose are part of a much smaller group of communities remaining with the New Glarus-based nonprofit after last year’s upheaval.
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### Prechel Scores 4 Times as Glarner Knights Roll Past Cuba City
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/prechel-scores-4-times-as-glarner-knights-roll-past-cuba-city/
Last updated: 2026-09-05T20:49:54.000Z
CUBA CITY, Wis. — Carson Prechel looked like he was headed out of bounds.
Instead, the New Glarus senior turned what appeared to be the end of a good play into the highlight of the night.
With 2:04 remaining in the first quarter, the New Glarus quarterback Brock Roth completed a pass to senior wide receiver Tucker Sysko, who lateralled the ball backward to Prechel as part of a perfectly executed hook-and-lateral. Near the Cuba City 27-yard line, Prechel appeared destined for the sideline with three defenders collapsing around him. At the last instant, he juked back toward the middle of the field, escaped the pursuit and scampered the rest of the way to complete a 57-yard touchdown play.
The extra point was unsuccessful, but the play gave New Glarus a 6-0 lead and provided an early jolt in what became an impressive introduction to the Southwest Wisconsin Activities League (SWAL) conference.
The Glarner Knights struck again with 6:49 remaining in the second quarter, finishing another drive in the end zone capped by another Prechel score to extend the lead to 12-0\. This time the extra point was good, making it 13-0.
New Glarus, and Carson Prechel, were not finished.
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### New Glarus vs. Cuba City LIVE
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-vs-cuba-city-live/
Last updated: 2026-09-05T02:50:39.000Z
New Glarus opens SWAL conference play on the road at Cuba City on a warm, cloudy September evening, with kickoff temperatures near 81 degrees as the Glarner Knights begin the next chapter of their first season in the newly aligned conference.
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### Hotel Project Draws Regional Attention
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/hotel-project-draws-regional-attention/
Last updated: 2026-09-05T00:21:36.000Z
New Glarus is once again attracting attention beyond Green County, this time with a feature in In Business Madison examining the ambitious restoration of the historic New Glarus Hotel and Restaurant.
The Sept. 1 story by Louis Livingston-Garcia, titled “More Than Spotted Cow,” focuses on the group working to bring the 173-year-old landmark back to life. The New Glarus Hotel Group purchased the property in February 2024 and is backed by 25 investors, a majority of them local residents. The renovated hotel and its Yodel Room are currently scheduled to open in November.
Rather than looking only at the construction project, In Business places the hotel within a larger story about investment in New Glarus and the village’s continued growth as a tourism destination. The article also points to Canter Inn and other recent development while emphasizing efforts to retain the community’s Swiss character.
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### New Glarus Plans Two Water Outages Next Week
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-plans-two-water-outages-next-week/
Last updated: 2026-09-04T22:31:52.000Z
Residents in parts of New Glarus will lose water service Tuesday and Wednesday as crews repair weak spots discovered during shutdowns tied to the 11th Avenue reconstruction project. The Village says the work is intended to improve system reliability.
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### Green County Model Railroaders Keep a Hobby on Track
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-model-railroaders-keep-a-hobby-on-track/
Last updated: 2026-09-05T00:21:44.000Z
Model railroading can be as simple or as elaborate as its builder wants. For members of the Green County Model Railroaders, it is also something more: a reason to gather, swap ideas and introduce other people to a hobby that continues to change with the times.
The nonprofit club brings together everyone from people with a casual interest in model trains to experienced modelers who have spent years developing their skills. Members come from throughout southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois, gathering eight times during the year to share projects and knowledge.
“We share projects we are working on and our knowledge of the hobby with each other,” club President Kevin Johnson said.
The club’s biggest public showcase is its annual Model Train Show & Swap Meet, which is marking its 48th year. This year’s show will be held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26-27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the Stateline Ice and Community Expo, 1632 Fourth Avenue West in Monroe.
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### Cocaine Arrest, Retail Theft Highlight August Police Report
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/cocaine-arrest-retail-theft-highlight-august-police-report/
Last updated: 2026-09-07T00:04:20.000Z
The New Glarus Police Department responded to 383 calls for service in August, according to the department’s monthly report submitted Sept. 3 by Chief Jeff Sturdevant.
That was down from 458 calls in August 2025, a decrease of about 16%, and brought the department’s year-to-date total to 3,136 calls for service.
Police also reported 33 assists to other agencies or departments, 92 traffic and municipal citations, 64 traffic warnings, 66 parking citations and four traffic accidents during the month. Seven people were incarcerated or jailed, compared with four in August 2025.
Among the notable incidents was an Aug. 25 investigation in the 200 block of Industrial Drive involving a possible drug violation. Police arrested Edwin A. Medina-Rodriguez, 31, of Darlington, on allegations of possession of cocaine and obstructing an officer. He was transported to the Green County Jail.
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### Construction Continues on New Glarus Woods Trail Expansion
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/construction-continues-on-new-glarus-woods-trail-expansion/
Last updated: 2026-09-04T22:49:45.000Z
Construction is continuing this season on a three-mile expansion of the mountain bike trail network at New Glarus Woods State Park, with trained volunteers working alongside a professional trail builder as the larger system continues to take shape.
The latest work follows completion of the first one-mile segment of the network, which is already open on the eastern side of the park. *New Glarus 360* previously reported that the full network was designed as an 8.6-mile system, with the remaining trails intended to be constructed in phases as funding and approvals allowed.
The current expansion is also changing how some of that work is being done. CORP Trails said trail steward Ben Neff and volunteer Karl Wigdal spent three months this summer training with Mike Riter of Trail Design Solutions at Wild Oaks Preserve, learning sustainable trail construction, equipment operation and how to turn planned trail routes into finished singletrack.
Those skills are now being put to use at New Glarus Woods. CORP Trails said volunteers will work alongside a professional during the three-mile expansion, allowing them to continue developing the skills needed not only to build trails but maintain and expand them in the future.
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### New Glarus Records 0.76 Inch of Rain
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-records-0-76-inch-of-rain/
Last updated: 2026-09-04T16:23:35.000Z
New Glarus recorded 0.76 inch of rain in the official approximately 24-hour period ending at 7 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4.
The readings cover rainfall from about 7 a.m. Thursday to 7 a.m. Friday. The previous period was dry, with 0.00 inch reported Thursday morning, putting the approximate 48-hour total at 0.76 inch.
Rainfall varied considerably across the region. Janesville reported 1.00 inch, Blanchardville 0.53 inch, Monroe 0.30 inch and Mount Horeb 0.20 inch. A gauge near Monticello received just 0.04 inch, illustrating the patchy nature of the storms.
Friday morning’s National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan summary had not yet incorporated the newest New Glarus reading, but the Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of the official NWS Cooperative Observer report showed the 0.76-inch total.
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### Sugar River Presses Monroe but Settles for 1-1 Draw
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/sugar-river-presses-monroe-but-settles-for-1-1-draw/
Last updated: 2026-09-04T17:09:37.000Z
Sugar River had no shortage of opportunities Thursday night in New Glarus, but despite putting 27 shots on goal, the Raiders had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Monroe.
The teams played through a scoreless first half before Drew Brueggemann finally broke through for Sugar River at the 45:58 mark. Brueggemann converted a penalty kick to give the Raiders a 1-0 advantage.
The lead lasted less than four minutes. Monroe was awarded a penalty kick of its own at 49:38 and converted it to pull even at 1-1.
Sugar River continued creating chances but could not find the deciding goal. The Raiders were credited with 27 shots on goal compared with 10 for Monroe, along with eight corner kicks and 13 direct or indirect kicks.
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### New Glarus Clears Way for Housing Near Historical Village
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-clears-way-for-housing-near-historical-village/
Last updated: 2026-09-04T17:14:52.000Z
The New Glarus Village Board approved Resolution 2026-24 on Wednesday, declaring the village-owned parking lot next to the Swiss Historical Village surplus property and authorizing the village administrator to begin the process of soliciting bids for redevelopment.
The property consists of Lots 5 and 6 of Block 1 of Zwickey’s Addition along Seventh Street and has primarily served as parking for the adjacent Swiss Historical Village Museum. The resolution does not approve a developer or a specific building plan; it begins the process of finding a proposal for the site.
Village Administrator Kelsey Jenson said the idea did not originate with the village. The Swiss Historical Society approached village officials about putting the lightly used lot to another use and adding housing, and the Historic Preservation Commission later recommended moving forward with redevelopment.
Kelly Ruschmann, a member of the Swiss Historical Society Board who attended Wednesday’s meeting, confirmed the organization’s support for the project and its desire to see multi-family housing developed on the property. That puts both the Historical Society and Village Board behind housing as the intended use of the site.
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### New Glarus Town Board to Review Election Equipment
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-town-board-to-review-election-equipment/
Last updated: 2026-09-03T23:41:23.000Z
The Town of New Glarus Board will take up a varied agenda Wednesday, Sept. 9, including a presentation on election equipment and possible action on purchasing or installment options. The 6 p.m. meeting will be held at the Town Garage, N8799 Hayes Lane.
Election equipment is among the first major items on the agenda. Arianna Voegeli is scheduled to give a presentation, followed by discussion and possible action by the board on purchasing the equipment outright or through installments.
Town officials will also consider a possible amendment to the town’s ordinance governing shipping containers. Other Town Garage-related business includes approval of a pressure washer for the shop and possible action on cameras for the new facility.
Road work will return to the agenda as the board considers soliciting bids for line painting on Old Madison Road and Durst Road. The board is also scheduled to consider purchasing procedures for the town.
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### New Glarus Net New Construction Rate Jumps to 3.06%
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-net-new-construction-rate-jumps-to-3-06/
Last updated: 2026-09-04T05:50:08.000Z
The Village of New Glarus recorded $10.24 million in net new construction in Wisconsin’s final 2026 report, producing a 3.06% rate that led every city and village in Green County and ranked third among all 24 municipalities in the county.
That 3.06% does not mean residents’ property tax bills will automatically increase by 3.06%. It measures the taxable value added through new construction and land improvements, minus demolished or removed improvements, relative to the village’s existing tax base.
The highest net new construction level seen in the Village in recent years was in 2018 at 2.3% It has declined steadily since then due to the lack of growth.
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue’s 2018 report placed the village at 2.39%. More recently, New Glarus recorded rates of 1.72% in 2021, 0.63% in 2022, 1.01% in 2023 and 1.78% in 2024 before slipping slightly below zero in 2025.
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### Dirty Dog Taphaus Builds a Gathering Place in New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/dirty-dog-taphaus-builds-a-gathering-place-in-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-09-04T17:15:07.000Z
At Dirty Dog Taphaus, a 6-ounce beer is not necessarily a half-finished pint. In many cases, it is the point. Nearly 3 million ounces have been poured since the downtown New Glarus business opened in April 2022, and owners Leah Hanson and Keith Kube say the average pour is about 6 ounces — evidence that customers have embraced the chance to sample rather than settle on a single full glass.
The idea started four years before Dirty Dog opened. Hanson and Kube were visiting Denver in 2018 when they came across a self-pour taproom. They liked it enough that they kept returning whenever they were in the Denver area, and the conversations eventually turned from how much they enjoyed the concept to whether it might work back home.
“We continued to talk about how exciting we thought the technology was and how much fun it would be to have something like this in a place like New Glarus,” Hanson said.
Dirty Dog eventually opened at 101 6th Ave. in the former Zweifel Jewelry building, combining the couple’s self-pour idea with one of downtown’s historic commercial spaces. The 30-tap system uses technology that tracks what customers pour, allowing them to try small amounts or fill a glass and pay by the ounce.
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### Town of New Glarus Approves New Bids for Asphalt Work
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/town-of-new-glarus-approves-new-bids-for-asphalt-work/
Last updated: 2026-09-03T17:55:07.000Z
The Town of New Glarus Board approved soliciting new bids for asphalt work at its new maintenance facility Wednesday, moving the paving project back toward a competitive bidding process after previously approving the work as a change order.
The board’s Sept. 2 agenda called for rescinding the Payne & Dolan asphalt change order approved Aug. 12, followed by discussion and possible action on soliciting bids for the asphalt work.
The asphalt work had originally been handled as a change order because paving was anticipated as part of the maintenance facility project, but the final amount of asphalt needed could not be determined until construction was substantially complete and the site plan was refined.
The board had scheduled a special meeting for Sept. 1 to reconsider the Payne & Dolan change order, but that meeting was canceled the same day. A replacement special meeting was then scheduled for Wednesday.
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### Blasting Debate Dominates Village Board Meeting
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/blasting-debate-dominates-village-board-meeting/
Last updated: 2026-09-03T17:55:24.000Z
A full Village Hall boardroom greeted trustees Wednesday night as residents returned for a lengthy discussion over possible blasting at the planned Prairie Haus II senior housing project.
The blasting permit for the project at 1003 Elmer Road dominated the Sept. 2 Village Board meeting, coming back before trustees two weeks after the board unanimously tabled the application so additional protections for neighboring property owners could be considered. At the Aug. 19 meeting, several residents raised concerns about potential property damage and asked the village to strengthen preventive measures before issuing a permit.
After nearly two hours of discussion Wednesday, the board moved forward with the permit while adding conditions intended to provide greater documentation, communication and accountability if blasting ultimately becomes necessary.
**Prairie Haus Blasting May Not Be Needed**
The permit does not mean blasting will definitely occur.
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### Community Update: 9/3/2026
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/community-update-9-3-2026/
Last updated: 2026-09-03T10:15:07.000Z
One year ago, on Sept. 2, 2025, *New Glarus 360* began with a simple idea: New Glarus deserved more local news, more often, and in a format built for the way people live today. Since then, we’ve published 1,980 articles, sent 256 newsletters and recorded 372,235 website views. Our Facebook community has grown to 6,384 followers, and 2,894 people now subscribe to *New Glarus 360*.
Those numbers are gratifying, but they aren’t really the story. The story is everything behind them: debates over ATVs, the future of EMS, the long Highway 69 reconstruction, school sports, fires, elections, new businesses, old photographs, community celebrations and hundreds of smaller moments that otherwise might have passed without much notice. Over the past year, *New Glarus 360* has tried to be there for all of it — not just when something big happens, but every day, helping people better understand the community they call home.
Thank you for reading, subscribing, sharing stories, sending tips, answering questions, opening our newsletters and occasionally telling us when we got something wrong. *New Glarus 360* is only one year old, and there is still an enormous amount we want to build. But after 1,980 stories, one thing is already clear: there was room in New Glarus for a different kind of local news organization, and you helped prove it.
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### Biggest Stories This Week
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| [**Sugar River Pizza Sold, Will Become Trails Pizza**](https://www.newglarus360.com/sugar-river-pizza-sold-will-become-trails-pizza/) | 19% |
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| [**New Glarus Declares 212 2nd St. Property Uninhabitable**](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-declares-212-2nd-st-property-uninhabitable/) | 14% |
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| [**Highway 69 Reopens Today After Summer of Detours**](https://www.newglarus360.com/breaking-highway-69-reopens-september-paving-next/) | 7% |
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| [**Hometown Pharmacy to Downsize in Move**](https://www.newglarus360.com/hometown-pharmacy-moving-to-highway-69-in-new-glarus/) | 6% |
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| [**On the Horizon: When New Glarus Changes Hands**](https://www.newglarus360.com/on-the-horizon-when-new-glarus-changes-hands/) | 5% |
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### What We’re Working On
**Trails Pizza is preparing to reopen Sept. 13**, and we’ll continue following the restaurant as opening day approaches. We’ll share the new menu and be there when the doors reopen.
The old **Hinterstättli sign** was once a familiar fixture in downtown New Glarus before disappearing many years ago. Now there’s a new effort to **bring the sign back**, and we have the story behind the initiative.
Speaking of signs, **whatever happened to the old Swiss Lanes signs?** We’re digging into their history, tracking down where they may have gone and seeing whether any pieces of the former bowling alley still survive.
We have some **major football interviews** coming soon with two people who have made names for themselves in the sport and **both have ties to New Glarus**. We’re looking forward to sharing their stories and their connections to the community.
**Green County Sheriff Cody Kanable is running unopposed for reelection in November**, and we’re planning a sit-down interview with him. We’ll ask about the job, the challenges facing law enforcement and what it means to serve as Green County’s top elected law enforcement official.
The **New Glarus Glarner Knights are in the heart of their 2026 football campaign**, with a big road game Friday night against Cuba City before returning home the following week to face Darlington. We’ll have **complete coverage of both games**, including stories, photos and highlights.
Fall color season is coming, and we’re putting together our **Top 10 Places to See Fall Colors Near New Glarus**. We’ll highlight some of the best scenic drives, parks, trails and overlooks for enjoying southern Wisconsin in autumn.
We spoke with **all three major wireless carriers** about cellphone capacity during **New Glarus Oktoberfest**, when thousands of visitors can strain local networks. We’re finding out whether the carriers can boost service during one of the village’s busiest weekends.
It’s a busy fall across New Glarus-area athletics. The **Sugar River Raiders soccer team is off to a fast start**, while volleyball is in action, cross country is racing and the swim team is making waves — and we’ll have **wall-to-wall coverage of high school sports** throughout the season.
**Where does New Glarus gather?** We’re exploring whether the village has a true community hub comparable to **Monroe’s downtown square or Madison’s Memorial Union Terrace**, and what makes a gathering place become part of a community’s identity.
We’re learning more about **Hometown Pharmacy’s new wellness initiative** and what it means for customers. We’ll also have more on the pharmacy’s upcoming move to **1305 Highway 69** and how the new location may change the business.
The owners of **New Glarus Hardware are making some big moves in Mount Horeb**, and we’re talking with them about what’s happening there. We’ll also find out whether those plans could bring any changes to their longtime New Glarus location.
Green County is planning a **public hearing on data centers**, and we’re watching for the date and details. Once it is scheduled, we’ll explain what’s being considered, why the issue matters and how residents can participate.
### Photo of the Week
The sun sets near Legler Valley Road as storm clouds move through the area. **– Photo by Bruce Alan Hansen*
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### What You May Have Missed
[Wellville Club & Courts Takes Shape in BellevilleConstruction remains on track for Wellville Club & Courts to open by the end of 2026, with memberships, hiring and programming details coming soon as the 23,000-plus-square-foot fitness and recreation facility continues taking shape in Belleville.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/wellville-club-courts-takes-shape-in-belleville/)
[Inside the Highway 69 Project With WisDOT’s Adam KoppWisDOT project manager Adam Kopp discusses the $7.78 million Highway 69 reconstruction, why the road had to close, what the new County C roundabout is designed to fix and what drivers should expect through the Nov. 1 completion date.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/inside-the-highway-69-project-with-wisdots-adam-kopp/)
[New Glarus Hotel Hires General Manager, Targets November OpeningMetcalf will begin Aug. 17, bringing more than 25 years of restaurant leadership, operational management and financial experience as the historic New Glarus Hotel prepares for a targeted mid-November opening.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-hotel-names-casey-metcalf-general-manager-2/)
[Inside the Old New Glarus Grade SchoolFor nearly a century New Glarus children climbed its staircases, crowded its hallways, and learned penmanship, speed reading and elocution in classrooms beneath ceilings that seemed impossibly high. The former school was more than a building. It became a warehouse of community memories.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/inside-the-old-new-glarus-grade-school/)
[Poison Hemlock Poses Serious Risk in Green CountyA weekend EMS call involving possible hemlock exposure offers a reminder that poison hemlock grows in Wisconsin, is toxic to people and animals, and should be handled carefully and controlled when found on private property or nearby land.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/poison-hemlock-poses-serious-risk-in-green-county/)
### Something We Noticed
There are bigger things happening in New Glarus than a free supper at a church. There are roads being rebuilt, businesses are hanging hands, houses are being built and decisions are being made that will shape the village for many years. But on Sept. 10, Shepherd of the Hills will open its doors and feed people for no particular reason other than that they are neighbors. Nobody has to win anything. Nobody has to prove they need it. Nobody has to make a purchase or become a member. There is simply a meal and a place at the table. In a community that spends a lot of time celebrating its festivals, traditions and Swiss heritage, perhaps this is a tradition worth noticing, too: people quietly doing something nice for other people.
Maybe communities are held together less by the big things than we think. Maybe they are held together by somebody making another pan of food because there might be a few more people coming. By the person who sets up the tables, the person who stays afterward to clean them and the person who notices that someone sitting alone could use some company. None of those things will show up in a village budget or a census report. There will be no ribbon cutting. And probably no fanfare. But somewhere between the first plate served and the last chair put away, New Glarus will have done one of the simplest and most important things a town can do: it will have reminded people that there is still a place for them at the table.
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### Belleville Highway 69 Underpass Could Offer New Glarus a Blueprint
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/belleville-highway-69-underpass-could-offer-new-glarus-a-blueprint/
Last updated: 2026-09-03T15:08:19.000Z
BELLEVILLE, Wis. — The Village of Belleville has been awarded $1.716 million in federal Transportation Alternatives Program funding for a bicycle and pedestrian underpass beneath state highways 69/92, creating a grade-separated crossing between neighborhoods north of the highway and schools and community facilities to the south.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says the project will include shared-use path connections on both sides of the highway and provide an ADA-accessible crossing intended to reduce conflicts between pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles.
Belleville has been working toward that solution through its Bike, Pedestrian and Safe Routes to School Plan. Village planning documents say residential growth north of Highway 69/92 has left students and other pedestrians needing to cross the state highway to reach schools, the community pool, parks and other destinations on the south side.
For New Glarus, the project may be more than neighboring-community news. Highway 69 creates a similar barrier here — and in some ways a more complicated one — because the corridor separates or interrupts connections among the Sugar River State Trail, parks, school athletic facilities, the Community Complex and New Glarus Brewing Company.
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### Green County Sheriff’s Report: August 26-September 1
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-sheriffs-report-august-26-september-1/
Last updated: 2026-09-03T08:45:37.000Z
A false assault complaint arrest, two personal-injury crashes, a property-damage crash, an OWI arrest in New Glarus and a probation hold highlighted Green County Sheriff’s Office activity from Aug. 26 through Sept. 1, according to sheriff’s releases.
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### Town of York to Review New Glarus, Sugar River EMS
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/town-of-york-to-review-new-glarus-sugar-river-ems/
Last updated: 2026-09-03T17:55:37.000Z
The Town of York will take a closer look at two emergency medical service providers Thursday night, beginning with a discussion at New Glarus Area EMS before town officials tour the newer Sugar River EMS operation.
According to a notice posted by the town Wednesday, the discussion with New Glarus Area EMS will begin at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at the EMS station, 401 Third St. A quorum of the Town Board may be present, but the notice specifically states that no decisions will be made.
The board will then tour Sugar River EMS immediately following the New Glarus discussion. Again, the town said no decisions will be made during the tour.
The review comes less than a year after a major reshuffling of ambulance coverage around New Glarus. The Village and Town of New Glarus ended their longtime contracts with New Glarus Area EMS at the end of 2025 and began receiving 911 service from Belleville Area EMS, a move that was described at the time as the first step toward creating a regional district.
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### Green County Board to Review Aging Highway Facilities
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-board-to-review-aging-highway-facilities/
Last updated: 2026-09-02T21:19:57.000Z
MONROE, Wis. — The Green County Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday, Sept. 8, for a presentation and discussion examining the condition of the county’s Highway Department facilities and the challenges facing its main Monroe campus. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Green County Highway Shop, 2813 6th St.
Beyond approval of minutes from the board’s Aug. 13 meeting, the facility assessment is the only substantive item on Tuesday’s agenda. No resolution, construction proposal or spending authorization is listed for consideration.
The assessment provides a detailed look at a Highway Department operation spread across six locations — Monroe, New Glarus, Brodhead, GG, J/C and Attica — with 15 buildings used for heated, tempered and cold storage. At the main 5.5-acre Monroe site, the department says it had 78,400 square feet of space before the new jail and Sheriff’s Office project, compared with 62,800 square feet afterward, a 20% reduction.
Much of Tuesday’s presentation is expected to focus on the age and condition of buildings still in use. The administration, crew and heated garage building was constructed in 1964 and is identified as having code-compliance issues, inadequate functions, sanitation and privacy concerns, deterioration and an insufficient water supply for efficiently washing trucks.
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### Mount Vernon Homecoming Taps Into a Century of Tradition
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/mount-vernon-homecoming-taps-into-a-century-of-tradition/
Last updated: 2026-09-02T19:42:43.000Z
When teams take hold of the rope at Mount Vernon’s Homecoming and Fall Fest this October, they will be doing more than competing for bragging rights. Tug-of-war has been part of community life at the same park for generations.
The 2026 event is set for Saturday, Oct. 3, beginning at 10 a.m. at Forest of Fame Park, 1689 Washington St. Tug-of-war is among the activities currently being advertised for the day.
The setting gives the fall gathering a history few community festivals can match. Forest of Fame began in 1916 when John Sweet Donald, then Wisconsin secretary of state and a University of Wisconsin professor, planted elm seedlings brought from George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate in Virginia. The first trees were planted on Arbor Day that year.
Even the word “homecoming” has deep roots in Mount Vernon. The March 1920 edition of *Wisconsin Magazine* of History reported that a celebration and homecoming was held there Oct. 24, 1919, marking the 75th anniversary of the settlement of the towns of Primrose and Springdale. Mount Vernon was selected because the community sits along the boundary between the two towns.
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### Brueggemann Scores Twice as Sugar River Tops Wisconsin Dells
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/brueggemann-scores-twice-as-sugar-river-tops-wisconsin-dells/
Last updated: 2026-09-02T15:00:58.000Z
Sugar River found just enough offense and got plenty of help from its goalkeeper Monday night, holding off Wisconsin Dells for a 2-1 victory at The Bank of New Glarus Field in New Glarus.
Drew Brueggemann provided both goals for the Raiders, striking late in the first half and again midway through the second, while Taydon DeRouin finished with 11 saves to help Sugar River withstand a Wisconsin Dells push down the stretch.
The Raiders had to wait most of the opening half before finally breaking through. Brueggemann put Sugar River in front at the 38:33 mark, finishing a play set up by Arlo Belknap to give the Raiders a 1-0 lead just minutes before halftime.
That goal allowed Sugar River to take the advantage into the break, but the Raiders still had work to do against a Wisconsin Dells team that forced DeRouin to stay busy in goal.
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### Glarner Knights Battle Pointers in Three-Set Loss
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/glarner-knights-battle-pointers-in-three-set-loss/
Last updated: 2026-09-02T15:00:07.000Z
A 2025 state-qualifying Pointers squad came to New Glarus looking for a road win and got it in three sets, but the New Glarus Glarner Knights did not let the visitors leave without a fight.
The Pointers took the opening set 25-15 to move in front, but the match tightened considerably from there.
New Glarus went point for point with the Pointers through a marathon second set. The teams pushed well beyond the normal 25-point finish before the Pointers finally escaped with a 31-29 victory and a 2-0 advantage in the match.
The Glarner Knights continued to battle in the third set, but the Pointers closed out the sweep with a 25-20 win.
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### August Real Estate Transfers Rebound in New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/august-real-estate-transfers-rebound-in-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-09-02T19:42:56.000Z
Real estate transfer activity rebounded in August across the New Glarus area, according to data from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue’s Real Estate Transfer Return system.
The August report includes 19 real estate transfers in the Village of New Glarus and Town of New Glarus. That compares with eight transfers recorded in July.
The village again accounted for the largest share of activity, with 10 transfers recorded in August. That was up from six village transfers in July.
The bigger month-to-month change came in the Town of New Glarus, where nine transfers were recorded in August after just two in July.
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### New Glarus 360 Marks One Year of Local News
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-360-marks-one-year-of-local-news/
Last updated: 2026-09-02T16:19:54.000Z
One year after launching with the idea that New Glarus needed more local news, more often, *New Glarus 360* has grown from a Facebook-centered experiment into a daily digital publication covering the village and surrounding community.
Since Sept. 1, 2025, the publication says it has published 1,980 articles, sent 256 email newsletters and recorded 372,235 website views. Its subscriber list has grown to 2,894 people.
Its largest audience remains on Facebook, where *New Glarus 360* has more than 6,400 followers. That following is notable in a village with fewer than 900 households, although the publication also reaches surrounding communities, former residents and others with ties to New Glarus.
*New Glarus 360* is owned by Todd Klassy, a 1985 graduate of New Glarus High School whose journalism experience began while he was still a student. He wrote for The Old Guard and New Glarus Gazette and covered local government meetings for several Green County newspapers before eventually pursuing careers in marketing, telecommunications and professional photography. He returned to New Glarus in 2021 after more than a decade in Montana.
Frustrated by what he saw as gaps in local news coverage after returning home, Klassy decided to see whether a small digital publication could provide more frequent reporting about the community.
Facebook was central to the strategy from the beginning. Rather than relying on readers to immediately develop a habit of visiting another news website, *New Glarus 360* put much of its early reporting on a platform residents were already using. The operation gradually expanded its website, email newsletters and other digital channels.
The publishing pace has been unusual for a small-community news organization. 1,980 articles in a year works out to roughly five or six published items per day, with stories appearing throughout the day rather than being collected for a weekly edition.
Artificial intelligence has been part of that workflow almost from the beginning. *New Glarus 360* uses AI tools to help organize information, outline stories, edit copy and improve efficiency in what remains largely a one-person newsroom. And it has never made a secret about it. The technology also contributed to one of the publication’s earliest and most serious lessons. Shortly after launch, an error made while quickly reporting the closing of a local business resulted in an false headline and story. The incident led to additional safeguards and editorial controls. Klassy says every story is reviewed and approved by a human, with reporting decisions, editorial judgment and fact-checking remaining his responsibility.
Over the past year, coverage has included village and town government, debates over ATV and UTV access, emergency medical services, Highway 69 reconstruction, elections, fires, school issues and high school sports.
The publication has also devoted significant space to stories that may not otherwise receive much attention: new businesses, community organizations, old photographs, local history, real estate, festivals, church events and the everyday people and activities that make up life in the community.
That breadth is central to the *New Glarus 360* model. It has no print edition or weekly deadline. Its geographic focus is narrow, but its publishing schedule is continuous. A village board story can appear alongside a soccer recap, historical photograph, business opening and weekend event preview on the same day.
The business model has evolved as the audience has grown. *New Glarus 360* now relies on a combination of paid memberships and local advertising, while continuing to make public safety information and some other community content available without charge.
The first year does not establish whether that model will prove sustainable over the long term. The operation remains heavily dependent on one person, and maintaining the pace of its first year while expanding reporting capacity will be one of its challenges going forward.
But after 1,980 articles, 256 newsletters, more than 372,000 website views, nearly 2,900 subscribers and a Facebook audience exceeding 6,400, its first year has answered at least one question: There was an audience for more frequent, narrowly focused local news in New Glarus.
The question entering year two is what *New Glarus 360* can build from it.
*– What should New Glarus 360 be covering in its second year? Send story ideas, news tips and suggestions to editor@newglarus360.com.*
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### Town of New Glarus Reschedules Asphalt Meeting for Sept. 2
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/town-of-new-glarus-cancels-sept-1-special-meeting/
Last updated: 2026-09-01T23:30:49.000Z
The Town of New Glarus Board has scheduled a new special meeting for Wednesday, Sept. 2, one day after canceling a meeting that had been called to reconsider an asphalt change order for the town’s new maintenance facility.
The new meeting will begin at 5 p.m. at the new Town Garage, N8799 Hayes Lane. The board’s agenda calls for rescinding the Payne & Dolan asphalt change order approved Aug. 12, followed by discussion and possible action on soliciting bids for the asphalt work.
That second item is significant because the town is now likely to seek new bids for the same paving work rather than proceed under the previously approved change order.
The board had originally scheduled a special meeting for Sept. 1 solely to consider rescinding the Payne & Dolan change order. That meeting was canceled earlier Tuesday without an explanation being included in the cancellation notice.
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### New Glarus Declares 212 2nd St. Property Uninhabitable
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-declares-212-2nd-st-property-uninhabitable/
Last updated: 2026-09-04T22:50:08.000Z
The New Glarus Village Board has declared a residential property at 212 2nd St. a public nuisance and uninhabitable following a village-ordered inspection that documented numerous health, safety, sanitation and structural concerns.
The June 25 inspection was performed by Total Inspection Services LLC, the Village of New Glarus’ contracted building inspector. According to the report, the inspection was intended to evaluate the condition of the property and determine whether corrective action was warranted, including the possibility of condemnation if repairs are not made.
The report described what it called “significant health, safety, sanitation, and structural concerns.” Among the conditions documented were sewer contamination, deteriorated structural components, water intrusion, possible mold growth, compromised flooring, inadequate exits, nonfunctioning smoke detection and unsafe plumbing and mechanical installations.
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### Hometown Pharmacy to Downsize in Move to Highway 69 Storefront
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/hometown-pharmacy-moving-to-highway-69-in-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-09-09T01:45:51.000Z
Hometown Pharmacy is preparing to move to the former Quality Cellular storefront at 1305 Highway 69 in New Glarus, bringing a new tenant to the Swiss Valley Centre while giving the pharmacy a smaller retail footprint.
The pharmacy also plans to begin a moving sale Sept. 8\. An exact moving date and opening date for the new location have not yet been announced.
*New Glarus 360* previously reported that the 1,600-square-foot former Quality Cellular suite had been leased to a local tenant, although the leasing agent declined at the time to identify the business or disclose its plans. Hometown Pharmacy’s announcement now answers that question.
The new location will give Hometown Pharmacy a smaller, more efficient footprint while keeping the business along Highway 69, with a prominent and easily accessible location for customers. The 1,600-square-foot suite at 1305 Highway 69 includes an open front retail area, rear storage space, three offices and a bathroom, with the rear portion capable of being incorporated into additional retail space.
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### New Glarus Area EMS Plans Sept. 26 Blood Drive
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-area-ems-plans-sept-26-blood-drive/
Last updated: 2026-09-02T05:47:16.000Z
Residents can donate blood Saturday, Sept. 26, at the New Glarus Area EMS station, 401 3rd St. The American Red Cross blood drive runs from 8 a.m. to noon, with donors also eligible for a $15 e-gift card during a national fall promotion.
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### Forum May Offer an Easier Way to Read New Glarus 360
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/forum-may-offer-an-easier-way-to-read-new-glarus-360/
Last updated: 2026-09-01T17:00:40.000Z
Have you ever clicked a *New Glarus 360* story from Facebook, only to discover that the website no longer recognizes that you are logged in?
For some readers, that has meant entering an email address, retrieving a six-digit passcode and signing in again — sometimes every time they return from Facebook. It is unnecessary friction between readers and the stories they are already entitled to read.
Well, there’s a new solution.
Meta has introduced Forum, a new app built specifically around Facebook Groups. Instead of opening Facebook and sorting through friends, Pages, videos and everything else, Forum puts the Groups you follow together in one dedicated app. Meta began publicly testing Forum in May and says the app is fully synchronized with Facebook Groups.
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### Hollandale Community Homecoming Set for Sept. 19
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/hollandale-community-homecoming-set-for-sept-19/
Last updated: 2026-09-01T15:00:24.000Z
HOLLANDALE, Wis. — Hollandale will welcome residents, former residents and visitors back to town Saturday, Sept. 19, for its annual Community Homecoming, featuring a community dinner, local history program and afternoon parade.
The day begins at the Hollandale Fire Station, where New Hope Lutheran Church will serve dinner from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cost is $20, and advance reservations are appreciated by calling 612-201-4462.
A noon program at the fire station will focus on the “History of Hollandale’s Buildings.” The program is open to everyone, according to the Village of Hollandale.
The parade begins at 2 p.m. with the theme “Our Country — America 250,” recognizing the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026\. Those interested in participating can find parade entry forms in front of Sigg Landscaping.
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### Sugar River Splits Opening Week of Soccer Season
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/sugar-river-splits-opening-week-of-soccer-season/
Last updated: 2026-09-01T14:00:26.000Z
BELLEVILLE, Wis. — The Sugar River Raiders opened the boys soccer season with two very different matches.
Sugar River rolled to a 6-0 road victory over Dodge-Point on Tuesday, Aug. 25, getting three goals from senior Drew Brueggemann and two more from sophomore Kaleb Weber.
Two nights later, the Raiders returned home for Alumni Night in Belleville and battled Mount Horeb, but a first-half goal proved to be the difference in a 1-0 Sugar River loss.
The two matches offered an early look at a Sugar River team attempting to reload after graduating much of the defense from last year’s 14-3-1 team while pursuing a ninth consecutive Capitol Conference championship.
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### 10 Ways to Make the Most of Fall Around New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/10-ways-to-make-the-most-of-fall-around-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-09-01T20:02:22.000Z
Fall in and around New Glarus does not arrive all at once.
It starts with apples and the first hints of color, builds into festivals and pumpkin patches, and eventually settles into those crisp October weekends when simply driving a country road or walking through the woods can feel like an event.
This year, the calendar is especially full. From major festivals in New Glarus and Monroe to orchards, vineyards, trails and family attractions within a short drive, there are plenty of ways to build a fall weekend without going far.
1. **Do the Big Three Fall Festivals**
If you want to experience the region at its busiest and most festive, September and October bring three major celebrations in less than a month.
Green County Cheese Days returns to downtown Monroe Sept. 18-20\. The festival, which dates to 1914, celebrates cheesemaking, dairy farming and Swiss heritage with music, food, demonstrations and its signature Sunday parade. Green County Tourism and Travel Wisconsin describe the parade as being led by Brown Swiss cows.
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### New Glarus Area Scanner Traffic Log: August 24-30
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-area-scanner-traffic-log-august-24-30/
Last updated: 2026-09-01T20:05:00.000Z
Scanner reports from Aug. 24-30 included fireworks complaints, traffic stops, suspicious activity reports, road hazards, a vehicle-deer crash, an accidental 911 call, a hit-and-run and other public safety activity near New Glarus.
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### New Glarus Considers Future of Historical Village Parking Lot
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-eyes-housing-on-historical-village-parking-lot/
Last updated: 2026-09-03T17:56:01.000Z
A parking lot immediately east of the Swiss Historical Village & Museum could eventually be put to a new use as the Village of New Glarus begins considering the future of the property.
The New Glarus Historic Preservation Commission has already reviewed the potential redevelopment of the village-owned parcel adjacent to the Swiss Historical Village & Museum and recommended approval that would repurpose the lot. The matter will now go before the New Glarus Village Board on Wednesday evening, when trustees are expected to discuss the property and could approve the next step in the process.
The parking lot is already a separate parcel owned by the Village of New Glarus. The Historical Village no longer needs the parking area, opening the possibility that the land could eventually be used in another way.
Residential development would appear to be one possibility given the parcel’s location and its proximity to an established residential neighborhood and is already zoned R-1\. Duplexes, townhomes or another relatively small-scale housing project could potentially fit the site, or one or two larger lots for a new single-family home.
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### Cheese Days Returns with New Sights, Familiar Traditions
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/cheese-days-returns-with-new-sights-familiar-traditions/
Last updated: 2026-08-31T23:04:41.000Z
MONROE, Wis. — Green County Cheese Days will return to downtown Monroe Sept. 18-20, bringing one of Wisconsin’s largest food festivals back to the Historic Courthouse Square with several new attractions mixed into more than a century of cheesemaking, dairy and Swiss traditions.
The biennial festival traces its roots to 1914 and has grown far beyond a local celebration. Attendance estimates have reached 100,000 people over the three-day weekend — roughly 10 times Monroe’s population — while the modern festival spreads activities across the courthouse square, nearby streets, Turner Hall, the Green County Fairgrounds and farms outside the city.
Cheese remains at the center of it all. The weekend includes the Cheese Tent, old-fashioned copper kettle cheesemaking, deep-fried cheese curds, gourmet grilled cheese and other festival foods, along with opportunities to meet farmers, see livestock and take guided countryside and farm tours. Travel Wisconsin describes Cheese Days as the oldest food festival in the Midwest and lists three stages of entertainment along with a vintage tractor show, Cheese Days Chase races, children’s activities and the Family Farm Adventure Tent.
But organizers are giving even longtime Cheese Days visitors several things they have never seen before in 2026.
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### New Glarus 360 Expands to Instagram and X
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-360-expands-to-instagram-and-x/
Last updated: 2026-08-31T18:34:53.000Z
*New Glarus 360* has expanded its social media presence with new accounts on Instagram and X, formerly Twitter, giving readers additional ways to keep up with local news throughout the day.
Every article published by *New Glarus 360* is now automatically shared to both platforms, along with other updates and content designed for social media.
The expansion builds on a growing Facebook audience, where the *New Glarus 360* page has more than 6,400 followers.
Readers can follow New Glarus 360 on Facebook at [www.facebook.com/groups/newglarus360](http://www.facebook.com/groups/newglarus360).
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### Historic Photo: The New Glarus Corner That Barely Changed
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/historic-photo-the-new-glarus-corner-that-barely-changed/
Last updated: 2026-09-01T10:16:41.000Z
Historic photographs usually make us marvel at how much has changed. Buildings disappear. Businesses come and go. Streets are rebuilt. Trees grow up, storefronts are remodeled and, sometimes, it takes a few moments just to figure out where the photographer was standing.
This photograph of 16 and 18 6th Avenue, from the Wisconsin Historical Society collection, does almost exactly the opposite. The Historical Society does not provide a date for the image, but the automobiles — including the enormous early-1970s Pontiac in the foreground — point strongly toward the early 1970s.
The photograph may be black and white, but you can almost feel the Pontiac’s Wilderness Green paint, one of those deep, unmistakably early-1970s colors that somehow seems to come through anyway.
Then look beyond the cars.
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### Fire Crews Respond to Brush Fire West of Attica
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/breaking-fire-crews-respond-to-blaze-near-attica/
Last updated: 2026-08-31T18:42:57.000Z
ATTICA, Wis. — Fire crews from New Glarus, Monticello and Albany responded Sunday evening to a brush fire at W2677 County Highway C, Albany, just west of Attica.
Initial dispatch traffic described black smoke visible over a hill, with authorities initially uncertain whether they were dealing with a structure fire or brush fire. Dispatchers also indicated there was no scheduled controlled burn in the area at the time.
Crews later confirmed they were responding to a brush fire that had gotten out of control. The fire was located at the end of a long driveway, creating access difficulties for responding apparatus.
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### Highway 69 Reopens, but Delays Return in September
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/highway-69-reopens-but-delays-return-in-september/
Last updated: 2026-09-01T10:14:37.000Z
Highway 69 is open again between Monroe and New Glarus, ending the full detour that had been in place since July 13.
That is the good news. The other news is that the project is not finished, and drivers should expect more delays in September.
The next major phase is expected to begin Sept. 14, when contractors anticipate starting rural milling and paving at the south end of the project near Monroe and working northward on a daily basis.
That work will not require the full detour that sent traffic onto Highway 11, Highway 81, Highway 78 and Highway 39\. Instead, it will be done under flagging operations, meaning drivers should expect daytime delays while traffic is moved through active work zones one direction at a time.
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### A New Glarus Airman’s Escape from One of Europe's Darkest POW Camps
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-airman-survived-switzerlands-notorious-pow-camp/
Last updated: 2026-09-01T10:14:58.000Z
There is an almost unbelievable irony in the World War II story of Uriah George Hartman. A native of Brodhead who would spend more than 50 years in New Glarus — America’s Little Switzerland — Hartman survived a perilous bombing mission over Germany and escaped destruction by nursing his crippled B-24 into neutral Switzerland. What awaited him there was not freedom, but internment — and eventually one of Switzerland’s most notorious prison camps.
And not in some idyllic Alpine hotel surrounded by alphorns and edelweiss.
Hartman became one of the American airmen held at Wauwilermoos, a Swiss disciplinary prison camp whose conditions were later compared with those in German prisoner-of-war camps. Its commandant, Capt. André Béguin, was an avowed Nazi sympathizer. Prisoners described inadequate food, little medical care, lice, rats, filthy sanitation, straw bedding and punishment that could include prolonged confinement. Years later, Switzerland would formally express regret over the treatment endured there.
Hartman, who would later become part owner of New Glarus’ Disch Hardware, knew those conditions firsthand. In an account preserved by the New Glarus Public Library, he recalled being given “a little pile of straw” on the barracks floor, one blanket and inadequate food after he was sent to Wauwilermoos. Medical care, he said, was effectively nonexistent. But that only scratches the surface of a harrowing tale.
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### Shepherd of the Hills Plans Free Community Supper
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/shepherd-of-the-hills-plans-free-community-supper/
Last updated: 2026-08-30T19:00:44.000Z
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church is inviting the New Glarus community to simply show up and share a meal Thursday, Sept. 10, as the church launches what it hopes could become a monthly community supper.
The free meal will be served from 5:30 to 7 p.m., or while supplies last, at Shepherd of the Hills, 506 12th Ave. in New Glarus. There is no cost and no advance registration or sign-up is required.
The menu will include brats, potato salad, beans and chips.
Silke Barrett of Shepherd of the Hills said the church hopes the September supper could be the beginning of a recurring event, potentially offering a similar community meal each month.
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### New Glarus Rebounds for 2-2 Finish at Argyle
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-rebounds-for-2-2-finish-at-argyle/
Last updated: 2026-08-31T04:41:57.000Z
ARGYLE, Wis. — A difficult start turned into an impressive finish Saturday for the New Glarus Glarner Knights.
Playing without starting setter and outside hitter Kalia Malaise because of an injury, New Glarus had to shift from its normal 6-2 offense to a 5-1 alignment. The Glarner Knights struggled to establish a rhythm early, dropping their first two matches before rebounding to win their final four sets of the tournament.
New Glarus opened against host Argyle, falling 25-18, 25-18\. The Glarner Knights then pushed Belmont to three sets, winning the opener 25-22 before dropping the next two 25-22 and 15-12.
Coach Kayla Ingwell said the Glarner Knights rebounded and showed grit as the day progressed, ultimately finishing with two victories.
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### New Glarus-Monticello Cross Country Sets Sights High
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-monticello-cross-country-sets-sights-high/
Last updated: 2026-08-30T22:09:07.000Z
Expectations are rising for the New Glarus-Monticello cross country program as it prepares for a season coach Dennis Haak believes could put both the girls and boys teams in contention for conference championships and state appearances.
NGM enters its second season competing in the Capitol Conference North after moving from the South last year, a change that brought larger schools and a tougher conference schedule. This time around, Haak believes his teams are better positioned to challenge that competition.
“I have high expectations for both teams this season,” Haak said. “Everything is pointing to having a super fun and competitive squad of athletes.”
Haak believes both squads have the potential to make a run at a Capitol Conference championship while putting themselves in position to reach the WIAA state meet.
The girls will have to replace Molly Olson, last year’s top runner and a state qualifier, but return much of the lineup that ran behind her.
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### More New Glarus Properties Are Moving Into Revocable Trusts
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/more-new-glarus-properties-are-moving-into-revocable-trusts/
Last updated: 2026-08-30T22:09:45.000Z
Quietly, one deed at a time, the way New Glarus property is held is changing.
A *New Glarus 360* analysis of real estate transfer records found a sharp increase in properties being transferred into revocable trusts in recent years, particularly in the Town of New Glarus. The trend does not appear to represent trusts buying up local real estate. Instead, the records suggest many existing owners are retitling homes, farms and other property as part of estate and succession planning.
Among 806 transactions recorded in the Village and Town of New Glarus from Jan. 12, 2021, through Aug. 28, 2026, revocable trusts were listed as the recipient, or grantee, in 131 transactions.
The percentage has risen considerably. Revocable trusts were grantees in 10.4% of transactions in 2021 and 8.3% in 2022\. That increased to 13.6% in 2023, 23.9% in 2024, 20.5% in 2025 and 24.7% so far in 2026.
**The Town Stands Out**
The change is much more pronounced outside the village limits.
In the Town of New Glarus, just four of 45 transactions in 2022, or 8.9%, went to revocable trusts. A year later, the share climbed to 23.8%.
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### New Glarus 360 Keeps Building a Better Website
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-360-keeps-building-a-better-website/
Last updated: 2026-08-30T00:39:48.000Z
If *New Glarus 360* looks or works a little differently than it did a few weeks ago, there is a reason. We have been making a substantial series of improvements to the website, ranging from highly visible new features to behind-the-scenes changes most readers may never notice.
One of the most important additions is the new Photos page in the main navigation. The gallery creates a dedicated place to browse New Glarus visually, with photographs opening into larger displays and links taking readers back to the stories behind them.
The Photos page also represents something bigger about where *New Glarus 360* is headed. Photography will become increasingly central to the website, with more photographs, more galleries and more photo-driven coverage. Video will become a larger part of that effort as well.
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### On the Horizon: When New Glarus Changes Hands
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/on-the-horizon-when-new-glarus-changes-hands/
Last updated: 2026-09-01T20:03:53.000Z
*On the Horizon is a New Glarus 360 series examining larger forces that may affect New Glarus before they become everyday topics of conversation. It is not an attempt to predict the future, but to ask what may be coming, what it could mean locally and whether the community should be thinking about it now.*
Walk through New Glarus and much of what defines the community is privately owned. The houses where generations of families have lived. The farms surrounding the village. The storefronts downtown. Restaurants, taverns, shops and other businesses. Even much of the physical setting that visitors associate with New Glarus depends upon decisions made by individual property and business owners.
Now consider what happens when a large portion of those assets begins changing hands within the same generation.
It is part of what has become known nationally as the Great Wealth Transfer. Research firm Cerulli Associates estimates $124 trillion will change hands in the United States through 2048, including approximately $105 trillion going to heirs. Nearly $100 trillion is expected to originate with Baby Boomers and older generations. “Eventually, most of the wealth owned by older generations in the U.S. will be either donated or passed down,” Cerulli researcher Chayce Horton said.
But in New Glarus, the more interesting question may not be who inherits the money.
It may be what happens when New Glarus itself changes hands.
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### Primrose Lutheran Church Plans Rally Day and Pig Roast
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/primrose-lutheran-church-plans-rally-day-and-pig-roast/
Last updated: 2026-08-29T21:01:09.000Z
BELLEVILLE, Wis. — Primrose Lutheran Church will host its Sunday School Rally Day and Pig Roast on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church, 8770 Ridge Drive, Belleville.
The event is intended to kick off the church’s Sunday School year while giving families an opportunity to learn more about its Sunday School program in a casual setting.
Visitors are welcome to attend the church service or simply stop by for the pig roast and other activities. A bouncy house will also be available for children.
The meal costs $15, while children younger than 5 eat free.
Primrose Lutheran Church describes the event as open to everyone, including families who may be looking for a church or Sunday School program for their children.
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### Cheese Knights Show Progress at All-Relay Meet
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/cheese-knights-show-progress-at-all-relay-meet/
Last updated: 2026-08-29T21:01:15.000Z
The Monroe-New Glarus girls swim team continued to make early-season strides at an all-relay conference meet, finishing seventh among nine teams with 70 points and coming within eight points of sixth-place Fort Atkinson.
The Cheese Knights competed with just 11 swimmers, making them one of the smaller teams in the field. Fort Atkinson and Stoughton had similarly sized rosters, while the top three teams — Edgewood, McFarland and Lodi Co-op — each brought considerably more swimmers.
Those larger rosters allowed teams to fill both A and B relay positions and included numerous swimmers with club and additional competitive swimming experience.
For Monroe-New Glarus, the meet offered another measuring stick for a roster that includes several swimmers who are relatively new to competitive swimming. The Cheese Knights have already shown significant improvement compared with the same point last season and continued the progress they demonstrated at their previous meet in DeForest.
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### 17 New Glarus Rules You Probably Never Knew
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/17-new-glarus-rules-you-probably-never-knew/
Last updated: 2026-09-01T20:04:45.000Z
here are the rules everybody knows. Stop at stop signs. Shovel the sidewalk. Don’t park in front of a fire hydrant.
And then there are the rules buried deep within the Village of New Glarus municipal code — the ones governing whiffle-ball golf, bicycle registration, architectural balconies, dead animals and exactly how far above your head a tree branch should be.
Municipal codes are necessarily detailed. Over decades, communities encounter situations that require rules, and those rules accumulate. The result is a written history of sorts — part public safety manual, part land-use guide and occasionally something that makes you say, “Wait. That’s actually in there?”
*New Glarus 360* went digging.
Here are 17 of our favorites.
**1\. Done With Your Bicycle? Better Tell the Police**
Registering bicycles with the New Glarus Police Department has long been part of village life. Perhaps a bit of an anachronism, but we all pretty much know its there. The more interesting part of the ordinance may be what owners are supposed to do when a bicycle’s useful life comes to an end.
Once registered, a bicycle’s registration is permanent. But if the bicycle is ever sold, dismantled or otherwise taken out of operation, the owner is supposed to notify the Police Department within 10 days. Or else.
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### WKOW 27 Puts New Glarus in the Spotlight
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/wkow-27-puts-new-glarus-in-the-spotlight/
Last updated: 2026-08-29T21:06:21.000Z
New Glarus received a healthy dose of regional television exposure Friday as WKOW 27 brought its *Wake Up Wisconsin* crew to the village and spent much of the morning introducing viewers to businesses, community projects, attractions and local athletes.
The Madison television station published at least eight New Glarus-focused stories and video segments Friday, Aug. 28, along with coverage of that evening’s New Glarus-Belleville football game. Collectively, the reports presented a remarkably broad snapshot of the community to viewers throughout southern Wisconsin.
Rather than focusing on one event, WKOW showcased New Glarus as a place to visit, do business, preserve history, invest in community projects and raise young athletes. The coverage stretched from the New Glarus Hotel and New Glarus Bakery downtown to New Glarus Brewing Co. on the hilltop and the Glarner Community Complex.
Here is a look at what viewers saw.
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### New Glarus Defense Shuts Out Rival Belleville
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-defense-shuts-out-rival-belleville/
Last updated: 2026-08-29T21:07:55.000Z
New Glarus and Belleville spent most of Friday night trading hard hits, punts, turnovers and missed opportunities. In the end, the Glarner Knights found just enough offense and played more than enough defense.
New Glarus scored on its opening possession of the second half, stopped Belleville near the goal line to begin the fourth quarter and forced three second-half turnovers on the way to a 10-0 victory over its longtime rival at The Bank of New Glarus Field.
The win improved New Glarus to 2-0 and gave the Knights their fourth consecutive victory over Belleville. It was the 44th New Glarus victory in a series that now stands at 44-31-2 in favor of the Knights.
It was also a game that looked and felt like a rivalry. Played on a beautiful late-August evening before a large home crowd, the game became increasingly physical and chippy as neither team gave much ground.
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### New Glarus Village Board Faces Busy Sept. 2 Agenda
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-village-board-faces-busy-sept-2-agenda/
Last updated: 2026-08-28T23:52:04.000Z
The New Glarus Village Board will take up several significant issues Wednesday, Sept. 2, including a controversial blasting permit, a new electricity rate designed to encourage overnight EV charging and the possible redevelopment of village-owned land next to the Swiss Historical Village.
The regular meeting begins at 6 p.m. at Village Hall, 319 Second St. The agenda also includes approval of the New Glarus Wine Walk, a Boos and Brews Pub Crawl, an additional accessible parking stall at Village Hall and the village’s annual tax collection agreement with Green County.
One of the most closely watched items will be the Prairie Haus II blasting permit for 1003 Elmer Road. The Village Board tabled the application Aug. 19 after several residents raised concerns about potential property damage and presented a petition signed by six residents asking the village to consider additional protections. Representatives of Olson Explosives Inc. and Iconica, the Prairie Haus contractor, are expected to attend Wednesday’s meeting.
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### ATC Clarifies Timeline for New Glarus Power Line Rebuild
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/atc-clarifies-timeline-for-new-glarus-power-line-rebuild/
Last updated: 2026-08-28T23:51:52.000Z
American Transmission Company (ATC) has provided New Glarus 360 with an updated timeline for its planned rebuild of the 69-kilovolt transmission line running between Monroe and Verona through the New Glarus area.
An ATC spokesperson said pre-construction-related activities are now slated to begin in late fall 2027\. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2028, with anticipated completion by summer 2029.
There will, however, be some field work beginning this fall, according to the company.
The updated schedule pushes the major phases of the project roughly a year later than the timeline previously provided to New Glarus 360, which indicated pre-construction activities would begin in fall 2026, construction in spring 2027 and completion in fall 2028.
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### $10,000 Program Helps First-Time Green County Homebuyers
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/10-000-program-helps-first-time-green-county-homebuyers/
Last updated: 2026-08-28T23:51:57.000Z
Green County Development Corporation is preparing to launch the Welcome Home Green County First-Time Homebuyer Program, combining assistance with homeownership, workforce recruitment and long-term community involvement.
GCDC Executive Director Olivia Otte said the idea grew out of concerns heard from both local employers and residents.
“We kept hearing the same thing from two directions at once,” Otte said. “Local employers told us they could recruit talent to Green County, but new hires struggled to find housing they could afford or didn't know enough about the community to want to stay. And at our own Green County Housing Summit, residents told us directly that housing affordability and access were their top concerns.”
Otte said the program was designed to address both issues at the same time.
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### UPDATE: Highway 69 Reopens Today After Summer of Detours
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/breaking-highway-69-reopens-september-paving-next/
Last updated: 2026-09-01T20:05:32.000Z
**UPDATE:* Southbound lanes are currently open and crews are now working on northbound as of 6:20 pm.*
After more than six weeks of detours, Highway 69 and County C/Urban Road will reopen to traffic today, Aug. 28, marking the end of the project's full closure phase.
The reopening restores through traffic on Highway 69, including the newly reconstructed County C roundabout and the bridge area north of the County F intersection.
While drivers can once again use Highway 69, construction is not over. The next phase of the project will shift from full closures to moving work zones controlled by flaggers.
According to the latest weekly construction update from Jim Grender, P.E., of CGC, Inc., only limited work is planned for the week of Aug. 31.
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### Jeanne Marie Gant, 95, Singer, Knitter and Lifelong Learner
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/jeanne-marie-gant-95-singer-knitter-and-lifelong-learner/
Last updated: 2026-09-14T12:28:47.000Z
*– Obituary courtesy of Zentner-Beal Funeral Home*
Jean Marie (Ness) Gant age 95 of New Glarus passed away August 21, 2026 at home surrounded by family. She was born on December 19, 1930 in Monroe Hospital to her parents Mons Isaac and Mabel Eleanora (Bliesner) Ness. Jean graduated from New Glarus High School in 1948 and was united in marriage with James Charles Gant on February 14, 1952 at the Primrose Lutheran Church.
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### From New Glarus to NASCAR’s Biggest Stage
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/from-new-glarus-to-nascars-biggest-stage/
Last updated: 2026-08-29T21:09:22.000Z
When Jesse Saunders was growing up in New Glarus, NASCAR felt a long way from home.
Today, Saunders works near Charlotte, North Carolina, as car chief for one of the most recognizable teams in the sport, Kyle Larson’s No. 5 Chevrolet at Hendrick Motorsports. He has been part of championship teams with Jimmie Johnson and Larson and spends much of the year traveling from racetrack to racetrack at NASCAR’s highest level.
But ask Saunders where the foundation for that career was built, and he points back to New Glarus.
“I think New Glarus was a blue-collar town. And everybody worked hard,” Saunders said. “My mom and dad worked hard, but we knew everyone, our family, out friends — my dad was in the fire department. Staying busy, staying active, involved in the community and stuff like that, I think, was a huge part of it.”
Saunders, the son of Bill and Sandee Saunders, was born and raised in New Glarus and graduated from New Glarus High School in 2004\. His grandparents had a farm west of New Glarus, and Saunders remembers growing up with the kind of familiarity that comes with being a member of a small community, where people often knew who you were even if you did not realize it at the time.
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### Sugar River Pizza Sold, Will Become Trails Pizza
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/sugar-river-pizza-sold-will-become-trails-pizza/
Last updated: 2026-08-28T00:16:19.000Z
Sugar River Pizza’s New Glarus restaurant at 700 Railroad St. is expected to serve customers for the final time under its current name Sunday. The Cruse brothers then plan to begin the transition to Trails Pizza, with a goal of reopening in time for Oktoberfest.
Phil Cruse has worked at the New Glarus restaurant for more than eight years and has lived in New Glarus for about nine years. Jon Cruse previously served as general manager of the New Glarus restaurant and later worked at Sugar River Pizza’s Sun Prairie location before leaving the area. He moved back about two months ago and is now living in Belleville.
“This is super exciting,” Phil Cruse told New Glarus 360\. “I’m passionate about pizza, super passionate about this community.”
The brothers intend to keep much of what customers have come to expect from the location while creating their own restaurant and menu.
Trails Pizza will continue serving pizza, sandwiches and pasta, but the recipes and pizzas will be the Cruses’ own. Phil said they also intend to continue using locally produced cheese, something he said has been an important part of Sugar River Pizza’s food.
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### What Happens After You Flush? Inside New Glarus Wastewater
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/what-happens-after-you-flush-inside-new-glarus-wastewater/
Last updated: 2026-08-28T07:36:09.000Z
For most people in New Glarus, wastewater is an out-of-sight, out-of-mind proposition. Flush the toilet, drain the sink and whatever disappeared is somebody else’s problem.
That somebody includes New Glarus Public Works Director Scott McNett and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Rustin Whitney, who oversee a system that quietly collects, treats and disposes of nearly everything residents and businesses send down a drain.
And quiet is generally a good sign.
“Most people flush the toilet or put stuff down the drain, and they never think about it again,” McNett said. “If they’re thinking about it, more likely something’s not good.”
There may be no more appropriate description of wastewater work. When everything is flowing properly, nobody gives it a second thought.
The subject may lend itself to a few No. 2 jokes, but the infrastructure behind it is serious business — and expensive business.
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### Town Board to Revisit Asphalt Change Order
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/town-board-to-revisit-asphalt-change-order/
Last updated: 2026-08-27T23:05:56.000Z
The Town of New Glarus Board will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 5 p.m. to consider rescinding an asphalt change order awarded to Payne & Dolan earlier this month.
The meeting will be held at the new Town Garage, N8799 Hayes Lane. Other than public comment and routine procedural items, the only business listed on the agenda is whether to rescind the Payne & Dolan asphalt change order approved Aug. 12.
The agenda does not state why the board is reconsidering the decision. However, the special meeting appears to follow a lengthy Aug. 12 discussion about the asphalt work, its cost and whether it could appropriately be handled as a change order rather than through a separate bidding process.
During that meeting, board members discussed how the paving had always been anticipated as part of the Town's new maintenance facility project, but the final amount of blacktop needed — and therefore the cost — could not be determined until the building was substantially completed and the site plans were refined. The paving was therefore not included in the original building bid.
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### New Glarus Shifts Downtown Parking Hours for Late-Night Businesses
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-shifts-downtown-parking-hours-for-late-night-businesses/
Last updated: 2026-08-27T19:07:10.000Z
People leaving downtown New Glarus late at night will soon have an additional hour before overnight parking restrictions begin after the Village Board approved a change requested by downtown businesses.
The board approved Ordinance 26-09 last week, shifting the prohibited parking period in designated downtown streets and municipal lots from 2-6 a.m. to 3-7 a.m.
The change addresses a conflict between the village’s existing parking rules and the hours some downtown establishments are permitted to remain open. Businesses can remain open until 2 a.m. on weekdays and 2:30 a.m. on weekends, meaning customers and employees could technically be parked in restricted areas when the existing 2 a.m. prohibition began. The Public Works and Safety Committee, police department, public works director and village attorney had recommended the change.
The new ordinance keeps the same four-hour overnight parking restriction but moves it one hour later. Instead of prohibiting parking from 2-6 a.m., the affected areas will be restricted from 3-7 a.m.
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### Sugar River Reloads for Another Capitol Title Run
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/sugar-river-reloads-for-another-capitol-title-run/
Last updated: 2026-08-27T19:07:18.000Z
The Sugar River Raiders boys soccer program has reached the point where winning a conference championship is no longer unusual. Eight straight Capitol Conference titles will do that.
But coach Robert Gentilli knows maintaining that run may be harder than starting it.
“Just about every one of those seasons was decided by a goal, so it has been close,” Gentilli said. “It is difficult because we have a target on our back at all times and teams bring it, knowing that if they get a win — whether it is for conference or not — it’s a team’s accomplishment to beat the Raiders.”
Sugar River finished 14-3-1 last season before losing to Prairie du Chien in a regional final. The Raiders also graduated four important seniors from a defense that was a significant part of the team’s success, including Isaac Ingwell, Nolan Turner, Sawyer O’Flanagan and Tikeh Tazeh.
That turnover makes this season something of a reset — although hardly a rebuild from scratch.
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### Community Update: 8/26/2026
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/community-update-8-26-2026/
Last updated: 2026-08-27T10:15:30.000Z
Summer is down to its final few pages, even if most of us are not quite ready to turn them.
Labor Day comes a little later this year, which may be a good thing. It gives us a few extra days to talk ourselves into believing autumn cannot possibly be here already. But the signs are getting harder to ignore. The Wilhelm Tell Festival has come and gone. Kids are heading back to school. The New Glarus Glarner Knights are playing again. The corn is beginning to turn, the evenings are getting shorter and suddenly September is staring us right in the face.
It seems like we were just waiting for the first warm weekend of summer, and now we are wondering where it all went.
Maybe that is part of living in Wisconsin. We spend half the year waiting for summer and the other half wondering how it disappeared so quickly. So before the school buses start rolling, the leaves begin changing and pumpkin spice takes over civilization, there are still a few late-August evenings left to enjoy.
We might as well use them.
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### What We’re Working On
There is a well-known **New Glarus business changing hands**. The deal is not finalized yet, but once it is official, we will share what is happening, who is involved and what it could mean for the business going forward.
If all goes according to plan, **Highway 69 is expected to reopen tomorrow**. We will be there to see how traffic moves, what remains to be finished and what drivers should know as one of the biggest local road projects of the year reaches an important milestone.
The **New Glarus Glarner Knights host archrival Belleville** at Bank of New Glarus Field on Friday night. We will be there and will have the full story, photos and highlights for you after the game.
And speaking of sports, **boys soccer, volleyball, cross country and swimming are all getting underway**. No one covers New Glarus-area high school sports as extensively as we do, and we will be following the teams, athletes, results and stories throughout the season.
**School starts Tuesday**, and this year *New Glarus 360* has an extra set of eyes and ears inside the building. Our **student correspondent** will help us bird-dog stories, spot what is happening behind the scenes and report on life inside the New Glarus School District.
Ever wonder **what happens after you flush?** We are taking readers inside the **New Glarus wastewater system** to explain where everything goes, how the system works and some of the surprising challenges faced by the people who keep it running.
We are digging into the story of the notorious **Wauwilermoos prisoner-of-war camp in Switzerland** and the remarkable connection to **a New Glarus airman who was imprisoned there** during World War II.
The village is considering what comes next for the **Historical Village parking lot**, including the possibility of future development. We are following the discussions closely and will explain what is being considered and why it matters.
**New Glarus' new construction total has climbed above 3%**, something that has not happened in a long time. We are looking at what that growth says about the community and the **surprising impact it could have on next year's property tax levy**.
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### Photo of the Week
New Glarus students brought plenty of school spirit to Cambridge on Friday night, dressing as superheroes and filling the visitors’ bleachers for the Glarner Knights’ 2026 season opener against the Blue Jays. **– Photo by Becky Degenhardt*
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### Something We Noticed
If you have never been part of the Wilhelm Tell Play yourself, it can be easy to underestimate just how many people it takes to bring the production to life each year. From the cast and crew to the organizers, volunteers and countless others working behind the scenes, it is truly a community effort in every sense of the word. They all deserve a great deal of thanks and admiration for the time, energy and commitment they give to keeping such a unique New Glarus tradition alive. That is also why we thought it was important to recognize them by name. Here they are:
**Wilhelm Tell**
*2026 Cast of Characters*
*Principal Characters*
Herman Gessler, Gov. of Schwyz and Uri — Paul Jennrich
Rudolph der Harras, His Lieutenant — Joe Mondloch
Werner, Baron von Attinghausen — Jim McNeill
Berta von Bruneck, a Noble Austrian Heiress — Claire Mondloch
Ulrich von Rudenz — Donovan Umhoefer
*People from Uri*
Wilhelm Tell — Matt Streiff
Hedwig, Tell’s Wife — Amy Doefer
Walter Tell — Declan Umhoefer
Wilhelm Tell, Jr. — Micah Biank
Walter Furst, Hedwig’s Father — Jim Hoesly
Rosselman, the Priest — Emalie Sternberg
Kuoni, the Shepherd — Jonathan Biank
Ruodi — Arlo Paust
Seppi, the Shepherd Boy — Micah Biank
Werni, the Hunter — Danen Babler
Jenni, the Fisher Boy — Evan Babler
*People from Unterwalden*
Arnold von Melchthal — Andy Schulz
Konrad Baumgarten — Damion Babler
Strutt von Winkelreid — Chris Rear
Meier von Sarnen — Danen Babler
Friesshardt — Nick Kosewski
Leuthold — Jonathan Biank
Stuessi — Benjamin Biank
Master Mason — Mark Janowiak
Fronvogt — Chris Rear
Old Man — Pat Downing / Steve Strieff
Worker — Braden Rear
Traveler — Damion Babler
*People from Schwyz*
Werner Stauffacher — Daniel Biank
Gertrude, Stauffacher’s Wife — Erin Biank
Hans auf der Mauer — Mike Karius / Chuck Umhoefer
*Peasant Women & Men*
Armgard — Heidi Mondloch
*Monks & Soldiers*
Direction — Chris Rear
*Riding Soldiers*
Riding Soldiers — Heike Burk, Tracy Harrison
*Choir & Goat Boys*
Direction — Kayla Zimmerman
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### New Brewery Permit Marks More Hilltop Progress
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-brewery-permit-marks-more-hilltop-progress/
Last updated: 2026-08-27T19:07:26.000Z
Another piece of the New Glarus Brewing Co. Hilltop expansion is moving forward, with a recently issued building permit covering a new restroom and storage structure near the brewery parking lot.
The building will replace a deteriorating storage shed that was demolished, as well as portable toilets previously located in the same area. Village of New Glarus building inspector Scott Jelle and Katherine May, the brewery’s architect and project manager, said the structure was already included in the overall expansion plans. It was approved through the Village of New Glarus site-plan process and state review.
The building itself was not fully designed when the larger project was originally permitted. With those plans now completed, the brewery obtained the additional building permit and paid the associated permit costs.
Although relatively small compared with the work underway around it, the new structure represents another piece of the extensive redevelopment of the Hilltop property.
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### Green County Sheriff’s Report: Aug. 19-25
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-sheriffs-report-aug-19-25/
Last updated: 2026-08-27T23:06:08.000Z
Green County Sheriff’s Office deputies reported several crashes, arrests and criminal investigations during the reporting period, including the filing of felony charges against two rural Belleville residents in an ongoing child sexual assault investigation.
The following information comes from Green County Sheriff’s Office news releases, with the incident language kept as published and organized by date, with the most recent incidents listed first.
All persons arrested or cited are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
**August 24, 2026:**
*Accident - Property Damage*
At 10:42 a.m., deputies responded to the W3200 block of State Highway 11 in the Town of Sylvester for a two-vehicle crash with no injuries.
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### New Engine 3 Arrives in New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-engine-3-arrives-in-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-08-26T21:00:45.000Z
A big red addition rolled into New Glarus Tuesday evening, Aug. 25, as the New Glarus Fire District took delivery of its new Engine 3, a CustomFIRE pumper-tender built on a Spartan Gladiator chassis.
The truck replaces the district’s 2002 Engine 3, another Spartan Gladiator/CustomFIRE apparatus that carried 2,500 gallons of water and had served the department for nearly a quarter-century.
Deputy Fire Chief Jim Moldenhauer said the district and Fire District Board established an apparatus replacement schedule years ago that generally places trucks on a 25-year rotation. As apparatus age, he said, repairs can quickly become much more than routine maintenance.
“When you look at the repair and maintenance cost, it's no longer ‘nickel and diming you to death,’” Moldenhauer said. “Those costs can be in the tens of thousands of dollars for each repair.”
The old Engine 3 has been sold to a fire department in Nebraska, Moldenhauer said.
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### Experienced Core Has Monroe-New Glarus Swimming & Aiming High
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/experienced-core-has-monroe-new-glarus-swimming-aiming-high/
Last updated: 2026-08-26T21:01:38.000Z
The Monroe-New Glarus girls swimming team enters the 2026 season with an experienced group of returning swimmers, several newcomers with competitive swimming backgrounds and a move back to Division 2 that could create additional postseason opportunities.
Coach Rachel Root, who leads the program with Anika Beutler and Kari Morrison, said the team is approaching the season with goals that extend beyond wins and losses.
“We’re really excited about the season ahead,” Root said. “Our goals are to celebrate new Personal Records (PRs), keep growing as swimmers and as a team, and qualify events for the state meet.”
Root said the coaching staff also wants swimmers to challenge themselves, support their teammates and learn how to respond to difficult races. The program includes athletes with different objectives, from swimmers pursuing a trip to state to those using swimming as cross-training or simply looking for the experience of being part of the team.
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### Time to Sign Up for the Annual New Glarus Lions Golf Outing
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/time-to-sign-up-for-the-annual-new-glarus-lions-golf-outing/
Last updated: 2026-08-26T17:00:45.000Z
The New Glarus Lions Club will hold its annual Charity Golf Outing on Sunday, Oct. 4, at Edelweiss Chalet Country Club, W4764 Edelweiss Road. The event is open to the public, not only Lions Club members.
Held in memory of Ron Martinson and Ron “Bucky” Buccholz, the outing will begin with a noon shotgun start and use a standard scramble format. Dinner is scheduled for 5 p.m., followed by awards, silent raffles and a 50/50 raffle.
Registration costs $100 per golfer and includes 18 holes, a half-cart and dinner. Edelweiss Chalet Country Club members will receive credit for the green fee. Those who do not golf may attend the after-golf dinner for $35.
Prize money will be awarded to teams finishing in selected places, including first, fifth and 10th, depending on the number of golfers participating.
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### New Glarus High School Ranks Fourth in UW-Madison Access
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-high-school-ranks-fourth-in-uw-madison-access/
Last updated: 2026-08-27T10:30:16.000Z
New Glarus High School had the fourth-highest University of Wisconsin-Madison access rate among Wisconsin public high schools for the 2024-25 graduating class, [according to data released](https://viz.wisc.edu/views/PipelineofWIPublicHighSchoolGraduatestoUW-Madison/HighSchoolLevel?%3Aembed=y&%3AisGuestRedirectFromVizportal=y&ref=newglarus360.com) by University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The district reported that 21.3% of New Glarus High School graduates accessed UW-Madison, meaning they went on to attend the university. Only three public high schools in the state had higher rates: Granton at 28.6%, Gibraltar at 25.6% and Middleton at 21.8%.
“This is an excellent accomplishment for our students and a reflection of the opportunities and preparation they receive at New Glarus High School,” Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Thayer said in the district’s announcement.
The percentage is based on the number of graduates from each high school who went on to attend UW-Madison, rather than simply the number who applied or were admitted. The district said the 21.3% rate placed New Glarus among the top public high schools in Wisconsin by that measure.
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### Sophie Vasquez Making Remarkable Progress in Recovery
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/sophie-vasquez-making-remarkable-progress-in-recovery/
Last updated: 2026-09-01T20:05:48.000Z
New Glarus High School student Sophie Vasquez continues to make significant progress nearly two months after she was severely injured in a July 7 vehicle crash near Monroe.
Her mother, Vicki Vasquez, said Sophie is now walking with a walker, although she still tires and uses a wheelchair when needed. Recent full-body X-rays showed her injuries are healing well, and the family is now looking ahead to Sophie being discharged in early September.
“We have had amazing progress,” Vasquez said. “Sophie has beaten all the odds. She is so far along for two months out.”
Sophie, 16, was flown by MedFlight to American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison following the July 7 crash in the town of Clarno. She has remained in the hospital while undergoing treatment and rehabilitation for her injuries.
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### New Glarus Teachers Head Back to School This Week
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-teachers-head-back-to-school-this-week/
Last updated: 2026-08-25T23:42:57.000Z
The hallways may still be quiet, but summer break is effectively coming to an end this week for teachers and staff in the New Glarus School District.
Staff members are returning to prepare for the 2026-27 school year, with classrooms, schedules and other final preparations taking shape before students arrive next week.
The first day of classes for New Glarus students is Tuesday, Sept. 1\. The district serves students from 4K through 12th grade at its grade school and middle/high school campuses.
The district lists regular school hours as 8 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. at New Glarus Grade School and 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at New Glarus Middle/High School. Buses leave the grade school at 3:25 p.m. and the middle/high school at 3:35 p.m., according to the district.
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### New Glarus Turf Enters Year 3 in Strong Shape
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-turf-enters-year-3-in-strong-shape/
Last updated: 2026-08-26T20:27:15.000Z
Two years after The Bank of New Glarus Field opened at the New Glarus Community Complex, the artificial turf that helped transform the district’s outdoor athletic facilities is entering its third fall season with plenty of miles on it — but little indication that those miles are taking an unusual toll.
New Glarus School District Athletic Director Mitchell Cernek said the field has required some minor repairs, including occasional small tears or seam repairs, but consultations with AstroTurf have indicated those are normal maintenance issues for a heavily used artificial surface. The district has also added more rubber infill to the field as the material becomes displaced or leaves the playing surface through normal use.
The additional infill helps support the turf fibers and keep the surface performing as intended. Cernek said the district has also learned where additional attention is needed, particularly in high-use areas such as soccer penalty-kick and corner-kick locations where infill can become displaced more quickly.
Perhaps most importantly, Cernek said there are no signs after two years that the turf is aging faster than expected. An AstroTurf representative visited New Glarus this spring and walked the field with district officials.
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### Bank of New Glarus Evansville Branch Takes Shape
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/bank-of-new-glarus-evansville-branch-takes-shape/
Last updated: 2026-08-25T23:48:44.000Z
EVANSVILLE, Wis. — Four months after demolition began at the future home of The Bank of New Glarus’ Evansville branch, the project has moved well beyond the clearing stage, with the new building now prominently taking shape along North Union Street.
Recent photos from the site show the structure fully framed and sheathed, with substantial portions of the roof installed and the drive-through area clearly visible. Window and door openings remain unfinished, and exterior finishes and significant interior work still lie ahead.
The roughly 3,548-square-foot branch is being built at 50 North Union St., between Culver’s and Casey’s on Evansville’s north side. Plans approved by the city call for two drive-through lanes, customer parking and interior space for teller service, offices, conference space and support areas.
The Bank of New Glarus has said publicly that it expects the new office to open this fall. The Evansville location will extend the New Glarus-based institution into Rock County for the first time.
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### Green County Law Enforcement Donates School Supplies
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-law-enforcement-donates-school-supplies/
Last updated: 2026-08-25T19:14:07.000Z
Students and teachers at New Glarus Elementary School are getting a little extra help as they head back to class, courtesy of law enforcement leaders from across Green County.
The Green County Law Enforcement Administrators Association (GCLEAA) recently went back-to-school shopping, purchasing school supplies for every school district in Green County. In New Glarus, Police Chief Jeff Sturdevant delivered the local share of those supplies to New Glarus Elementary School.
GCLEAA is an organization made up of police chiefs, the Green County sheriff and other law enforcement administrators from around the county. While much of its work involves coordination among local agencies, the organization also has a long history of community outreach, particularly programs involving children.
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### New Glarus School Board Electors Approve $9.46 Million Levy
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-school-board-electors-approve-9-46m-levy/
Last updated: 2026-08-25T16:56:56.000Z
New Glarus School District electors unanimously approved a $9.46 million property tax levy Monday night during a brief annual meeting that also brought potentially favorable news for taxpayers.
The $9,455,935 levy for the 2026-27 school year passed 10-0\. It represents a 4.48% increase from the approximately $9.05 million levy for 2025-26.
But an important number changed between publication of the district’s budget materials and Monday night’s meeting.
The district had built its preliminary tax-rate estimate around an expected 4.55% increase in equalized property value. Business Manager Tammy Marty told electors Monday that the district recently learned its estimated 2026 equalized value growth is now 7.73%, slightly above the estimated statewide average of 7.62%.
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### June Strahm, Devoted to Family and New Glarus Community, Dies at 79
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/june-strahm-devoted-to-family-and-new-glarus-community-dies-at-79/
Last updated: 2026-09-14T12:29:01.000Z
*– Obituary courtesy of Zentner-Beal Funeral Home*
June Ivonne Strahm, age 79 passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026\. She was born at home in New Glarus, WI in March 26, 1947 a daughter of Ivan and June (Armitage) Zweifel. June graduated from New Glarus High School in 1965 and she was united in marriage to Ronald Strahm on September 9, 1966 at the Swiss United Church of Christ in New Glarus. The union resulted in the birth of their daughter Wendy. As a family they enjoyed numerous camping trips, and they were actively involved in showing horses with their daughter. June worked for the State of Wisconsin until retiring in 2002, She also worked for many years at the New Glarus Bakery, Culvers, and Caseys. June was a member of the Swiss United Church of Christ where she taught Sunday School. She also volunteered as a 4H leader and Girl Scouts Troop Leader. June enjoyed music; she played piano and loved to hear Ronnie sing and play guitar. She loved her family and was very proud to help raise her grandchildren.
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### New Glarus Area Scanner Traffic Log: August 17-23
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-area-scanner-traffic-log-august-17-23/
Last updated: 2026-08-25T14:56:56.000Z
Scanner reports from Aug. 17-23 included crashes, traffic complaints, open 911 calls, fire responses, animal reports, a weapons complaint, welfare checks and other public safety activity in and around the New Glarus area, Belleville and Montrose.
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### Fred Ryser Nominated for Wisconsin Billiards Hall of Fame
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/fred-ryser-nominated-for-wisconsin-billiards-hall-of-fame/
Last updated: 2026-08-25T23:49:01.000Z
For generations of New Glarus residents, Fred Ryser was the man behind the bar at Sportsman’s, a familiar face downtown and a businessman who rarely needed much attention for the things he did for his community.
But elsewhere in Wisconsin — and well beyond it — Ryser also built another reputation.
He could play pool.
And he spent decades helping other people play it, too.
Ryser has been named one of the 2026 nominees for induction into the Wisconsin Billiards Hall of Fame, recognition of a billiards career that has stretched for more than half a century as a player, promoter, sponsor and dealer.
It is a résumé that begins in New Glarus.
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### New Glarus Music Students Perform at Pearl Harbor
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-music-students-perform-at-pearl-harbor/
Last updated: 2026-08-24T22:54:02.000Z
Several New Glarus School District music students spent part of their summer performing in Hawaii as members of the Wisconsin Junior All-Stars of Music, including a performance aboard the USS Missouri at Pearl Harbor.
The students also performed at the Kapi'olani Park Bandstand in Honolulu during the statewide music program's 2026 tour of Oahu. The New Glarus School District recently shared photos and details from the trip, calling it an "incredible experience" for the students.
The Wisconsin Junior All-Stars of Music brings together young musicians from around the state for a combination of rehearsals, performances, travel and cultural experiences. The program includes band, choir and orchestra students and describes its participants as young musicians who have shown exceptional promise.
This year's Wisconsin tour was scheduled for July 8-14, with a two-day pre-departure camp followed by a seven-day tour of Oahu. Students worked with conductors and music educators before and during the trip while also meeting other musicians from communities across Wisconsin.
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### Bound Becomes New Hub for New Glarus Athletics
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/bound-becomes-new-hub-for-new-glarus-athletics/
Last updated: 2026-08-24T22:53:57.000Z
New Glarus High School sports fans may have noticed a new name appearing around Glarner Knights athletics this fall: Bound. The platform is becoming an important new destination for schedules, scores, rosters, statistics, tickets and other information that parents and fans previously may have found scattered across several places.
That does not mean Hudl is going away. For fans looking to watch New Glarus games that are being livestreamed, Hudl remains the place to go. New Glarus High School continues to maintain its Hudl fan page, where available live and archived broadcasts can be found.
What *is* changing is where much of the information surrounding those games can now be found.
**A New Home for Schedules, Scores and Tickets**
Bound is a high school sports and activities management platform used by schools, conferences and athletic associations. For fans, its most visible features include schedules, scores, standings, rosters, statistics, tickets and notifications.
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### El Niño Is Surging. What Could It Mean for New Glarus?
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/el-nino-is-surging-what-could-it-mean-for-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-08-24T17:55:11.000Z
The headlines surrounding El Niño have become difficult to miss. In recent days, forecasters around the world have raised the possibility that the rapidly strengthening Pacific Ocean pattern could become one of the strongest El Niño events ever measured, prompting stories about a “super El Niño,” record global heat and potentially dramatic weather impacts around the world.
For New Glarus, however, the National Weather Service message is considerably less sensational — and more useful. A powerful El Niño would substantially increase the odds of a warmer-than-normal winter in southern Wisconsin. It could also favor less snow, although the historical record shows that snowfall and precipitation are much more difficult to predict.
The latest outlook from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, issued Aug. 13, says El Niño is strengthening and now has a greater than 90% chance of becoming “very strong” during fall and winter 2026-27\. Even more striking, forecasters put the chance at 69% that its strength during October through December will exceed previous El Niño events in the modern record dating to 1950.
That is a considerable change from earlier this summer and helps explain why the national headlines have escalated so quickly. But NOAA includes an important caution: even an El Niño of this magnitude does not guarantee its typical weather impacts in every location. Instead, a stronger event tilts the odds more heavily toward those outcomes.
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### Historic Photo: The Wilhelm Tell Usherettes
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/historic-photo-the-wilhelm-tell-usherettes/
Last updated: 2026-08-25T23:49:36.000Z
Some New Glarus traditions survive mostly in photographs. This is not one of them.
This historic image shows 22 Wilhelm Tell Usherettes dressed in the elaborate costumes of Switzerland’s cantons, a group that became one of the most recognizable parts of the New Glarus Wilhelm Tell Pageant and remains part of the celebration today.
The exact date of the photograph has not been confirmed. The New Glarus Public Library includes the image in its online archive of the 1997 Bank of New Glarus calendar, where it is identified simply as a group of Tell Usherettes and credited to the New Glarus Historical Society. The 22 women in the photograph have all been identified.
In the front row, from left, are Marie Zimmerli Martin, Marie Streiff Slotten, Hazel Urben, Phyllis Duerst Foster, Jean Zweifel Adams and Marion Zentner Streiff. In the middle row are Diana Bartle Peterson, Inez Hefty Bligard, Betsy Henning Robb, Ruth Hoesly Trierweiler, Mary Meythaler Donnelly, Barbara Reardon Lester, Dorothy Engler Urben and Ruth Theiler Gothner. In the back row are Betty Kneubuehl Vetterli, Marion Frederickson Streiff, Marion McQuillon Halverson, Carol Hoesly Diekroeger, Delores Glaeden Johnson, Barbara Meythaler Norris, Miriam Theiler Abplanalp and Marie Stuckey Reuter.
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### Highway 69 Reopening Target Holds for Friday
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/highway-69-reopening-target-holds-for-aug-28/
Last updated: 2026-09-01T20:06:32.000Z
Highway 69 is still on track to reopen to all traffic at the end of the day Friday, Aug. 28, weather permitting and provided the remaining work is completed.
That would mark the end of the full detour that began July 13 and has sent traffic around the project using Highway 11 at Monroe, Highway 81 to Argyle, Highway 78 to Blanchardville and Highway 39 to New Glarus.
The latest weekly construction update from Jim Grender, P.E., of CGC, Inc., shows the project moving into a cleanup and finishing stage, with pipe culvert replacements now finished and paved back in with asphalt both north of Monticello and south of Wittenwyler Road.
County C/Urban Road remains closed and is expected to stay closed until late August. County F at Highway 69 also remains closed to through traffic, with no posted detour.
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### Inside the Old New Glarus Grade School
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/inside-the-old-new-glarus-grade-school/
Last updated: 2026-08-26T20:27:25.000Z
For generations of New Glarus children, the old brick school on Sixth Avenue was enormous.
Its ceilings seemed impossibly high. Its staircases were wide and imposing. Winter clothes cooked dry on radiators and heaters. Basketballs sometimes refused to bounce where they were supposed to. Bats occasionally appeared in dark hallways. Outside waited playground equipment that would horrify a modern risk manager.
And somewhere in the building was always another corner, room, stairway or attic space waiting to become part of somebody’s childhood.
The former New Glarus Public School and High School at 413 Sixth Ave. served the community for nearly a century. Built beginning in 1896 and occupied by students in 1897, it changed repeatedly as New Glarus grew, eventually becoming both an elementary and high school before returning to elementary-only use. It closed as a school in 1995 but survived through conversion to apartments.
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### Motorcyclist Injured After Striking Deer on County C
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/motorcyclist-injured-after-striking-deer-on-county-c/
Last updated: 2026-08-23T19:00:01.000Z
MONTICELLO, Wis. — An Argyle woman was injured Saturday after the motorcycle she was riding struck a deer on County Highway C in the Town of Washington.
According to the Green County Sheriff’s Office, deputies, New Glarus Fire and Green County EMS were called at 12:35 p.m. to the W6800 block of County Highway C for the crash.
Investigators determined Rebecca K. Granberg, 50, was traveling east when she struck a deer in the roadway and lost control of the motorcycle. The motorcycle crossed the centerline, entered the ditch and overturned.
Granberg was ejected from the motorcycle and suffered injuries that authorities said were not life-threatening. She was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
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### La Crosse Weather Radar Going Offline for a Week
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/la-crosse-weather-radar-going-offline-for-a-week/
Last updated: 2026-08-24T08:55:10.000Z
One of the weather radars that helps keep an eye on storms approaching southern Wisconsin will go offline beginning Monday, Aug. 24, as the National Weather Service performs maintenance on its La Crosse radar.
The WSR-88D radar, known as KARX, is expected to remain shut down through Sunday, Aug. 30, while crews perform necessary work on the protective dome surrounding the radar antenna. The National Weather Service said the project could take up to a week to complete.
Although New Glarus and Green County are within the National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan forecast area, the La Crosse radar remains an important part of the larger network watching weather across the region. Its location gives meteorologists another look at storms moving through western Wisconsin, southeastern Minnesota and northeastern Iowa before they reach southern Wisconsin.
That can be particularly useful around New Glarus because many storm systems approach the area from the west or northwest. While the Milwaukee/Sullivan radar will continue operating, temporarily losing La Crosse removes one of the upstream views meteorologists can use as storms develop and move east.
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### Veteran Core Has New Glarus Volleyball Thinking Big
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/veteran-core-has-new-glarus-volleyball-thinking-big/
Last updated: 2026-08-30T19:51:21.000Z
There are reasons for optimism around the New Glarus High School volleyball program this fall.
The Glarner Knights return two proven All-Conference performers, welcome back another senior who missed last season because of injury and have several young players who already gained varsity experience as freshmen. Head coach Kayla Zimmerman believes that combination gives New Glarus a chance to take a significant step forward after a difficult 2025 season.
“I’m very optimistic,” Zimmerman said after the opening days of preseason practice. “We’re looking at younger players, and three starters are going to be sophomores. But we also are anchored by these veteran seniors.”
New Glarus finished 7-20 overall and 2-8 in the Capitol South last season, but there were signs of what could be coming. Ellie Brenkman and Kalia Malaise both earned All-Conference recognition, and both return as seniors this year. Brenkman led the conference in hitting percentage and block kills last season, while Malaise ranked among the Capitol South leaders in digs, assists and kills.
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### Inside the Restoration of Monroe’s Eugene Hotel
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/inside-the-restoration-of-monroes-eugene-hotel/
Last updated: 2026-08-24T08:55:23.000Z
MONROE, Wis. — More than a century after the Eugene Hotel first welcomed visitors to Monroe’s Courthouse Square, crowds returned Wednesday to celebrate the completion of a restoration that turned a long-dormant landmark back into a working hotel.
The Aug. 19 grand opening and open house came 101 years after residents packed the building for its original public open house in August 1925\. For New Glarus, where historic buildings remain central to the village’s identity and economy, the Eugene project also offers a nearby example of what can be gained — and what it can take — to adapt an aging landmark for modern use rather than lose it.
Studio GWA, which has offices in Monroe and Rockford, Illinois, worked on the restoration. The firm specializes in architecture, interior design, urban planning, historic preservation and adaptive reuse, including finding new uses for older commercial and residential buildings.
Ashley Sarver, AICP, a principal with Studio GWA, specializes in historic real estate finance, downtown planning and adapting old buildings for new uses. She earned a master’s degree in urban planning and policy from the University of Illinois Chicago and received additional training in historic real estate finance through the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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### Only in Wisconsin Giving Awards $10,000 to NGFD
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/only-in-wisconsin-giving-awards-10-000-to-ngfd/
Last updated: 2026-08-22T23:03:11.000Z
The New Glarus Fire Department has received a $10,000 grant from Only in Wisconsin Giving that will help purchase new equipment for the department’s next fire engine, which is expected to arrive next week.
The grant will be used for a new battery-powered ventilation fan, battery-powered chainsaw and several other tools that will be carried on the engine, according to the department.
The department thanked Only in Wisconsin Giving for the grant while also teasing more information about the new engine once it arrives.
The $10,000 donation was presented Aug. 13\. A ceremonial check identifies the grant specifically for “fan and equipment purchase.”
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### On the Horizon: What Happens When Cash Disappears?
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/on-the-horizon-what-happens-when-cash-disappears/
Last updated: 2026-08-24T08:55:29.000Z
*On the Horizon is a New Glarus 360 feature looking beyond today’s headlines at larger economic, demographic, technological and cultural changes that may eventually reach our community. The goal is not to predict the future, but to recognize consequential changes while they are still far enough away to prepare for them.*
Imagine a $20 bill making its way through New Glarus.
Someone uses it to buy lunch. The server receives part of it as a tip. She spends it at another local business. It comes back as change and eventually lands in a church collection plate, a school concession stand, a football pool, a kid’s birthday card or somebody’s pocket at a tavern.
Nobody necessarily knows where it has been. Nobody charges a fee each time it moves. It does not require electricity, Wi-Fi, a smartphone, a bank account or permission from a payment processor.
For thousands of years, cash has endured because of its remarkable simplicity: it is immediate, universally understood, requires no technology and changes hands without asking permission from anyone.
And it is slowly disappearing from everyday commerce.
Federal Reserve research found cash represented 30% of consumer payments in 2017\. By 2022, its share had fallen to 18%. The change is also visible at ATMs: Americans made 5.2 billion ATM withdrawals in 2015 but only 3.4 billion in 2024, a decline of about 35%. Meanwhile, the average withdrawal rose from $134 to $210, suggesting people are going for cash less frequently but taking out more when they do.
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### New Glarus Veterans’ 2027 Calendar Raffle Returns for 33rd Year
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-veterans-2027-calendar-raffle-returns-for-33rd-year/
Last updated: 2026-08-24T22:58:27.000Z
The annual New Glarus Veterans raffle calendar is back for 2027, marking the 33rd year of a longtime local fundraiser that combines a commemorative calendar with chances to win cash throughout the year.
The New Glarus Stuessy-Kuenzi American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and New Glarus Veterans of Foreign Wars are again partnering with Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans Chapter III on the calendar, which the organizations describe as one of their primary fundraisers.
Calendars cost $20 each. Purchasers are entered into drawings that include a cash winner of at least $30 every day during 2027, along with four opportunities to win $500\. Organizers say the total amount awarded during the year will exceed $13,000.
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### Run for a Resident 5K Set for Sept. 26
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/run-for-a-resident-5k-set-for-sept-26/
Last updated: 2026-08-22T18:00:29.000Z
Runners and walkers will have another reason to get moving during New Glarus Oktoberfest weekend when New Glarus Home hosts its “Run for a Resident” event Saturday, Sept. 26.
The event begins at 10 a.m. and will offer two options: a 5K run/walk and a 1-mile walk. According to an event flyer released by New Glarus Home, participants are asked to register by Wednesday, Sept. 16.
Registration is available online at [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/run-for-residents](https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/run-for-residents?ref=newglarus360.com).
New Glarus Home, located at 600 2nd Ave., has served the New Glarus community for decades and provides skilled nursing and other senior living services.
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### New Glarus Town Chair Convicted in Campaign Sign Case
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-town-chair-convicted-in-campaign-sign-case/
Last updated: 2026-08-25T14:57:19.000Z
A Green County jury found Town of New Glarus Chair Chris Narveson guilty Friday on both misdemeanor charges stemming from the removal of an opponent’s campaign sign before the April 2025 election.
The jury convicted Narveson of theft of movable property valued at $2,500 or less and resisting or obstructing an officer, both Class A misdemeanors. Green County Circuit Court Judge Jane Bucher ordered judgments of conviction entered on both counts after the verdicts were returned.
Narveson, who also serves as Green County Highway Commissioner, was charged last October after investigators alleged he removed a campaign sign belonging to Rob Ready, who was challenging him for Town of New Glarus chair. *New Glarus 360* reported at the time that a property owner told investigators he saw Narveson take the sign after declining Narveson’s request to place one of his own campaign signs on the property.
Narveson publicly denied the allegation before charges were filed. On March 28, 2025, while responding to accusations surrounding the missing sign, Narveson called the accusation “a blatant lie.”
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### Top 10 Things People Say When They Find Out You’re from New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/top-10-things-people-say-when-they-find-out-youre-from-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-08-23T19:28:24.000Z
You know the look. The moment the words “New Glarus” leave your mouth, someone’s face lights up like they just remembered they left a Spotted Cow in the fridge. What follows is almost always one of these classics. After years of fielding them at weddings, airports, and the occasional family reunion in a state that still thinks Wisconsin ends at Madison, here’s the official ranking.
**1\. “Home of Spotted Cow! Can you get me some?”**
The undisputed champion. The moment they realize you’re from New Glarus, the request is automatic. They say it the way people in other states ask for lobsters or maple syrup. We have learned to travel with a cooler and a resigned expression. Yes, we can bring you some. No, we cannot fit an entire case in a carry-on. And no, we will not explain for the hundredth time why it is not available in Illinois.
For many people outside Wisconsin, New Glarus means one thing first: Spotted Cow — followed almost immediately by a request to bring some back.
**2\. “I’ve been there for Oktoberfest.”**
Of course you have. Who hasn’t? It’s the one weekend a year when the entire state remembers something else goes on besides making beer. The parking situation becomes a contact sport and half the people in line for beer are wearing lederhosen for the first and last time in their lives. You’re all welcome back anytime. Just… maybe not all at once, mkay?
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### Glarner Knights Survive Cambridge, Open 2026 With 28-24 Road Win
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/knights-survive-cambridge-open-2026-with-28-24-road-win/
Last updated: 2026-08-22T06:33:20.000Z
CAMBRIDGE, Wis. — The New Glarus Glarner Knights opened the 2026 season with the kind of game that has become increasingly familiar whenever New Glarus and Cambridge get together: close, physical and unsettled until the final seconds.
New Glarus erased a 24-20 fourth-quarter deficit, took the lead on Carson Prechel's touchdown with 8:43 remaining and then survived two late Cambridge possessions for a 28-24 victory Friday night at Bob Nodolf Field. Ethan Colstad's interception and an intentional-grounding safety in the final eight minutes helped the Knights finish the job.
The nonconference opener carried a little more edge than the label suggests. New Glarus and Cambridge have developed plenty of familiarity across sports, including tight games last school year in which the Glarner Knights helped derail Cambridge conference-title hopes in both boys and girls basketball. Friday night's football meeting followed the same theme.
Showers moved through Cambridge earlier in the day but cleared before kickoff, leaving a sunny late-summer evening and a temperature of 73 degrees. New Glarus wore its road combination of red pants, white jerseys and white helmets, while Cambridge dressed in blue with white helmets. It was the first of nine regular-season games for a New Glarus team beginning a new era following last year's 10-2 conference championship and Level 3 playoff season.
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### Munchkey Apples to Open Sept. 2 for 2026 Season
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/munchkey-apples-to-open-sept-2-for-2026-season/
Last updated: 2026-08-22T01:48:11.000Z
Munchkey Apples will open for the 2026 apple season Wednesday, Sept. 2, giving New Glarus-area residents another sign that fall is just around the corner.
The family-run orchard along Highway 39 between New Glarus and Hollandale will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on opening day. Zestar apples are expected to be ready, with Honeycrisp likely available as well.
Munchkey Apples will also be open Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. After that, its regular season hours will be Wednesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Owned by the Tisch family, Munchkey Apples began with 500 trees planted in 2011 and has since grown to more than 9,000 apple trees.
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### UPDATE: Wisconsin Cheese Group Responds to Clean Water Case
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/update-wisconsin-cheese-group-responds-to-clean-water-case/
Last updated: 2026-08-22T03:00:18.000Z
MONTICELLO, Wis. — Wisconsin Cheese Group says it has accepted responsibility for wastewater violations at its Monticello plant and has made substantial investments in the facility since 2022.
The company spoke with *New Glarus 360* following last week’s sentencing of Wisconsin Cheese Group LLC to one year of probation and a $237,500 fine for criminally violating the Clean Water Act. The company was also ordered to make facility improvements and work with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on future permitting issues.
A company spokesman said the violations occurred during a period of growth in 2022, when Wisconsin Cheese Group consolidated production at its Monticello plant and wastewater management did not keep pace with that growth.
“We’ve accepted responsibility for that,” the spokesman said. “This matter involved wastewater sent to the village municipal sewer system. No product was affected.”
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### New Glarus Voters Leave Their Mark on Two Democratic Primaries
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-voters-leave-their-mark-on-two-democratic-primaries/
Last updated: 2026-08-22T01:48:24.000Z
New Glarus-area voters strongly favored hometown candidates in two of the most closely watched Democratic legislative primaries on the Aug. 11 ballot, helping Bill Oemichen win the nomination for the 50th Assembly District while giving Corrine Hendrickson one of her strongest showings in an unsuccessful bid for the 17th Senate District nomination.
The results were particularly pronounced in the Town and Village of New Glarus. In the Assembly primary, Oemichen received 289 votes in the Town of New Glarus, compared with 38 for Josh Mittness and 24 for Bryna Caves. In the village, the margin was even larger: Oemichen received 462 votes, Mittness 89 and Caves 51.
The hometown effect extended into neighboring rural communities. Oemichen carried York 145-50-27 and Exeter 234-87-76, and also led in Mount Pleasant and Washington. Taken together, the results show a broad New Glarus-centered bloc that stretched well beyond the village itself and into the surrounding countryside.
Hendrickson produced a similar geographic pattern in the Senate race, although it was not enough to overcome Jacobson’s broader districtwide advantage. Hendrickson defeated Jacobson 235-98 in the Town of New Glarus and 455-144 in the village, while also winning York 131-86\. Exeter was much closer, with Jacobson prevailing 220-188.
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### Pedestrian Crashes Rise 45% Ahead of Back-to-School Rush
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/pedestrian-crashes-rise-45-ahead-of-back-to-school-rush/
Last updated: 2026-08-21T18:24:06.000Z
MADISON, Wis. — Drivers in New Glarus and across southwest Wisconsin are being urged to use extra caution as students return to school, following a sharp increase in pedestrian crashes across the region this year.
Pedestrian crashes in southwest Wisconsin increased 45% from January through July compared with the average for the same period during the previous three years, according to Wisconsin Department of Transportation data cited by SSM Health.
“This summer we've seen an increase in these types of accidents,” said Dr. Ryan Holden, trauma surgeon and trauma medical director at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-Madison. “As roadways become busier and more people are walking, biking and riding e-bikes, the potential for serious interactions with vehicles increases.”
Holden said the beginning of the school year makes awareness especially important as students return to classrooms and college campuses and more pedestrians, bicyclists and e-bike riders share roads, sidewalks, trails and intersections.
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### Prairie Haus Blasting Permit Tabled; Parking Change Approved
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/prairie-haus-blasting-permit-tabled-parking-change-approved/
Last updated: 2026-08-24T13:43:51.000Z
The New Glarus Village Board tabled a proposed blasting permit for the Prairie Haus II senior housing project Wednesday, Aug. 19, after nearby residents raised concerns about protecting their properties during construction and representatives of the developer and blasting company were unable to attend the meeting as planned.
Six residents from the Valle Tell subdivision attended the meeting regarding the permit. The board opted to postpone action until a future meeting so additional preventative measures for neighboring and nearby properties can be discussed. Representatives of the developer and blasting company were not at Wednesday’s meeting but are expected to attend the Sept. 2 Village Board meeting.
The permit application says blasting may be necessary to excavate rock for Prairie Haus II, although whether blasting will actually be required will depend on conditions encountered during excavation. The previously submitted blast plan calls for nearby residents to receive advance notice, limits blasting to weekdays and includes vibration monitoring near adjacent buildings and utilities.
The board approved the remainder of the consent agenda and several other items Wednesday, including a mobile food vendor permit for Persephone Reigns, a special event permit for the New Glarus Car Show and resolutions closing the checking account associated with the completed water reservoir project and authorizing applications for state urban forestry grants.
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### Six Months Later, a Fatal Hit-and-Run Remains Unsolved
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/six-months-later-inside-a-hit-and-run-investigation/
Last updated: 2026-08-21T11:12:39.000Z
**Editor’s Note:* Christopher Ederesinghe of* [*Voden Investigations*](https://vodenpi.com/?ref=newglarus360.com) *was interviewed for this story to provide a general look at how investigators approach fatal hit-and-run cases. Ederesinghe has nearly about 30 years of experience in criminal investigations, law enforcement and security. He has no involvement in the Green County investigation and was intentionally given only basic information about the case before the interview so his answers would not be influenced by details of the investigation. His experience comes primarily from law enforcement and criminal investigations in the Milwaukee area, and not rural Wisconsin.*
Six months ago, on the evening of Feb. 20, a 58-year-old Argyle woman stopped along County Highway C in the Town of Washington after encountering a loose dog.
She activated her hazard lights, got out of her vehicle and was attempting to secure the dog when, according to the Green County Sheriff’s Office, an eastbound silver vehicle struck her and continued from the scene. She was flown by UW Med Flight to UW Hospital in Madison, where she later died from her injuries.
The case remains unsolved publicly six months later.
Green County Sheriff Cody Kanable said earlier this year that detectives continued to work the case daily and were following leads generated by public tips. The Wisconsin Department of Justice, Rock County Sheriff’s Office and Green County Coroner’s Office have assisted in the investigation.
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### New Glarus Police Join Labor Day Impaired Driving Campaign
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-police-join-labor-day-impaired-driving-campaign/
Last updated: 2026-08-20T23:00:22.000Z
The New Glarus Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin and the nation for the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, an enforcement and education effort aimed at reducing impaired driving ahead of Labor Day weekend.
The campaign began Aug. 14 and continues through Sept. 7\. During that period, officers will place additional emphasis on identifying impaired drivers and educating motorists about the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
“Driving impaired puts everyone on the road in danger,” New Glarus Police Chief Jeff Sturdevant said. “Someone is injured or killed in an impaired driving crash every 2.5 hours in Wisconsin. Leading up to Labor Day weekend, we are focusing our enforcement and education efforts on preventing impaired driving so travelers can get to their destinations safely.”
Wisconsin recorded nearly 7,000 impaired-driving crashes in 2025, resulting in 167 deaths, according to information released by the New Glarus Police Department. Alcohol was involved in more than one-quarter of all traffic fatalities.
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### Rural Belleville Couple Charged in Child Sex Crime Investigation
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/rural-belleville-couple-charged-in-child-sex-crime-investigation/
Last updated: 2026-09-01T20:06:12.000Z
Thomas Cole, 75, and Deborah Cole, 74, both of rural Belleville, face felony charges following a Green County investigation into alleged child sexual assaults reported in the towns of Monroe and Exeter.
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### This Weekend: Art, Music and Swiss Traditions
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/this-weekend-art-music-and-swiss-traditions/
Last updated: 2026-08-21T14:19:13.000Z
The New Glarus area heads into another busy late-summer weekend with art, music, books, sports, food and community traditions from Thursday, Aug. 20, through Sunday, Aug. 23.
Saturday will be especially busy, with Art in the Park, the Friends of the New Glarus Public Library Book Sale, the Wilhelm Tell Pageant and several musical performances all taking place within or near New Glarus.
One important note for visitors: The New Glarus Brewing Co. gift shop, tasting room and beer depot will be closed Friday, Aug. 21, for a brewery staff gathering. Regular business hours are scheduled to resume Saturday.
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### Primrose to Weigh Future of 96-Year-Old Lewis Road Bridge
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/primrose-to-weigh-future-of-96-year-old-lewis-road-bridge/
Last updated: 2026-08-20T16:03:57.000Z
PRIMROSE, Wis. — The Town of Primrose Board of Supervisors will meet Thursday evening to decide whether to proceed with the planned replacement of the Lewis Road bridge over the West Branch of the Sugar River, a project that has been in development for years and was expected to begin construction in 2027.
The special meeting begins at 6 p.m. Aug. 20 at Primrose Town Hall, 8468 County Highway A. The only substantive item on the agenda is “discussion and possible action” on the bridge project, including its cost, available funding and whether the town should continue with the project.
The timing is notable because the Wisconsin Department of Transportation opened bids for the project Aug. 11\. As of an Aug. 18 WisDOT report, the Lewis Road contract remained listed as “under review,” rather than awarded.
Earlier this year, however, the financial picture appeared relatively straightforward. At the Primrose Town Board’s March 2 meeting, Robert Hanold of JEWELL Associates Engineers told supervisors the project carried an estimated $405,000 budget and that the town had secured 100% federal funding for costs up to $420,000\. Bidding was scheduled for August, with construction expected to begin around May 2027 and take approximately two months.
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### New Glarus High School Ranks in Wisconsin’s Top 3%
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-high-school-climbs-to-no-14-in-wisconsin/
Last updated: 2026-08-20T19:49:31.000Z
New Glarus High School has climbed into the top 15 public high schools in Wisconsin, according to the latest rankings released Wednesday by *U.S. News & World Report*.
The school was ranked No. 14 among approximately 452 Wisconsin public high schools in the publication’s 2026-27 Best High Schools rankings, placing New Glarus roughly in the top 3% statewide. A year ago, New Glarus was ranked No. 24 in Wisconsin.
The improvement puts New Glarus among some of Wisconsin’s most highly regarded public high schools. Only Waunakee High School, at No. 13, separates New Glarus from the state’s top dozen. Middleton High School ranked No. 8.
New Glarus also finished ahead of Kohler, Shorewood, Arrowhead, Cambridge, Muskego, Brookfield Central, Oregon, Franklin and Platteville high schools in the statewide rankings. Cambridge was No. 19, Oregon No. 26 and Platteville No. 35.
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### Community Update: 8/20/2026
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/community-update-8-20-2026/
Last updated: 2026-08-20T10:15:08.000Z
Do you know how to change a tire? Cook with fire? Own a decent set of tools—and know how to use them? If so, you probably qualify for your “man card,” that imaginary social construct men like to talk about when trying to size up each other's masculinity.
When discussing the man card with a friend recently I wondered: What would it take to earn a New Glarus card? A fictional card that says holders are definitely a true Glarner.
Attending Oktoberfest at least once would definitely qualify, especially if you complained afterward that it was either too crowded or not as busy as it used to be. Eating a landjaeger probably counts, too.
And with the Wilhelm Tell Festival returning this week, I would add something else to the list: You should have been in the Wilhelm Tell play at least once.
No, it does not have to be a speaking role. Generations of amateur New Glarus thespians have made a career out of playing peasants. Pauline Ott was one of them, and she could scare the bejesus out of the teenage soldiers in Gessler’s army with some of her acting.
I too was a peasant but earned my stripes as the town crier.
I can't imagine why.
If you have never been in the play, try it someday. And in doing so you too will earn your New Glarus card.
### What We’re Working On
We’re taking a closer look at how New Glarus-area voters shaped two **Democratic primary races** in August. We’ll break down where the candidates performed best locally and what the results may tell us heading into November.
The New Glarus Historic Preservation Commissio**n** meets today, with the **Floral Clock** and the parking lot east of the Swiss Historical Village back on the agenda. We’ll have the details on what is discussed and what may happen next.
The Green County Development Corporation is preparing to announce a new program aimed at **first-time Green County homebuyers**. The program would provide assistance in exchange for 100 hours of volunteer service, and we’ll explain how it works and who may qualify.
We’ll be out with our cameras this weekend for the **Wilhelm Tell Festival**, including the play, art fair and book sale. Look for plenty of photos from one of New Glarus’ signature weekends.
The New Glarus Glarner Knights **open the 2026 football season Friday night** at Cambridge. We’ll be there to cover the game and bring you the highlights afterward.
We’re digging deeper into the **history of the old brick New Glarus grade school**, a building that once served generations of both grade school and high school students. We’ll also share the memories of former teachers and students who knew the building firsthand.
The **Sugar River Bombers** youth baseball team put together an impressive summer. We’ll look back at their season, what the team accomplished and some of the young players who helped make it happen.
Construction is moving along on the Bank of New Glarus’ **new Evansville branch**. We have new photos showing the progress and will take a closer look at the bank’s continued expansion into the Evansville market.
We’ll continue following the **Highway 69 reconstruction** project as crews push toward the anticipated reopening next weekend. We’ll keep readers updated on progress, remaining work and what drivers can expect as the highway returns to service.
**New Glarus Oktoberfest is right around the corner**, and we’re finding out what visitors can expect this year. We’ll take a look at what’s new, what’s returning and what organizers have planned for the 2026 celebration.
Is New Glarus becoming a true **foodie destination?** We’re talking with local business leaders and looking at what other small communities have done to build reputations around restaurants, local food and culinary tourism.
New Glarus Brewing Co. has requested a **building permit for a $450,000 project** at its riverside brewery. We’re digging into the plans to find out exactly what the company is proposing and what the investment could mean for the site.
### Photo of the Week
Cows graze beneath a sweeping summer sky on a rural Wisconsin farm, surrounded by rolling fields of corn and pasture. **– Photo by Jen Martin Tuescher*
### What You May Have Missed
[Matterhorn Heights Development Targets Spring 2027 StartThe 91-lot Matterhorn Heights subdivision would transform 42 acres on New Glarus’ southwest side with new homes, streets, sidewalks, stormwater facilities and a public park. Bader Development now hopes infrastructure work can begin in spring 2027.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/matterhorn-heights-development-targets-spring-2027-start/)
[Inside the Highway 69 Project With WisDOT’s Adam KoppWisDOT project manager Adam Kopp discusses the $7.78 million Highway 69 reconstruction, why the road had to close, what the new County C roundabout is designed to fix and what drivers should expect through the Nov. 1 completion date.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/inside-the-highway-69-project-with-wisdots-adam-kopp/)
[Wisconsin Cheese Group Fined $237,500 in Clean Water CaseMore than a year after federal environmental investigators descended on a Monticello food plant and assured residents the operation was not immigration-related, the investigation has ended with a criminal conviction, probation and a $237,500 fine.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/wisconsin-cheese-group-fined-237-500-in-clean-water-case/)
[Common New Glarus Surnames Tell an Interesting StoryCommon New Glarus surnames such as Streiff, Duerst, Hoesly, Stuessy, Hefty and Zweifel still carry clues about Swiss roots, family trades, village origins and the spelling changes that came with immigration to Wisconsin.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/common-new-glarus-surnames-tell-a-swiss-story/)
[What We Lose When the Barns DisappearAcross Green County and southern Wisconsin, historic barns are fading from the rural landscape, raising questions about what communities lose when farm buildings, family stories and local landmarks disappear.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/what-we-lose-when-the-barns-disappear/)
### Something We Noticed
One thing I noticed this week is just how many consequential local decisions happen almost quietly. A new school levy. A rural bridge nearing the end of its useful life. Changes to the Floral Clock. A New Glarus High School senior turning heads on the baseball diamond. A new business coming to town. Downtown Wi-Fi. On the surface, none of these necessarily feels like a defining moment. Most arrive without much fanfare and are quickly replaced by whatever comes next.
But these are the things that make up the fabric of a community. Some will prove more consequential than others. Some will be forgotten within a few years, while others will create ripples that will be felt decades from now. They are steppingstones and markers in time — small pieces of the larger story of New Glarus. That is one of the reasons local news matters. Even when something seems ordinary today, we rarely know which decisions, people or moments will someday turn out to have mattered most.
### Small Changes, Better Experience
A few small but important changes are coming to the *New Glarus 360* website in the weeks ahead. Our website manager has been working overtime on a series of improvements, with the first updates expected to begin rolling out next week.
Most of the changes are designed to make the site easier to use, navigate and understand. Some will be obvious, while others will happen quietly behind the scenes. You may never notice those changes directly, but they still play an important role in making the website work better.
If you ever want to see what has changed, we keep a running changelog of website updates. You can find the link at the bottom of every page in the footer, or visit .
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### New Glarus School Levy Could Rise 4.5%, Tax Rate Expected to Remain Flat
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-school-levy-could-rise-4-5-tax-rate-expected-to-remain-flat/
Last updated: 2026-08-20T19:49:39.000Z
The New Glarus School District will ask voters attending its annual meeting Monday, Aug. 24, to approve a $9.46 million property tax levy for the 2026-27 school year as the district prepares for a sizable shift in how its operating costs are funded.
The meeting begins at 7:15 p.m. in the New Glarus High School Library/Media Center, Room 183, 1701 Second Street. A Zoom option is also listed in the district’s meeting packet.
The proposed total school levy is $9,455,935, up $405,152, or 4.48%, from $9,050,783 for 2025-26\. Despite the increase, the district projects its total school tax rate will remain at $9.72 per $1,000 of equalized value.
The district’s equalized property value is projected to increase 4.55%, from approximately $930.8 million to $973.2 million, helping offset the effect of the higher levy on the overall tax rate.
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### Head-On Crash Blocks Highway North of New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/breaking-two-vehicle-crash-reported-outside-of-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-08-20T01:26:19.000Z
PRIMROSE, Wis. — Emergency crews responded Wednesday evening to a head-on crash on Highway 92 near County Highway A, north of New Glarus, with two patients reported and the roadway completely blocked.
According to emergency radio traffic, the crash was dispatched at about 6:31 p.m. Dispatch later identified the vehicles as a red Chevrolet and a Subaru Outback and described the crash as a head-on collision.
One patient was initially reported to be experiencing leg, chest and arm pain, while another occupant had not yet exited a vehicle. A second ambulance was requested to the scene.
Responders later reported that Highway 92 was fully blocked. Radio traffic further narrowed the crash location to the area of Highway 92 and County Highway A, closer to Wittwer Road.
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### Green County Sheriff’s Report: August 12-18
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-sheriffs-report-august-12-18/
Last updated: 2026-08-20T22:15:04.000Z
Green County Sheriff’s Office deputies reported several incidents during the reporting period, including criminal arrests, a drug/narcotic violation, a personal-injury crash, a property-damage crash and an OWI arrest. The following information comes from Green County Sheriff’s Office news releases, with the incident language kept as published and organized by date, with the most recent incidents listed first.
All persons arrested or cited are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
**August 18, 2026:**
*Warrants / Probation & Parole*
At 8:11 PM, Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the N3200 block of STH 81, Town of Monroe. Deputies determined that the passenger in the vehicle, Shannon K. Disch, 44, of Argyle, had an active warrant. Disch was taken into custody and transported to the Green County Jail and incarcerated pending a future court date.
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### Inside the Highway 69 Project With WisDOT’s Adam Kopp
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/inside-the-highway-69-project-with-wisdots-adam-kopp/
Last updated: 2026-09-01T20:06:21.000Z
After months of detours, construction and questions from motorists, the Highway 69 project between New Glarus and Monroe is entering its final stages with a current contract cost of nearly $7.8 million and a Nov. 1 completion deadline.
In an interview with *New Glarus 360*, Wisconsin Department of Transportation Project Manager Adam Kopp provided a closer look at why portions of the highway had to be completely closed, what crews have accomplished, the safety issues created by motorists using alternate routes and what remains after the bridge and new County C roundabout reopen.
“The project is on schedule,” Kopp said. The roundabout and bridge are expected to open to traffic Friday, Aug. 28, after which milling and paving of the main Highway 69 roadway will take place under flagging operations.
Kopp said the current contract cost is $7,781,725.34 and remains within budget.
**Closing Highway 69 Was the Only Practical Option**
One of the biggest questions surrounding the project has been why WisDOT completely closed the highway rather than maintaining traffic through construction.
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### Julseth Draws Scouting Attention After Strong Summer
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/julseth-draws-scouting-attention-after-strong-summer/
Last updated: 2026-08-20T03:48:30.000Z
New Glarus High School baseball standout Nolan Julseth drew increased attention during the summer baseball circuit after putting together strong offensive numbers and posting several impressive measurable marks at showcase events.
Julseth, a member of the Class of 2027, played summer baseball with Hitters Baseball, a highly competitive Wisconsin-based travel and showcase program that competes nationally and emphasizes player development and college recruiting exposure.
During the summer, Julseth also appeared at showcase events covered by ScoutConnect, a baseball scouting and recruiting platform that evaluates high school prospects and shares video, performance data and observations with college programs and the broader baseball community. Evaluators highlighted Julseth’s speed, arm strength, hitting ability and overall athleticism.
At a ScoutConnect event, Julseth recorded a 6.66-second time in the 60-yard dash, an average exit velocity of 88.03 mph and a maximum exit velocity of 98.8 mph. His infield throwing velocity reached 90 mph.
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### Art in the Park Offers a Full Saturday in New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/art-in-the-park-offers-a-full-saturday-in-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-08-19T22:17:29.000Z
Anyone looking for something to do in New Glarus this weekend will have a particularly easy answer Saturday: head to Village Park and stay awhile.
Art in the Park returns from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, bringing its juried art show back to the center of New Glarus while increasingly surrounding the artwork with live music, food, beverages and other entertainment.
The result is an event organizers hope people will treat less as a quick stop between booths and more as a full day in the park.
“We encourage visitors to bring a blanket or lawn chair because this is no longer just a quick stroll through artist booths,” said Haley Shutter of the Art in the Park organizing committee. “It is an event where you can spend the entire day enjoying great art, live music, and everything New Glarus has to offer.”
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### New Glarus Drivers: Know the School Bus Laws
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-drivers-know-the-school-bus-laws/
Last updated: 2026-08-19T22:17:36.000Z
As another school year approaches in New Glarus, school buses will soon be back on village streets and rural roads, bringing with them an important reminder for drivers: When a school bus stops to pick up or drop off students, Wisconsin law requires motorists to give it plenty of room.
Under Wisconsin law, drivers approaching a stopped school bus from either direction must stop at least 20 feet away when the bus is displaying flashing red warning lights. Motorists must remain stopped until the bus begins moving again or the driver turns off the red lights.
The requirement generally applies to traffic traveling both behind and toward the bus. The primary exception is when motorists are traveling in the opposite direction on a divided highway separated by a median or another physical barrier. A multilane roadway without such a barrier does not create the same exception.
Wisconsin Department of Transportation guidance also distinguishes between amber and red school bus lights. Flashing amber lights warn drivers that the bus is preparing to stop. Motorists may continue past a bus displaying amber lights, but they should slow down, proceed cautiously and be prepared for the red lights to activate. Once the red lights begin flashing, drivers must stop.
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### Matterhorn Heights Development Targets Spring 2027 Start
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/matterhorn-heights-development-targets-spring-2027-start/
Last updated: 2026-08-19T11:08:03.000Z
The proposed Matterhorn Heights subdivision on the southwest side of New Glarus remains active, although Bader Development is taking additional time to work through engineering and financial questions before moving ahead with construction.
Developer Troy Bader said Tuesday that the company has reengaged its engineering team and is studying issues tied to the later phases of the development before committing to the start of Phase 1.
“Making sure that we get everything correct before we start Phase 1 is very important,” Bader said.
The development was originally proposed as a 91-lot residential subdivision on approximately 42 acres of mostly cropland at the southwest corner of the village. Plans also call for new streets, sidewalks, stormwater facilities and a public park.
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### New Glarus Hosts Training to Help Students Earn Tech Credentials
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-hosts-training-to-help-students-earn-tech-credentials/
Last updated: 2026-08-19T15:29:11.000Z
The New Glarus School District hosted technology education teachers from across southern Wisconsin last week for professional development focused on helping students earn industry-recognized technology credentials.
The training centered on IC3 certification, a program designed to verify that a student has developed essential technology skills. Rather than simply completing a class, students who earn the certification receive a credential they can use to demonstrate their technology knowledge and abilities to colleges and potential employers.
The training was sponsored by Cooperative Educational Service Agency 3 (CESA 3) and was intended to help teachers better understand how the certification can be incorporated into classroom instruction and how they can prepare students to earn it.
For students, the value is relatively straightforward: IC3 provides another way to show that the technology skills they have learned in school translate into a recognized credential outside the classroom. The district described the certifications as industry-recognized and said they can help students demonstrate their skills as they pursue college or enter the workforce.
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### 2026 Season Preview: New Glarus Football Ready for a New Chapter
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/2026-season-preview-new-glarus-football-ready-for-a-new-chapter/
Last updated: 2026-08-22T00:27:02.000Z
A year ago, the New Glarus Glarner Knights produced one of the finest football seasons in school history. They went 10-2, won a conference championship and advanced to Level 3 of the WIAA Division 5 playoffs, setting a new standard for a program that had been steadily building under head coach DJ Schuett.
Now comes the challenge Schuett has preached about since taking over the program: Do it again — not by chasing last year’s record, but by concentrating on the work that made it possible in the first place.
“Last season was a great year,” Schuett said. “Much like my first year when we happened to be on the other end of that record at 2-8, my expectations for this year’s team are much the same. I am hoping that this year’s team works hard, becomes a family and has a great season.”
That message may be especially important in 2026\. New Glarus graduated several of the playmakers who helped fuel last year’s run, but the Glarner Knights return considerable experience where football games are often decided — along the line of scrimmage — along with a coaching staff that remains largely intact.
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### Kettle Moraine Alphorn Group Visits New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/kettle-moraine-alphorn-group-visits-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-08-19T01:39:37.000Z
Four members of the Kettle Moraine Alphorn Groupe made a road trip to New Glarus this week to join the New Glarus Alphorn Group for its regular weekly rehearsal. The visit was a rare opportunity for the two groups to play together and share their interest in traditional alphorn music.
The visiting musicians noted New Glarus’ long connection to alphorn music, a tradition that reflects the village’s Swiss heritage dating to its settlement by immigrants from the canton of Glarus in the 19th century.
The group was hosted by Andrew Schulz, one of the New Glarus High School band directors. Schulz has incorporated alphorns into the school’s music curriculum, helping introduce another generation of students to the distinctive Alpine instrument.
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### Bank of New Glarus Promotes Scott Reese to Senior Vice President
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/bank-of-new-glarus-promotes-scott-reese-to-senior-vice-president/
Last updated: 2026-08-18T19:16:39.000Z
The Bank of New Glarus has promoted Scott Reese to senior vice president, ag/commercial lender, recognizing more than two decades of service to the New Glarus-based financial institution.
Reese has worked with the bank’s agricultural and commercial customers for more than 20 years, developing customer relationships and contributing to the bank’s lending operations and continued growth.
“I am honored to be promoted to Senior Vice President and grateful for the opportunities The Bank of New Glarus has provided at this point of my career,” Reese said. “This recognition reflects my commitment to the organization, and I look forward to continuing to support the bank’s growth, our customers, and the communities we serve.”
In his new role, Reese will continue to play a key role in the bank’s lending operations and customer relationships, particularly within its agricultural and commercial lending business.
The promotion reflects Reese’s experience working with businesses and agricultural customers throughout the bank’s service area. The Bank of New Glarus said his experience, leadership and customer relationships have contributed to the success of both customers and colleagues.
Founded in 1892 and headquartered in New Glarus, The Bank of New Glarus operates branch offices in Belleville, Brodhead, Darlington, Gratiot, Juda and Monroe, along with a loan production office in Madison. The bank provides personal banking, business banking and wealth management services.
The Bank of New Glarus is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and an Equal Housing Lender.
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*– Photo courtesy The Bank of New Glarus*
### Team Edelweiss Retains Swiss Cup Against Monroe
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/team-edelweiss-retains-swiss-cup-against-monroe-2/
Last updated: 2026-08-18T17:05:55.000Z
Team Edelweiss retained the Swiss Cup with a 40.5-19.5 victory over Monroe Golf Club in the annual Ryder Cup-style competition played Saturday in Monroe and Sunday at Edelweiss Chalet Country Club in New Glarus.
Edelweiss entered Sunday with a 21.5-14.5 advantage before sweeping the first six better-ball matches of the day, quickly expanding its lead and eventually putting the competition out of reach.
The Swiss Cup is a two-day, 54-hole match-play competition between the clubs, with 27 holes scheduled each day. Twelve players represent each club.
Players compete in three different nine-hole matches each day. The first 18 holes are played with partners, beginning with a nine-hole better-ball match followed by a nine-hole alternate-shot match. The final nine holes are scheduled as singles matches.
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### Historic Photo: A Different Highway 69 at New Glarus Woods
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/historic-photo-a-different-highway-69-at-new-glarus-woods/
Last updated: 2026-08-18T19:17:04.000Z
At first glance, nearly everything in this 1936 photograph of New Glarus Woods State Park seems to belong to another time: the narrow road, the simple roadside sign, the automobile approaching through the trees and a highway without a centerline, shoulders or guardrails.
Look a little longer, however, and the landscape begins to look familiar.
The photograph, credited to Eugene Sanborn in the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources archives, was taken only about two years after New Glarus Woods was established as a state park in 1934\. The DNR’s history of the property confirms the 1934 establishment date, while a Wisconsin state park historical timeline identifies the photograph itself as “New Glarus Woods State Park, 1936.”
What makes the image particularly interesting today is the road. Although it resembles the Highway 69 corridor that still passes the eastern edge of New Glarus Woods, motorists no longer drive exactly where the automobile in Sanborn’s photograph was traveling.
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### New Glarus Area Scanner Traffic Log: August 10-16
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-area-scanner-traffic-log-august-10-16/
Last updated: 2026-08-19T16:35:56.000Z
The following incident summaries were compiled from public safety radio traffic monitored in and around the New Glarus area between Aug. 10 and Aug. 16\. The reports reflect information that was broadcast over law enforcement, fire and EMS radio channels and have been organized chronologically based on the date and time of the initial dispatch or reported activity.
Scanner traffic provides an early glimpse into incidents occurring across the community, but it is often incomplete, evolving and subject to interpretation. Information heard over radio communications may later be corrected, clarified or supplemented by official reports, investigations or public statements. Not every call results in enforcement action, criminal charges or a verified incident.
Readers should understand that scanner reports represent preliminary information only and should not be considered a complete account of any event. All persons arrested, cited or investigated are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
**August 16, 2026, 8:07 p.m.**
Dispatch reported a possible fire alarm sounding in an elevator at a building near South Main Street in Monticello, with no one reported trapped. Local fire units were requested to respond.
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### Downtown Wi-Fi Could Be Online in October
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/downtown-wi-fi-could-be-online-in-october/
Last updated: 2026-08-18T16:09:45.000Z
New Glarus could have free public Wi-Fi operating downtown as soon as October, giving residents and visitors another way to get online while providing businesses, festival vendors and even emergency users an alternative when cellular networks become overloaded.
The project, approved unanimously by the New Glarus Village Board in July, will use the New Glarus Public Library as the hub for an outdoor wireless network extending into surrounding streets, parking areas and portions of downtown. Green County is funding the installation with remaining federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money designated for broadband projects.
Wendy Flanagan, project manager for Green County Development Corporation (GCDC) said preliminary electrical work is underway and equipment has been ordered.
The contractor, TC Network, of Platteville, has been completing work for several school districts ahead of the new school year, which has temporarily pushed the New Glarus installation behind some of those projects.
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### Highway 69 Closed After Crew Strikes Gas Main
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/breaking-highway-69-closed-after-crew-strikes-gas-main/
Last updated: 2026-08-18T01:03:37.000Z
MONROE, Wis. — State Highway 69 is closed to all traffic north of Monroe after a construction company struck a gas main in the roadway Monday, prompting a fire department response and a complete shutdown of the highway.
The Green County Sheriff’s Office said the closure extends from County Highway FF/Aebly Road south to Rolling Acres Road. No traffic is being allowed through the area, including local traffic and emergency vehicles.
Emergency dispatch traffic identified the incident as a construction company striking a gas main on Highway 69 just south of County Highway FF. Monroe Rural Fire Department was dispatched to the scene shortly before 10 a.m.
Radio traffic from the incident showed responders initially working to determine which utility owned the damaged line. We Energies, Alliant Energy and Northern Natural Gas were contacted as crews attempted to identify the pipeline.
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### Primrose Planning Commission to Review Deer Creek Rezoning
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/primrose-planning-commission-to-review-deer-creek-rezoning/
Last updated: 2026-08-17T18:59:14.000Z
The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at 8468 County Highway A, Verona. The agenda also includes public comment and approval of minutes from the commission’s June 22 meeting.
The most detailed item involves Jamie Royea and Deer Creek. Commissioners are scheduled to discuss and possibly act on a request to rezone a portion of parcel 0507-101-8200-6 to Recreational zoning. They also will consider an update to the existing conditional use permit for the Sports & Conservation Club that would include the newly rezoned portion.
Mary Kay Palmer and Lee Haag are also scheduled to appear before the commission regarding replacement of a 90-foot-by-50-foot agricultural building at 9260 Britt Valley Road in Mount Horeb.
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### National Nonprofit Day: 10 Largest Nonprofits in New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/national-nonprofit-day-highlights-new-glarus-organizations/
Last updated: 2026-08-17T18:07:17.000Z
National Nonprofit Day is observed today, Aug. 17, and it offers an opportunity to recognize the organizations that provide services, preserve traditions, support causes and improve the quality of life in New Glarus and beyond.
The annual observance falls on the anniversary of an 1894 federal law that helped establish the tax-exempt status of charitable organizations. Today, the nonprofit sector encompasses far more than charities. It includes health and human-service organizations, foundations, business associations, recreational organizations and other groups organized for purposes other than distributing profits to owners.
New Glarus has dozens of tax-exempt organizations registered with the Internal Revenue Service. Some are familiar institutions that residents encounter regularly. Others operate largely behind the scenes or have New Glarus addresses even though much of their work takes place elsewhere.
Here is a closer look at 10 of the largest tax-exempt organizations associated with New Glarus, based on the most recent IRS filings available. The descriptions focus not on their finances, but on what each organization exists to do.
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### Historic Photo: An ‘Up to Date’ New Glarus Dairy
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/historic-photo-an-up-to-date-new-glarus-dairy/
Last updated: 2026-08-17T17:04:46.000Z
There is something tantalizingly familiar about the farm in this photograph.
The contours of the hills, the arrangement of the farm buildings, the two houses and the wooded ridges behind them all look like they could still be somewhere just outside New Glarus. Yet despite studying the photograph, we have not been able to confidently determine exactly where this farm stood — or perhaps still stands in a much-altered form.
Maybe one of our readers can.
What we do know is that the photograph is a remarkable portrait of rural New Glarus at one of the most important moments in the agricultural history of the community. Across the pasture, someone has written directly onto the image: “AN UP TO DATE DAIRY GREEN CO. WIS.”
And in 1912, “up to date” meant something.
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### On Schedule: Highway 69 Could Reopen Aug. 28
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/on-schedule-highway-69-could-reopen-aug-28/
Last updated: 2026-08-18T01:04:10.000Z
The Highway 69 detour is entering what could be its final two weeks, offering a possible end in sight for drivers, businesses and residents who have dealt with longer trips, shifting traffic patterns and heavier use of alternate routes since the full closure began. Project officials now say the highway may reopen to traffic from Monroe to New Glarus on Friday, Aug. 28, weather permitting.
The reopening would end the full through-traffic closure that began July 13\. The posted detour continues to use Highway 11 at Monroe, Highway 81 to Argyle, Highway 78 to Blanchardville and Highway 39 to New Glarus.
The larger project will not be finished when the highway reopens. Milling and paving along Highway 69 from Monroe to New Glarus is expected to continue in September using daily flagging operations, according to the latest weekly construction update from Jim Grender, project engineer for the contractor, CGC, Inc.
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### The Little Swiss Village on the Hill That Almost Was
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/the-little-swiss-village-that-almost-was/
Last updated: 2026-08-18T16:10:08.000Z
Anyone familiar with New Glarus knows the hill south of the village today. It is where New Glarus Brewing Company built its sprawling hilltop brewery, a destination that annually brings visitors from throughout Wisconsin and far beyond.
But go back more than half a century, and a man named Robbie Schneider was standing on that same property holding plans for an entirely different attraction.
Schneider envisioned something called Swiss Village — but the name barely captured the scale or strangeness of what he had in mind. It was to be part resort, part working village and part Swiss fantasyland, with lodging, restaurants, shops, craftsmen, recreation and a functioning cheese factory. Depending on which version of the plans one reads, visitors might also have encountered honeymoon cabins, a crossbow range, traditional artisans at work and, rising above it all, a two-story reproduction of the Matterhorn.
For several years during the 1970s, this was not merely somebody’s daydream. Schneider bought the property, commissioned extensive studies, sought millions of dollars in financing and came surprisingly close to turning the hill into one of Wisconsin’s most unusual tourist destinations.
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### Patty Adamson Memorial Fundraiser Returns Sept. 3
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/patty-adamson-memorial-fundraiser-returns-sept-3/
Last updated: 2026-08-16T21:24:12.000Z
A memorial fundraiser honoring the late Patty Adamson, Class of 1985, will return this fall, bringing the event to New Glarus while continuing Adamson’s longtime commitment to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Green County.
The fundraiser will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Ohana Kitchen. The evening will feature live music by The Jimmys, 10 rounds of a meat raffle and a silent auction, with proceeds supporting activities for Big Brothers Big Sisters matches throughout Green County.
Adamson became involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Green County in 2001 when she joined its board of directors. She spent six years on the board, including three years as secretary, and went on to mentor two Littles over a 14-year period.
“Giving back to her community through mentoring youth was important to Patty, as she held a strong belief that all children need to have at least one caring adult in their lives,” organizer Amber Marty said.
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### New Glarus Chamber Seeks Oktoberfest Sponsors
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-chamber-seeks-oktoberfest-sponsors/
Last updated: 2026-08-16T19:39:02.000Z
The New Glarus Chamber of Commerce is seeking local businesses interested in sponsoring Oktoberfest 2026, set for Sept. 24-27 in New Glarus.
The Chamber is offering $400 and $800 sponsorship packages for businesses that want additional visibility during one of New Glarus’ largest annual events. The organization said Oktoberfest attracts thousands of visitors throughout the weekend, providing sponsors an opportunity to reach both local residents and visitors while supporting the community celebration.
Businesses participating at the $400 level will be able to display a business banner in the Oktoberfest tent. Sponsors also will be recognized in a Facebook post thanking participating businesses, reaching the Chamber’s audience of more than 12,000 followers.
The $400 package also includes a choice between an Oktoberfest stein with two free beer tokens or an Oktoberfest shirt or sweatshirt.
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### Village Board to Consider Blasting Permit, Street Work
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/village-board-to-consider-blasting-permit-street-work/
Last updated: 2026-08-16T19:39:14.000Z
The New Glarus Village Board will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Village Hall, 319 Second St., with several permits, public works projects and park improvements on the agenda.
Among the new business is a blasting permit application for Prairie House Senior at 1003 Elmer Road. The board will also consider a food truck permit application for Persephone Reigns and a special event permit application for the New Glarus Car Show.
Public Works and Safety items include an amendment to village parking regulations addressing limitations on parking during certain times. The board will also consider a change order for milling and overlay work at Highway 69 and 11th Avenue and approval of a bid for the village’s 2026 mill/overlay and asphalt pavement project.
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### New Glarus Tables ATV/UTV Proposal After Strong Public Opposition
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/atv-utv-proposal-tabled-after-strong-public-opposition/
Last updated: 2026-08-19T16:34:27.000Z
The prospect of allowing ATVs and UTVs on New Glarus streets appears unlikely to move forward anytime soon after the village’s Public Works and Public Safety Committee tabled the proposal Thursday, Aug. 13.
The action came after weeks of public discussion and an earlier special listening session at which opposition to opening village streets to the vehicles substantially outweighed support. Because the matter was tabled, a two-thirds majority vote would now be required to bring it back before the committee for consideration.
That makes the Aug. 13 action considerably more consequential than simply delaying a decision. Before an ATV/UTV ordinance could reach the full Village Board for possible ratification, the committee would first have to muster enough support to remove the issue from the table, reconsider it and then recommend an ordinance or other action to the board.
The committee’s Aug. 13 agenda specifically listed ATV/UTV access in the Village of New Glarus for “consideration/discussion/possible recommendation.” Instead of advancing a recommendation, however, committee members tabled the issue indefinitely.
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### New Glarus Expands Rules for Scooters, Hoverboards
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-expands-rules-for-scooters-hoverboards/
Last updated: 2026-08-15T23:53:47.000Z
The Village of New Glarus is reminding residents about new restrictions affecting scooters, electric scooters and electric hoverboards following passage of Ordinance 26-06 by the Village Board on Aug. 5.
The ordinance amends Section 112-9(A) of the village code, which regulates skateboards and play vehicles. The change specifically adds scooters, electric scooters and electric hoverboards to the types of devices covered by the existing rules.
As *New Glarus 360* reported following the Aug. 5 meeting, village officials said the update was needed because newer types of personal transportation devices were not clearly addressed by language written before many of them became common. The change gives police clearer authority when riders operate them unsafely or disregard traffic controls.
Village officials also emphasized during the discussion that education and safety, rather than immediately issuing citations to young riders, were important parts of implementing the updated ordinance. Families may not realize that many of the same restrictions applying to skateboards also apply to scooters and similar devices.
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### On the Horizon: Who Will Work in New Glarus?
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/on-the-horizon-who-will-work-in-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-08-21T02:20:13.000Z
*On the Horizon is a New Glarus 360 feature looking beyond today’s headlines at larger economic, demographic, technological and cultural changes that may eventually reach our community. The goal is not to predict the future, but to recognize consequential changes while they are still far enough away to prepare for them.*
Something unusual may be taking shape in New Glarus over the next several years. New businesses and major investments are creating reasons for more people to work here at almost exactly the same time that one of the largest demographic changes in modern history is making workers increasingly difficult to find.
Around the world, birth rates are falling while people are living longer. The United Nations projects that by the mid-2030s there will be about 265 million people age 80 or older worldwide — more than the number of infants age 1 or younger. Global fertility has fallen to about 2.3 births per woman, roughly one child fewer than in 1990.
Wisconsin is already experiencing one consequence. From January 2021 through February 2025, the state averaged about 190,000 job openings each month but only about 97,000 unemployed people, according to University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension. Researchers describe the imbalance as a structural labor shortage rather than simply a temporary consequence of a strong economy.
New Glarus is entering that environment with substantial new demand for labor approaching. The renovated New Glarus Hotel & Restaurant is expected to reopen in November, bringing a hotel, restaurant and gathering place back downtown after years of closure. New Glarus Brewing Co., meanwhile, is completing a $55 million Hilltop brewery, distillery and hospitality expansion scheduled to welcome visitors in early summer 2027\. The company has said the move-in period will include hiring new team members.
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### Grant Helps New Glarus Veterans Stay Connected
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/grant-helps-new-glarus-veterans-stay-connected/
Last updated: 2026-08-15T23:53:02.000Z
A grant from Only in Wisconsin Giving is helping New Glarus veterans stay connected, funding new Zoom equipment at the Legion Hall so members of three local veterans organizations can take part in meetings even when they cannot attend in person.
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### The Remarkable Journey That Created New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/the-remarkable-journey-that-created-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-08-15T23:53:10.000Z
On Saturday, Aug. 15, New Glarus turns 181 years old.
It is easy, after nearly two centuries, to think of the founding of New Glarus as inevitable: A group of Swiss immigrants left Canton Glarus, crossed the Atlantic, reached Wisconsin and established the community that remains here today.
Mathias Dürst’s diary makes it much harder to see the story that way.
Dürst was a tinsmith traveling with his wife, Verena, their 11-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter. Throughout the 1845 emigration, he kept a remarkably detailed diary of what the colonists encountered. His account, later translated and published, is one of the most important surviving records of the founding of New Glarus. The Swiss Historical Village has described him as an “indefatigable diarist” whose words preserve a journey in which plans repeatedly failed and the travelers were forced to improvise.
The anniversary is usually associated with Aug. 15, 1845, when the first group of Swiss colonists arrived in what would become New Glarus. Historical accounts differ somewhat on precisely when everyone else reached the settlement; the Swiss Historical Village notes that the final group arrived Aug. 17\. Either way, what unfolded during those few August days was the culmination of a journey that had begun four months earlier.
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### New Glarus Students Build New Computers for Tech Ed
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/knight-crew-builds-new-computers-for-tech-ed/
Last updated: 2026-08-15T17:02:19.000Z
New Glarus School District students didn’t simply receive five new computers for the district’s Tech Ed classroom this summer — they helped build them.
The project paired funding from Only in Wisconsin Giving with the work of students participating in the district’s summer Knight Crew program. The five dedicated desktop computers will be used for computer-aided design, technical drawings, blueprints and other computer-based design applications.
The need was identified by the Tech Ed department during the previous school year. While laptops offer students flexibility, the district said dedicated desktop computers provide a more powerful and consistent platform for applications that require additional computing capability.
New Glarus Director of Technology Don Malaise submitted a grant proposal to Only in Wisconsin Giving that was designed to solve the equipment need while also creating a hands-on learning opportunity. Grant funds paid for the computer components, while Knight Crew students were responsible for assembling the machines.
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### Top 10 Things People from Illinois Hate About Wisconsin
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/top-10-things-people-from-illinois-hate-about-wisconsin/
Last updated: 2026-08-19T16:35:18.000Z
There is no international checkpoint at the Wisconsin-Illinois border. No passport is required. No customs agent asks whether you are carrying contraband cheese curds or an excessive quantity of Spotted Cow.
But there is unquestionably a border.
Call it the Cheese Curtain, that invisible cultural line separating two states that share 200 miles of geography, millions of weekend trips and a relationship best described as neighborly — provided nobody mentions the Packers & Bears, Brewers and Cubs, property taxes, driving ability or who ruined Lake Geneva and Galena.
Wisconsin and Illinois need each other, vacation in each other’s states, work across the border and generally get along just fine. But where would be the fun in admitting that? We prefer the old jokes. What’s the best thing to come out of Illinois? I-94\. What does FIB stand for? Well, we’ll get to that in a little bit.
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### Wisconsin Cheese Group Fined $237,500 in Clean Water Case
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/wisconsin-cheese-group-fined-237-500-in-clean-water-case/
Last updated: 2026-08-19T16:35:30.000Z
MONTICELLO, Wis. — Wisconsin Cheese Group LLC has been sentenced to one year of probation and fined $237,500 for criminally violating the Clean Water Act after untreated wastewater from its Monticello cheese plant repeatedly disrupted the village’s wastewater treatment system.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Anita M. Boor sentenced the Monroe-headquartered company Thursday. Wisconsin Cheese Group was also ordered to make improvements at its facility and work with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on future permitting issues. The company pleaded guilty June 4.
The case provides an answer to questions that arose in Monticello in May 2025, when agents with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Criminal Investigation Division executed a federal search warrant at the Coates Avenue facility occupied by Wisconsin Cheese Group, which is now Sabrosura Foods. At the time, the federal presence drew enough attention that EPA officials specifically emphasized that the operation was environmental — not immigration enforcement.
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### Sugar River Mat Club Fundraiser Moves to Belleville Tomorrow
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/sugar-river-mat-club-plans-three-part-fundraiser-tomorrow/
Last updated: 2026-08-14T22:58:23.000Z
The Sugar River Mat Club has changed the location of its Saturday fundraiser because of the potential for inclement weather and a scheduling conflict.
The silent auction, bags tournament and gun raffle will now be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at The Hop Garden in Belleville. The time of the event has not changed.
The fundraiser supports the Sugar River Mat Club and wrestling programs serving athletes from Belleville, New Glarus and Monticello. Proceeds help pay for equipment, uniforms, warm-ups, wrestling mats, camps, travel expenses and other needs for youth and high school wrestlers.
Admission to the event is free, although attendees are encouraged to register online. Entry in the two-person bags tournament costs $40 per team.
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### The Annual Wilhelm Tell Festival Returns Aug. 21-23
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/wilhelm-tell-festival-returns-aug-21-23/
Last updated: 2026-08-15T11:24:53.000Z
One of New Glarus’ oldest traditions returns later this month as the Wilhelm Tell Festival takes over the community Aug. 21-23, marking the second year since organizers moved the celebration away from its longtime Labor Day weekend dates.
The centerpiece will again be two performances of the Wilhelm Tell pageant at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23, at the wooded Wilhelm Tell Grounds, W5199 County Highway W, about a mile east of New Glarus. Gates open at 12 p.m. for those wanting to snatch the best seats. Also, lunch will be available on site. Visa, Master Card, and Tap to Pay at the Food Hut are accepted this year, as well as cash.
This year’s performances will feature a new sound system for the Wilhelm Tell Play, an upgrade intended to improve the audience experience at the large outdoor theater.
The festival traces its roots to 1938, when Edwin Barlow helped bring Friedrich Schiller’s story of Swiss independence to New Glarus. The production has since become a community undertaking involving generations of local residents.
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### New Glarus Schools Continue Free Supply Program
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-schools-continue-free-supply-program/
Last updated: 2026-08-14T22:07:48.000Z
Families in the New Glarus School District will once again have one less back-to-school expense this fall as the district continues its practice of supplying many of the materials students need in the classroom.
New Glarus School Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Thayer said the district believes the program began during the 2019-20 school year and was created for several reasons, including making sure students come to school equipped to learn regardless of their families’ financial circumstances.
“It ensures that all students, regardless of financial background, have the tools they need to learn, grow and thrive in the classroom,” Thayer said.
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### Measles Outbreak Grows to 15 Cases Near Green County
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/measles-outbreak-grows-to-15-cases-near-green-county/
Last updated: 2026-08-14T22:07:41.000Z
MADISON, Wis. — What began earlier this week with two confirmed measles cases in counties neighboring Green County has quickly grown into an outbreak involving at least 15 confirmed cases and another six probable cases in southwestern Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported late Thursday that 13 additional measles cases had been confirmed among Iowa and Lafayette County residents, a sharp increase from the two cases announced Tuesday. The additional cases were confirmed through testing at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene. Five more cases are being investigated and are likely measles, also.
The rapid increase makes the outbreak considerably more significant for southwestern Wisconsin. Both Iowa and Lafayette counties border Green County, placing the outbreak immediately northwest and west of the New Glarus area.
State health officials had warned when the first two cases were announced Tuesday that both people were believed to have been exposed in Wisconsin rather than during travel, suggesting other cases could already be circulating without having been identified. At that time, DHS said not everyone who becomes sick seeks medical care or is tested for measles.
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### Highway Facility, Election Issues Lead County Board Meeting
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/highway-facility-election-issues-lead-county-board-meeting/
Last updated: 2026-08-19T16:35:46.000Z
MONROE, Wis. — The Green County Board of Supervisors got its first detailed look Thursday night at the operations behind a potential new Highway Department facility while also approving several personnel, property and staffing measures.
The Highway Department presentation was the first of three planned discussions intended to lead supervisors toward consideration of the department’s future facility needs. Thursday’s presentation focused on current operations and equipment, with later presentations expected to address the condition of existing facilities and, eventually, proposed plans, options and costs.
Highway Commissioner Chris Narveson, Facilities Director Dick Marti and Barry Einbeck, a department employee with more than 30 years of service, told supervisors the department is operating on a much smaller footprint even as its workload has increased. The Monroe site has declined from about 18 acres 20 years ago to 5.5 acres today.
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### From 50 Cheese Orders to 100 Years
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/from-50-cheese-orders-to-100-years/
Last updated: 2026-08-14T22:07:25.000Z
A century ago, Ray Kubly took an idea developed in a University of Wisconsin marketing class and mailed flyers offering pieces of Green County cheese to customers beyond Wisconsin.
About 50 orders arrived during that first year. Kubly purchased cheese from nearby factories, cut and packaged it in the basement of a rented Monroe home and shipped it to customers himself.
That modest operation became The Swiss Colony, one of the best-known mail-order food businesses in the United States. In 2026, the company now known as Colony Brands is marking 100 years since Kubly launched the business.
The anniversary celebrates more than the survival of a familiar cheese and holiday-gift company. It marks the transformation of a basement enterprise into a privately held, family-owned national retailer that has generated more than $1 billion in annual sales, employed thousands of people and become one of the most important businesses in Green County history.
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### Shop New Glarus Speaker Series Debuts with Finance Session
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/shop-new-glarus-speaker-series-debuts-with-finance-session/
Last updated: 2026-08-13T23:48:22.000Z
A new quarterly speaker series aimed at New Glarus-area businesses will debut Wednesday, Aug. 19, with a session focused on helping small business owners better understand finances, investments and long-term planning.
The first Shop New Glarus Speaker Series event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Bailey’s Run Vineyard in New Glarus. Admission is free, and the program is open to anyone.
The New Glarus Merchant Association created the series to bring local experts together with business owners for practical information and discussion. Future programs are expected to continue quarterly, with the Small Business Finance session serving as the kickoff event.
The evening will begin with networking and a happy hour from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Light snacks will be provided, and a cash bar will be available.
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### New Glarus Alum Raine Stern Returns to Wisconsin
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-alum-raine-stern-returns-to-wisconsin/
Last updated: 2026-08-15T23:54:10.000Z
Before Raine Stern was playing stages around the country, producing music in Los Angeles or turning chairs on national television, she was a New Glarus teenager slipping away on school nights to play blues and rock with musicians two and three times her age.
Then she would come back to New Glarus High School the next morning, sometimes a little tired, and resume being a student whose classmates did not always realize just how serious music had already become.
“I think I was surprising people whenever they found out,” Stern said. “At 15, 16 years old, I’m playing with guys that were much older up in Madison, playing blues and rock songs and taking solos and learning — kind of the school of hard knocks, or the school of life.”
Ten years after graduating from New Glarus High School in 2016, Stern’s unconventional musical education continues to pay dividends. She is now a singer-songwriter, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, producer and music teacher living in Los Angeles, with a career that has included an appearance on NBC’s “The Voice,” performances around the country and an upcoming Iowa PBS television special.
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### New Beer Venue Coming to a Remodeled Belleville Depot
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-beer-venue-coming-to-belleville-depot/
Last updated: 2026-08-15T23:55:10.000Z
BELLEVILLE, Wis. — Low Daily Beer is coming to Belleville, with the Burlington craft brewery planning to open a small walk-up beer operation at The Yards at Belleville Depot later this year.
Low Daily announced the expansion on its Instagram feed Thursday, telling followers that it will open a small beer spot at The Yards while continuing to brew all of its beer in Burlington. The company described the Belleville operation as an additional “field office.”
The news was first reported Wednesday by Bobby Tanzilo, senior editor and writer for OnMilwaukee.com. Tanzilo reported that the new Low Daily location will operate from a custom-built shipping container at The Yards, 109 S. Park St., rather than as a second full-sized taproom.
The walk-up service window will offer a rotating selection of Low Daily beers on tap along with canned wine, cocktails and Low Daily merchandise. Owner Tim Sullivan told OnMilwaukee that the Burlington brewery and taproom will continue operating as usual, with all beer served in Belleville brewed there.
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### This Weekend: Trails, Markets and Live Music
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/this-weekend-trails-markets-and-live-music/
Last updated: 2026-08-13T18:34:56.000Z
The New Glarus area heads into another busy summer weekend with live music, fresh local food, outdoor recreation and opportunities to spend time at New Glarus Woods State Park.
This weekend includes the weekly New Glarus Farmers Market, six live music performances and the seventh annual New Glarus Woods Trail Run, along with a Friends of New Glarus Woods State Park gathering.
Visitors looking to make a full day or weekend of it also have plenty of familiar New Glarus attractions to choose from, including the New Glarus Brewing Co., downtown shops and restaurants, the Swiss Historical Village & Museum, Chalet of the Golden Fleece and miles of trails.
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### Town of New Glarus Works Through Lengthy Agenda Wednesday Night
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/town-of-new-glarus-works-through-lengthy-agenda/
Last updated: 2026-08-13T18:35:13.000Z
The Town of New Glarus held two meetings Wednesday evening, beginning with a 5:30 p.m. public hearing on a proposed Farmers Grove Road land division before moving into a lengthy regular Town Board meeting that began shortly after 6 p.m. at the new town garage.
The first meeting concerned an application from the Halvorsen J Donald and Susan Revocable Trust to create one non-residential lot for non-residential use along W6897 Farmers Grove Road. The public notice allowed the applicant or an agent to explain the proposal and residents to offer comments before the Town Board discussed the matter.
The approximately 4.36-acre parcel includes a former quarry, according to planning documents previously reviewed by the town. The proposal does not include residential building rights, and planning materials called for the property to remain open space with a deed restriction prohibiting residential structures. As it was a public hearing, no public action is taken.
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### Community Update: 8/13/2026
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/community-update-8-13-2026/
Last updated: 2026-08-26T04:41:35.000Z
When I took this job, I never imagined it would have me on the telephone with the county clerk at 12:30 in the morning on election night. But there I was in the wee hours of Wednesday, talking to Green County clerk Arianna Voegeli trying to find out why Green County remained among the last counties in Wisconsin to report its election returns. Despite what must have been a chaotic and frustrating night, Voegeli answered the phone. She didn’t sound annoyed — and no one could have blamed her if she had. She wasn’t defensive or difficult. She was positive, helpful and still busy doing her job, trying to plot a way forward for the county through a problem caused by software, not people.
It also underscored how much work local clerks and municipal employees put into every election, much of it after most of us have gone to bed. With the server problem still unresolved Wednesday morning, clerks from towns and villages across Green County had to take their individual election results to the courthouse in person so the county could finish compiling the vote totals.
It certainly wasn’t the election night anyone planned for, but the people responsible for making the process work kept at it. I can’t speak for election workers everywhere, but in Green County we are fortunate to have people who take that responsibility seriously. Tuesday night was a reminder that when technology fails, there are still good people behind the scenes doing whatever is necessary to get the job done.
### What We’re Working On
**New Glarus alum Raine Stern** is returning to Wisconsin for several concerts, and we’ll catch up with the Class of 2016 musician. We’ll find out where her career has taken her since New Glarus and what she has planned for her return home.
The **Patty Adamson Memorial Fundraiser** returns Sept. 3, bringing the community together for another year. We’re talking with the organizers about the event, the cause it supports and the mission behind their work.
We’re having a little fun with the **Wisconsin-Illinois rivalry** by counting down 10 things about Wisconsin that seem to bug our neighbors to the south. Consider it a lighthearted look at some of the differences that make living on either side of the state line interesting.
**New Glarus marks its anniversary Saturday**, and we’re looking back at the remarkable journey made by the settlers who founded the community. Their voyage carried them across the Northern Hemisphere before they finally arrived in the place that would become New Glarus.
The **New Glarus football season** is almost here, and we’re talking with coach DJ Schuett about what to expect from the Glarner Knights. Our season preview will look at the returning players, newcomers, strengths and challenges facing the team in 2026.
The village’s **downtown Wi-Fi system** is moving closer to reality, and we’re digging into more details about how it will work. We’ll explain where coverage is expected, what the system will offer and what residents and visitors can expect once it is installed.
**National Nonprofit Day is Monday**, giving us a good reason to take a closer look at the organizations serving New Glarus. We’re finding out which local nonprofits are among the largest and what roles they play in the community.
The **New Glarus football field** has now been in use for several years, giving us a chance to see how the major investment is aging. We’ll take a closer look at how the field is holding up and whether it is performing as expected.
Fall sports are getting underway, and we have **more New Glarus season previews** on the way. We’ll look ahead to volleyball, cross country, boys soccer and swimming and talk with coaches about their teams and expectations for the season.
Some **issues at the new New Glarus dog park** have surfaced and are now being addressed. We’re finding out what has gone wrong, what is being done about it and what dog owners should know.
### Photo of the Week
A familiar face from an earlier Photo of the Week is growing up fast. This young fawn, photographed near Legler Valley Road, is getting bigger by the week and will soon begin trading its distinctive spots for the more uniform coat of an adult deer. **– Photo by Bruce Alan Hansen*
### What You May Have Missed
[Wellville Club & Courts Takes Shape in BellevilleConstruction remains on track for Wellville Club & Courts to open by the end of 2026, with memberships, hiring and programming details coming soon as the 23,000-plus-square-foot fitness and recreation facility continues taking shape in Belleville.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/wellville-club-courts-takes-shape-in-belleville/)
[12 Unwritten Rules of New GlarusFrom cow statues and church lawns to Spotted Cow, Glarner Knights and Belleville, New Glarus has its own code of conduct — a collection of traditions, courtesies and local expectations that residents understand without ever seeing them written down.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/12-unwritten-rules-of-new-glarus/)
[Top 10 Fastest Growing Communities in Green CountyNew state population estimates show the Village of New Glarus has grown 4.2% since the 2020 Census, placing it fourth among Green County municipalities. The Town of New Glarus also made the top 10, while one neighboring town posted even faster growth.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/top-10-fastest-growing-communities-in-green-county/)
[The Forgotten Airport of New GlarusA private grass runway near Airport and Elmer roads connected New Glarus to aviation’s early years, where local pilot Herman Lufi carried the village’s first airmail, trained as a mechanic and survived a dramatic 1951 crash at night.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/the-forgotten-airport-of-new-glarus/)
[Tree Crashes Through a New Glarus HomeA large tree crashed through the roof of Imelda Ellefson-Majeski’s Valle Tell Drive home Friday night, crashing into a living room where her grandchildren had been playing only hours earlier. What followed was a long night of neighbors, family members and emergency responders working together.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/tree-crashes-through-a-new-glarus-home/)
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### Something We Noticed
Roofing crews have been busy this week at the New Glarus Hotel & Restaurant, giving downtown another very visible sign that the long-awaited renovation continues to move forward. Work on the roof is underway, with gutters and exterior painting among the next items on the list. The owners say the project remains on schedule for a November opening.
That reopening will mark the return of a business New Glarus has now been without for several years. The hotel’s main restaurant closed in 2021 after struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic, and Ticino’s Pizzeria, which continued operating on the first floor, closed the following year. Since then, one of the most prominent buildings in the center of downtown has largely sat quiet while plans were developed for its next chapter.
That is part of what makes watching the work progress so exciting. After several years with such an important downtown property largely quiet, seeing roofing crews overhead is about more than a new roof. It is another step toward getting one of New Glarus’ most recognizable landmarks — and some of downtown’s energy — back.
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### Poison Hemlock Poses Serious Risk in Green County
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/poison-hemlock-poses-serious-risk-in-green-county/
Last updated: 2026-08-19T16:35:37.000Z
An emergency medical call in the area over the weekend involving a possible exposure to hemlock offers a timely reminder about one of Wisconsin’s more dangerous invasive plants.
Poison hemlock, or Conium maculatum, is a tall biennial plant that can grow from 3 to 10 feet high and is commonly found along roadsides, fields, stream banks, disturbed areas, floodplains and other open areas. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources warns plainly that “all parts of the plant are toxic to animals and humans.”
The plant contains naturally occurring toxic alkaloids, including coniine, that affect the nervous system. In humans, serious poisoning can cause tremors, muscle weakness, paralysis and difficulty breathing. Severe cases can progress rapidly and may require hospital treatment and mechanical ventilation.
Poison Control describes the plant as “dangerous and can be deadly” and cautions people not to attempt to manage symptoms at home if symptoms of poisoning develop.
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### Green County Sheriff’s Report: August 5-11
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-sheriffs-report-august-5-11/
Last updated: 2026-08-14T04:56:50.000Z
OWI arrests in the towns of Monroe and Brooklyn, a domestic abuse arrest in New Glarus, a probation violation arrest, a criminal arrest and a property-damage crash highlighted Green County Sheriff’s Office activity.
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### New Glarus Lists 20 Permitted Short-Term Rentals
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-lists-20-permitted-short-term-rentals/
Last updated: 2026-08-13T10:19:46.000Z
Twenty houses and apartments scattered across New Glarus have been cleared to welcome overnight visitors during the coming year, giving the village an updated picture of the short-term rentals operating within its borders.
The list does more than identify where visitors may be staying. It offers a snapshot of how short-term rentals have become part of New Glarus’ lodging mix, while raising broader questions being discussed in tourist communities across Wisconsin and beyond about housing, neighborhood impacts, local regulation and how communities balance the needs of residents with the demand created by visitors.
The properties, shown on the map below, are located within the incorporated village. The list does not include short-term rentals in the Town of New Glarus, elsewhere in Green County or nearby communities.
Short-term rentals, frequently advertised through services such as Airbnb and Vrbo, generally provide overnight accommodations for fewer than 30 consecutive days. In New Glarus, the permitted properties are generally locally owned and consist primarily of houses or upper-level apartments in existing buildings.
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### Green County Eyes Changes After Election Results Delay
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-eyes-changes-after-election-results-delay/
Last updated: 2026-08-13T21:45:43.000Z
MONROE, Wis. — Green County officials are reviewing how election results are transmitted after a technical failure Tuesday night prevented the county from accessing results sent electronically by local election officials and delayed the posting of unofficial partisan primary totals.
The delay quickly became part of a much larger election-night conversation, drawing discussion in the early-morning hours on X, Reddit and elsewhere online as Green County remained among the last counties to report complete results. At the same time, a separate reporting problem in Milwaukee delayed roughly 28,000 absentee ballots, helping keep the closely watched Democratic governor’s primary unresolved well past midnight.
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The problem surfaced around 9 p.m., when the Green County Clerk’s Office determined that its server equipment and results reporting program were not communicating properly. Results had been transmitted by municipalities, but they arrived in encrypted files county staff could not access or open.
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### New Glarus Gets .77 Inches of Rain Tuesday
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-gets-77-inches-of-rain-tuesday/
Last updated: 2026-08-12T19:49:08.000Z
New Glarus received 0.77 inches of rain during the latest 24-hour reporting period Tuesday, bringing the community’s August precipitation total to 3.01 inches.
Heavier rainfall was recorded in several communities to the east. Janesville received 1.43 inches, the highest total among the locations tracked, while Belleville picked up 1.40 inches. Evansville received 0.73 inches.
Those communities have also accumulated considerably more rain this month. Janesville has now received 6.57 inches in August, followed closely by Evansville at 5.46 inches and Belleville at 5.45 inches, according to Precip.com.
New Glarus, meanwhile, has now topped 3 inches for the month after receiving substantially less rain than Belleville and Janesville during Tuesday’s round.
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### Measles Cases Confirmed Near Green County
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/measles-cases-confirmed-near-green-county/
Last updated: 2026-08-15T05:36:30.000Z
MADISON, Wis. — Two new measles cases have been confirmed in counties bordering Green County, prompting Wisconsin health officials to warn that additional cases could be circulating in southwestern Wisconsin without yet being identified.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services, along with the Iowa County and Lafayette County health departments, announced Tuesday that testing at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene confirmed one case in an Iowa County resident and another in a Lafayette County resident. They are Wisconsin’s third and fourth confirmed measles cases of 2026.
The cases are particularly noteworthy for residents of New Glarus and Green County because Lafayette County borders Green County to the west and Iowa County borders it to the northwest. Unlike Wisconsin’s first two confirmed measles cases this year, which were associated with international travel, DHS said the two newest patients are believed to have been exposed within Wisconsin.
That raises the possibility that other people carrying measles have not yet been diagnosed. DHS said the circumstances suggest additional cases could exist in the community that public health officials have not identified. The Iowa and Lafayette county cases are not believed to be connected to Wisconsin’s earlier confirmed cases.
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### New Glarus Fire Department Logs 57 Calls in Second Quarter
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-fire-department-logs-57-calls-in-second-quarter/
Last updated: 2026-08-12T19:49:34.000Z
The New Glarus Fire Department responded to 57 calls during the second quarter of 2026, averaging 8.7 firefighters per call as members handled emergencies ranging from cardiac arrests and vehicle crashes to structure fires and gas leaks.
Emergency medical service calls represented the department’s largest single category during April, May and June. The department recorded 21 EMS calls, including three cardiac arrests, along with medical emergencies, trauma calls and a lift assist. Altogether, EMS incidents accounted for nearly 37% of the department’s calls during the quarter.
Firefighters were also dispatched to seven motor vehicle crashes during the three-month period. One of those crashes involved a fatality, according to the department’s quarterly report.
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### Green County Election Results Delayed by Server Issue
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/breaking-green-county-election-results-delayed-by-server-issue/
Last updated: 2026-08-12T19:49:20.000Z
Statewide results showed Green County at just 29% reported shortly after midnight. All but 10 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties had reported more than 90% of their expected vote totals by that point, leaving Green County well behind the rest of the state.
The delay is being caused by a communication problem between Green County’s election server and its results reporting software, according to a press release issued by the county late Tuesday night.
Results from 16 municipalities had been successfully transmitted to the county server, but the county said its election equipment vendor, Liberty Vote, determined the server and results reporting program were not communicating. The transmitted results remained in encrypted files that county staff could not access for reporting.
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### Jacobson Leads Hendrickson; Oemichen Ahead in Assembly Race
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/2026-wisconsin-primary-live-election-updates/
Last updated: 2026-08-12T19:49:13.000Z
**UPDATE (8:27 a.m.):* Green County released another batch of unofficial results shortly after 1 a.m. Wednesday, bringing the number of ballots reported to 4,058\. However, results from several municipalities — including both the Village and Town of New Glarus and the City of Monroe — were still missing.*
*In the Democratic primary for Assembly District 50, New Glarus’ Bill Oemichen had 984 Green County votes, compared with 733 for Josh Mittness and 497 for Bryna Caves. In Senate District 17, Jenna Jacobson led Green County with 1,428 votes, followed by New Glarus’ Corrine Hendrickson with 769 and Lisa White with 158.*
Notably, those totals still do not include votes from New Glarus, the home community of both Oemichen and Hendrickson.
**UPDATE:* As of 12:23 a.m., all but 10 Wisconsin counties reported more than 90% of their votes. Green County remained the slowest-reporting county in the state, with just 29% of its vote reported — the lowest percentage of any county.*
Preliminary election results late Tuesday showed Jenna Jacobson with a substantial lead over New Glarus’ Corrine Hendrickson in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin’s 17th Senate District, while fellow New Glarus candidate Bill Oemichen was leading a three-way Democratic race for Assembly District 50.
With an estimated 51.2% of the Senate District 17 vote counted, Decision Desk HQ reported Jacobson with 7,851 votes, or 61.5%, followed by Hendrickson with 3,327 votes, or 26.1%. Lisa White had 1,586 votes, or 12.4%.
The Green County portion of the race was also favoring Jacobson in incomplete returns. With eight of 24 county precincts reporting shortly after 10:20 p.m., Jacobson had 581 votes, Hendrickson 236 and White 66.
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### Town of York Board to Meet Thursday
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/town-of-york-board-to-meet-thursday/
Last updated: 2026-08-12T00:49:38.000Z
POSTVILLE, Wis. — The Town of York Board will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Town Hall, N8105 Postville Road, with several property, public service and financial matters on the agenda.
The board is scheduled to receive an update from Ron Erickson regarding the New Glarus Fire Department budget. Town officials will also discuss staffing and service options for the town’s garbage and recycling center.
Other business includes consideration of a driveway permit application for Jacob Schaefer and a certified survey map for Nate Hanke. The board is also expected to discuss and possibly take action on a draft fee schedule associated with the town’s Land Division Ordinance.
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### Wellville Club & Courts Takes Shape in Belleville
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/wellville-club-courts-takes-shape-in-belleville/
Last updated: 2026-08-12T19:49:44.000Z
BELLEVILLE, Wis. — Construction on Wellville Club & Courts is moving into some of its most visible stages, with owners still targeting an opening by the end of the year for the new fitness, recreation and sports facility on Wayne Drive near Highway 69 and County Highway PB.
Owner Akaylah Jaeke said plumbing and electrical work have been progressing inside the building, while brick and siding will soon make the exterior of the fitness portion look increasingly complete. Concrete for the court side is also expected to be poured soon, weather permitting.
“We’re still on schedule to open by the end of this year,” Jaeke said. “It’s really going to be taking shape in the next few weeks.”
The precise opening date, however, will depend heavily on the court floor. Once the concrete is poured, it must be given enough time to properly dry before the wood flooring can be installed.
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### New Glarus Schools Announce Back-to-School Events
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-schools-announce-back-to-school-events/
Last updated: 2026-08-12T03:46:59.000Z
The School District of New Glarus has announced three back-to-school events designed to give students and families an opportunity to visit their schools, meet teachers and staff and prepare for the beginning of the 2026-27 school year.
Events are planned for New Glarus Middle School and New Glarus High School on Wednesday, Aug. 26, followed by an event at New Glarus Elementary School on Monday, Aug. 31.
The New Glarus Middle School Meet and Greet will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Aug. 26\. All middle school students and their parents are invited to visit the school, meet teachers and staff and reconnect with classmates.
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### New Glarus Lions Award $5,000 in Annual Raffle
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-lions-award-5-000-in-annual-raffle/
Last updated: 2026-08-11T17:10:23.000Z
Four winners each took home $1,250 Saturday as the New Glarus Lions held their annual $5,000 raffle at Dirty Dog Tap Haus, raising money to support the club’s community service projects throughout New Glarus.
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### New Glarus Fire Called to Assist with Rural House Fire
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/breaking-new-glarus-fire-called-to-assist-with-rural-brooklyn-house-fire/
Last updated: 2026-08-13T10:20:18.000Z
BROOKLYN, Wis. — New Glarus Fire responded Tuesday morning as numerous departments battled a house fire at 5426 County Highway A in the Town of Oregon.
The incident initially was dispatched as an electrical problem following a reported lightning strike. Scanner traffic later indicated the house had caught fire, prompting Oregon Fire to upgrade the call to a structure fire and request additional mutual aid.
An arriving Oregon Fire officer reported fire in the roof and heavy smoke throughout the roof area, leading to a full structure-fire response involving several neighboring departments.
Firefighters worked to locate and extinguish fire that had spread into concealed areas of the approximately 3,000-square-foot home. Crews entered the house to pull ceilings and expose fire in the attic and eaves while other firefighters worked from the exterior.
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### New Glarus School Board Approves Long-Term Facilities Plan
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-school-board-approves-long-term-facilities-plan/
Last updated: 2026-08-11T15:48:05.000Z
The New Glarus School Board approved an updated long-term facilities plan Monday, adopted several state-mandated policy changes, tabled a proposed board conduct policy and reviewed district progress on academics, assessments and bullying prevention.
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### Disorderly Conduct Cases Highlight July Police Report
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/disorderly-conduct-cases-highlight-july-police-report/
Last updated: 2026-08-12T03:47:32.000Z
The New Glarus Police Department responded to 409 calls for service in July, according to the department’s monthly report submitted Aug. 5 by Chief Jeff Sturdevant.
That was slightly below the 419 calls recorded in July 2025 and brought the department’s year-to-date total to 2,753 calls for service.
Police also reported 32 assists to other agencies or departments, 87 traffic and municipal citations, 58 traffic warnings, 66 parking citations and three traffic accidents during the month. Two people were incarcerated or jailed.
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### New Glarus Area Scanner Traffic Log: August 3-9
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-area-scanner-traffic-log-august-3-9/
Last updated: 2026-08-11T07:41:20.000Z
Scanner reports from Aug. 3-9 included a rollover crash with downed power lines, domestic disturbance calls, loose pigs, a panic alarm, fireworks complaints, traffic stops and other public safety responses around New Glarus.
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### Lions Club Proposes Accessible Viewing Deck at Village Park
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/lions-club-proposes-accessible-viewing-deck-at-village-park/
Last updated: 2026-08-10T23:58:42.000Z
The New Glarus Lions Club is proposing a new raised viewing platform at Village Park designed to provide better access for people with disabilities during concerts and other activities near the gazebo.
The proposal is scheduled for consideration and discussion by the Village of New Glarus Parks & Recreation Committee when it meets Wednesday, Aug. 12\. The project would also revamp the existing Ron Martinson Memorial Gazebo, which was previously developed as a Lions Club project.
Under the preliminary concept, a sidewalk spur would lead to a raised concrete viewing platform. Plans call for the platform to be elevated approximately 15 inches at the front and 9 inches along the sides, with a railing and a 15- to 20-inch flower bed separating portions of the concrete pad from surrounding block pavers.
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### Two Town of New Glarus Meetings Set for Wednesday
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/editor-newglarus360-com/
Last updated: 2026-08-11T15:48:21.000Z
The Town of New Glarus will hold two back-to-back meetings Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the new town garage, beginning with a 5:30 p.m. public hearing on a proposed land division and followed by the regular Town Board meeting at 6 p.m.
Both meetings will be held at the New Glarus Town Garage, N8799 Hayes Lane. The regular Town Board agenda was revised and posted Monday, Aug. 10.
The first meeting will focus on an application from the Halvorsen J. Donald and Susan Revocable Trust to divide one non-residential lot for non-residential use along W6897 Farmers Grove Road.
The applicant or an agent will be allowed up to 15 minutes to explain the proposal during the public hearing. Members of the public may then speak for up to five minutes each. After the hearing is adjourned, discussion will be limited to Town Board members.
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### Birding Walk Coming to New Glarus Woods State Park
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/birding-walk-coming-to-new-glarus-woods-state-park/
Last updated: 2026-08-13T10:20:57.000Z
Birdwatchers will have an opportunity to explore New Glarus Woods State Park during fall migration when the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance hosts a guided outing Sunday, Sept. 20, from 8 to 10 a.m. The event is open to birders of all skill levels.
The group will hike the south side of the park through mature woods and restored prairies while looking for migrating birds passing through the area. New Glarus Woods is also normally home to a variety of woodpeckers and songbirds, along with wildlife including deer, squirrels and turkeys.
Dave Kelly, a local resident and Wisconsin Master Naturalist, will lead the field trip. Participants should expect to walk approximately 1 to 3 miles at a pace comfortable for the group. Trails are wide and maintained, although portions are hilly and can be slippery or uneven. The route begins with a moderate downhill stretch of about one-quarter mile before becoming mostly flat to rolling.
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### Rain Totals Vary Across Southern Wisconsin
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/rain-totals-vary-across-southern-wisconsin/
Last updated: 2026-08-10T17:59:01.000Z
New Glarus received 0.19 inches of rain during the 24-hour period ending Sunday evening, bringing the community’s August precipitation total to 2.35 inches.
Rainfall varied considerably across southern Wisconsin. Janesville recorded the heaviest total among the locations tracked, with 0.78 inches, followed by Belleville at 0.42 inches and Evansville at 0.33 inches. Mount Horeb reported no measurable rain during the same period.
The difference is also showing up in August totals. Janesville has received 5.11 inches so far this month, while Evansville stands at 4.75 inches and Belleville at 4.07 inches. New Glarus remains considerably lower at 2.35 inches, according to Precip.com.
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### Historic Photo: Robbie Schneider Behind the Bar
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/historic-photo-robbie-schneider-behind-the-bar/
Last updated: 2026-08-10T15:48:22.000Z
In a photograph taken around 1972, Robert “Robbie” Schneider stands behind the bar at the New Glarus Hotel, one hand working the beer tap while the other steadies a small glass filling with foam.
The photograph, taken by Dean Tvedt, appears to have been made in the hotel’s sunken bar. Schneider looks directly toward the camera, dressed not like an ordinary Wisconsin bartender of the era, but in an embroidered Swiss jacket decorated with edelweiss. Behind him, nearly every available inch of shelving is occupied by bottles.
Look closer and the photograph becomes a collection of small details from another New Glarus. A handwritten sign advertises a glass of pop for 10 cents and bottled pop for 15 cents. A P-Wee Peanuts display offers peanuts for a nickel. A Budweiser holder sits on the bar, Schlitz advertising can be seen in the background, and a Sunny Brook whiskey sign hangs near an old cash register.
Despite being dated to about 1972, the scene could easily be mistaken for one taken a decade or two earlier. The woodwork, cash register, handwritten prices, crowded shelves and simple bar equipment all give the room an older feel. But perhaps the most revealing detail is Schneider himself. His Swiss clothing makes clear that at the New Glarus Hotel, the community’s Swiss heritage was not simply decoration. It was part of the experience.
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### Highway 69 Paving Starts This Week
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/highway-69-paving-starts-this-week/
Last updated: 2026-08-13T10:21:07.000Z
The Highway 69 project is moving toward paving work this week, with asphalt milling scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 10, from just south of Wittenwyler Road to County F.
According to Jim Grender, project engineer for CGC, Inc., milling is expected to take two days, with asphalt paving from just south of Wittenwyler Road to County F scheduled to begin Thursday and continue into the following week.
The other major new item is culvert work south of Wittenwyler Road. Pipe culvert replacements are expected to begin Monday, starting with the first pipe just north of Washington Road, then continuing south to three other pipe locations between South Cold Spring Road and Allison Road.
North of Monticello, the latest update says pipe culvert replacements were expected to be completed Friday, Aug. 7\. Starting Saturday, Aug. 8, a grading crew is expected to work at each pipe culvert location, removing material from within the roadway and replacing it with base aggregate.
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### The Forgotten Airport of New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/the-forgotten-airport-of-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-08-13T10:21:22.000Z
Long before most rural communities had any direct connection to aviation, airplanes were taking off and landing from a privately built grass runway east of New Glarus.
The airfield belonged to Herman Lufi, a township road worker, mechanic and pioneering local pilot who began flying in the 1920s. He built a hangar and graded a landing strip on property he owned near what became Airport Road, creating an unofficial New Glarus airport that remained vivid in the memories of those who grew up nearby.
Dave Zweifel, editor emeritus of The Capital Times, grew up on the family farm immediately east of Lufi’s property. He places the airfield south of Airport Road near its intersection with Elmer Road, just east of the buildings now standing there.
“Herman Lufi built the airstrip and the hangar on the property he owned directly west of our farm along what became Airport Road,” Zweifel recalled.
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### ATV/UTV Question Moves to New Glarus Committee
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/atv-utv-question-moves-to-new-glarus-committee/
Last updated: 2026-08-09T21:14:23.000Z
The question of whether New Glarus should allow all-terrain vehicles and utility-terrain vehicles on village streets will move to the committee level Thursday, Aug. 13, when the Public Works/Public Safety Committee considers the issue at its 8:15 a.m. meeting at Village Hall.
The agenda lists “ATV/UTV Access in the Village of New Glarus” for consideration, discussion and a possible recommendation, giving the committee the opportunity to advise the full Village Board on whether the proposal should move forward.
The committee discussion follows a July 29 public listening session that drew residents, business owners and people from outside the village to speak both for and against opening village streets to ATVs and UTVs. The listening session itself did not include a proposed ordinance or route map and no formal action was taken.
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### Partisan Primary Election Is Tuesday
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/partisan-primary-election-is-tuesday/
Last updated: 2026-08-09T21:14:32.000Z
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. The primary will determine which party candidates advance to Wisconsin’s Nov. 3 general election. Anyone in line by 8 p.m. is permitted to vote.
For New Glarus-area voters, offices on the ballot include governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, state treasurer, Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District, the 17th State Senate District and the 50th Assembly District. Green County voters will also see county races for sheriff, coroner and clerk of circuit court. There are no referendum questions on the Green County primary ballot.
Two of the legislative contests have particularly local connections. Corrine Hendrickson, a former New Glarus School Board member and New Glarus childcare advocate, is one of three Democrats seeking the nomination in Senate District 17\. She faces Jenna Jacobson and Lisa White.
Bill Oemichen, a longtime Town of New Glarus resident and current New Glarus School Board president, is one of three Democrats seeking the nomination in Assembly District 50\. Oemichen faces Bryna Caves and Josh Mittness in Tuesday’s primary.
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### A Busy Week Ahead for Local Government
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/a-busy-week-ahead-for-new-glarus-local-government/
Last updated: 2026-08-09T17:31:58.000Z
Anyone interested in local government will have plenty to follow this week, with five meetings scheduled between Monday and Thursday involving the New Glarus Fire District, Village of New Glarus, Town of New Glarus and Green County.
Some meetings are largely administrative, while others include issues that could eventually produce visible changes around the community. Among the biggest topics are a proposed accessible viewing deck at Village Park, the continuing discussion over ATV and UTV access in the village, downtown parking, street resurfacing projects and a Green County highway facility project.
The week begins Monday evening with the New Glarus Fire District and gets considerably busier Wednesday and Thursday, when four additional local government meetings or hearings are scheduled.
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### Odds & Ends: Coyotes, Beer, Ballots and More
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/odds-ends-coyotes-beer-ballots-and-more/
Last updated: 2026-08-10T10:18:21.000Z
Not every bit of news needs a full story of its own. Odds & Ends is our collection of smaller New Glarus news items, social media posts, Internet curiosities, upcoming dates and other things we noticed during the week.
**Brewery Expansion Chugging Along**
Construction continues at New Glarus Brewing Co.’s Hilltop facility, where architect and project manager Katherine May recently shared photos showing slate tile installed on the brew-hall addition, ground preparation underway for the new beer garden and continued progress on the distilling area.
The work is part of the brewery’s major Hilltop expansion, which continues to take shape as the company works toward completion later this year.
Read more: [https://x.com/newglarusbrew/status/2082996388590162151](https://x.com/newglarusbrew/status/2082996388590162151?ref=newglarus360.com)
**A Coyote Checks the Construction**
Apparently, the brewery expansion already has at least one admirer.
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### Green County Clean Sweep Returns Aug. 19
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-clean-sweep-returns-aug-19/
Last updated: 2026-08-09T00:11:18.000Z
MONTICELLO, Wis. — Green County residents will have a six-hour opportunity Wednesday, Aug. 19, to safely dispose of unwanted household and agricultural hazardous chemicals through the county’s annual Clean Sweep program.
The one-day collection will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Monticello Recycling Center, 406 N. Main St. The program is available to Green County residents, and proof of residency will be required.
Farmers may bring up to 100 pounds of qualifying agricultural products at no charge, while homeowners may dispose of up to 100 pounds of household products for free. Participants do not need to register in advance but will be required to sign in when they arrive.
All containers and materials should be properly identified. A testing fee may be charged for unknown chemicals when the amount exceeds 5 gallons or 50 pounds.
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### On the Horizon: Google Search Is Changing
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/on-the-horizon-google-search-is-changing/
Last updated: 2026-08-21T02:20:34.000Z
*On the Horizon is a New Glarus 360 feature looking beyond today’s headlines at larger economic, demographic, technological and cultural changes that may eventually reach our community. The goal is not to predict the future, but to recognize consequential changes while they are still far enough away to prepare for them.*
For years, the online playbook for a small business was fairly simple: Build a website, make sure Google could find it, post on social media and hope customers followed the trail.
That trail is changing.
Google Search, once known mostly for sending users to other websites, is increasingly giving people answers directly on the search results page. Artificial intelligence summaries, business panels, maps, snippets, videos, reviews and other Google-owned features now answer many questions before a user ever clicks through to a business, news site, tourism page or event listing.
For New Glarus businesses, that change may seem distant or technical. But it could affect something very practical: whether people searching for restaurants, shops, lodging, events, contractors, attractions or “things to do in New Glarus” ever reach the websites where those businesses tell their own stories.
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### New Glarus Schools Expand Leadership Teams
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-schools-expand-leadership-teams/
Last updated: 2026-08-08T22:01:59.000Z
The New Glarus School District is expanding its Leadership and Sustainability Teams for the 2026–27 school year, including the creation of a team dedicated specifically to special education.
Known as LaST Teams, the groups bring together teachers, specialists and administrators to guide school improvement efforts. The collaborative leadership model was introduced during the 2025–26 school year to strengthen student learning and create systems that can be sustained over time.
Each school in the district has its own Leadership and Sustainability Team. The addition of the Special Education Leadership and Sustainability Team is intended to strengthen coordination and help ensure students receive high-quality academic and behavioral support.
The teams also work to align several of the district’s major educational systems, including Professional Learning Communities, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. Rather than treating those programs as separate initiatives, the district said LaST Teams help organize them into one system focused on student outcomes.
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### Top 10 Fastest Growing Communities in Green County
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/top-10-fastest-growing-communities-in-green-county/
Last updated: 2026-08-13T10:21:29.000Z
The Village of New Glarus is among the fastest-growing communities in Green County, according to the latest final municipal population estimates from the Wisconsin Department of Administration.
Comparing the 2020 Census with the state’s latest 2025 estimates, New Glarus grew from 2,266 residents to 2,361, an increase of 95 people, or 4.19%. That puts the village fourth among all Green County cities, villages and towns by percentage growth and makes it the fastest-growing incorporated municipality entirely within the county.
The Town of New Glarus also landed in the top 10, growing from 1,393 to an estimated 1,432 residents. Combined, the village and town added an estimated 134 residents between 2020 and 2025.
The Wisconsin Department of Administration’s Demographic Services Center produces population estimates for all Wisconsin municipalities. Estimates use the previous census as a starting point and incorporate indicators including housing units, automobile registrations and other measures of population change.
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### New Glarus Brewing Co. Raspberry Tart Soft Serve Is a State Fair Hit
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-brewing-co-raspberry-tart-soft-serve-is-a-state-fair-hit/
Last updated: 2026-08-08T16:34:06.000Z
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — New Glarus Brewing Company’s Raspberry Tart has received the soft-serve treatment at the Wisconsin State Fair — and early reactions suggest the distinctly Wisconsin creation is already a hit.
The new dessert, sold at the Bud Pavilion, combines the New Glarus brewery’s fruit beer with Wisconsin dairy. [WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee](https://www.tmj4.com/bud-pavilion-debuts-soft-serve-beer-made-with-wisconsin-craft-beer-and-dairy?ref=newglarus360.com) reported that fairgoers trying the treat on opening day praised its balance of raspberry sweetness and recognizable beer flavor.
Bud Pavilion owner Leanne Hock developed the recipe with her two sons over several months, experimenting with different combinations throughout the winter before settling on the final version.
“All winter long we tried different flavors and different things, but we perfected it,” Hock told WTMJ-TV.
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### Historic Photo: New Glarus Takes on ‘The Music Man’
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/historic-photo-new-glarus-takes-on-the-music-man/
Last updated: 2026-08-13T10:21:37.000Z
The photograph captures members of the cast of New Glarus High School’s 1981 production of “The Music Man,” the Meredith Willson musical set in 1912 Iowa. With much of the cast identified only by first names in surviving information, *New Glarus 360* is asking readers to help complete the story.
At the center of the production were Tony Wieser as traveling salesman Harold Hill and Faye Streiff as Marian Paroo. Bill Meland played Charlie Cowell, while Beth Holmes appeared as Mrs. Paroo.
Other surviving cast information is less complete. Phillip Marty played Marcellus Washburn, while Alan Hoesly and Karla Nodorft portrayed Tommy Djilas and Zaneeta Shinn. Tim Nybroten played Winthrop Paroo, and Becky Anderson appeared as Amaryllis.
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### SSM Health Offers Grief Support Group in Monroe
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/ssm-health-offers-grief-support-group-in-monroe/
Last updated: 2026-08-08T03:30:56.000Z
MONROE, Wis. — SSM Health at Home will offer an eight-week grief support group in Monroe for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one.
“Walking Through Grief” is designed to provide education, resources, encouragement and an opportunity for participants to connect with others experiencing similar challenges.
The group is open to adults ages 18 and older. Sessions will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 2 through Oct. 21, at Monroe Engraving, 1005 30th St. in Monroe.
There is no charge to participate. Seating is limited, however, and advance registration is requested. Organizers strongly recommend attending all eight sessions.
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### Annual Library Book Sale Returns Aug. 22-23
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/annual-library-book-sale-returns-aug-22-23/
Last updated: 2026-08-07T21:41:05.000Z
The Friends of the New Glarus Public Library will hold its annual book sale Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at the new library, 26 Fifth Ave. in New Glarus.
This year’s sale will be the first held inside the new New Glarus Public Library building. Shoppers should enter on the Railroad Street side of the building.
The sale will feature a wide variety of adult fiction and nonfiction, cookbooks, children’s books, picture books and chapter books. Materials available at the sale traditionally come from community donations as well as books withdrawn from the library’s collection.
The annual sale has long been connected with the Wilhelm Tell Festival weekend. Its dates have shifted because the festival is no longer held over Labor Day weekend and now takes place earlier.
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### New Glarus School Board to Review Long-Term Facility Needs
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-school-board-to-review-long-term-facility-needs/
Last updated: 2026-08-07T23:43:47.000Z
The New Glarus School Board will review an updated long-term facilities plan when it meets at 7:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, in the New Glarus High School Library/Media Center, Room 183\. The meeting will also be available through Zoom.
The facilities plan includes existing projects as well as additional needs recommended following the district’s 2026 facilities study. The recommendations do not necessarily represent funded or approved construction projects, but they could help shape future district planning and spending decisions.
Among the largest estimated needs are a $2.2 million upgrade to LED lighting and controls throughout most district buildings, $750,000 for updated telecommunications and data cabling, and a $1.5 million replacement of the elementary school roof.
The plan also identifies approximately $450,000 to replace elementary school unit ventilators, $450,000 to replace original galvanized water piping at the elementary school, and $300,000 to replace ventilation boxes at the middle and high school. Other recommended work includes electrical panels, generators, air-handling equipment and additional ventilation upgrades.
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### New Glarus Plans Asphalt Work at Three Intersections
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-plans-asphalt-work-at-three-intersections/
Last updated: 2026-08-07T21:41:31.000Z
The Village of New Glarus is preparing for asphalt improvements at three village intersections as part of its 2026 street maintenance work.
The project calls for a 2-inch mill and overlay at the intersections of 2nd Street and 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue and Railroad Street. The process generally involves removing the upper portion of the existing asphalt surface before installing a new layer of pavement.
A separate portion of the project calls for 4 inches of asphalt pavement at the intersection of 7th Street and 12th Avenue. The village’s bid documents do not specify why that location will receive a different pavement treatment.
The village intends to select a single contractor to complete all three portions of the project. Public Works Director Scott McNett is listed as the village contact for questions related to the work.
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### New Glarus Woods Trail Run Returns Aug. 15
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-woods-trail-run-returns-aug-15/
Last updated: 2026-08-07T21:41:40.000Z
Runners and walkers will take to the trails at New Glarus Woods State Park on Saturday, Aug. 15, for the seventh annual New Glarus Woods Trail Run.
Organized by the Friends of New Glarus Woods State Park, the event is part of the Savanna Trail Run Series. Proceeds will support the continued development of mountain bike trails within the park.
The event will include a free 1-kilometer children’s fun run, a 5-kilometer run and walk, an 8-kilometer race and a 16-kilometer race. Participation is limited to 250 runners, and registration is available online only.
The children’s run begins at 7:45 a.m., followed by the 16-kilometer race at 8 a.m., the 8-kilometer race at 8:20 a.m. and the 5-kilometer race at 8:35 a.m. A post-race party will begin at 9:15 a.m., with the awards ceremony and raffle scheduled for 10 a.m.
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### Green County Tourism Nears $90 Million
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-tourism-nears-90-million/
Last updated: 2026-08-13T10:21:49.000Z
Tourism generated nearly $90 million in economic activity in Green County during 2025, demonstrating the considerable role visitors play in supporting businesses, jobs and incomes throughout the county.
Visitors directly spent $51.4 million at lodging properties, restaurants, retailers, attractions, gas stations and other businesses, according to the Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s latest economic-impact report. Once the effects of that spending circulated through the local economy, tourism’s total impact reached $89.84 million.
Green County’s total tourism impact increased about 4% from 2024, while direct visitor spending grew approximately 4.2%. Tourism also generated $23.84 million in labor income, supported 701 full- and part-time jobs and produced $5.03 million in state and local tax revenue.
Annie O’Connor, executive director of the New Glarus Chamber of Commerce, said major events bring visitors into the community, but their economic impact extends well beyond the festivals themselves.
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### Belleville Community Picnic Returns This Weekend
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/belleville-community-picnic-returns-this-weekend/
Last updated: 2026-08-06T23:44:10.000Z
BELLEVILLE, Wis. — The Belleville Community Picnic returns this weekend, Aug. 7-9, celebrating its 75th year with three days of entertainment, competitions, food and family activities at Sugar River Park and Community Park.
The celebration begins Friday with Family Night and Glow Night. Carnival rides will operate from 5 to 8:30 p.m. and resume after the fireworks until 11 p.m. Friday’s events also include adult kickball, bingo, balloon twisting, face painting, softball and an open bags tournament.
Fireworks are scheduled for dusk Friday at Sugar River Park, with Sunday listed as the rain date. The band 1884 will perform in the beer tent following the fireworks from 9:30 p.m. to midnight.
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### Art in the Park Expands Music, Food and Art Offerings
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/art-in-the-park-expands-music-food-and-art-offerings/
Last updated: 2026-08-07T11:31:30.000Z
Art in the Park will return to New Glarus Village Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, bringing together regional artists, live music, food, beverages and more than six decades of tradition.
The juried art show will feature pottery, jewelry, woodworking, weaving, paintings, photography, fiber arts and artwork ready for framing. Organizers say the variety is intended to offer something for visitors seeking either a major piece of original art or a smaller handcrafted gift.
“Whether someone is looking for a one-of-a-kind statement piece or a handcrafted gift, there is something for everyone to enjoy,” said Haley Shutter of the Art in the Park organizing committee.
This year’s entertainment lineup will include Harmonious Wail as the featured musical act, with Sparkle Lounge Ensemble opening the event. Performances will continue throughout the day, giving visitors more reasons to settle into the park rather than simply walk through the artist booths.
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### Roger Kalscheur, Railroad Inspector and Devoted Grandfather, Dies at 72
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/roger-kalscheur-railroad-inspector-and-devoted-grandfather-dies-at-72/
Last updated: 2026-09-14T12:29:18.000Z
Roger Kalscheur, a Mount Horeb native, worked as a railroad inspector and plasterer before settling in New Glarus. He later lived in Missouri with his wife, Lilly.
Known as “Pudge,” Kalscheur enjoyed baseball, family gatherings and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, son, four grandchildren, seven sisters, three brothers and extended family.
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### This Weekend: Picnics, Music and Local Traditions
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/this-weekend-picnics-music-and-local-traditions/
Last updated: 2026-08-06T23:45:06.000Z
From the Belleville Community Picnic and a limited New Glarus Brewing release to farmers market shopping, vineyard concerts, museum traditions and four days of live music, the New Glarus area offers a full schedule Aug. 6-9 for all ages.
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### New Glarus Extends Power Agreement Through 2073
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-extends-power-agreement-through-2073/
Last updated: 2026-08-06T17:10:51.000Z
The New Glarus Village Board approved a long-term extension of the village electric utility’s power supply agreement with WPPI Energy during its regular meeting Wednesday, Aug. 5.
The agreement extends New Glarus’ current contract with the member-owned wholesale power supplier from Dec. 31, 2055, through Dec. 31, 2073\. The board also authorized the possible purchase of a used digger derrick utility truck and approved three updates to the village’s municipal code.
WPPI President and CEO Mike Peters presented the contract proposal and described the extension as necessary for the organization to finance new generation, transmission investments and other long-term power purchases on favorable terms.
New Glarus has been a member-owner of WPPI Energy since 2005\. The organization serves 51 locally owned electric utilities, including 41 in Wisconsin, and provides wholesale electricity, utility services, purchasing programs, technical support and legislative advocacy.
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### Community Update: 8/6/2026
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/community-update-8-6-2026-2/
Last updated: 2026-08-14T05:43:24.000Z
Jim Tschudy wrote to us this week with a memory from roughly 70 years ago, when he attended a Sunday afternoon service in the log church at the Swiss Historical Village & Museum and listened to his father speak. At the time, he said, the log church may have been the only structure on the grounds. Today, the Swiss Historical Village has grown into something far larger, preserving not only buildings and artifacts, but the stories of the people who shaped this community. That tradition will be renewed again this weekend when the annual church service returns to the same log church Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
Jim also wrote that today New Glarus has an “aura” to it. And that feels exactly right. There *is* something here that reaches beyond architecture, festivals and family names. It comes from generations of people who arrived with different skills, customs and hopes, then worked together to create a richer community than anyone could have built alone.
That may be one of the most important lessons for the present. Our history reminds us that our ancestors brought more than their belongings. They brought ideas, traditions, labor, courage and a willingness to begin again — contributions that continue to enrich our shared life in New Glarus today.
### What We’re Working On
One of New Glarus’ best-kept secrets is the identity of the business that leased the former Quality Cellular space at **1305 Highway 69**. We’re keeping our eyes open and ears peeled and will share the **new tenant** as soon as it is confirmed.
The **primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 11**, and we’ll have everything voters need to know before heading to the polls. Look for **quick local results** Tuesday evening as the numbers come in.
This weekend, we’ll uncover the story of **New Glarus’ long-forgotten airport** and the pilot who built it. It is a fascinating piece of local history filled with **airplanes, ambition and memorable stories**.
The **New Glarus School Board** meets next week, with several matters affecting local students, families and taxpayers on the agenda. We’ll follow the discussion and bring you the **important decisions and updates**.
The **New Glarus-Monticello youth football season** is underway, bringing young athletes back to the field. We’ll have the story and photos as players begin another season of **learning, teamwork and competition**.
Friends and family of **Patty Adamson** are holding their annual memorial fundraiser to continue her legacy of generosity. We’ll share how the event will support **Big Brothers Big Sisters of Green County** and the young people it serves.
**The Swiss Colony and Colony Brands turn 100** this year, marking a century since the company’s humble beginnings. We’ll trace its early connections to New Glarus and explore how it grew into the **major employer and national business** it is today.
Village ordinances contain plenty of important regulations, along with a few rules that might surprise even longtime residents. We’re searching through them to find the **10 most interesting New Glarus ordinances** still on the books.
The **Eugene Hotel in Monroe** will celebrate its grand opening Aug. 19\. We’ll be there to document the occasion with the **story, people and plenty of photos**.
Google once made it relatively easy for local businesses and organizations to be discovered online, something especially important in a tourism community such as New Glarus. We’ll explain how **Google’s redesigned search experience** could make local information harder to find and why that matters.
The college and NFL football seasons are almost here, and we’re speaking with people who have **New Glarus-area connections** to both levels of the game. Their stories offer another look at **small-town talent reaching the big leagues**.
The **new turf field at New Glarus High School** has now been used for several seasons. We’ll examine how it is holding up, how it has performed and whether the **major community investment** is meeting expectations.
### Photo of the Week
The Buck Moon rose large and glowing orange against the black sky last Wednesday. Its dramatic color came from its position near the horizon, where moonlight traveled through more of Earth’s atmosphere, scattering shorter blue wavelengths and allowing warmer orange and red tones to dominate. **– Photo by Bruce Alan Hansen*
### What You May Have Missed
[The Highway 69 Roundabout: What Drivers Need to KnowA new roundabout at Highway 69 and County C will introduce many New Glarus-area motorists to an intersection design intended not to eliminate every collision, but to prevent ordinary driving mistakes from becoming fatal ones.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/the-highway-69-roundabout-what-drivers-need-to-know/)
[New Glarus Cost of Living Draws National AttentionA national financial publication says New Glarus costs about 8% more than the U.S. average, even as local home values remain below the national figure. Most of its numbers appear accurate, though its rental comparison is less precise locally.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-cost-of-living-draws-national-attention/)
[Tree Crashes Through a New Glarus HomeA large tree crashed through the roof of Imelda Ellefson-Majeski’s Valle Tell Drive home Friday night, crashing into a living room where her grandchildren had been playing only hours earlier. What followed was a long night of neighbors, family members and emergency responders working together.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/tree-crashes-through-a-new-glarus-home/)
[WisDOT Plans 2031 Highway 69 Work North of New GlarusAfter months of speculation about what would come next after work began on the Highway 69 project to Cow Path Lane, WisDOT has released early design details for a future job north of New Glarus, with construction anticipated in 2031.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/wisdot-plans-2031-highway-69-work-north-of-new-glarus/)
[12 Unwritten Rules of New GlarusFrom cow statues and church lawns to Spotted Cow, Glarner Knights and Belleville, New Glarus has its own code of conduct — a collection of traditions, courtesies and local expectations that residents understand without ever seeing them written down.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/12-unwritten-rules-of-new-glarus/)
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### Something We Noticed
Foreign exchange students seemed to be a more visible part of life in New Glarus during the 1980s and 1990s than they are now. Right? Perhaps that is partly nostalgia, but then again, maybe not. Exchange programs now face more paperwork, background checks, safety requirements and supervision than they likely did decades ago. And the COVID-19 pandemic probably also disrupted the volunteer networks and host-family relationships that many programs depend upon.
It would be wonderful to see New Glarus and Glarus, Switzerland, establish a formal exchange of their own. The idea of it seems obvious. One year, a student from New Glarus could spend time in Switzerland; the following year, a student from Glarus could come here. Such a program would create a living connection between the two communities and give students an experience that could shape the rest of their lives.
Such an exchange would not necessarily have to involve high school students either. Hans Lenzlinger once created a pipeline between Switzerland and the New Glarus Hotel through which young chefs traveled between the two places to learn, work and share their culinary traditions. A revived exchange could similarly focus on apprentices, college students, hospitality workers or other young adults.
Of course, there would be plenty of obstacles. Finding host families, securing funding, handling insurance and travel requirements, and identifying New Glarus students with sufficient German skills would all take considerable work. Still, for a village that places so much value on its Swiss heritage, it is a wonderful idea to imagine.
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### Prairie Haus Phase II Apartments Target September Start
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/prairie-haus-phase-ii-clears-first-major-hurdles/
Last updated: 2026-08-13T10:21:56.000Z
Prairie Haus Phase II has secured its financing and could begin construction as early as September, according to Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp. President Mike Slavish.
The proposed $11 million development has already received the necessary conditional use permit and site plan approval from the New Glarus Plan Commission. WHPC is now waiting for state approval of its construction plans while completing final value engineering and firming up the project’s pricing before receiving its building permit.
“We are no longer securing or trying to get financing,” Slavish said. “That’s in place.”
Slavish said WHPC hoped construction would start in September.
“All we’re really doing now is waiting on our state-approved plans and just some final value engineering on the building itself,” Slavish said. “Other than that, that’s really all we’re waiting on.”
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### Green County Sheriff’s Report: July 30-Aug. 4
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-sheriffs-report-july-30-aug-4/
Last updated: 2026-08-06T12:10:07.000Z
A Stoughton man was arrested on drug and felony bail-jumping charges, while deputies also handled a probation violation and a two-vehicle crash during Green County Sheriff’s Office activity reported from July 30 through Aug. 4.
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### Glarner Community Complex Nears Final Stages
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/glarner-community-complex-nears-final-stages-2/
Last updated: 2026-08-05T23:25:40.000Z
Construction of the new concession building, restrooms, pavilion and plaza at the Glarner Community Complex is moving into its final stages.
All utility rough-ins have been completed, insulation has been installed and concrete work on the plaza is finished, according to Dr. Jennifer Thayer, superintendent of the New Glarus School District.
The next stages of construction will include drywall, ceilings and doors, followed by the building’s interior finishes.
The facilities are part of Phase 2 of the Glarner Community Complex, located near The Bank of New Glarus Field across from New Glarus High School.
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### New Glarus Picked Fourth in First SWAL Season
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-picked-fourth-in-first-swal-season/
Last updated: 2026-08-05T23:25:00.000Z
The New Glarus football team will enter a new conference this fall carrying both the momentum of a historic season and the challenge of replacing many of the players who made it possible.
In his 2026 Southwest Wisconsin Activities League (SWAL) football preview, Bound Wisconsin Manager Travis Wilson [predicted the Glarner Knights will finish fourth in their first season](https://www.boundwisconsin.com/p/swal-2026-football-preview?ref=newglarus360.com) in the SWAL. Wilson placed defending state champion Darlington first, followed by Fennimore and Cuba City.
New Glarus moves to the seven-team SWAL after competing in the Southwest Wisconsin Conference last season. Belleville has left the SWAL for the Eastern Wisconsin Conference, while Abundant Life has moved to eight-player football. Each SWAL team will also play one crossover game against an SWC opponent.
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### Free Community Baby Shower Set for Aug. 22
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/free-community-baby-shower-set-for-aug-22/
Last updated: 2026-08-05T17:27:53.000Z
MONROE, Wis. — Expectant parents and families with babies are invited to a free Community Baby Shower from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Green County Family YMCA, 1307 Second St. in Monroe.
The event will offer refreshments, activities, prizes and opportunities for families to connect with local community resources. Free childcare and lactation spaces will also be available.
Expectant and new parents may enter a free raffle for baby gear, including a wagon stroller, car seat, high chair, cases of diapers and other items.
Short walk-in classes and activities will be offered throughout the event. A breastfeeding session begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by a car seat safety session at noon and bingo at 12:30 p.m.
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### New Glarus’ Ben Rortvedt Rejoins LA Dodgers at Deadline
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-ben-rortvedt-rejoins-dodgers-at-deadline/
Last updated: 2026-08-07T11:31:48.000Z
CHICAGO, Ill. — A familiar face with strong New Glarus ties has returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers at one of the most important positions on the field.
Catcher Ben Rortvedt, whose mother and stepfather, Kim and Joe O’Leksy, live in New Glarus, was reacquired from the New York Mets on Monday during the final hours before Major League Baseball’s trade deadline. The Dodgers sent right-handed pitcher Chayce McDermott to New York in the deal.
Less than 24 hours later, Rortvedt was placed in the starting lineup for Tuesday night’s game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. He was the catcher for Tarik Skubal, the two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, as Skubal was also making his Dodgers debut.
For New Glarus baseball fans, the pairing creates an unusual local connection to one of the most closely watched pitching debuts of the season. Skubal is widely considered one of baseball’s best pitchers and was the centerpiece of the Dodgers’ deadline activity.
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### New Glarus Football Opens a New Chapter
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-football-opens-a-new-chapter/
Last updated: 2026-08-22T00:27:39.000Z
The New Glarus Glarner Knights officially returned to the football field Tuesday, Aug. 4, opening practice for a 2026 season that will bring new challenges, new destinations and a completely new conference schedule.
Head coach DJ Schuett and the Glarner Knights enter the season hoping to build on one of the most successful campaigns in program history. New Glarus finished 10-2 last fall, won a conference championship and advanced to Level 3 of the WIAA Division 5 playoffs, farther than any other New Glarus team had gone before.
The historic run helped raise expectations around the program, but this year’s team will have its own identity. New Glarus graduated several important contributors from last season, including quarterback Matt Roth, running back Milo Johnson and leading receiver Will Pinnow.
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### Early Winter Outlook Leans Warmer and Drier
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/early-winter-outlook-leans-warmer-and-drier/
Last updated: 2026-08-05T13:53:26.000Z
New Glarus and much of southern Wisconsin currently face increased odds of a warmer and potentially drier winter, according to an early seasonal outlook from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The Climate Prediction Center’s forecast covers December 2026 through February 2027\. It places southern Wisconsin within an area favoring above-normal average temperatures and near the edge of a region expected to have below-normal precipitation.
The maps represent probabilities rather than traditional weather forecasts. Above-normal temperatures do not mean every part of the winter will be mild, and below-normal precipitation does not necessarily mean New Glarus will receive less snow.
Seasonal precipitation includes the liquid equivalent of rain, snow, sleet and freezing rain. A relatively dry winter could still include several significant snowstorms, while an overall warm winter could contain short periods of bitter cold.
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### Before WEKZ: When Radiowaves First Reached New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/before-wekz-when-radio-first-reached-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-08-05T13:53:41.000Z
Imagine hearing a human voice emerge from a pair of headphones for the first time.
There was no person standing nearby and no phonograph record turning on a machine. The words had traveled invisibly through the air, picked up by a wire stretched outside the house and delivered through a homemade receiver.
For a New Glarus resident experiencing radio in the early 1920s, it must have seemed almost impossible.
Radio did not arrive in the village with the opening of a local station or a tower rising on the horizon. It came gradually, one receiver at a time, connecting New Glarus farmhouses and village homes with Madison, Chicago and eventually the rest of the country.
**From Wireless Signals to Human Voices**
The story began decades before most Americans owned a radio.
Scottish physicist James Clerk Maxwell predicted the existence of electromagnetic waves during the 19th century. German physicist Heinrich Hertz later demonstrated that those waves could be produced and detected.
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### New Glarus Euchre Team Joins World Record Bid
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-euchre-team-joins-world-record-bid/
Last updated: 2026-08-04T22:32:48.000Z
MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Mallards are preparing to deal Wisconsin back into the record books Aug. 8, when the baseball organization will attempt to host the world’s largest game of Euchre with help from New Glarus Cares and the World Euchre Federation.
The Mallards reached out to the New Glarus-based organizations for assistance planning the massive tournament. New Glarus Cares Treasurer Mary Siegenthaler, who also serves as tournament director of the World Euchre Championship, has been working closely with the Mallards on logistics.
Approximately 16 experienced volunteers from New Glarus are expected to travel to Madison to assist with the event. The group includes battle hardened volunteers who help operate the annual World Euchre Championship in New Glarus.
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### Swiss Historical Village Church Service and Ice Cream Social is Saturday
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/swiss-historical-village-plans-church-service-and-ice-cream-social-2/
Last updated: 2026-08-04T22:32:55.000Z
The Swiss Historical Village & Museum will host a commemorative church service and an old-fashioned pie and ice cream social this Saturday, Aug. 8, on the museum grounds at 612 Seventh Ave. in New Glarus.
The event will run from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., beginning with the pie and ice cream social. Attendees will be able to make a donation for a slice of pie and participate in a game of croquet set up on the grounds.
The croquet activity is being offered in connection with the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The annual church service will begin at 5:30 p.m. inside the museum’s replica of the first log church in New Glarus.
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### Primrose Board Takes No Action on EMS
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/primrose-board-takes-no-action-on-ems/
Last updated: 2026-08-04T17:17:22.000Z
The Town of Primrose Board of Supervisors discussed emergency medical services during its Aug. 3 meeting but took no formal action. The town currently contracts with New Glarus Emergency Medical Services and must provide notice by Oct. 1 if it intends to leave the agreement.
A small number of residents attended the meeting and commented on the EMS issue. The board said it will continue gathering information before deciding to make any changes with its current provider.
The board plans to meet with New Glarus EMS representatives to review service capabilities, finances and contract questions. EMS services are expected to remain on future agendas as the town gathers information and considers its options.
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### New Glarus Hotel Hires General Manager, Targets November Opening
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-hotel-names-casey-metcalf-general-manager-2/
Last updated: 2026-08-04T10:56:21.000Z
The New Glarus Hotel & Restaurant has hired Casey Metcalf as its general manager, filling a key leadership position as the historic property moves closer to its planned mid-November opening. Metcalf will officially begin his new role Aug. 17.
“We are excited to share that the New Glarus Hotel officially has a general manager,” Managing Member and President Christina Bleifuss said. “This is a big step forward for the project as we are moving fast into opening preparation, operations, team building and guest experience.”
Metcalf brings more than 25 years of experience in restaurant leadership, operations and financial management. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu, prestigious culinary school, he has helped open six restaurants, managed hospitality operations across multiple locations and led teams of more than 100 employees.
His background includes developing the systems, staffing structures and financial controls needed to provide a strong guest experience while building a sustainable hospitality business.
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### Fall Flowers Bring a Fresh Look to New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/fall-flowers-bring-a-fresh-look-to-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-08-04T00:08:41.000Z
By mid-August, many summer flower containers have begun to show their age. Petunias may be stretched and tired, hanging baskets require almost constant watering, and a few hot, dry days can leave even carefully maintained planters looking worn.
That does not mean the outdoor decorating season is over. A new group of flowers, foliage plants and ornamental grasses begins arriving at local garden centers just as summer plantings start to fade.
“Mums and other fall colors begin arriving mid- to end of August,” said Brenda Siegenthaler, owner of Brenda’s Blumenladen in New Glarus.
Popular choices extend well beyond mums. Siegenthaler said customers also turn to rudbeckia, coneflowers, asters, celosia, ornamental peppers, flowering kale and purple fountain grass to refresh porches, patios, hanging baskets and outdoor planters.
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### New Glarus Area Scanner Traffic Log: July 27-August 2
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-area-scanner-traffic-log-july-27-august-2/
Last updated: 2026-08-05T23:26:15.000Z
Reports from area scanner traffic during the past week included traffic stops, a custody exchange, a medical call, a parking lot crash, a road hazard, loose animals, an ordinance complaint and other public safety responses in and around the New Glarus area.
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### Polka Music Comes to Swiss Church Courtyard
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/polka-music-comes-to-swiss-church-courtyard/
Last updated: 2026-08-03T20:20:10.000Z
The Swiss United Church of Christ of New Glarus will host an outdoor social gathering Wednesday, Aug. 5, featuring live polka music and an opportunity for community fellowship.
The event will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. in the church courtyard at 18 Fifth Ave. in New Glarus. The Biergarten Specials Band will provide the evening’s music.
Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and find a comfortable place in the courtyard to enjoy the performance. The gathering is open to church members, visitors and anyone looking to spend a summer evening listening to polka music in downtown New Glarus.
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### Beautiful Day as Volksfest Celebrates Swiss Heritage
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/beautiful-day-as-volksfest-celebrates-swiss-heritage/
Last updated: 2026-08-05T13:54:20.000Z
*– Photos by Becky Degenhardt*
The 97th New Glarus Volksfest brought the community together Sunday, Aug. 2, for an afternoon of traditional Swiss music, yodeling and cultural performances at Wilhelm Tell Shooting Park.
Beautiful weather and unusually comfortable temperatures for an August day provided an ideal setting for the outdoor celebration. Guests relaxed beneath the trees, visited with friends and enjoyed music throughout the afternoon.
The program featured local singers and musicians along with House of Voice, a visiting vocal group from St. Gallen, Switzerland. The celebration also included alphorn music, Swiss flag throwing and other traditional folk arts.
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### New Glarus School Registration Deadline Is Today
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-school-registration-deadline-is-today/
Last updated: 2026-08-03T17:09:13.000Z
Families in the New Glarus School District must complete online registration today for the 2026-27 school year. District staff are available to assist anyone who needs internet access, a device or help navigating the updated Family Access system.
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### Historic Photo: Citizens Bank in 1910
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/historic-photo-citizens-bank-in-1910/
Last updated: 2026-08-03T17:18:26.000Z
The Citizens Bank building at 130 Fifth Avenue looks almost new in this photograph, taken in 1910, the same year the imposing two-story brick structure was completed.
Today, the building is home to The Alpine. Over more than a century, it has also housed grocery stores, an insurance office and Roughing It in Style, among other businesses. Its first purpose, however, was announced in stone above the corner entrance: “Citizens Bank.”
The bank was built on property formerly occupied by the Schindler home. Local historical accounts indicate Mrs. Gabriel Schindler also operated a millinery business at the site, meaning the corner had a commercial history even before construction of the bank.
The new building arrived during an unusually confident period in the New Glarus economy. Dairy farms, cheese factories, merchants and other businesses were generating substantial financial activity throughout the village and surrounding countryside. That same year, the competing Bank of New Glarus also moved into a prominent new building nearby.
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### Highway 69 Work Moves to Culverts, Bridge Decking
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/highway-69-work-moves-to-culverts-bridge-decking/
Last updated: 2026-08-07T11:32:33.000Z
The Highway 69 construction project enters August with crews expected to finish one deep pipe culvert south of Exeter Crossing Road and begin work on two more culverts between Exeter Crossing Road and Hefty Road.
According to the latest weekly construction update from Jim Grender, P.E., of CGC, Inc., the culvert south of Exeter Crossing Road started Friday, July 31, is expected to continue Saturday, Aug. 1, and finish Monday, Aug. 3.
The next two pipe culverts between Exeter Crossing Road and just north of Hefty Road are expected to be worked on Monday through Thursday, weather permitting. The first pipe south of Wittenwyler Road may begin late next week.
Highway 69 remains closed to through traffic between Monroe and New Glarus. Local access only is being maintained, and project officials continue to ask drivers to use alternate routes other than Highway 69 for their safety and the safety of workers.
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### Tree Crashes Through a New Glarus Home
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/tree-crashes-through-a-new-glarus-home/
Last updated: 2026-08-07T11:32:43.000Z
Imelda Ellefson-Majeski had turned off her bedroom light around 10:30 p.m. Friday and was beginning to fall asleep when the sound of an explosion shook her New Glarus home.
For a moment, she wondered whether someone had set off a large firework. Then her neighbors appeared at her front door.
Together, they walked from the entryway into the home’s open living area. Two enormous tree branches had punched through the roof.
“There were two big, huge branches impaled in the house,” Ellefson-Majeski recalled during an interview Saturday, while only operating on an hour of sleep.
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### Rain Fails to Dampen New Glarus Firefest
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/rain-fails-to-dampen-new-glarus-firefest/
Last updated: 2026-08-04T10:46:43.000Z
Lingering showers gave way to sprinkles before the rain finally stopped Saturday, Aug. 1, as a remarkably large crowd gathered at the New Glarus fire station for the 2026 New Glarus Fire Department Firefest.
The damp start did little to discourage families and other visitors. Instead, the cooler weather provided a welcome reprieve from the recent heat as attendees enjoyed an afternoon of activities while supporting the community’s volunteer fire department.
Firetruck rides, an inflatable jump house moved indoors, an obstacle course, children’s water fights, a 4-H petting zoo and ice cream were among the attractions offered for younger visitors. An automobile extrication demonstration gave spectators a closer look at the equipment and techniques firefighters use during emergency responses.
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### Town of York Approves Lease for Replacement Tractor
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/town-of-york-approves-lease-for-replacement-tractor/
Last updated: 2026-08-02T18:45:14.000Z
The Town of York Board approved a 36-month lease for a replacement tractor during a nine-minute special meeting held Thursday, July 30.
The town will lease a 2026 Massey Ferguson tractor, with two annual payments of $10,337.47 beginning in 2027.
Before voting, board members discussed the trade-in value of the town’s 2016 New Holland tractor, the cost of past and ongoing repairs, the differences between purchasing and leasing a replacement and the warranty included with the new tractor.
First Supervisor Travis Leonard made the motion to approve the lease, which was seconded by Second Supervisor Aaron Gifford. The motion carried.
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### Town of New Glarus to Consider Farmers Grove Road Land Division
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/town-of-new-glarus-to-consider-farmers-grove-road-land-division/
Last updated: 2026-08-02T20:19:07.000Z
The Town of New Glarus Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing Wednesday, Aug. 12, to consider a proposed land division along Farmers Grove Road southwest of the village.
The hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the New Glarus Town Garage, N8799 Hayes Lane. The application was submitted by the Halvorsen J. Donald and Susan Revocable Trust and involves property at W6897 Farmers Grove Road.
The proposal would create one approximately 4.36-acre lot from a larger parcel. The property includes a former quarry and would continue to be accessed from Farmers Grove Road, according to the certified survey map and a review prepared for the Town Plan Commission.
No home or residential building site is proposed as part of the division. Town planning documents recommend that the newly created lot be maintained as open space and that residential structures, garages and most storage buildings be prohibited. Buildings considered necessary to maintain the property as open space could still be allowed.
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### Heavy Rain Soaks New Glarus and Southern Wisconsin
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/heavy-rain-soaks-new-glarus-and-southern-wisconsin/
Last updated: 2026-08-02T16:57:22.000Z
A round of heavy rain that moved through southern Wisconsin from Friday, July 31, into Saturday, Aug. 1, dropped 2.17 inches in New Glarus and produced even higher totals in several surrounding communities.
The heaviest amounts were reported east and southeast of New Glarus. Evansville received 4.32 inches, while Janesville recorded 4.15 inches. Belleville was among the other communities receiving more than 3 inches.
Rainfall totals varied considerably across the region. While several locations received between 2 and 3 inches, Rockford recorded the lowest total included in the regional report at 1.48 inches.
The widespread rainfall provided a substantial soaking for lawns, gardens and farm fields, but the highest totals may also have produced ponding and standing water in low-lying or poorly drained areas.
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### Apple Grove Lutheran Church Rises Again Outside Argyle
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/apple-grove-lutheran-church-rises-again/
Last updated: 2026-08-04T10:50:40.000Z
ARGYLE, Wis. — For nearly two years, the place where Apple Grove Lutheran Church once stood offered a painful reminder of what had been lost.
The historic rural church, built in 1893, was destroyed by a tornado June 22, 2024\. Its sanctuary disappeared in a matter of moments, leaving little more than scattered debris, a damaged foundation and generations of memories tied to a building that had served farm families outside Argyle for more than a century.
Today, a new structure is rising in almost the exact same place.
Its walls and roof trusses now outline the shape of a church once again, offering the congregation and surrounding community something they have waited a long time to see: a visible sign that Apple Grove is coming back.
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### New Glarus 360 Help Center Takes Shape
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-360-help-center-takes-shape/
Last updated: 2026-08-01T23:03:53.000Z
Our Help Center now brings answers to common questions about accounts, subscriptions, newsletters, finding stories and participating in local coverage together in one place, with more additions and improvements still ahead.
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### On the Horizon: When America Begins Eating Less
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/on-the-horizon-when-america-begins-eating-less/
Last updated: 2026-08-21T02:20:58.000Z
*On the Horizon is a New Glarus 360 feature looking beyond today’s headlines at larger economic, demographic, technological and cultural changes that may eventually reach our community. The goal is not to predict the future, but to recognize consequential changes while they are still far enough away to prepare for them.*
For generations, success in the American food business has often meant selling more: larger portions, bigger packages, more snacks and more meals consumed away from home.
A new class of medications could begin pushing the country in the opposite direction.
GLP-1 drugs, including Wegovy, Ozempic and similar medications, are changing how many Americans eat. The drugs can reduce appetite and food intake, causing users to feel full sooner and consume less during meals. Tirzepatide, sold for weight management as Zepbound, works through two related hormonal pathways but is commonly included in the broader public discussion about GLP-1 medications.
If their use continues to grow, the effects could reach far beyond doctors’ offices and bathroom scales. They could begin changing grocery stores, restaurants, food packaging, agriculture and the kinds of products consumers value most. Emerging research and consumer surveys also show that many people on these medications report reduced interest in alcohol. In a community whose tourism and identity are closely tied to craft beer, that parallel effect deserves attention.
And that combination could have surprisingly large implications for New Glarus and Green County.
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### Primrose Town Board to Review EMS Services
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/primrose-town-board-to-review-ems-services/
Last updated: 2026-08-02T12:27:13.000Z
The Town of Primrose Board of Supervisors will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, at the Primrose Town Hall, 8468 County Highway A, near Verona.
A central item on the agenda is a discussion and possible action regarding emergency medical services for the township. Supervisors are expected to consider its EMS service agreement with New Glarus EMS and related matters.
The discussion comes just over a month after the Sugar River EMS District officially began operations June 30, combining the former New Glarus and Belleville ambulance services under a regional agreement. Any change by Primrose could further reduce the territory served under New Glarus EMS’ remaining service agreements.
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### July Real Estate Transfers Show Slower Month in New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/july-real-estate-transfers-show-slower-month-in-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-08-02T12:27:23.000Z
Real estate activity slowed in July across the New Glarus area, according to data from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue’s Real Estate Transfer Return system.
The July report includes eight real estate transfers in the Village of New Glarus and Town of New Glarus. That compares with 14 transfers recorded in June.
Most of the July activity took place in the village. Six of the eight July transfers were in the Village of New Glarus, while two were in the Town of New Glarus.
That was also a slower month for both municipalities compared with June, when the report showed 10 transfers in the village and four in the town.
As with last month’s report, sale prices have been intentionally omitted from the accompanying chart. The goal is to provide a simple public-record snapshot of where and when properties changed hands, without turning the report into a price-by-price rundown.
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### Rachel’s Shoppe Brings New Art Space to New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/rachels-shoppe-brings-new-art-space-to-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-08-02T21:17:29.000Z
When Rachel Christopoulos first stepped into the available storefront at 429 Second St., she was struck by the morning sunlight streaming through the windows.
The New Glarus artist could picture paintings displayed near the front, visitors browsing handmade creations and her easels set up in the back. After spending months hoping to find an affordable space in the community she calls home, she decided almost immediately that she had found it.
“I think this could work,” Christopoulos recalled thinking. “I could see people coming in here, looking at artwork, painting in the back. I could see this working.”
That vision will become a reality when Rachel’s Shoppe celebrates its grand opening from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15.
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### 10 New Glarus Urban Legends That Refuse to Die
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/10-new-glarus-urban-legends-that-refuse-to-die/
Last updated: 2026-08-01T17:37:35.000Z
Every community has stories that are repeated so often they begin to feel true. A mysterious landmark inspires a tragic explanation. An old building acquires a secret tunnel. A strange event grows more elaborate with every retelling.
New Glarus is no exception. Its long history, Swiss traditions, brewing culture and rural setting have supplied fertile ground for stories involving gangsters, ghosts, underground passages and impossible feats.
Some of these legends began with real people and places. Others appear to have grown from misunderstandings, jokes or assumptions. A few remain unresolved.
Together, they form an unofficial folklore of New Glarus: stories residents inherit, visitors repeat and each generation reshapes.
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### New Glarus Bakery Owner to Lead Vision Workshop
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-bakery-owner-to-lead-vision-workshop/
Last updated: 2026-07-31T23:00:23.000Z
Angela Neff, owner of the New Glarus Bakery, will host “The Power of Vision Workshop” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, in the new classroom at the New Glarus Public Library.
The one-hour session is intended for business owners and leaders who want time to reflect on their personal and professional direction while stepping away from the immediate pressures of customers, employees, finances and daily decision-making.
Neff will introduce three principles from the Dream Builder program, which she is certified to teach. The workshop will focus on helping participants move beyond daily overwhelm, reconnect with their vision and gain clarity about their next steps.
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### New Glarus Board to Weigh Power Contract Through the Year 2073
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-village-board-to-review-three-ordinance-changes/
Last updated: 2026-08-02T12:27:59.000Z
The New Glarus Village Board will consider extending the village’s long-term electricity supply agreement through 2073 when it meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, at Village Hall.
The proposed amendment with Wisconsin Public Power Inc., commonly known as WPPI Energy, would extend the current agreement by 18 years. The village’s existing contract expires Dec. 31, 2055, while the proposed agreement would remain in effect through Dec. 31, 2073.
According to the meeting packet, WPPI is seeking the longer commitment from its participating municipal utilities to help secure financing for new long-term power sources. WPPI President and CEO Mike Peters is scheduled to present the proposal to the board. Village Attorney Bill Morgan reviewed the amendment and recommended approval.
The contract amendment is one of four items listed under new business. The remaining three would update portions of the New Glarus municipal code to address newer types of personal transportation, electronic smoking devices and unregistered vehicles parked on village property.
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### The Highway 69 Roundabout: What Drivers Need to Know
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/the-highway-69-roundabout-what-drivers-need-to-know/
Last updated: 2026-08-07T11:32:52.000Z
For generations, motorists traveling south from New Glarus toward Monticello and Monroe have passed through the intersection of Wisconsin Highway 69, County Highway C and Urban Road without stopping.
That will change when construction is completed on a new roundabout at the intersection near Monticello. Highway 69 motorists will have to slow down, yield to traffic already circulating and proceed around a central island before continuing toward Monticello or New Glarus.
For many New Glarus-area residents, it will be their first regularly encountered roundabout close to home. Motorists who frequently travel toward Madison may already be familiar with the roundabout at Highway 69 and County Highway PB near Paoli. However, drivers who primarily travel between New Glarus, Monticello and Monroe may have little regular experience with them.
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### Sugar River Flooring Builds on Craftsmanship
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/sugar-river-flooring-builds-on-craftsmanship/
Last updated: 2026-07-31T21:58:47.000Z
For Greg Roth, understanding flooring began long before he opened a showroom in downtown New Glarus.
Roth first entered the industry by sawing logs into lumber, drying the wood and manufacturing hardwood flooring. The experience gave him an understanding of how flooring is produced before he began helping customers select and install it in their homes.
“I actually got my start by sawing logs into lumber, drying the wood, and manufacturing hardwood flooring,” Roth said. “That gave me a strong understanding of the product from the very beginning.”
Around 2008, Roth transitioned from manufacturing into flooring sales and installation. Luxury vinyl plank flooring was beginning to gain popularity, and he saw an opportunity to offer homeowners a product that combined durability, appearance and practicality.
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### Historic Photo: Alpine Cafe Marks a New Glarus Turning Point
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/historic-photo-alpine-cafe-marks-a-new-glarus-turning-point/
Last updated: 2026-08-07T11:33:22.000Z
At first glance, this historic photograph is simply a colorful view of the Alpine Cafe, once located in the building now occupied by Rusty Raven at 500 1st Street. Look more closely, however, and the image tells a much larger story about a community remaking itself.
The building was constructed by N.C. Duerst in 1872 with a traditional front-gabled roof. By the time this photograph was taken, its original 19th-century form had been transformed into an elaborate commercial interpretation of a Swiss chalet.
Dark wood siding, green shutters, heart-shaped cutouts, decorative trim and a covered side balcony gave the restaurant an unmistakably Alpine appearance. Swiss canton shields were scattered across the front, while American and Swiss shields were paired prominently near the peak of the roof.
A large neon “Alpine Cafe” sign projected from the corner of the building. Smaller signs beneath it advertised “Cheese · Fondue” and “Beef Sauerbraten.” Across the front, old-world lettering announced “Lunches,” “Alpine Cafe” and “Dinners,” while a small sign above the entrance assured customers that the restaurant was “Air Conditioned.”
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### New Glarus Farmers Market Canceled Due to Rain
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-farmers-market-canceled-due-to-rain/
Last updated: 2026-07-31T19:29:05.000Z
The New Glarus Farmers Market scheduled for Friday, July 31, has been canceled because of widespread rain expected to move through the area.
Market organizers announced the cancellation Friday morning but said several produce vendors had already harvested items for the market. Customers may contact the vendors directly to arrange purchases.
David Farrell of Acres Aweigh is offering heirloom tomatoes, string beans, carrots, potatoes, onions, beets, kohlrabi, basil, garden huckleberries, purple artichokes, herbal teas, culinary herbs, sunflowers, kale, rainbow chard and zucchino rampicante.
Acres Aweigh is located at N9488 Argue Road, New Glarus. Farrell can be reached at 410-570-7732.
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### Oktoberfest Assault Case Remains Open One Year Later
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/oktoberfest-assault-case-remains-open-one-year-later/
Last updated: 2026-08-07T11:33:03.000Z
Almost a year after a man was accused of attacking an older festivalgoer inside the New Glarus Oktoberfest tent, court records show he has been convicted of two misdemeanors while a felony charge remains unresolved under a deferred agreement.
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### Heavy Rain Could Soak New Glarus This Weekend
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/heavy-rain-could-soak-new-glarus-this-weekend/
Last updated: 2026-07-31T11:10:17.000Z
New Glarus could receive its heaviest rainfall in weeks beginning Friday, with periods of showers and thunderstorms expected to continue into Saturday morning.
Forecasts differ on the exact amount, but several inches of rain are possible. Weather Underground was predicting more than 3 inches across Friday and Saturday, while the National Weather Service forecast called for 1½ to 3 inches across portions of southwestern Wisconsin, with locally higher totals possible.
The National Weather Service said heavy rainfall could begin late Thursday night or early Friday morning and continue through much of Friday. Areas along and south of Interstate 90 face the greatest risk, including southwestern Wisconsin.
The primary concerns are heavy rain and urban street flooding. Rising rivers and streams and isolated flash flooding are also possible, especially where repeated storms pass over the same locations.
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### Small Acts Make a Big Difference at the New Glarus Home
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-home-seeks-volunteers-to-brighten-residents-days/
Last updated: 2026-07-31T11:10:23.000Z
A conversation, a drive through the countryside or an extra set of hands at bingo may seem like a small gesture. At the New Glarus Home, however, those moments can bring companionship, independence and a welcome change of pace to a resident’s day.
Rachel Hendrickson, Community Wellness Coordinator for the New Glarus Home said volunteers contribute something different from the care provided by employees: a personal connection with someone who has chosen to spend time with a resident.
“Most of it’s just building that rapport and the connection with the residents, and just a little bit of sunshine in their day,” Hendrickson said.
Volunteers may visit and talk with residents, help with bingo, paint nails, assist with crafts, provide rides to local stores or take residents outside for a walk. Some residents enjoy simply going for a drive through the countryside, where familiar roads and places can bring back memories.
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### New Glarus School Registration Deadline Is Aug. 3
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-school-registration-deadline-is-aug-3/
Last updated: 2026-07-31T11:10:33.000Z
Families with students in the New Glarus School District are reminded that online registration for the 2026-27 school year must be completed by Monday, Aug. 3.
Registration is available through the district’s website at ngsd.k12.wi.us. Completing the process by the deadline helps district staff prepare student records, schedules, transportation and other arrangements before the beginning of the school year.
Parents and guardians completing online registration should have their Family Access login information and current contact information for their child’s health care provider available.
Families of high school students who need parking passes will also need the student’s driver’s license number and vehicle information. Families with middle or high school students participating in athletics should review the district’s athletics information for additional requirements.
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### This Weekend: New Glarus is Packed with Music and Swiss Traditions
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/the-weekend-360-new-glarus-is-packed-with-music-and-swiss-traditions/
Last updated: 2026-08-01T18:03:42.000Z
New Glarus will welcome August with a full weekend of live music, food, family activities and celebrations of the community’s Swiss heritage.
The schedule begins this evening and continues through Sunday, giving residents and visitors opportunities to explore the farmers market, support the volunteer fire department, hear local and regional musicians and participate in several Swiss National Day events.
**Thursday, July 30**
The weekend gets an early start at 6 p.m. Thursday when Me & D performs at Dirty Dog Taphaus. The duo offers an easy opportunity to begin the weekend downtown with live music, drinks and time with friends.
**Friday, July 31**
The New Glarus Farmers Market will be open from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Bank of New Glarus parking lot, 1101 State Highway 69\. Visitors can browse locally grown produce, baked goods, crafts and other offerings while supporting area farmers, makers and small businesses.
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### New Glarus Police Attend National Night Out
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-police-attend-national-night-out/
Last updated: 2026-07-30T18:51:56.000Z
MONROE, Wis. — The New Glarus Police Department, represented by Chief Jeff Sturdevant, attended National Night Out on Tuesday, July 28, at Twining Park in Monroe.
The Green County Sheriff’s Office and Monroe Police Department hosted the three-hour event, which brought together law enforcement officers, first responders, community organizations and residents from throughout the area.
National Night Out is a nationwide community-building campaign intended to strengthen relationships between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. The event also promotes crime and drug prevention awareness, neighborhood involvement and support for local public safety programs.
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### Community Update: 7/30/2026
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/community-update-template-7-30-2026/
Last updated: 2026-07-30T12:20:06.000Z
Earlier this week we were speaking with Chris Narveson, the Green County Highway Commissioner, about the progress of construction on Highway 69 when our conversation turned to what happens in November, once the project is completed and traffic is finally allowed onto the newly rebuilt highway.
Sure, there will be some people unhappy about having to contend with the new roundabout at Highway 69 and County Highway C. But no one can argue with the fact that it is designed to save lives, and that is unquestionably a good thing. Still, what happens before the traffic starts flowing again? Will there be a ribbon cutting? Will residents have an opportunity to take a walkabout the roundabout before it fills with cars?
Narveson’s answer was simple: “No, that’s not something the Wisconsin Department of Transportation does.”
After six months of construction and four months of detours, it seems like exactly the kind of thing the Wisconsin Department of Transportation *should* do. Perhaps the good people of Monticello should petition the DOT to have a party in the roundabout the weekend before the highway reopens. It may be the only opportunity anyone ever has to safely stand in the middle of it.
No, it would not be the most momentous occasion in Green County history. But it would still mark the end of a long and disruptive project. And Monticello, the community most isolated because of the detour, will have probably earned it.
### What We’re Working On
**Short-term rentals** are drawing new attention as the Green County Board of Supervisors considers updated regulations. We’re examining how the proposed county rules compare with those in the Village of New Glarus—and whether vacation rentals are beginning to reshape the community.
**Glarner Knights football** practice begins Aug. 3 as New Glarus prepares for its 2026 campaign in a new conference. We’ll bring you photos, interviews and the latest news as the team begins a new era.
**The New Glarus Hotel & Restaurant** continues marching toward a possible opening later this year. We’re going behind the scenes to see how construction is progressing and how preparations for the long-awaited launch are taking shape.
**Wellville Club & Courts** is rising outside Belleville, bringing new fitness, wellness and recreation opportunities to the area. We’re talking with the owner about construction progress and when memberships may become available.
**New Glarus urban legends** have been repeated, embellished and passed down for generations. We’re compiling 10 of the community’s most memorable—and perhaps most mysterious—stories.
**A New Glarus foodie destination?** With new restaurants, markets, cafés and culinary experiences emerging, we’re exploring whether the village is poised to become a regional dining destination.
**The Bank of New Glarus’ Evansville branch** is under construction. We’ll check on the progress of the new office and what the expansion will mean for the bank and the Evansville community.
**Apple Grove Lutheran Church** is rebuilding after a tornado destroyed its historic church near Argyle. We’re speaking with the pastor about the congregation’s resilience and the construction of its new home.
**The world’s largest Euchre tournament** may soon be coming to Madison. New Glarus Cares, which organizes the annual World Euchre Championship, is helping the Madison Mallards pursue a new world record, and we’ll have the details.
**Rachel Christopoulos’ new studio and gallery** will soon add another creative destination to New Glarus. We’re talking with the local artist and will offer a first glimpse at what she is creating.
**Radio’s arrival in New Glarus** changed how residents received news, entertainment and information from beyond the valley. We’ll look back to the early broadcasts of 9XM, the predecessor of today’s WHA-AM, and explore what radio was like long before television and the internet.
**Business and alumni profiles** will continue introducing readers to the people whose work, ideas and accomplishments are making an impact in New Glarus and far beyond.
### Photo of the Week
A sunflower reaches into a brilliant blue summer sky near New Glarus. **– Photo by Jane Noble*
### What You May Have Missed
[Historical Photo: Strickler’s Market on Second StreetA postcard view of Strickler’s Market recalls a Second Street business that grew from a family meat market into a grocery and sausage operation, all behind one of New Glarus’ most memorable midcentury Swiss-style downtown storefronts.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/historical-photo-stricklers-market-on-second-street/)
[Hallmark Already Had New Glarus on Its Christmas ListHallmark had already invited New Glarus to compete in its Merriest Christmas Towns Contest before a local campaign caught fire, raising a larger question: Should Christkindli Market lean further into the village’s made-for-TV holiday charm?New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/hallmark-already-had-new-glarus-on-its-christmas-list/)
[How Jim Zuber Helped Landjaegers Go MainstreamA New Glarus sausage maker turned an old world Swiss snack into a familiar sight at checkout counters across Wisconsin, building Zuber’s Sausage Kitchen through ingenuity, endurance and a drive to make one niche product exceptionally well.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/how-jim-zuber-took-landjaeger-across-wisconsin/)
[New Four-Way Stop Coming Next Week to Highway 81 and County NGreen County Highway Commissioner Chris Narveson says the state will install a temporary four-way stop at Highway 81 and County Highway N, adding flashing warning structures and rumble strips as Highway 69 detour traffic continues.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/four-way-stop-coming-to-highway-81-and-county-n/)
[Chalet Landhaus in New Glarus is Being Marketed for SaleOne of New Glarus’ best-known hospitality properties is being marketed for sale, opening the door to a new chapter for the Swiss-style inn, restaurant and bar that has welcomed visitors since 1980.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/chalet-landhaus-in-new-glarus-is-being-marketed-for-sale/)
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### Something We Noticed
This week, we stumbled across a tiny item in the Milwaukee Business Journal about a new Culver’s restaurant receiving zoning approval in Germantown. The interesting part was not that Germantown is getting another Culver’s, but what the village required before granting its approval: The restaurant had to adopt a German-inspired design.
Rendering of the German-inspired Culver’s approved for Germantown, Wisconsin.
The revised building includes Alpine-style features such as a mansard roof, dormer windows, decorative timber elements and masonry. Germantown has made Germanic architecture part of its community-development identity, a planning technique New Glarus pioneered decades ago. German immigrants were among Germantown’s principal settlers in the 1840s, and the community continues to celebrate that heritage through its built environment. So, should the New Glarus Culver’s ever be due for a remodel, here is one idea worth borrowing.
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### ATV Proposal Runs into Resistance in New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/atv-proposal-runs-into-resistance-in-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-08-02T12:28:15.000Z
The possibility of allowing all-terrain vehicles and utility-terrain vehicles within the Village of New Glarus drew a lengthy and often passionate public response Wednesday night, with most village residents who spoke urging the Village Board to leave the existing prohibition in place.
The special meeting at Village Hall was held as a listening session, and no ordinance, route map or final decision was scheduled for consideration. Speakers were generally limited to three minutes, with village residents, business owners and taxpayers receiving the first opportunity to address the board.
Opponents repeatedly cited concerns about pedestrian safety, children walking to school and the pool, limited sidewalks, downtown parking and the potential effect on New Glarus’ walkable tourism experience.
Several residents said the village’s compact layout allows families to walk to parks, schools, businesses and community events. They argued that adding another type of motorized vehicle to village streets could create additional conflicts in a community already dealing with automobile traffic.
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### Town of York to Consider Tractor Lease
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/town-of-york-to-consider-tractor-lease/
Last updated: 2026-07-30T05:58:11.000Z
The Town of York will hold a special meeting by video conference Thursday morning to consider and possibly approve a lease for a replacement tractor, with public comments included before the board takes up its lone scheduled business item.
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### Green County Sheriff’s Report: July 22-28
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-sheriffs-report-july-22-28/
Last updated: 2026-07-30T20:10:26.000Z
A child sexual assault conviction, a UTV crash with injuries in Exeter, a domestic abuse arrest in Decatur and a battery arrest in Jefferson highlighted Green County Sheriff’s Office activity during the July 22-28 reporting period.
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### New Glarus Beer Gets the Soft-Serve Treatment at State Fair
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-beer-gets-the-soft-serve-treatment-at-state-fair/
Last updated: 2026-07-30T05:58:19.000Z
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — One of New Glarus Brewing Co.’s most distinctive beers will be served in an entirely new form at the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair: swirled into a lightly alcoholic soft-serve dessert.
The new “Soft Serve Beer” combines Raspberry Tart beer with Wisconsin dairy and will be sold at the Bud Pavilion during the fair’s 11-day run from Thursday, Aug. 6, through Sunday, Aug. 16, at Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis.
Fair organizers describe the creation as “Wisconsin summer in a cone.” It is one of dozens of new foods and beverages announced for this year’s fair, where unusual combinations and over-the-top culinary experiments have become nearly as much of a tradition as livestock competitions, carnival rides and cream puffs.
Despite the Bud Pavilion location, New Glarus Brewing Co. co-founder Deb Carey said there is no unexpected irony behind the arrangement.
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### New Glarus Authors Link Two Valleys in New Romance
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-authors-link-two-valleys-in-new-romance/
Last updated: 2026-07-30T05:58:25.000Z
The fictional world created by New Glarus authors Ashley Arn and Jessica Aasve is expanding from the snow-covered streets of America’s Little Switzerland to the sunlit vineyards of California wine country.
Their second novel, *Love Between Two Valleys*, reconnects readers with characters from *Love in Little Switzerland* while building a new romance around two communities that may look very different but share a strong appreciation for local businesses, traditions and places where people gather.
The new story centers on Tess, a fiercely independent character who appeared along the edges of the authors’ first novel, and Jax, a confident and compassionate vineyard owner who understands that strength and vulnerability can exist together.
The authors, who write under the shared pen name Jessica Ashley, say the new book explores healing, hope, second chances and the possibility of finding love when life takes an unexpected turn.
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### Culver’s Plans Full Day of Family Fun and Community Giving
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/culvers-plans-full-day-of-family-fun-and-community-giving/
Last updated: 2026-07-30T05:58:31.000Z
Culver’s of New Glarus will host a full day of family activities and community fundraisers this Friday, July 31, with portions of sales benefiting three area organizations.
The event builds upon the Pecatonica FFA petting zoo held at the restaurant last year, expanding the program into a daylong celebration featuring farm animals, games, frozen custard specials, food donations and appearances by Culver’s mascot Scoopie.
Throughout the day, guests may purchase one pint of frozen custard for $3 or a four-pint party pack for $8\. Scoopie will also be available during the day to meet families and pose for photographs.
"Last year, we noticed that the petting zoo had a great turn out but didn't have any other draws to keep people around," Jordan Peterson, Manager of Culver's Restaurant in New Glarus. "We thought that adding some more activities to give our guests something to do after checking out the FFA's animals."
Peterson said the three groups selected for their big day represent three local communities that they serve and have been great partners with them in the past.
**Pecatonica FFA Petting Zoo**
The Pecatonica FFA petting zoo will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Culver’s parking lot. A variety of farm animals will be available for visitors to see and interact with under the supervision of FFA members.
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### New Glarus Home Seeks Vendors for Aug. 12 Car Show
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-home-seeks-vendors-for-aug-12-car-show/
Last updated: 2026-07-29T17:01:14.000Z
The New Glarus Home is preparing for an even larger crowd when Cruisin’ the Campus returns Wednesday, Aug. 12, following a popular event held last month.
The community car show will run from 5 to 8 p.m. at the New Glarus Home, 600 Second Ave. The rain date is Wednesday, Aug. 19.
Organizers are still accepting registrations from vendors and food trucks and are encouraging area small businesses to participate. Boutique businesses, home-based businesses, wellness providers, makers and crafters are among those invited to reserve space at the event.
Food truck operators are also being sought to provide additional dining options as attendance grows. Organizers said the event offers participating businesses an opportunity to introduce their products and services to residents and other community members.
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### Trouvaille Coffee Rolls Out New Mobile Options
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/trouvaille-coffee-rolls-out-new-mobile-options/
Last updated: 2026-08-01T11:35:33.000Z
Trouvaille Coffee Co. is returning to the mobile coffee business with two new event options: a coffee trailer for larger gatherings and a coffee cart designed for smaller, more intimate events.
Owner Tess Palmer said the move comes after a busy stretch in which she had stepped away from the previous trailer while returning to her career as an airline pilot.
“I originally decided to sell the prior trailer in 2024 when I returned to the airlines as a pilot,” Palmer said. “Between my two boys, the coffee shop, and getting back into being a pilot after having a few years off, I needed something off my plate.”
Palmer said her airline schedule now gives her more time at home with her family and enough flexibility to restart the mobile side of the New Glarus coffee business.
The new trailer will operate much like the original one, though with a different look. Palmer said the previous trailer was white with wood accents, while the new version features black and wood accents.
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### New Glarus Lions Golf Outing Returns Oct. 4
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-lions-golf-outing-returns-oct-4/
Last updated: 2026-07-29T12:39:38.000Z
The New Glarus Lions Club will hold its annual Charity Golf Outing on Sunday, Oct. 4, at Edelweiss Chalet Country Club, W4764 Edelweiss Road. The event is open to the public, not only Lions Club members.
Held in memory of Ron Martinson and Ron “Bucky” Buccholz, the outing will begin with a noon shotgun start and use a standard scramble format. Dinner is scheduled for 5 p.m., followed by awards, silent raffles and a 50/50 raffle.
Registration costs $100 per golfer and includes 18 holes, a half-cart and dinner. Edelweiss Chalet Country Club members will receive credit for the green fee. Those who do not golf may attend the after-golf dinner for $35.
Prize money will be awarded to teams finishing in selected places, including first, fifth and 10th, depending on the number of golfers participating.
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### New Glarus Legacy Leads to National Guernsey Crown
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-legacy-leads-to-national-guernsey-crown/
Last updated: 2026-07-30T20:10:35.000Z
Olivia Jennrich may have grown up in Jefferson, Wisconsin, but the roots of her newest national honor connect directly to New Glarus and a family whose Guernsey cattle legacy spans generations.
Jennrich has been named the 2026 National Guernsey Queen, earning the title after competing against six other young women at the National Guernsey Convention. She was the only candidate from Wisconsin, with the field also including representatives from New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Florida and Washington.
The 19-year-old is the daughter of Heidi and Dave Jennrich, both of whom grew up in New Glarus and attended New Glarus High School. Her mother, the former Heidi Dorn, was raised in the Guernsey industry at Kadence Farm, an award-winning Guernsey dairy farm owned and operated by the Dorn family (Jesse, Kami, Dennis, and Mary Kay Dorn). Her father also grew up on a small dairy farm near New Glarus that raised Holstein and Jersey cattle.
Her maternal grandparents, Dennis and Mary Kay Dorn, established Kadence Farm near New Glarus and have spent decades raising registered Guernseys. Jennrich’s aunt and uncle, Cammie and Jesse Dorn, now farm alongside them through Kadence Farm and Gold Rush Guernseys, continuing a family tradition that has become central to Jennrich’s life.
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### New Glarus ATV Debate Begins Wednesday: What to Know
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-atv-debate-begins-wednesday-what-to-know/
Last updated: 2026-07-30T05:58:48.000Z
The debate over allowing all-terrain vehicles and utility-terrain vehicles on streets inside the Village of New Glarus formally begins Wednesday when the Village Board holds a public listening session at Village Hall.
The special meeting begins at **6 p.m.** in the **Community Room** at **Village Hall**, **319 Second St.** Although the discussion could determine whether the issue moves forward, the board is not scheduled to vote on an ordinance or approve any routes Wednesday.
Instead, the meeting is intended to gather opinions from residents, business owners, taxpayers and others before village officials decide what, if anything, should happen next. The agenda gives village residents, business owners and taxpayers the first opportunity to speak, and comments will be limited to three minutes.
The meeting was scheduled after Aaron Skogen, vice president of the Pecatonica Valley ATV Club of Monticello, approached the village several weeks ago and asked officials to consider allowing ATV and UTV access.
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### TDS Email Primer: How to Keep or Replace Your Address
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/tds-email-primer-how-to-keep-or-replace-your-address/
Last updated: 2026-07-28T19:34:33.000Z
New Glarus area residents who rely on TDS email must soon choose between paying Everymail to retain their longtime address or moving to Gmail, Outlook or Yahoo. This primer explains both options and offers a safer yearlong transition plan, step by step.
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### All-Way Stop at Highway 81 and County N May Be Ready Today
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/all-way-stop-at-highway-81-and-county-n-may-be-ready-today/
Last updated: 2026-07-28T19:34:40.000Z
Drivers using County Highway N between Monroe and New Glarus will encounter a major traffic change later Tuesday as Wisconsin Highway 81 becomes part of an all-way stop intended to improve safety at the increasingly busy intersection.
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### Town of New Glarus Officially Moves Town Hall to Hayes Lane
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/town-of-new-glarus-officially-moves-town-hall-to-hayes-lane/
Last updated: 2026-07-28T19:34:58.000Z
The Town of New Glarus has officially moved its town hall operations from downtown New Glarus to the town garage west of new Glarus at N8799 Hayes Lane.
Town Clerk-Treasurer Darla Kramer said all future Town Board meetings, elections and other town business will be conducted at the Hayes Lane location. The clerk’s office will be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
The move was approved during the Town Board’s June meeting and was completed in time for the beginning of in-person absentee voting Tuesday, July 28\. Residents voting absentee in person should now visit the new town hall rather than the town’s former office at 501 First St. in downtown New Glarus.
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### T-Mobile Outage Disrupts Service in New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/t-mobile-outage-disrupts-service-in-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-07-28T14:59:58.000Z
Some T-Mobile customers in New Glarus and across southern Wisconsin reported losing cellular service late Monday afternoon as a widespread national outage disrupted calls, texts and mobile data.
Phones affected by the outage frequently displayed “SOS” or “no service,” leaving users unable to connect to T-Mobile’s network. Reports also appeared in the Madison area, including on Downdetector’s regional outage page and social media.
The outage began around 3 p.m. Central time Monday, July 27, and quickly generated more than 62,000 reports nationwide at its peak, according to Downdetector. The crowdsourced total does not represent a confirmed number of affected customers and the actual scope may have been larger.
T-Mobile acknowledged it was investigating “technical challenges” affecting some customers but did not immediately provide a cause. Reports declined considerably by early evening as service returned for many users.
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### Edelweiss Chalet Country Club Crowns 2026 Stroke Play Champions
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/edelweiss-country-club-crowns-2026-stroke-play-champions/
Last updated: 2026-07-28T10:53:01.000Z
Carter Ruegsegger successfully defended his title during the 2026 Member Stroke Play Club Championship at Edelweiss Chalet Country Club in New Glarus.
Ruegsegger shot rounds of 71 and 73 from the blue tees, finishing the two-day tournament at even-par 144\. His performance allowed him to hold off Craig Hodgson by one stroke in the championship flight.
Hodgson made a strong charge during Sunday’s final round, shooting the lowest round of the tournament with a 2-under-par 70\. He recorded a 34 on the back nine to keep the championship close down the stretch.
Brenda Miler won the women’s championship with a two-day total of 165\. The victory marked the 20th club championship of her career at Edelweiss Chalet Country Club.
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### New Glarus Area Scanner Traffic Log: July 20-26
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-area-scanner-traffic-log-july-20-26/
Last updated: 2026-07-28T16:38:44.000Z
The following incident summaries were compiled from public safety radio traffic monitored in and around the New Glarus area between July 20 and July 26\. The reports reflect information that was broadcast over law enforcement, fire and EMS radio channels and have been organized chronologically based on the date and time of the initial dispatch or reported activity.
Scanner traffic provides an early glimpse into incidents occurring across the community, but it is often incomplete, evolving and subject to interpretation. Information heard over radio communications may later be corrected, clarified or supplemented by official reports, investigations or public statements. Not every call results in enforcement action, criminal charges or a verified incident.
Readers should understand that scanner reports represent preliminary information only and should not be considered a complete account of any event. All persons arrested, cited or investigated are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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### Green County Man Sentenced to Life for Child Sex Crimes
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-man-sentenced-to-life-for-child-sex-crimes/
Last updated: 2026-07-30T20:10:54.000Z
A Green County judge sentenced Derrick Prescott Nipple, 36, to life in prison without parole on July 20 after a jury convicted him of three felony child sex crimes connected to incidents reported in Albany and the rural Town of Exeter.
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### In-Person Absentee Voting Opens Tuesday
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/in-person-absentee-voting-opens-tuesday/
Last updated: 2026-07-27T18:17:20.000Z
In-person absentee voting opens Tuesday, July 28, for New Glarus-area residents who want to vote before Wisconsin’s Aug. 11 partisan primary.
Village of New Glarus residents may vote at Village Hall, 319 Second St., from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays. Extended hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. will be offered Friday, Aug. 7.
Town of New Glarus residents may vote at the new Town Garage, N8799 Hayes Lane, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays through Aug. 6\. Hours on Aug. 7 will be noon to 5 p.m.
Schedules differ in surrounding municipalities, and some towns offer absentee voting only by appointment. Voters should contact their municipal clerk before visiting or consult New Glarus 360’s previously published guide to local absentee voting hours.
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### New Glarus Bakery Launches Cookie Dough Fundraiser
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-bakery-launches-cookie-dough-fundraiser-2/
Last updated: 2026-07-27T17:31:49.000Z
New Glarus Bakery is inviting area nonprofit organizations to raise money through a cookie dough fundraiser designed to be simple to organize and appealing to supporters.
Participating organizations keep 50% of their total cookie dough sales. After the final order is completed, the bakery will provide an invoice showing the amount due when the order is picked up, with the remaining proceeds staying with the organization.
The program is available to schools, youth groups, churches, clubs and other nonprofit organizations raising money for purposes such as textbooks, student field trips, youth activities, uniforms, educational programs or community projects.
Organizations must provide documentation explaining the purpose of the fundraiser before sales begin. New Glarus Bakery will print the necessary sales sheets in-house based on the estimated number of participating sellers.
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### Historic Photo: Strickler’s Market on Second Street
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/historical-photo-stricklers-market-on-second-street/
Last updated: 2026-08-17T06:54:38.000Z
With its broad wooden balcony, carved railings, green shutters and overflowing geraniums, Strickler’s Market presented a memorable Swiss welcome on Second Street in New Glarus. The photograph captures the family business during its mature years, when it combined a neighborhood grocery with a growing meat and sausage operation.
Behind that chalet-style storefront stood a much older commercial building. The brick structure at 421 Second St. was built in 1904 by Marcus F. Hoesly, a grandson of members of New Glarus’ original 1845 colony.
Swiss immigrant Eugene Strickler and his family began operating their meat business there around 1920\. What started as a meat market developed into a full grocery, allowing customers to purchase everyday provisions along with the family’s fresh and processed meats.
The Strickler family continued expanding the business over the following decades. Palmer “Butch” Strickler joined his father, Eugene, and brother Robert in the family operation after serving in World War II.
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### Update: Highway 69 Crews Move to Concrete, Culverts and Bridge Work
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/highway-69-crews-move-to-concrete-culverts-and-bridge-work/
Last updated: 2026-07-27T17:32:09.000Z
Highway 69 remains closed to through traffic between Monroe and New Glarus, but this week’s update is less about a new traffic pattern and more about the construction work now moving forward behind the closure.
The biggest news this week, which *New Glarus 360* reported Friday, was the addition of a new four-way stop at Highway 81 and County Highway N, which is expected to be completed Thursday. Green County Highway Commissioner Chris Narveson said the temporary traffic controls are being added in response to increased traffic and safety concerns during the Highway 69 detour. The four-way stop will remain until 2030 when a new roundabout is planned for the intersection.
Highway 69 has been closed to through traffic since July 13\. The posted detour uses Highway 11 at Monroe, Highway 81 to Argyle, Highway 78 to Blanchardville and Highway 39 to New Glarus. Local access only remains in place on Highway 69, and project officials continue to ask drivers to use alternate routes other than Highway 69 for the safety of workers. Other drivers are using County N.
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### The Water Fights That Once Ruled New Glarus Summers
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/water-fights-once-ruled-new-glarus-summers-2/
Last updated: 2026-07-27T10:14:12.000Z
Before softball tournaments, cornhole boards and festival fun runs filled summer calendars, southern Wisconsin crowds gathered to watch volunteer firefighters point high-pressure hoses at one another and settle community rivalries with water.
Known simply as water fights, the contests were once among the region’s most anticipated warm-weather attractions. In New Glarus, their popularity was surpassed perhaps only by adult baseball, when hometown teams and visiting clubs could fill an afternoon with the kind of local loyalty now associated with high school sports.
Water fights were not playful backyard battles. They were organized competitions involving fire departments, heavy hose lines, powerful streams and crews prepared to be knocked down, drenched and pushed across wet ground.
For New Glarus residents, few opponents mattered more than Belleville.
**A Rivalry More Than a Century Old**
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### New Glarus Business Groups Turn Ideas Into Action
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-business-groups-turn-ideas-into-action/
Last updated: 2026-07-26T21:56:11.000Z
Local organizations are holding a series of meetings and planning sessions aimed at shaping the future of New Glarus, its business community and the festivals that bring thousands of visitors to the village each year.
The New Glarus Merchant Association met Thursday morning at The Alpine in New Glarus for a workshop designed as a working session rather than a traditional monthly meeting.
Organizers said participants would focus on the association’s highest-priority initiatives and begin moving selected ideas toward implementation. Business owners and community members were encouraged to help advance existing proposals or introduce projects that have not yet been considered.
The workshop followed a community priorities survey conducted by the Merchant Association. The survey, which closed July 21, asked residents and business owners to identify what matters most to them as the organization begins determining which downtown initiatives should receive attention.
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### DNR Releases 2026-27 Hunting Rules and Forecasts
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/dnr-releases-2026-27-hunting-rules-and-forecasts/
Last updated: 2026-07-26T21:56:17.000Z
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has released its fall 2026-spring 2027 hunting regulations along with forecasts outlining what hunters and trappers may encounter during the upcoming seasons.
The two resources cover season dates, licensing and registration requirements, public land opportunities and regulations for many of Wisconsin’s most popular game species. The forecasts address deer, migratory birds, upland game birds, bears and furbearing animals.
For the first time, the DNR has published a searchable [online version of the complete hunting regulations](https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Hunt/regulations/OnlineHuntingRegulations?ref=newglarus360.com). Hunters can use drop-down menus to select a section and subsection rather than scrolling through the entire regulation booklet. The online and printed versions contain the same information.
Printed regulation booklets are expected to become available at DNR service centers in the coming weeks.
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### Wisconsin Newspaper Association Adopts Broader Name
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/wisconsin-newspaper-association-adopts-broader-name/
Last updated: 2026-07-26T16:32:40.000Z
After 173 years representing the state’s newspaper industry, the Wisconsin Newspaper Association has adopted a new name intended to better reflect how journalism is produced, distributed and consumed today.
The organization will now be known as the Wisconsin NewsMedia Association, while continuing to use the familiar WNA abbreviation. The change was announced Monday, July 20.
The association said the new identity recognizes that Wisconsin news organizations now reach readers through far more than printed newspapers. Member organizations also publish through websites, email newsletters, mobile applications, podcasts, social media, streaming services and digital subscription products.
For *New Glarus 360*, the change is a welcome recognition of something its readers have already demonstrated: The way people receive local news has changed.
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### Three Injured in UTV Crash Near New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/three-injured-in-utv-crash-near-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-08-07T11:33:12.000Z
New Glarus police assisted at a UTV crash that injured three people Saturday evening on Exeter Crossing Road outside of New Glarus.
Green County sheriff’s deputies and emergency personnel were dispatched at 6:54 p.m. to the W4700 block of Exeter Crossing Road, near the bike trail. Initial scanner traffic described a UTV overturned on its side with two women in the roadway.
The first emergency responder to arrive reported finding one patient lying face down but responsive and another sitting in the road. Responders subsequently requested an additional Sugar River Emergency Medical Service ambulance for the scene.
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### Scammers Target New Glarus Residents
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/scammers-target-new-glarus-residents/
Last updated: 2026-07-26T12:44:02.000Z
New Glarus residents have recently encountered telephone scams designed to obtain sensitive information, steal identities or persuade victims to send money. Some attempts have targeted seniors, but scammers are also reaching younger residents and people who are otherwise comfortable using computers and mobile devices.
Anyone can be deceived by a sufficiently convincing story. Scammers impersonate banks, government agencies, businesses and relatives while creating a sense that something terrible will happen unless the person acts immediately.
The problem extends far beyond New Glarus. The Federal Trade Commission received approximately 3 million fraud reports in 2025, with consumers reporting $15.9 billion in losses. Imposter scams alone accounted for approximately $3.5 billion.
The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center received 201,266 complaints in 2025 from people age 60 and older, with reported losses exceeding $7.7 billion. The average reported loss among those victims exceeded $38,000, and more than 12,000 people lost at least $100,000.
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### On the Horizon: The Barcode Is About to Change New Glarus Forever
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/on-the-horizon-the-barcode-is-about-to-change-forever/
Last updated: 2026-07-26T12:44:08.000Z
*On the Horizon is a new weekly column that will look beyond the immediate headlines to examine the larger forces likely to shape New Glarus in the years ahead. Appearing each Saturday evening, the column will focus on developments that may not yet be widely discussed locally but could soon influence how we live, work, shop, travel, learn and govern.*
*The subjects will range from emerging technologies and economic trends to demographic shifts, changing consumer habits, new government policies and major transformations in agriculture, transportation, energy, health care and education. Some changes may arrive gradually. Others may move much faster than communities expect.*
*Each installment will ask how a major national or global development could eventually reach New Glarus. What might it mean for local businesses, schools, farms, government, tourism and residents? What opportunities could it create, what problems could it bring and who should begin preparing now?*
*The goal is not to predict the future with certainty. It is to recognize the signals already appearing on the horizon and consider what they could mean for New Glarus before those changes arrive at our doorstep.*
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### New Glarus Boys Capture League Baseball Championship
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-boys-capture-league-baseball-championship/
Last updated: 2026-07-26T12:44:17.000Z
New Glarus’ seventh-grade boys baseball team capped an outstanding summer by defeating Orfordville 5-3 to win the seventh- and eighth-grade championship of the All-Star Baseball League.
The league includes teams from schools across four southwestern Wisconsin counties. New Glarus finished the season 11-1, including six victories during a demanding final stretch in which the team played seven games over five days.
The championship game was a battle from beginning to end. Orfordville limited New Glarus to only two hits, but the champions manufactured enough offense through small ball, timely baserunning and execution.
Maccoy Vogel and Dane Schmitz collected New Glarus’ two hits. Vogel delivered the go-ahead RBI, giving the “good guys” a lead they would not relinquish, coach Mark Miller said.
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### Photo Essay: A Place for Cowboys in Wisconsin
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/photo-e/
Last updated: 2026-07-25T18:13:20.000Z
There is something unmistakably American in the silhouette of a rider against an open sky.
The hat. The horse. The rope hanging from the saddle. The quiet figure crossing a landscape too broad to be tamed and too demanding to tolerate pretense.
The cowboy has become one of the enduring symbols of the United States — sometimes romanticized, sometimes misunderstood, but never forgotten.
National Day of the Cowboy is observed every year on the fourth Saturday in July. In 2026, it falls on this Saturday, July 25\. The observance was established to honor the contributions cowboys and cowgirls have made to American history, culture and heritage and to preserve the traditions of ranching, horsemanship, rodeo, Western art, music, poetry and storytelling.
The first National Day of the Cowboy was celebrated in 2005 after the U.S. Senate approved a resolution recognizing the occasion. Since then, 15 states have permanently recognized the day: Wyoming, California, New Mexico, Arizona, Oklahoma, Oregon, Mississippi, Kansas, Virginia, Texas, Idaho, Indiana, Arkansas, North Dakota and Montana.
Wisconsin is not among them.
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### Discover Wisconsin Begins Filming in New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/discover-wisconsin-begins-filming-new-glarus-features/
Last updated: 2026-07-25T16:05:06.000Z
A partnership between New Glarus and *Discover Wisconsin* is officially underway, with a film crew beginning production on four planned features highlighting the village, its businesses, festivals and Swiss heritage.
According to Annie O'Connor, executive director for the New Glarus Chamber of Commerce in its monthly newsletter to members, the crew completed its first round of filming during the New Glarus Beer, Bacon & Cheese festival June 13, capturing scenes from the downtown event and the food, beverages, entertainment and visitors it brought to the community.
Additional filming is planned in downtown New Glarus and during Volksfest, which will be held Aug. 2\. The completed features are expected to air during spring and fall 2027.
The project will give New Glarus an opportunity to reach potential visitors across Wisconsin while showcasing more than any single festival or attraction. The planned footage is expected to highlight the village’s downtown, locally owned businesses, community events and continuing connection to Swiss culture.
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### Top 10 Traditions That Define Wisconsin
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/top-10-traditions-that-define-wisconsin/
Last updated: 2026-07-25T16:04:59.000Z
Wisconsin traditions are rarely reserved for museums, history books or special occasions. They are practiced every week in taverns and supper clubs, repeated every fall at deer camps and football tailgates, and passed from one generation to the next at cabins, festivals and family cookouts.
Some grew from the customs of immigrants. Others emerged from the state’s farms, forests, lakes and small towns. Together, they help explain why Wisconsin feels distinct — and why many people who leave still carry a piece of the state with them.
1. **Friday Night Fish Fry**
Few Wisconsin traditions are as widespread or dependable as the Friday night fish fry. Rooted in the Catholic practice of abstaining from meat on Fridays, the custom grew alongside the state’s German, Polish and other European immigrant communities.
During Prohibition, taverns and restaurants also embraced fish dinners as a way to bring customers through the door. What began as a religious observance gradually became a year-round social ritual shared by people of many backgrounds.
A traditional Wisconsin fish fry may feature beer-battered or breaded cod, perch, bluegill or walleye, accompanied by coleslaw, rye bread, tartar sauce and a choice of french fries or potato pancakes. It can be found at supper clubs, taverns, churches, American Legion halls, Veterans of Foreign Wars posts and community fundraisers throughout the state.
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### Gregory Wenger, New Glarus Native and Devoted Golfer, Dies at 79
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/gregory-wenger-new-glarus-native-and-devoted-golfer-dies-at-79/
Last updated: 2026-09-14T12:29:36.000Z
*– Obituary courtesy of Hood Funeral Home & Crematory*
Gregory Stuart Wenger, age 79, of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2026\. He was born in Monroe, Wisconsin, the son of Walter R. Wenger and Ruth E. (Ziltner) Wenger. He was a devoted husband of almost 59 years to his beloved wife, Jane Chase Wenger, and a proud father to his two sons, Bryan and Brent Wenger, and a cherished grandfather to Miles, Cole, Weston, Adella, Gideon and Carson who brought him immense joy.
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### Sugar River Mat Club Plans Three-Part Fundraiser
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/sugar-river-mat-club-hosts-gun-raffle-to-support-new-glarus-wrestling/
Last updated: 2026-07-25T06:33:03.000Z
The Sugar River Mat Club will combine a silent auction, bags tournament and six-prize gun raffle Aug. 15 to raise money for uniforms, mats, camps, travel and other needs serving local wrestlers in Belleville, New Glarus and Monticello.
The Sugar River Mat Club is inviting the community to an afternoon of friendly competition and fundraising Aug. 15 as it works to keep wrestling accessible for young athletes from Belleville, New Glarus and Monticello.
The club’s fundraising effort includes a silent auction, a two-person bags tournament and a gun raffle featuring six prizes. The event is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m.
Admission to the silent auction and bags tournament event is free, but attendees are asked to register online. Registration for the bags tournament costs $40 per two-person team.
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### Fall Nationals Donates $15,000 for Second K-9
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/fall-nationals-donates-15-000-for-second-k-9/
Last updated: 2026-07-27T14:33:38.000Z
MONROE, Wis. — The Green County Fall Nationals Board presented the Green County Sheriff’s Office with a $15,000 donation last week to help the department purchase and support a second K-9 unit.
The donation was formally accepted during the July 14 Green County Board of Supervisors meeting. The new K-9 team will join Sgt. Zack Degner and K-9 Ali, expanding the department’s ability to deploy a police dog when needed.
According to the sheriff’s office, the additional K-9 will assist deputies with locating missing people, detecting illegal narcotics, apprehending suspects and supporting law enforcement agencies throughout the region.
“This remarkable contribution is an investment in the safety and security of our community,” the Green County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post thanking the organization.
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### Mazie Paradis Takes Her Talent to Alabama
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/mazie-paradis-takes-her-talent-to-alabama/
Last updated: 2026-07-25T06:36:25.000Z
For much of her childhood, Mazie Paradis did not envision swimming for one of the nation’s most prominent college athletic programs.
In fact, the New Glarus native did not particularly like swimming at first. Her mother, Emily Paradis, had competed collegiately at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and encouraged her children to give the sport a chance.
“My mom swam in college, so she kind of wanted all of us to get into swimming, or at least try it and see if we wanted to continue with it,” Paradis said. “Initially, I got into it because my mom forced me to.”
The reluctance did not last. As Paradis improved, swimming became the sport in which she felt most comfortable and successful. She also played soccer, basketball and competed in track, but eventually began concentrating on the pool and a goal that had gradually taken shape: becoming an NCAA Division I swimmer.
That ambition carried Paradis from New Glarus to the University of Alabama, where the 2025 New Glarus High School graduate recently completed her freshman season with the Crimson Tide.
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### Swiss Center Plans Swiss National Day Open House
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/swiss-center-plans-swiss-national-day-open-house/
Last updated: 2026-07-24T23:46:31.000Z
The Swiss Center of North America will invite the public to celebrate Swiss National Day during a free open house from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at 507 Durst Road in New Glarus.
The afternoon will offer community members, families, history enthusiasts and people with Swiss heritage an opportunity to explore the center and learn more about Switzerland’s history and the legacy of Swiss immigrants in North America.
Swiss National Day commemorates the founding of the Swiss Confederation in 1291, when representatives of three Alpine cantons formed an alliance that became the foundation of modern Switzerland. Aug. 1 has been officially observed as Switzerland’s national holiday since 1891.
Celebrations are held throughout Switzerland and in Swiss communities around the world, including New Glarus, which remains closely connected to the heritage of the Swiss immigrants who founded the village.
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### 97th Volksfest Welcomes Swiss Guest Group Aug. 2
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/97th-volksfest-welcomes-swiss-guest-group-aug-2/
Last updated: 2026-07-24T17:57:14.000Z
New Glarus will celebrate its Swiss heritage with local performers, traditional folk arts and special guests from Switzerland during the 97th New Glarus Volksfest on Sunday, Aug. 2.
The celebration begins at noon at Wilhelm Tell Shooting Park, N8745 County Highway O, just outside New Glarus. Food, drinks and music from Radio Tell will be available beginning at noon, followed by a performance from Dave Austin at 12:30 p.m. The formal Volksfest program begins at 1:30 p.m.
Admission is $5 at the gate, with children ages 12 and younger admitted free. Tickets are available only at the event.
Volksfest commemorates Swiss Independence Day through traditional Swiss entertainment, including choral folk music, yodeling, Swiss flag throwing, alphorn music, accordion music and talerschwingen.
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### New Four-Way Stop Coming Next Week to Highway 81 and County N
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/four-way-stop-coming-to-highway-81-and-county-n/
Last updated: 2026-07-26T12:44:43.000Z
MONROE, Wis. — A temporary four-way stop will be installed at the intersection of Wisconsin Highway 81 and County Highway N following increased traffic and safety concerns connected to the Highway 69 detour.
The new traffic controls are expected to be in place by Thursday, July 30, according to Green County Highway Commissioner Chris Narveson. The intersection currently requires drivers on County N to stop, while traffic on Highway 81 has the right of way.
“I know there have been many complaints about the intersection at Highway 81 and County Road N,” Narveson said. “I wanted to let you know that I was able to get the state to install a temporary four-way stop there.”
Narveson said crews will begin preparing the intersection Monday. Stop signs should be installed by Thursday, although some of the larger warning structures may be added later.
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### New Glarus Rec Players Invited to Free Pool Party
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-rec-players-invited-to-free-pool-party/
Last updated: 2026-07-24T05:30:28.000Z
The New Glarus Youth Baseball and Softball Association will celebrate another recreational season with a free pool party for players Wednesday, July 29, at Village Park and the New Glarus Village Pool.
The event will bring together participants from New Glarus baseball and Monticello-New Glarus softball programs for swimming, prize drawings and ice cream. A rain date is scheduled for Thursday, July 30.
“This is a way to celebrate the successful season that all participants have finished,” organizer Keeley Welsh said. “A time to get together to swim and enjoy ice cream and be entered to win fantastic prizes.”
A total of 282 players participated in the programs this year, ranging from tee-ball through eighth grade, or the 14-and-under level.
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### Hallmark Already Had New Glarus on Its Christmas List
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/hallmark-already-had-new-glarus-on-its-christmas-list/
Last updated: 2026-07-26T12:49:12.000Z
Before Jessica Aasve began rallying residents to nominate New Glarus as one of America’s merriest Christmas towns, Hallmark Channel had apparently already placed the village on its list of promising contenders.
An email was sent to Village Board President Roger Truttmann and Village Administrator Kelsey Jenson. It arrived prior to Aasve’s efforts encouraging residents to enter Hallmark’s national contest. The company believed holiday joy “might just live” in the village. Hallmark encouraged the community to submit a letter, photos and optional videos explaining its traditions, character and Christmas spirit.
Jenson called New Glarus Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Annie O’Connor to let Annie know and asked her to collaborate.
That timing suggests New Glarus was not merely trying to get Hallmark’s attention. Hallmark had already noticed New Glarus.
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### Monroe's Historic Eugene Hotel to Begin Reservations July 31
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/monroes-historic-eugene-hotel-sets-july-31-grand-opening/
Last updated: 2026-07-23T21:06:17.000Z
MONROE, Wis. — The Eugene Hotel will begin accepting reservations Friday, July 31, as the restoration of one of the most prominent historic buildings on Monroe’s downtown Square reaches a major milestone.
The project is being led by brothers Chris and Tyler Soukup, owners of the Eugene Hotel and the neighboring Baumgartner’s Cheese Store and Tavern, along with local architect Aaron Holverson and his business partner Ashley Sarver of Studio GWA Architects. "They have been instrumental in everything we’ve done," said Chris Soukup, adding they both deserve much of the credit for the project.
Originally constructed in 1924, the Eugene Hotel first opened to the public in August 1925\. At the time, it was considered one of Monroe’s most modern buildings, offering private telephones, extensive electrical lighting and plumbing features that were advanced for the era.
The hotel eventually became an important destination for travelers, businesspeople and local residents before closing in 1981\. Retail businesses continued to use portions of the ground floor, but the former hotel rooms remained vacant for many years.
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### Freeport Weaver Brings Handwoven Work to New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/freeport-weaver-brings-handwoven-work-to-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-07-23T17:51:30.000Z
For Peggy Mitchell, weaving is not just the final fabric. It is the designing, the color choices, the careful setup, the repeated checking and the long hours at the loom that slowly bring an idea to life.
Mitchell, of Freeport, Illinois, is the artist behind Thumprintz Designs, a business she started in 2000\. She will bring her handwoven towels, shawls and scarves to New Glarus Art in the Park this August.
Although Thumprintz Designs began with hand-painted glassware and entertaining-related pieces, Mitchell’s creative focus shifted in 2020.
“Covid changed things and I also changed what I produced for my business,” Mitchell said.
That year, she began weaving fabric on a small rigid heddle loom. It did not take long for her to want more complexity.
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### New Glarus Firefest Returns Aug. 1st with Family Fun
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-firefest-brings-family-fun-aug-1/
Last updated: 2026-07-23T17:51:40.000Z
The New Glarus Fire Department will host Firefest beginning at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at the fire station, 218 Fourth Ave. The annual event combines free family activities, food, beverages and firefighter demonstrations while supporting the community’s volunteer fire department.
Free children’s activities will run from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and include firetruck rides, inflatables, an obstacle course, children’s water fights, a petting zoo and ice cream. An automobile extrication demonstration is scheduled from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Adult water fights will follow from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The competition is open to three-person teams, which must register by 2 p.m. Food and drinks will be available throughout the day, including New Glarus beer, Hoesly’s Meats bratwursts and hot dogs, walking tacos and other offerings.
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### Historic Photo: New Glarus School and Its Old Guard
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/historic-photo-new-glarus-school-and-its-old-guard/
Last updated: 2026-07-24T15:28:49.000Z
For generations of New Glarus students, the imposing brick school at 413 Sixth Ave. was more than a place for lessons. It was a community landmark whose expanding walls reflected the growth of the village and whose unusual lawn ornament gave a lasting name to student journalism.
This photograph, taken by Sherwin Gillett in 1925, looks west across the school grounds toward the building’s east-facing entrance. The original school is the large section on the right, distinguished by its steep roof, decorative brickwork, arched windows and prominent tower.
The school opened in 1897 and initially served both grade school and high school students. By 1914, however, the building was already crowded, and a large addition was constructed on its south side. That addition is the attached section visible on the left side of the photograph.
Although the two sections were built 17 years apart, the addition was designed to closely match the original school. Its brick exterior, stone foundation, tall windows and sharply pitched roof make the expanded structure appear almost seamless.
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### Community Update: 7/23/2026
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/community-update-7-23-2026/
Last updated: 2026-07-23T10:15:37.000Z
Earlier this week, *New Glarus 360* surpassed 2,500 total subscribers to our daily and weekly newsletters, while our Facebook group grew to more than 6,000 members. We are also nearing 700 paid subscribers, which are growing by 17% per month, and we're just seven months into this effort. We are deeply grateful for that support, and we are reinvesting into *New Glarus 360* to make it even stronger.
Starting in August, New Glarus High School senior Kaia Morrison is joining us as a paid intern and student correspondent, helping us expand our coverage of student life and school news. Kaia brings experience in leadership, tutoring, writing, photography, video and social media. A former yearbook editor and active FCCLA member, she has helped create award-winning campaigns and shares our goal of building a stronger connection between the school and the broader community.
We have also added two paid correspondents to help us better cover news from the Green County courthouse in Monroe and local government meetings closer to New Glarus. Next, we plan to add additional photographers and videographers, improve the website to make it more user-friendly, and begin succession planning to ensure *New Glarus 360* can continue serving the community well into the future. These are exciting times for *New Glarus 360*, and none of this would be possible without your support. Thank you for making us part of your day and trusting us to keep you informed.
### What We’re Working On
A **$15,000 donation** will help the **Green County Sheriff’s Office** acquire a new K-9\. We will share more about the donation and the department’s plans for the dog.
**Prairie Haus Phase II** will soon apply for its building permit. We will share the construction timeline and when prospective residents can begin applying.
We will take readers behind the scenes of the **New Glarus Hotel & Restaurant** project. Our coverage will offer a closer look at the ongoing construction.
**Volksfest** and **Firefest** are both quickly approaching. We will provide detailed coverage of these two major New Glarus events.
Two years after a tornado destroyed **Apple Grove Church**, its reconstruction is well underway. We will look at the effort to bring the historic church back to life.
**Hallmark** invited New Glarus to compete in its **Merriest Christmas Towns Contest** before a local campaign gained momentum. Should New Glarus lean further into the village’s made-for-TV holiday charm?
Work continues on the new **Highway 69 and County Highway C roundabout** as construction affects traffic throughout the area. We will show what the completed roundabout will look like and explain what it means for local drivers.
We are compiling the **Top 10 Traditions That Define Wisconsin**. The list will celebrate the customs, foods and shared experiences that make the state distinctive.
A **New Glarus Bakery fundraiser** allows schools, churches, youth groups, clubs and nonprofits to keep half of every sale. The program features hand-packed, 2-pound containers of popular **cookie dough**, including a gluten-free option.
More **company profiles** and **alumni profiles** are also on the way. We will continue introducing readers to the people and businesses with meaningful ties to the New Glarus community.
### Photo of the Week
Three round bales rest in a freshly cut field outside New Glarus, a familiar late-summer scene across the rolling countryside of Green County. **– Photo by Bruce Alan Hansen*
### What You May Have Missed
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[Driver Allegedly Strikes Employee at Automobile DealershipAn upset customer allegedly struck an auto dealership employee with a white Ford Edge courtesy vehicle in Belleville before leaving the scene southbound on County Highway PB. The employee reportedly declined medical treatment following the disturbance.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/breaking-driver-allegedly-strikes-employee-at-belleville-dealership/)
[Local Woman Leads Push to Make New Glarus a Hallmark TownAfter nominating New Glarus for Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Towns Contest, Jessica Aasve is urging residents, businesses and visitors to help show why the village’s Swiss charm and holiday traditions belong in a Christmas movie.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/jessica-aasve-leads-push-to-make-new-glarus-a-hallmark-town/)
[Volksfest Backdrop Gets New LifeA Volksfest backdrop first painted more than 35 years ago by Ernie Jaggi is being recreated by rural New Glarus artist Pamela Ruschman, who is preserving the familiar Swiss scene while giving it new color, stronger materials and new life.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/volksfest-backdrop-gets-new-life/)
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### Something We Noticed
While researching another article, we stumbled across an interesting detail in a document called *Architectural and Historical Survey of New Glarus*. According to the survey, in the 1910s New Glarus continued building Queen Anne-style homes after the style had faded elsewhere in Wisconsin, helping create the older neighborhoods and streetscapes that still shape our community’s identity today.
The survey also is a reminder, perhaps, that architectural preservation is not simply about saving old buildings. It is about protecting the details, scale and character that make New Glarus recognizable, attractive and worth visiting — and ensuring future development adds to that identity rather than slowly erasing it.
While the Swiss chalets and facades are what many people think of when they picture New Glarus, I think there is much more to the village’s architectural character. Queen Anne homes, Craftsman details, historic commercial buildings, former schools and public buildings all help tell the story of how New Glarus grew and changed over generations.
I believe preserving that variety matters. New Glarus should not become a place where every historic building is made to look like a chalet, nor should new development ignore the scale and craftsmanship of the neighborhoods around it. The village’s architectural identity is strongest, maybe, when it reflects its full history — Swiss, Victorian, practical, civic and distinctly local.
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### TDS Ending Email Service for All Subscribers
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/tds-ending-email-service-for-all-subscribers/
Last updated: 2026-07-23T12:49:30.000Z
TDS Telecom is discontinuing the email service included with its internet subscriptions, a change that will require New Glarus-area customers to either pay a third-party provider to keep their existing TDS email addresses or begin moving to another email platform.
Customers who choose Everymail will pay $3 per month or $30 per year, according to Kit Beyer, director of external affairs and communications for TDS. Everymail is an email provider powered by Open-Xchange, an email and collaboration software platform.
“TDS is ending customer email service to focus resources on core products as many now use free or preferred email platforms,” Beyer said.
The change may be especially disruptive for customers who have used the same TDS address for years. Email addresses are often connected to online banking, medical portals, utility accounts, social media profiles, subscriptions and password-recovery systems, making a change more complicated than simply opening a new inbox.
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### Green County Sheriff’s Report: July 13-21
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-sheriffs-report-july-13-21/
Last updated: 2026-07-24T09:59:45.000Z
Green County Sheriff’s Office deputies reported several arrests and a property-damage crash during the reporting period.
The following information comes from Green County Sheriff’s Office news releases, with the incident language kept as published and organized by date, with the most recent incidents listed first.
All persons arrested or cited are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
**July 21, 2026:**
*Probation and Parole Violation - Arrest*
At 9:47 AM, Deputies responded to the Green County Probation and Parole Office, in the City of Monroe, and placed Jeffery J. Johnson, 55, of Brodhead, under arrest for a Probation Hold. Johnson was transported to the Green County Jail.
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### Hutch + Hide Marks 10 Years in New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/hutch-hide-marks-10-years-in-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-07-24T15:29:10.000Z
Hutch + Hide began with a building, a new baby and a decision to build a life and business together in New Glarus.
When the property at 600 First St. in the heart of New Glarus came up for sale in 2015, Kelsy and Tory Hutchison had recently welcomed their first daughter. Both had retail experience, and the couple saw an opportunity to remain close to home, raise their family together and become part of the downtown business community.
They opened Hutch + Hide in April 2016\. Ten years later, the couple has four children and a business that combines a carefully curated gift shop with custom cabinetry and interior work.
“Knowing that we wanted to be a part of our vibrant hometown, spend as much time together as a family, and both having previous retail backgrounds, we decided to give it a go,” Tory Hutchison said.
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### August Primary Election: What Voters Need to Know
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/august-primary-election-what-voters-need-to-know/
Last updated: 2026-07-22T22:37:54.000Z
Voters across Wisconsin will go to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 11, for the 2026 fall partisan primary, which will determine which candidates advance to the Nov. 3 general election.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters who are in line by 8 p.m. are permitted to vote.
The ballot includes races for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, state treasurer, 2nd Congressional District representative, 17th State Senate District senator and 50th Assembly District representative. Green County voters will also see races for sheriff, coroner and clerk of circuit court. There are no referendum questions on the Green County primary ballot.
The Green County Clerk’s Office lists Monica Hack as the Democratic candidate for coroner, Amy Jo Walter as the Republican candidate for coroner and Melanie Leutenegger as the Democratic candidate for clerk of circuit court. Cody Kanable, an independent candidate for sheriff, and Jennifer Prien, an independent candidate for clerk of court, will not appear on the partisan primary ballot but may appear on the November ballot.
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### New Glarus Home Plans First Annual Golf Outing
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-home-plans-first-annual-golf-outing/
Last updated: 2026-07-22T20:21:06.000Z
The New Glarus Home will host its first annual golf outing Friday, Aug. 14, at Edelweiss Chalet Country Club in New Glarus.
The event will feature a four-person scramble with scheduled tee times available from noon to 2:30 p.m. The outing will not use a shotgun start.
Registration costs $105 per player or $400 for a team of four. Each registration includes a brat and burger buffet, a round of golf and an opportunity to support the New Glarus Home while connecting with other community members and local businesses.
Organizers are also seeking hole sponsors and donations for the event raffle. Hole sponsorships cost $1,000 and include a team tee time, buffet lunch and New Glarus Home merchandise. The deadline to reserve a hole sponsorship is Friday, July 31.
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### Duluth Trading Warehouse Sale Returns to Belleville
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/duluth-trading-warehouse-sale-returns-to-belleville/
Last updated: 2026-07-22T17:06:17.000Z
BELLEVILLE, Wis. — One of area’s biggest annual shopping events returns this week as the Duluth Trading Company warehouse sale starts today Wednesday, July 22, through Sunday, July 26, at the company’s outlet store.
The sale will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day at 1107 River St., near the intersection of Highway 69 and Richard Road. Duluth Trading is advertising an additional 50% off the outlet’s already reduced prices during the five-day event.
The Belleville outlet carries catalog returns, overstock merchandise, discontinued products and items with slight flaws. Its regular inventory includes men’s and women’s clothing, footwear, outerwear, underwear and accessories, with merchandise ordinarily marked down by as much as 50%.
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### New Glarus Cost of Living Draws National Attention
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-cost-of-living-draws-national-attention/
Last updated: 2026-07-24T15:29:37.000Z
New Glarus is in the national press again, this time in an article examining whether living in “America’s Little Switzerland” is as affordable as outsiders might expect.
*Money Digest* published an article July 14 titled “[America’s ‘Little Switzerland’ Has a Cost of Living That Might Surprise You](https://www.moneydigest.com/2213379/americas-little-switzerland-cost-of-living-might-surprise-you/?ref=newglarus360.com).” The story introduces readers to New Glarus’ Swiss heritage before examining housing, groceries, utilities, transportation and recreational expenses.
According to figures cited by *Money Digest* from Salary.com, the overall cost of living in New Glarus is about 8% higher than the national average. The website estimates monthly living expenses of approximately $2,664 for a single person and $5,866 for a family of four.
Housing accounts for much of that difference. Salary.com estimates New Glarus housing costs are about 8.1% higher than the national average, while food, energy, transportation and health care costs are reported to be below national averages.
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### Bilingual Leadership Program Opens in Green County
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/bilingual-leadership-program-opens-in-green-county/
Last updated: 2026-07-22T01:16:19.000Z
A new bilingual leadership development program will give people who live or work in Green and Lafayette counties an opportunity to strengthen workplace, business and community leadership skills beginning this fall.
The Workforce and Entrepreneurial Leadership Development program is designed for employees, entrepreneurs and others interested in expanding their businesses, preparing for leadership roles and building stronger professional and community networks.
The program will be offered in English and Spanish. Adults who live or work in either county are eligible to participate, along with high school seniors.
Participants will receive training in effective communication, conflict management, team leadership, project management, civic engagement and connecting with community resources.
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### Volksfest Backdrop Gets New Life
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/volksfest-backdrop-gets-new-life/
Last updated: 2026-07-23T14:14:00.000Z
A familiar piece of New Glarus Volksfest history is getting a fresh start.
The longtime mural backdrop used for Volksfest performances was first painted by Paul Grossenbacher, an immigrant from Switzerland and resident of the New Glarus area for more than 60 years, who was important member of the community. Then more than 35 years ago the backdrop was repainted by Ernie Jaggi, a New Glarus artist and yodeler who passed away in 2020\. It is now being recreated by New Glarus artist Pamela Ruschman after years of use left the original panels deteriorating.
“A few years ago, the organizers of Volksfest realized the original mural backdrop was deteriorating,” Ruschman said. “For the past few years, we have been patching the mural panels with wood filler and repainting sections that had holes in them. 2026 was the year for a fresh start.”
Ruschman said Jaggi created the original backdrop on tagboard material, which helped it serve Volksfest for decades but has now begun to fall apart.
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### Dan Gartzke Completes State Bar Presidency
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/dan-gartzke-completes-state-bar-presidency/
Last updated: 2026-07-21T21:10:14.000Z
New Glarus attorney Dan Gartzke completed his one-year term as president of the State Bar of Wisconsin on June 30, concluding a leadership role that placed him at the head of an organization representing more than 25,000 Wisconsin attorneys.
Gartzke formally passed the gavel to incoming President Stephen Sawyer of Stevens Point during the State Bar’s Annual Meeting and Conference in La Crosse in June. Gartzke was elected in 2024 and served as president from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
Gartzke, who has lived in the New Glarus community since 1988, is a family law attorney with BoardmanClark, a Wisconsin law firm with about 75 attorneys. He works from the firm’s Madison and Belleville offices and also serves on the Town of New Glarus Board.
Gartzke has practiced law since 1986\. Earlier in his career, he was a partner in a Monroe-based law firm and helped operate its New Glarus office with his wife, attorney Tracey Schwalbe.
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### Canter Inn Opens Second-Floor Event Space
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/canter-inn-opens-second-floor-event-space/
Last updated: 2026-07-21T21:10:23.000Z
Canter Inn in New Glarus is expanding its private dining options with a second-floor event space designed for intimate celebrations, dinners and business gatherings.
The restaurant, located at 119 5th Ave., is housed in a restored 1902 Victorian home near the corner of Fifth Avenue and Second Street.
Sam Kincaid, part owner of Canter Inn, said the upstairs dining room offers an atmosphere similar to the restaurant’s main floor. The space consists of one long dining room with several possible table arrangements and seating for as many as 20 to 22 guests.
The room can be arranged in a cozy, family-style format and used for private dinners, rehearsal dinners, bridal or baby showers, birthday parties, business gatherings, holiday celebrations and other events.
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### New Glarus Expands Full-Day 4K Program
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-expands-full-day-4k-program/
Last updated: 2026-07-22T03:19:08.000Z
The School District of New Glarus expanded its 4K program to a full-day format during the 2025-26 school year, giving its youngest students more time for play-based learning and early literacy instruction.
The expanded program emphasizes exploration, collaboration, creativity and purposeful play. District officials said the approach is intended to strengthen children’s academic, social and emotional development while helping them build positive associations with learning.
The district also introduced the Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Curriculum, which provides daily instruction in the foundational sound skills children need as they begin learning to read.
Another addition was the Core Knowledge Language Arts 4K curriculum, commonly known as CKLA. The curriculum uses hands-on, age-appropriate instruction to develop vocabulary, language skills, listening comprehension and early literacy.
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### How Jim Zuber Helped Landjaegers Go Mainstream
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/how-jim-zuber-took-landjaeger-across-wisconsin/
Last updated: 2026-07-22T10:04:00.000Z
Long before landjaegers appeared beside cash registers in convenience stores across Wisconsin, they were a deeply regional food — a dry, smoked sausage familiar in communities such as New Glarus and Monroe but largely unknown beyond them.
Jim Zuber helped change that.
Through persistence, experimentation and a few deceptively simple innovations, the New Glarus High School graduate transformed the traditional Swiss snack into a widely distributed Wisconsin product. At the height of his business, Zuber’s Sausage Kitchen in Monroe was producing thousands of pairs of landjaegers each week and sending them to hundreds of locations around the state.
Sadly though, Zuber died Oct. 2, 2023, at age 63, following years of declining health after a severe stroke. He left behind more than a sausage company. He helped create a market, established a recognizable brand and made landjaeger familiar to generations of Wisconsin travelers, hunters and tavern customers.
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### New Glarus Area Scanner Traffic Log: July 13-19
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-area-scanner-traffic-log-july-13-19/
Last updated: 2026-07-21T21:10:48.000Z
The following incident summaries were compiled from public safety radio traffic monitored in and around the New Glarus area between July 13 and July 19\. The reports reflect information that was broadcast over law enforcement, fire and EMS radio channels and have been organized chronologically based on the date and time of the initial dispatch or reported activity.
Scanner traffic provides an early glimpse into incidents occurring across the community, but it is often incomplete, evolving and subject to interpretation. Information heard over radio communications may later be corrected, clarified or supplemented by official reports, investigations or public statements. Not every call results in enforcement action, criminal charges or a verified incident.
Readers should understand that scanner reports represent preliminary information only and should not be considered a complete account of any event. All persons arrested, cited or investigated are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
**July 19, 2026, 8:08 p.m.**
Dispatch received an open 911 line with silence from a home on Marty Road. A callback and a TTY check got no response, and the number appeared to belong to a juvenile in the residence. Deputies were sent to check on the occupants.
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### Special Meeting Set on ATV, UTV Use in New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/village-of-new-glarus-to-debate-atv-utv-use/
Last updated: 2026-07-26T12:44:59.000Z
The Village of New Glarus will hold a special meeting Wednesday, July 29, to hear public opinions about allowing all-terrain vehicles and utility-terrain vehicles on streets within the village limits.
The public listening session begins at 6 p.m. in the Community Room at Village Hall, 319 Second St. No formal vote or proposed ordinance is listed on the agenda, meaning the meeting is only intended to gather public input before the Village Board determines whether or how to proceed.
The discussion is expected to draw strong opinions from residents, business owners and others who may disagree over whether ATV and UTV traffic would benefit local businesses or conflict with the character of a community and its tourism.
The meeting comes several weeks after Aaron Skogen, vice president of the Pecatonica Valley ATV Club of Monticello, approached the village and asked officials to consider the issue. His request prompted the village to schedule the listening session and formally begin a discussion that surrounding municipalities have already confronted.
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### How to Send Press Releases or Community Announcements
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/how-to-send-press-releases-or-community-announcements/
Last updated: 2026-08-22T21:36:46.000Z
Local organizations, businesses and residents are often the first to know about events, achievements and other developments worth sharing with the community. Press releases and community announcements help *New Glarus 360* identify timely stories and useful information that may be of interest to our readers.
Submitting information does not guarantee publication. Every submission is reviewed for local relevance, news value, timeliness, accuracy and available space. *New Glarus 360* may edit submissions for length, clarity, grammar, AP style and consistency with our editorial standards.
**What We Are Looking For**
The strongest submissions contain information that is timely, factual and relevant to people in New Glarus or the surrounding area.
Examples may include:
– Upcoming community events, festivals and public programs
– Fundraisers benefiting local organizations, schools or residents
– Announcements from nonprofit organizations, service clubs and churches
– School activities, student accomplishments and educational programs
– Local government meetings, public hearings and official notices
– Business openings, closings, expansions, relocations or major changes
– Awards, leadership appointments and significant organizational milestones
– Volunteer opportunities and community service projects
– Local arts, cultural, historical and recreational programs
– Sports registrations, tournaments and notable accomplishments
We may also consider stories from nearby communities when there is a clear connection to New Glarus, Green County or people who live and work in the area.
**What to Include with Your Submission**
Please provide the information readers would need to understand the announcement without having to search elsewhere for basic details.
Include the name of the organization or business, the purpose of the announcement and the names and titles of the people involved. For events, include the date, starting and ending times, location, admission cost, registration requirements and any relevant deadlines.
Also provide a contact name, telephone number or email address that *New Glarus 360* may use if questions arise. Clearly indicate whether that contact information is intended for publication or is only for editorial follow-up.
Whenever possible, include a website or registration link where readers can learn more.
**Photographs and Graphics**
Photos can greatly improve the likelihood your information will be published and help readers notice and engage with an announcement. Send the highest-resolution original image available rather than a screenshot or an image downloaded from social media. Horizontal aspect ratios are always preferred. Vertical images are less likely to be published.
Identify everyone pictured from left to right and provide the photographer’s name or the organization that supplied the image. By submitting a photograph, you are confirming that your organization has permission to provide it for publication.
Posters and event flyers may be submitted as supporting material, but they should not replace a written explanation of the event. Flyers are often difficult to read on mobile devices and may not contain enough information to produce an accurate article. Also, posters and ads will not be published with stories.
**Send Information Early**
Announcements should be submitted as early as reasonably possible. Sending information several weeks before an event gives *New Glarus 360* more opportunities to include it in website coverage, newsletters or community calendar features.
Information submitted immediately before an event may not be published in time. Announcements received after an event has taken place may still be considered when they include meaningful results, photographs or a broader community story.
**What We Generally Do Not Publish**
*New Glarus 360* is a news organization, not a free advertising service. We generally do not publish submissions that are primarily written as sales pitches or overt promotions for products and services.
Examples include announcements focused mainly on discounts, sales, menu specials, product availability, open appointment times or repeated invitations to patronize a business. Businesses interested in promotional exposure should contact *New Glarus 360* about advertising and sponsorship opportunities.
We also generally do not publish:
– Announcements with no meaningful connection to New Glarus or the greater New Glarus community
– National or statewide press releases that have not been localized
– Repeated announcements containing little or no new information
– Political endorsements or campaign materials presented as news
– Unverified accusations, personal disputes or opinion pieces disguised as press releases
– Submissions containing unsupported claims, misleading language or unidentified sources
– Material copied from another publication without permission
– Content intended primarily to improve a company’s search-engine ranking
– Announcements for private events that are not open or relevant to the general public
A business announcement may still be newsworthy when it involves a new location, ownership change, major expansion, closure, significant anniversary, community partnership, award or another development with broader public interest.
**Help Us Understand the Local Connection**
Do not assume the local importance of an announcement will be obvious. Explain how the organization, person or event is connected to New Glarus.
For example, identify participating New Glarus residents, describe how money raised will be used locally or explain why a regional program matters to people in the community. A clear local connection makes it easier for us to evaluate and present the story.
**Press Releases Will Be Edited**
*New Glarus 360* does not publish any press releases verbatim. We will rewrite it in our style to preserve editorial independence, improve clarity and ensure the final article meets our standards for accuracy, local relevance and reader value. Editors may reorganize the information, shorten promotional language, verify details, seek additional sources or combine the announcement with other reporting.
Quotes must be attributed to real people and should reflect statements they actually made or approved. *New Glarus 360* will not create quotations on behalf of an organization or individual, though we may reach out to you for additional comment.
**Corrections and Updates**
Review names, dates, addresses and contact information carefully before submitting your announcement. If something changes after submission, send the corrected information as soon as possible and clearly identify what has changed.
*New Glarus 360* makes the final decision regarding whether, when and how submitted information will be published. Our goal is to provide useful, trustworthy and locally relevant information to readers while maintaining a clear distinction between journalism and advertising.
**How to Submit**
Email your press release or community announcement to [editor@newglarus360.com](mailto:editor@newglarus360.com).
Attach the press release as a Word document, PDF or text file whenever possible. Photos may be attached directly to the email in their original, highest-resolution format (1500 pixels wide or larger).
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### Severe Storms Possible in New Glarus Monday
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/severe-storms-possible-in-new-glarus-monday/
Last updated: 2026-07-20T22:46:19.000Z
New Glarus and the surrounding Green County area could see two rounds of thunderstorms Monday, including a potentially significant period of severe weather during the late afternoon and evening.
The National Weather Service said a broken line of storms was expected to move through southwestern Wisconsin during the morning. Those storms could produce brief heavy downpours, frequent lightning and isolated wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph, although widespread severe weather was considered unlikely during the morning round.
What happens after those storms will play a major role in determining the severity of the evening weather. Forecasters expect a relative lull between approximately noon and 5 p.m., allowing the atmosphere time to recover.
If clouds and rain linger through much of the afternoon, the atmosphere may remain relatively stable and the evening severe-weather threat would decrease substantially. However, clearing skies and rising temperatures could provide enough energy for numerous strong or severe thunderstorms to develop.
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### Burton, Pinnow Represent New Glarus in WFCA All-Star Game
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/burton-pinnow-represent-new-glarus-in-wfca-all-star-game/
Last updated: 2026-07-20T21:20:48.000Z
OSHKOSH, Wis. — The scoreboard did not offer the ending Luke Burton and Will Pinnow wanted, but the two New Glarus seniors still finished their high school football careers exactly where players of their caliber belonged — among some of the best in Wisconsin.
Burton and Pinnow represented the New Glarus Glarner Knights on the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association (WFCA) South Small School All-Star Team on Saturday at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium on the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh campus.
The North controlled the game from the opening possession and defeated the South 41-0\. It was a lopsided result, but one that should do little to diminish what the afternoon represented for Burton, Pinnow and the New Glarus football program.
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### Historic Photo: When Swiss Lanes Came Tumbling Down
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/historic-photo-when-swiss-lanes-came-tumbling-down/
Last updated: 2026-07-22T10:04:33.000Z
The building was coming apart, but the sign had not yet surrendered.
Above the twisted metal, broken masonry and demolition debris, the familiar Swiss Lanes name and oversized bowling pin still stood against a clear blue sky. Below it, a skid steer worked alongside what remained of the bowling alley at 1019 Highway 69 in New Glarus.
The photograph, taken during the building’s demolition in 2017, captured the final physical moments of a business that had been part of New Glarus for more than half a century.
The bowling alley opened on Sept. 10, 1959 — nine years to the day after the couple married on Sept. 10, 1950\. When Swiss Lanes celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2009, Clayton and Betty were still closely identified with the business they had built together.
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### Highway 69 Update: Detour Enters Second Week
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/update-highway-69-detour-enters-second-week/
Last updated: 2026-07-22T15:06:43.000Z
Highway 69 has now completed its first week closed to through traffic between Monroe and New Glarus, and the official detour remains in place using Highway 11 at Monroe, Highway 81 to Argyle, Highway 78 to Blanchardville and Highway 39 to New Glarus.
The detour is expected to remain in place until late August. The overall Highway 69 project is expected to continue into the fall, with completion previously listed for Nov. 1, weather and construction progress permitting.
The first week of the full closure brought mixed traffic effects. In Blanchardville, residents and business owners largely reported that the posted detour has not produced the noticeable surge in traffic some expected on Main Street and Highway 78, although some said they have seen more semitrailers and other large trucks passing through the village.
At the same time, the lack of a major traffic increase in Blanchardville suggests many passenger vehicles and smaller work trucks are avoiding the official detour and using shorter, unofficial routes, including County Highways N and J.
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### How New Glarus Helped Make “Uncle Sol”
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/how-new-glarus-helped-make-uncle-sol/
Last updated: 2026-07-20T10:15:38.000Z
More than 40 years after he first arrived in New Glarus as a young immigrant carrying merchandise from farm to farm, Solomon “Sol” Levitan returned to the village as Wisconsin’s state treasurer.
Speaking during New Glarus’ 80th anniversary celebration in August 1925, Levitan looked back on the community that had given him his first real opportunity in America.
“I shall never forget the kindly welcome which these good people gave me when I came among them,” he told those gathered for the celebration. “I always felt at home among them.”
Levitan had traveled far from the young peddler who once walked Green County’s rural roads with a pack strapped to his back. He had become a successful merchant and banker, a leader in Wisconsin’s Progressive movement and one of the state’s most recognizable political figures.
But when Levitan told the story of his rise, he repeatedly returned to New Glarus — to its Swiss farm families, its merchants and the relationships he formed while trying to establish himself in a new country.
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### Belleville Community Picnic Marks 75 Years
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/belleville-community-picnic-marks-75-years/
Last updated: 2026-07-19T21:01:23.000Z
BELLEVILLE, Wis. — The Belleville Community Picnic will celebrate its 75th year Aug. 7-9 with three days of food, carnival rides, fireworks, live music, athletic competitions and family activities at Sugar River Park and Community Park.
The longtime summer tradition begins Friday with Family Night and Glow Night. The carnival will operate from 5 to 8:30 p.m. and reopen after the fireworks until 11 p.m. Friday’s schedule also includes adult kickball, bingo, balloon twisting, face painting, softball and an open bags tournament.
Fireworks are scheduled for dusk Friday at Sugar River Park, with Sunday designated as the rain date. The band 1884 will perform in the beer tent following the fireworks until midnight.
Saturday’s schedule begins with breakfast and the 46th annual Belleville Fun Run 5K run/walk at 8 a.m. Carnival rides begin at 9 a.m., along with children’s kickball and a coed volleyball tournament.
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### Photo Essay: Power and Smoke at the Green County Fair
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/photo-essay-power-and-smoke-at-the-green-county-fair/
Last updated: 2026-07-19T19:17:41.000Z
Friday night’s tractor and truck pull brought horsepower, smoke and a distinctly rural kind of drama to the Green County Fair, where Ross Harried of Second Crop Creative captured the machines, drivers and determination that kept the grandstand watching.
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### The Jimmys Still Have Two New Glarus Shows This Summer
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/the-jimmys-still-have-two-new-glarus-shows-this-summer/
Last updated: 2026-07-19T19:17:49.000Z
New Glarus’ signature blues band will continue a busy summer schedule before taking its award-winning sound to venues and festivals across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Ohio, New York and New Jersey..
Led by keyboardist and bandleader Jimmy Voegeli, The Jimmys have become one of Wisconsin’s best-known blues acts while maintaining deep roots in the New Glarus area. The group was named Wisconsin Music Industry Blues Band of the Year in both 2025 and 2026, adding to a reputation built through high-energy performances, seasoned musicianship and an extensive regional touring schedule.
Next the band is traveling to Tomahawk, Three Lakes, St. Paul and Prairie du Chien before heading west for several Minnesota performances. The tour later includes stops in Rockford, Monroe, Cleveland, Marlboro, New York, and Long Branch, New Jersey, where The Jimmys will close the announced schedule Aug. 29 at the Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival.
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### Rolli Sisters Grow Sweet Corn Into a Thriving Young Business
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/rolli-sisters-grow-sweet-corn-into-a-thriving-young-business/
Last updated: 2026-07-22T10:05:04.000Z
The colorful Rolli Girls Good Corn stand is back along Highway 69 in New Glarus, stocked with fresh sweet corn and ready for another season.
What customers may not realize is that the business behind the roadside stand is owned and increasingly operated by two sisters who are still in school.
Belle Rolli, 16, and Stella Rolli, 13, started selling sweet corn in 2019\. What began with perhaps one-quarter to one-half acre has grown into a four-acre operation expected to produce about 3,000 dozen ears of corn this season.
That is approximately 36,000 ears — all of which must be planted, fertilized, picked, transported, marketed and sold.
“It definitely has grown a ton since we first started,” Stella said.
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### Photo Essay: Dirt Flies at the Green County Fair
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/photo-essay-dirt-flies-at-the-green-county-fair/
Last updated: 2026-07-19T11:06:22.000Z
Thursday night’s SWIRA Dirt Bike & 4-Wheeler Races brought speed, noise and clouds of dust to the Green County Fair, where photographer Ross Harried of Second Crop Creative captured riders pushing their machines—and themselves—around the dirt track.
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### A New Clue in the Fabian Streiff Mystery
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/a-new-clue-in-the-fabian-streiff-mystery/
Last updated: 2026-08-18T14:37:06.000Z
On May 31, [we told the story of Fabian Streiff](https://www.newglarus360.com/curious-case-of-fabian-streiff-the-new-glarus-rip-van-winkle/), a young New Glarus man who disappeared in 1881 and was not found until more than three decades later. Contemporary newspaper accounts said Streiff left carrying a gun, reportedly intending to hunt wolves, and then vanished without a trace.
Search parties combed the countryside around New Glarus, but found no body, clothing, firearm or other evidence. With wolves active in the area, some residents eventually concluded Streiff had been attacked and killed. When he resurfaced in Illinois 34 years later, he was elderly, in poor health and said to have only fragments of memory about his former life.
That was where the mystery appeared to begin and end.
Then we found a story published June 8, 1939, in the *Chatsworth Plaindealer* of Illinois. Written nearly 60 years after Streiff disappeared, the article preserved two very different explanations for what happened to him.
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### Absentee Voting Begins July 28 for August Primary
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/absentee-voting-begins-july-28-for-august-primary/
Last updated: 2026-07-18T19:09:38.000Z
Voters in New Glarus and several neighboring towns will be able to cast absentee ballots beginning Tuesday, July 28, ahead of Wisconsin’s Tuesday, August 11, partisan primary election.
In-person absentee voting locations and hours vary by municipality. While the Village of New Glarus offers regular weekday hours, voters in several neighboring towns must schedule an appointment with their municipal clerk.
Any qualified voter who is unable or unwilling to vote at the polls on Election Day may request an absentee ballot. Voters do not need to provide a reason for voting absentee, but they must be registered in the municipality where they intend to vote.
Most voters must also provide a copy of an acceptable photo identification document when requesting an absentee ballot. Different requirements may apply to indefinitely confined, military, overseas and hospitalized voters.
**How to Request a Mailed Ballot**
Absentee ballots may be requested from the voter’s municipal clerk by mail, email or fax, or through the [MyVote Wisconsin](https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/?ref=newglarus360.com) website.
A written request generally must include the voter’s registered voting address, the address where the ballot should be mailed if different, the voter’s signature and a copy of the required photo identification.
The deadline for most voters to request an absentee ballot by mail is 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6\. Because completed ballots must be returned by Election Day, voters are encouraged to submit requests early.
**Village of New Glarus**
Village of New Glarus residents may vote absentee at Village Hall, 319 Second St., from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays beginning July 28.
The village will offer extended hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, August 7, the final day of in-person absentee voting.
Village Clerk Amy Barnes may be reached at 608-527-5973.
The village will also conduct a public test of its Dominion DS200 optical-scan voting equipment at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, in the Village Hall boardroom. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 11.
**Town of New Glarus**
In-person absentee voting for the Town of New Glarus is scheduled to take place at the new Town Garage, N8799 Hayes Lane, along Wisconsin Highway 39.
Hours will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays from July 28 through August 6\. Additional voting hours will be offered from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, August 7.
Town Clerk-Treasurer Darla Kramer may be reached at 608-527-2390.
Election Day voting is also expected to be held at the new garage, provided electrical service is installed and the building is ready in time. The town’s election webpage currently says the town will announce its Election Day polling place when additional information becomes available. Polling hours will be from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
**Town of Exeter**
Town of Exeter residents may vote absentee at the town clerk’s office, W2998 State Road 92, Belleville.
Voting will be available from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays from July 28 through August 6\. Additional hours will be offered from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7.
Clerk and Deputy Treasurer Dawn Marie Sass may be reached at 608-424-1697.
**Town of Mount Pleasant**
Town of Mount Pleasant residents may vote absentee by appointment from July 28 through August 7 at N6975 Marshall Bluff Road, Monticello.
Appointments may be scheduled by calling Town Clerk Joni Waelchli-Buehl at 608-938-1154.
**Town of Perry**
Town of Perry residents may vote absentee by appointment through Town Clerk Stephanie Zwettler.
Zwettler may be reached at 608-444-6425 or [clerk@tn.perry.wi.gov](mailto:clerk@tn.perry.wi.gov). Written requests may be mailed to the Town of Perry, 9730 County Road A, Mount Horeb, WI 53572.
The town’s notice states that ballots may be returned by mail, in person or through an authorized drop box. With limited exceptions for voters with disabilities, a completed absentee ballot must be delivered by the voter who cast it.
**Town of York**
Town of York residents may vote absentee by appointment from July 28 through August 7 at N8105 Postville Road, Blanchardville.
Appointments may be made by calling Clerk-Treasurer Brenda Hackbart at 608-527-8125.
Returning an Absentee Ballot
Completed absentee ballots must reach the appropriate municipal clerk in time to be delivered to the polling place before polls close at 8 p.m. August 11\. Ballots received after the polls close will not be counted.
Voters should carefully complete the absentee ballot certificate envelope, including the required voter signature, witness signature and witness address.
Voters may check their registration, request an absentee ballot, view a sample ballot and track the status of a mailed ballot through [MyVote Wisconsin](https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/?ref=newglarus360.com).
*– Voters planning to cast an absentee ballot should verify their registration, request mailed ballots early and contact their municipal clerk before visiting a location where voting is offered by appointment.*
*– Sources: Wisconsin Elections Commission, MyVote Wisconsin, Village of New Glarus, Town of New Glarus, Town of Exeter, Town of Mount Pleasant, Town of Perry, Town of York*
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### Prehistoric Pets Coming to New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/prehistoric-pets-coming-to-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-07-18T19:05:39.000Z
Families will have an opportunity to meet animals with ancient evolutionary roots when J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue brings its “Prehistoric Pets” summer reading program to New Glarus on Thursday, July 30.
The free, family-friendly presentation will begin at 10 a.m. in the New Glarus Village Hall Community Room, 319 Second St.
The interactive program will feature live reptiles, amphibians and other animals that share traits with species that lived during the age of dinosaurs. Children and adults will learn how animals have evolved and adapted to survive over millions of years.
The program will combine science, natural history and conservation with opportunities to see animals up close. Attendees will also learn about responsible pet ownership and the importance of protecting wildlife.
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### Former Quality Cellular Space Leased
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/former-quality-cellular-space-leased/
Last updated: 2026-07-18T19:05:46.000Z
The former Quality Cellular retail space at 1305 Highway 69 in New Glarus has been leased, New Glarus 360 has learned.
Sources say the new tenant is local, although no additional information is available about who leased the property or what is planned for the space.
When contacted by New Glarus 360, the leasing agent said no details could be shared at this time. Additional information may become available soon.
Quality Cellular closed the New Glarus location in June, and the 1,600-square-foot suite was subsequently listed for lease by Altus Commercial Real Estate of Madison.
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### 12 Unwritten Rules of New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/12-unwritten-rules-of-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-07-25T06:33:55.000Z
From cow statues and church lawns to Spotted Cow, Glarner Knights and Belleville, New Glarus has its own code of conduct — a collection of traditions, courtesies and local expectations that residents understand without ever seeing them written down.
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### Driver Allegedly Strikes Employee at Automobile Dealership
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/breaking-driver-allegedly-strikes-employee-at-belleville-dealership/
Last updated: 2026-07-19T19:18:10.000Z
BELLEVILLE, Wis. — An upset customer allegedly struck an employee with a vehicle during a disturbance at Rosen Ford, 222 County Hwy PB, Belleville, on Friday evening, according to emergency dispatch reports. Dispatch reported that the customer was upset when their loan approval was declined.
The customer reportedly got back into a white Ford Edge being used as a dealership courtesy vehicle and struck a staff member before leaving the property southbound on County Highway PB. The employee reportedly declined medical treatment.
A subsequent dispatch update indicated two people connected to the incident had left the dealership in the courtesy vehicle. The Ford Edge reportedly carried dealership markings on both sides.
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### Photo Essay: Rodeo Night at the Green County Fair
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/photo-essay-rodeo-night-at-the-green-county-fair/
Last updated: 2026-07-18T14:41:16.000Z
The opening night’s rodeo filled the Green County Fairgrounds in Monroe with pounding hooves, flying dust and hard-earned drama as photographer Ross Harried of Second Crop Creative captured the action, emotion and atmosphere inside the arena.
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### New Glarus Home Seeks Input on Senior Housing
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-home-seeks-input-on-senior-housing/
Last updated: 2026-07-18T00:07:50.000Z
New Glarus Home is considering future expansion and new senior living opportunities in Green County, and the organization is asking residents to help shape those plans through a Senior Living Interest Survey open through Friday, July 24.
The approximately 15-minute survey asks participants about their current living situations, future housing preferences, desired amenities and services, lifestyle priorities and the factors that could influence their senior living decisions.
Responses will help New Glarus Home evaluate community demand, preferred housing styles, service expectations and affordability concerns as it considers how it might expand senior living options in the area.
“Community input is essential as we look toward the future,” Executive Director Matt Streiff said. “We want to ensure that any future senior living opportunities are shaped by the people who may ultimately call them home. This survey gives community members a meaningful opportunity to share what matters most to them.”
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### Shepherd of the Hills Blessing Box Returns
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/shepherd-of-the-hills-blessing-box-returns/
Last updated: 2026-07-18T00:07:58.000Z
A longtime source of free food and household essentials in New Glarus is available again after being temporarily removed during improvements at Shepherd of the Hills Church.
The church’s Blessing Box, also known as a Little Food Pantry, has been repaired, repainted and relocated within the church parking lot at 506 12th Ave. It is now positioned on the south-central side of the lot.
The pantry had previously been located near the church’s exit drive for many years. Conni Bigler of Shepherd of the Hills said church members wanted to make sure people who regularly use the box knew it had not been permanently removed.
“It gets a lot of use, but also some vandalism,” Bigler said. “While our parking lot was being repaved, we had members do some repairs and repaint.”
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### Brock Weeden Is Emerging as a Premier Wisconsin Guard
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/brock-weeden-is-emerging-as-a-premier-midwest-guard/
Last updated: 2026-07-19T19:18:23.000Z
For many New Glarus basketball fans, the video accompanying this story may be their first real introduction to Brock Weeden. It probably will not be the last.
The incoming New Glarus High School freshman is already earning attention well beyond Green County, with basketball evaluators describing him as one of Wisconsin’s leading players in the Class of 2030\. On Thursday night, Wisconsin Academy went even further, calling the 6-foot-3 guard “one of the premier guards in the Midwest for his class.”
The verified Wisconsin Academy account shared a highlight video originally posted by Movement Hoops following Weeden’s appearance with New Glarus High School at the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Invitational. Movement Hoops predicted that Weeden “will be a household name in Wisconsin.”
Wisconsin Academy also said Weeden is expected to have a “huge season” for New Glarus. Before that season begins, he will compete this weekend in Louisville, Kentucky with the organization’s 2029 Under Armour Rise team, playing up one age level against older competition from across the country.
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### New Glarus Town Board Sets Land Division Hearing
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-town-board-sets-land-division-hearing/
Last updated: 2026-07-18T00:08:19.000Z
The New Glarus Town Board will hold a public hearing Wednesday, Aug. 12, on a proposed land division involving property along W6897 Farmers Grove Road.
The hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the new New Glarus Town Garage, N8799 Hayes Lane. The application was submitted by the Donald J. and Susan Halvorsen Revocable Trust and involves Parcel No. 0248.0000.
The proposal would create one non-residential lot containing approximately 4.36 acres, or about 3.81 acres after excluding the Farmers Grove Road right of way. The property is located in Section 32 of the town and generally encompasses a former quarry. Access would continue from Farmers Grove Road.
No home or other residential building site is proposed as part of the division. Documents prepared for the town state that the property would instead be maintained as open space.
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### Community Raises $39,000 as Sophie Faces Long Recovery
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/community-raises-35-000-as-sophie-faces-long-recovery/
Last updated: 2026-07-19T19:18:40.000Z
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The New Glarus community has raised more than $39,000 for high school student Sophie Vasquez as her family prepares for what it says will be a long recovery following a serious car crash near Monroe.
Sophie, 16, remains hospitalized at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison after being seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday, July 7, near the intersection of Franklin and Bethel roads.
Her aunt, Christina Murphy Alchus, shared an update Thursday thanking friends, relatives and community members for the financial support, prayers and assistance provided since the crash.
“The outpouring of love and the (money) raised so far have left our entire family completely speechless,” Alchus wrote.
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### Kelsey Jenson Reflects on First Year as Village Administrator
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/kelsey-jenson-reflects-on-first-year-as-village-administrator/
Last updated: 2026-07-19T19:18:56.000Z
Kelsey Jenson did not arrive in the New Glarus village administrator’s office as a newcomer.
By the time she was named village administrator, Jenson had already served the village in other key roles, including clerk and treasurer. That background, she said, gave her a working knowledge of the community, village staff, residents, business owners, finances, operations and the many moving parts of local government.
“Being familiar with New Glarus — with the residents, business owners, and the community certainly helped me in the transition from Clerk-Treasurer to Administrator,” Jenson said.
It also meant she could begin the job without spending months learning how the village worked.
“I also had intimate knowledge of how the Village works; the day-to-day operations, how the departments interact, the financial management,” she said. “It all was extremely helpful, and I was able to jump right in rather than needing to spend the first months of the new position familiarizing myself with the community.”
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### Fantasy Artist Brings Story-Driven Digital Work to New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/fantasy-artist-brings-story-driven-digital-work-to-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-07-17T00:43:47.000Z
For more than 30 years, Stephen Wayne Cardwell helped businesses tell their stories through design, composition and emotion.
Now, the Janesville artist is using those same skills to tell stories of dragons, fairies, gnomes, mythical creatures and imagined worlds that feel just believable enough to step into.
Cardwell, a Wisconsin-based artist with a background in print production, advertising, web design and art direction, creates painterly digital fantasy artwork focused on storytelling, emotion and light. He will bring his work to the 64th Annual New Glarus Art in the Park this August.
“For over 30 years I worked as a print and web designer, as well as an art director, helping businesses tell their stories through design, composition and emotion,” Cardwell said. “Those years taught me how light directs the eye, how color creates mood, and how every element in an image should support the story.”
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### New Glarus Pickleball Project Advances into Next Phase
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-pickleball-project-advances-into-next-phase/
Last updated: 2026-07-17T11:36:31.000Z
New Glarus Cares has moved the community’s proposed pickleball facility into the preliminary design phase, an important step toward determining where the courts could be built and how much the overall project may cost.
The engineering firm, Vierbicher Associates, Inc., of Madison, Wisconsin has prepared a high-level concept drawing showing six dedicated pickleball courts and one tennis or multiuse court. The preliminary layout also considers a central walkway between two groups of three pickleball courts, although the design remains subject to revision based on final funding and location.
New Glarus Cares Treasurer Mary Siegenthaller said the early drawings will help turn the general proposal into a project that residents, businesses and potential donors can more easily understand.
“The drawings are going to make this project much more real for people,” Siegenthaller said. “Once the community can see what the courts will look like and how the space would work, we will be in a much better position to finalize fundraising.”
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### Local Woman Leads Push to Make New Glarus a Hallmark Town
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/jessica-aasve-leads-push-to-make-new-glarus-a-hallmark-town/
Last updated: 2026-07-23T21:42:04.000Z
Jessica Aasve did not need much time to decide which community belonged in Hallmark’s new national search for America’s merriest Christmas towns.
“As soon as I saw the contest, I immediately thought of New Glarus,” Aasve said. “Between our Swiss heritage, the Christkindli Market, beautifully decorated downtown, local businesses, and incredible sense of community, it feels like the perfect fit.”
Aasve has already submitted a nomination for New Glarus and is now encouraging residents, business owners and visitors to do the same before the contest closes Aug. 10.
Hallmark Media launched its Merriest Christmas Towns Contest as part of Hallmark Channel’s 25th birthday celebration. Communities across the country may be nominated based on their warmth, community connections, holiday traditions, neighborhood charm and goodwill.
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### UPDATED: New Glarus Approves Public Wi-Fi, Ott Haus Liquor License
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-approves-public-wi-fi-ott-haus-liquor-license/
Last updated: 2026-07-17T11:32:28.000Z
New Glarus will move ahead with a free downtown public Wi-Fi network using federal pandemic-relief funding, while the Village Board also cleared the way for Ott Haus to reopen under new ownership during its July 15 meeting.
The Wi-Fi project will use the new New Glarus Public Library as its anchor, with outdoor equipment extending free internet access into nearby streets and parts of the downtown area. Green County will pay the approximately $20,000 cost using remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds designated for broadband projects.
A representative of Green County Development Corporation told trustees the project is intended primarily to improve digital access benefiting visitors and festival vendors who sometimes struggle with cellular service while processing credit card transactions in downtown New Glarus. The network could also help some who lack affordable or reliable internet service.
Trustees approved the project unanimously after asking questions about its coverage area, maintenance costs, security and the village’s long-term responsibilities.
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### Ott Haus Has Green Light, Set to Reopen Friday
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/ott-haus-has-green-light-set-to-reopen-friday/
Last updated: 2026-07-16T19:20:59.000Z
Ott Haus Pub & Grill could reopen Friday at 11 a.m. after the New Glarus Village Board unanimously approved its liquor license, giving new owners Hallie Weintraub and Jacob Blumer a path to return for fish fry and a busy New Glarus festival weekend.
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### Community Update: 7/16/2026
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/community-update-7-16-2026/
Last updated: 2026-07-16T10:20:24.000Z
The *Milwaukee Journal Sentinel* stirred up an entertaining debate this week by asking readers to name Wisconsin’s most iconic brands. The early favorites appeared to be Leinenkugel’s and New Glarus Brewing Company. Miller Brewing Company might have dominated the conversation a decade or two ago, before its identity became tangled up in corporate mergers. But not anymore.
Leinenkugel’s is certainly a recognizable Wisconsin brand, but it is difficult to place it at the top when its beer is no longer brewed in Chippewa Falls. That leaves New Glarus Brewing Co., which feels like the correct choice. Any list of iconic Wisconsin brands that does not include Spotted Cow and the brewery should probably be disqualified immediately.
But who comes next? Readers suggested Menards, Johnsonville, Sargento, Mercury Marine and O&H Danish Bakery. All worthy choices. Yet somehow, Kwik Trip and Culver’s were barely mentioned. What am I missing? Is there really a more Wisconsin trio than New Glarus Brewing Co., Kwik Trip and Culver’s? Tell me I’m wrong.
### What We’re Working On
**Prairie Haus Phase II** has received approval and now needs only a building permit before construction can begin. We’ll share the expected construction schedule, project details and a timeline for when the new apartments may become available for lease.
The aging **bridge near Roy’s Market** has raised concerns because of its age, narrow design and limited accommodations for pedestrians. Plans are taking shape for its eventual replacement, and we’ll explain what could change, what it may cost and when the project might happen.
The **Hallmark Channel** is searching for towns that feel like they belong in a Christmas movie, and one local woman is determined to put New Glarus in the running. We’ll tell you about her effort to showcase the village’s holiday charm, Swiss character and community spirit.
**Highway 69 construction** and its detours have generated frustration, questions and plenty of conversation throughout the area. We are following the project closely and will continue providing timely updates on closures, traffic changes and issues affecting local drivers.
Every community has customs outsiders may not immediately understand, and New Glarus has plenty of unwritten rules of its own. From local etiquette to traditions residents instinctively recognize, we’re counting down **12 unwritten rules about New Glarus**.
Before he became one of Wisconsin’s best-known political figures, **Sol Levitan** was a penniless immigrant walking the farm roads around New Glarus with merchandise on his back. This remarkable local history piece reveals how New Glarus helped transform a young peddler into the man Wisconsin came to know as “Uncle Sol.”
The **2026 National Guernsey Queen** has ties to New Glarus, connecting the village to one of the dairy industry’s highest youth honors. We’ll introduce you to her, explore her agricultural background and tell the story of how she earned the national crown.
**Absentee voting** begins July 28 for the August primary election, giving local voters an opportunity to cast their ballots before Election Day. We’ll explain where, when and how to vote absentee in New Glarus and surrounding communities.
Two popular local celebrations are taking shape as organizers prepare for the **2026 Volksfest** and **Firefest**. We’ll preview the entertainment, activities, food and traditions planned for two events that celebrate New Glarus history and community pride.
We’ll bring you news and photos from the **Blues, Brews and Food Truck Festival** and the **Green County Fair**. Look for scenes, highlights and memorable moments from two of the area’s biggest summer gatherings.
There is a **new** head chef leading the kitchen at the **Chalet Landhaus Restaurant**, bringing fresh experience and ideas to one of New Glarus’ best-known dining destinations. We’ll introduce him and share the story behind his culinary background, approach to food and plans for the restaurant.
From festivals and food to customs passed down through generations, **New Glarus is shaped by traditions** unlike those found anywhere else in Wisconsin. We’re highlighting nine traditions that help define the village’s Swiss identity, community spirit and distinctive way of life.
Interest in **farm-to-table dining** and locally produced food is surging nationwide, as consumers increasingly want to know where their meals come from. We’ll explore how that movement is taking shape in New Glarus, where farms, restaurants and food producers are helping keep local food close to home.
### Photo of the Week
The New Glarus Fire Department Hook & Ladder team performs during the 2026 Monticello Homecoming Parade as spectators line the street to enjoy the celebration. *– Photo by Erin Goins*
### What You May Have Missed
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[New Glarus Hotel Master Chef Cow Returns Home to New GlarusAfter 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.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-hotel-master-chef-cow-returns-home-to-new-glarus/)
[What Wisconsin Lost When the Elms FellFor generations, elm trees shaped Wisconsin streets, rural woods and village life before Dutch elm disease erased much of that canopy. What followed changed places like New Glarus and left lessons that still shape how communities plant trees today.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/what-wisconsin-lost-when-the-elms-fell/)
[A Complete Guide to Wisconsin Lingo: From Bubbler to Uff DaFrom bubblers and brats to meat raffles, supper clubs, Spotted Cow and “ope,” this Wisconsin slang dictionary explains the words, phrases, definitions and local lingo that make the state’s language funny, familiar and proudly local.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/wisconsin-lingo-and-lexicon-dictionary-from-bubbler-to-uff-da/)
[New Glarus Burger Contest Gives Local Entries a Taste TestFour New Glarus restaurants are competing in the 2026 Green County Best Burger Contest, and after sending one of our intrepid reporters into the field with friends to try them all, here is how each local entry stacked up in flavor, creativity and crowd appeal.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-burger-contest-gives-local-entries-a-taste-test/)
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### Something We Noticed
Something we noticed at the 2026 Monticello Homecoming last week was local fire departments competing in what looked like a modern version of the old barrel fights. Maybe some departments still hold them, but they seem to all but disappeared. Teams of fire fighters used their hoses to push a beer barrel hung from a wire high above. The first team to drive it the full length won. Now they try to push a ball or another object along the ground. I personally prefer barrel fights.
I'm told Monticello installed the wire and hanging barrel recently and it looked like people were enjoying it, which raises an intriguing possibility. New Glarus once had a similar setup near Glarner Park on Fourth Avenue. I'm not sure when it disappeared. Wouldn’t it be fun to bring back the old tradition, with neighboring fire departments competing throughout the summer and former Stateline League communities battling it out for a barrel-fighting championship? Or am I all wet?
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### Highway 69 Asphalt Trail Could See Future Upgrades, No Timeline Yet
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/highway-69-trail-could-see-future-upgrades-no-timeline-yet/
Last updated: 2026-07-17T04:25:41.000Z
State officials say a portion of the Highway 69 trail connecting New Glarus to New Glarus Woods State Park is planned for resurfacing in the future, though funding and a construction schedule have not yet been established. The discussion comes as the trail's condition has become a growing concern for many residents who regularly walk, jog and bicycle the route.
Representatives from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Village of New Glarus recently walked portions of the trail to evaluate its condition and discuss possible improvements and funding. The asphalt pathway runs along the west side of Highway 69 from the village to New Glarus Woods State Park, not to be confused with the Sugar River State Trail.
Melissa Burns, park manager for New Glarus Woods State Park and the Sugar River State Trail, said a different paving project is already scheduled for next year.
"Next year (2027) we are repaving the New Glarus Depot parking lot and the Sugar River State Trail where it connects from the parking lot to where it crosses Hwy. 69," Burns said.
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### Wildfire Smoke Could Bring Unhealthy Air to New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/wildfire-smoke-could-bring-unhealthy-air-to-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-07-16T10:02:59.000Z
Wildfire smoke is expected to reach southern Wisconsin overnight, potentially pushing air quality in New Glarus into unhealthy categories Thursday and prompting residents—especially sensitive groups—to limit time and exertion outdoors.
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### Darlington Fires Former New Glarus Officer After OWI Arrest
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/darlington-fires-former-new-glarus-officer-after-owi-arrest/
Last updated: 2026-07-17T11:39:29.000Z
DARLINGTON, Wis. — The City of Darlington has terminated Police Chief Szvon D. Conway's employment following a disciplinary hearing held Tuesday, less than three weeks after his arrest on suspicion of operating while intoxicated following a crash in Monroe.
Conway, who previously served as a police officer in New Glarus and later as police chief in Monticello, was dismissed effective immediately, according to a news release issued by Mayor David Roelli on behalf of the city.
The Special Police Committee met Tuesday to consider Conway's dismissal, demotion, licensing or discipline, as well as the investigation into the charges against him. Following the hearing, the committee voted to terminate Conway's employment. The city said the decision was made "after careful consideration by the Committee."
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### Update: County Highways N and NN to Close Thursday During Highway 69 Detour
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/update-county-highways-n-and-nn-to-close-thursday-during-highway-69-detour/
Last updated: 2026-07-17T11:39:45.000Z
Green County will temporarily close portions of County Highways N and NN Thursday morning for centerline striping, while no county supervisors or citizens made any public mention Tuesday at the county board meeting of the growing traffic and safety concerns on County Highway N.
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### Green County Halts Data Centers, Delays Rental Rules
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-halts-data-centers-delays-rental-rules/
Last updated: 2026-07-15T21:30:08.000Z
MONROE, Wis. — Green County supervisors approved a one-year moratorium on data center development Tuesday but stopped short of adopting new short-term rental regulations, returning that proposal to committee for additional work.
The two land-use measures generated the most discussion during the July 14 meeting of the Green County Board of Supervisors. All 31 supervisors were present.
The data center moratorium passed after supervisors discussed concerns about energy and water consumption, limited public information surrounding some developments and the need to create rules before a proposal reaches Green County.
The measure prevents the county from accepting or approving zoning applications, conditional use permits, rezoning requests or other land-use approvals for data centers for 12 months. State law would allow the county to extend the moratorium for another six months if it can demonstrate that work on regulations is underway.
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### Final Family Fun Night Is Tonight at New Glarus Bible Church
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/final-family-fun-night-is-tonight-at-new-glarus-bible-church/
Last updated: 2026-07-15T20:25:05.000Z
Tonight is the last Family Fun Night of the summer at New Glarus Bible Church, with a free dinner at 6 p.m., games, a bounce house, the New Glarus fire truck and an ice cream sundae bar.
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### Top 10 Things to Do at the Green County Fair
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/top-10-things-to-do-at-the-green-county-fair/
Last updated: 2026-07-15T18:04:27.000Z
The Green County Fair returns to Monroe from Wednesday, July 15, through Sunday, July 19, bringing five days of livestock shows, midway rides, live music, grandstand action and some of the most anticipated fair food in southern Wisconsin.
There is no single correct way to experience the fair. Some visitors arrive early to watch young exhibitors tend to their animals. Others come at dinnertime with fried cheese curds on their minds, stay for the grandstand show and finish the night beneath the lights of the midway.
Whether you are planning one carefully timed visit or intend to return throughout the week, these are 10 experiences that belong on any Green County Fair itinerary.
**1\. Start With Monroe Optimist Cheese Curds**
You cannot talk about the Green County Fair without beginning with the food, and it is difficult to find a better starting point than the Monroe Optimist Club cheese curd stand.
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### Swiss Historical Village Plans Church Service and Ice Cream Social
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/swiss-historical-village-plans-church-service-and-ice-cream-social/
Last updated: 2026-07-15T17:52:18.000Z
The Swiss Historical Village & Museum will host a commemorative church service and an old-fashioned pie and ice cream social Saturday, Aug. 8, on the museum grounds at 612 Seventh Ave. in New Glarus.
The event will run from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., beginning with the pie and ice cream social. Attendees will be able to make a donation for a slice of pie and participate in a game of croquet set up on the grounds.
The croquet activity is being offered in connection with the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The annual church service will begin at 5:30 p.m. inside the museum’s replica of the first log church in New Glarus.
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### New Glarus Coach Named National Soccer Finalist
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-coach-named-national-soccer-finalist/
Last updated: 2026-07-16T10:03:16.000Z
Haley Brisky did not set out looking for national recognition. Her work has been the quieter kind: coaching young players, helping families find a place in the game and building soccer programs that keep kids involved, included and active.
Now that work has placed the New Glarus resident in the national spotlight.
Brisky has been selected as one of five finalists nationwide for the 2026 United Soccer League Hometown Heroes Award, presented by Best Western Hotels & Resorts. The award recognizes people across the country who are using soccer to make a lasting impact in their communities.
Brisky was nominated by Forward Madison FC for her work as president of Millennium Soccer Club, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to make youth soccer accessible to every child, regardless of financial circumstances.
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### Sandra L. Bubenzer, Teacher, Traveler and Devoted Church Leader, Dies, 86
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/sandra-l-bubenzer-teacher-traveler-and-devoted-church-leader-dies-at-86/
Last updated: 2026-09-14T12:29:52.000Z
*– Obituary courtesy of Zentner-Beal Funeral Home*
Sandra L. (Capehart) Bubenzer, age 86 passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026\. She was born April 13, 1940, to Valen and Alatha (Stewart) Capehart on a small farm near Ireland, Indiana. When she was a youngster, her family moved to Plainville, Indiana where she rambled and roamed with her beloved sisters Jane and Deborah. She attended Vincennes and Purdue Universities, and graduated from Purdue with a Bachelor of Arts (English) in 1962\. She met future husband Gary Bubenzer at Vincennes U., and they married on a scorching hot June 10, 1962\. Over the course of their sixty-four-year journey through life together, they made happy homes in West Lafayette, IN, Urbana, IL, Madison, WI, Moscow, ID, Gainesville, FL, New Glarus, WI and Kyoto, Japan. Sandy taught high school English and history, worked for the Moscow, Idaho School District and the Inland Lake Renewal Division of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. After retirement Sandy and Gary moved to the New Glarus area and enjoyed the flora and fauna of Green County, WI.
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### New Glarus Hotel Master Chef Cow Returns Home to New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-hotel-master-chef-cow-returns-home-to-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-07-15T02:08:12.000Z
A familiar piece of New Glarus history has been repatriated after spending time away from New Glarus while construction moved forward at the New Glarus Hotel & Restaurant.
The hotel’s original painted cow, known as Master Chef Cow, was temporarily relocated to Paoli so it would not interfere with crews working on the extensive restoration of the historic downtown building at 100 6th Ave.
Last week, the cow returned to New Glarus as part of a special exchange involving the Hans Lenzlinger family. Master Chef Cow now stands outside the former home of longtime New Glarus Hotel owner Hans Lenzlinger, who designed the cow and helped bring the village’s distinctive painted-cow tradition to life.
"The hotel's original cow is now home with the Lenzlinger family, where she truly belongs," said Christina Bleifuss, managing member and president of New Glarus Hotel & Restaurant.
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### County Highway N Draws Safety Concerns After Highway 69 Closure
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/county-highway-n-draws-safety-concerns-after-highway-69-closure/
Last updated: 2026-07-19T19:19:53.000Z
Just one day after Wisconsin Highway 69 closed between New Glarus and Monroe, several commuters are already raising alarms about traffic conditions on County Highway N, an unofficial shortcut many local drivers are using to avoid the lengthy state detour.
Drivers who contacted *New Glarus 360* independently described increased traffic volumes, aggressive driving, congestion and multiple close calls along the county highway Monday.
One New Glarus commuter said a late afternoon drive to Monroe convinced them to avoid County Highway N during rush hour until the Highway 69 project is complete.
"I only occasionally drive from New Glarus to Monroe," the driver wrote. "But I had to make the trip late this afternoon, arriving in Monroe around 5 p.m. Not a good situation taking County Highway N to Highway 81 at that time of day."
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### What’s New at Blues, Brews & Food Trucks
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/whats-new-at-blues-brews-food-trucks/
Last updated: 2026-07-14T22:20:48.000Z
Blues, Brews & Food Trucks will take over downtown New Glarus this Saturday with a new location, temporary street closures and a major change allowing festivalgoers to carry alcoholic beverages through a designated portion of the village.
The festival is set for Saturday, July 18, on 1st Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues. Live music begins at noon, with food trucks, beverages and a spacious festival tent available throughout the day. Organizers say the event will continue rain or shine.
The move from Village Park to downtown is the biggest visible change this year. Placing the festival along 1st Street brings the music, food trucks and beer tent closer to shops, restaurants, taverns and other downtown businesses.
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### New Glarus School Board Approves Budget Items
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-school-board-approves-budget-items/
Last updated: 2026-07-14T22:20:58.000Z
The New Glarus School Board approved several budget-related items Monday, July 13, including a preliminary 2026-27 budget, preliminary tax levy and the allocation of High Cost Transportation Aid to a long-term capital improvement fund.
The meeting, held in the high school library/media center, lasted about 25 minutes and closely followed the agenda packet released before the meeting. No members of the public spoke during the public comment period, according to the meeting transcript.
The most notable action was the board’s approval of allocating $237,000 in High Cost Transportation Aid to Fund 46, the district’s long-term capital improvement trust fund. District officials described the aid as unexpected revenue and said Fund 46 was a good place to hold the money as the district looks ahead to future facility needs.
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### Green County Sheriff’s Report: July 6-12
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-sheriffs-report-july-6-12/
Last updated: 2026-07-15T10:09:28.000Z
Green County Sheriff’s Office deputies reported a series of crashes, arrests and criminal investigations during the reporting period, including Green County’s fifth traffic fatality of 2026\. The following information comes from Green County Sheriff’s Office news releases, with the incident language kept as published and organized by date, with the most recent incidents listed first.
All persons arrested or cited are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
**July 12, 2026:**
*Accident - Personal Injury*
At 12:22 PM, Deputies along with Green County EMS and Monticello Fire Department, responded to a motorcycle crash in the N5400 block of State Highway 69, Town of Washington. Investigation determined that the operator of the motorcycle, Jonathon H. Mikelson, 41, of Waunakee, was northbound, when he lost control of the motorcycle while attempting to pull it back onto the roadway after pulling it onto the shoulder. During the crash Mikelson laid the back down.
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### Power Outage Hits North Side of New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/breaking-news-power-outage-hits-north-side-of-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-07-14T05:08:24.000Z
**UPDATE:* Power is slowly being restored. Portions of 3rd Avenue now have power again.*
A power outage is affecting portions of the north side of New Glarus, including neighborhoods near Durst Road and areas north of Third Avenue. New Glarus Utilities is aware of the outage and is working to restore power. No timeline is yet available for power to be restored.
The outage appears to be concentrated primarily west of Second Street. The New Glarus Fire Department is also without regular electrical service and is operating on generator power and the New Glarus Home is also without power.
The cause of the outage and an estimated restoration time were not immediately available.
The outage follows a day of high temperatures and another significant power disruption earlier Monday. That outage stretched from the Monticello area south toward Monroe and affected more than 2,300 customers for several hours.
Residents should treat darkened intersections as four-way stops and use caution around utility crews.
This is a developing story and will be updated as additional information becomes available.
*– Have you lost power? Tell us where you are located and when your outage began in the comments below.*
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### Heat Advisory Issued for New Glarus Area
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/heat-advisory-issued-for-new-glarus-area/
Last updated: 2026-07-14T22:21:16.000Z
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Green County and much of southern Wisconsin from noon Tuesday, July 14, through 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 15.
Temperatures in the New Glarus area are expected to reach 96 degrees Tuesday and 95 degrees Wednesday. Combined with elevated humidity, heat index values could climb as high as 102 degrees.
The National Weather Service said hot temperatures and high humidity could cause heat-related illnesses, particularly among older adults, young children, people with medical conditions and those working or exercising outdoors.
Residents are encouraged to drink plenty of fluids, remain in air-conditioned spaces when possible, avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and check on relatives and neighbors.
Anyone who must spend time outdoors should wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing and limit strenuous activity to the early morning or evening hours.
Heat index values were already expected to range from 95 to 100 degrees Monday afternoon. High temperatures are forecast to remain in the 90s through Friday before gradually cooling during the weekend.
Tuesday is expected to be sunny and hot with a high near 96 and a light west wind. Tuesday night should be clear with a low near 70.
Wednesday will remain sunny and hot with a high near 95\. The overnight low is expected to remain near 70.
Thursday’s forecast calls for sunny skies and a high near 93, followed by another warm night with a low near 71\. Friday could reach 91 degrees, with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 1 p.m.
Small chances for showers and thunderstorms continue into the weekend. Saturday is forecast to reach 89 degrees, while Sunday’s high is expected to be near 85.
Symptoms of heat exhaustion can include heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea, headache and cool or clammy skin. Heat stroke may cause confusion, loss of consciousness and extremely high body temperature and requires immediate emergency medical attention.
*– Stay informed about changing weather conditions and share this advisory with neighbors, relatives and anyone who may be especially vulnerable to extreme heat.*
*– Source: National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan*
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### New Glarus Area Scanner Traffic Log: July 6-12
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-area-scanner-traffic-log-july-6-12/
Last updated: 2026-07-14T15:32:56.000Z
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.
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### Photo Essay: A Perfect Homecoming Weekend
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/photo-essay-a-perfect-homecoming-weekend/
Last updated: 2026-07-13T23:05:37.000Z
Some summer weekends feel like they were built by hand, one folding chair, one paper plate, one ballgame, one raffle ticket and one familiar smile at a time. Monticello Homecoming was that kind of weekend — the kind where the smell of chicken barbecue drifted through town, the diamonds and courts stayed busy, the fireworks lit up Lake Montesian, and the whole village seemed to gather in the same shared rhythm of summer.
The Monticello Community Club and all of the organizers deserve real credit for pulling it off, especially after learning the carnival company would not be coming this year. That could have taken the air out of the weekend. Instead, Monticello did what small towns do best: adjusted, rallied and made the celebration feel full anyway. The mud volleyball, slow-pitch softball, food stands, parade, raffle, music, fireworks and Sunday chicken barbecue carried the weekend, proving again that Homecoming has never really been about rides alone. It is about the people who keep showing up.
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### Internet Rebate Program Opens in Green County
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/internet-rebate-program-opens-in-green-county/
Last updated: 2026-07-13T20:37:32.000Z
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.
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### Power Outage South of New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/power-outage-hits-southern-green-county/
Last updated: 2026-07-13T20:37:40.000Z
**UPDATE:* As of 12:00 p.m. all but 19 customers have had power restored.*
**UPDATE:* 11:30 a.m. has come and gone. Some people are reporting power has been restored. The newest estimate for when power will be restored to others is 1:00 p.m. Also, Monroe Fire Department reportedly dispatched to Monroe Hospital for people trapped in an elevator.*
A widespread power outage was affecting more than 2,100 Alliant Energy customers in southern Green County on Monday morning, July 13.
Alliant Energy reported 2,137 customers without power across 19 outages. The outages began at approximately 9:18 a.m.
One person reported power surges at 3:00 a.m. in the Monroe area. Residents also reported losing power along Fairview Road near Monticello and at locations within Monticello, including a local bank. Parts of Monroe were also reportedly affected, including the Green County Justice Center.
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### Green County to Host Free Private Well Event
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-to-host-free-private-well-event/
Last updated: 2026-07-13T15:23:37.000Z
MONROE, Wis. — Green County private well owners can learn more about safe drinking water, well maintenance and local groundwater concerns during a free educational event Wednesday, July 29, in Monroe.
The event will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the lower-level Community Conference Rooms at the Green County Government Services Building, N3152 Wis. 81\. It is being hosted by the Green County Water Quality Coalition, which includes members from the Green County Land and Water Conservation Department, University of Wisconsin-Extension and Green County Public Health.
Unlike public water systems, private wells are the responsibility of the property owner. That means owners are responsible for testing and maintaining their own water supply to make sure it is safe to drink.
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### Historic Photo: The Lumberyard That Wouldn’t Disappear
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/historic-photo-the-lumberyard-that-wouldnt-disappear/
Last updated: 2026-07-14T15:33:09.000Z
Faded yellow siding, peeling red doors and a barely legible company name give this photograph of the former New Glarus Lumber Co. the appearance of a building nearing the end of its useful life.
Instead, the structure at 106 3rd Avenue was preparing for another chapter in a history that had already included a move across the street, decades as a lumberyard and a later transformation into the New Glarus Fest Haus.
The New Glarus Lumber Co. originally operated on property that is now part of Village Park. Advertisements from the 1920s promoted the company as a dealer in lumber, lath, shingles and other building materials, serving a growing community in an era when lumberyards were commonly located near downtown businesses and railroad lines.
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### Highway 69 Closed, Detour Begins
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/highway-69-detour-begins-overnight/
Last updated: 2026-07-13T20:38:04.000Z
Highway 69 closed to through traffic Sunday at midnight marking the start of the detour phase for the construction project between Monroe and New Glarus.
The posted detour will send through traffic onto Highway 11 at Monroe, Highway 81 to Argyle, Highway 78 to Blanchardville and Highway 39 to New Glarus. Local access only will be maintained on Highway 69.
County F at the Highway 69 intersection is also scheduled to close to through traffic Sunday night or Monday morning.
County C/Urban Road, which has been closed since June 1, remains closed and is expected to stay closed until late August.
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### When Wolves Haunted the Hills of New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/when-wolves-haunted-the-hills-of-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-08-18T14:38:04.000Z
A coyote appears at the edge of a field. Another slips across a road after dark. Residents report them near the cemetery, along the Sugar River Bike Trail and around the wooded boundaries where New Glarus ends and the countryside begins.
The sightings can be unsettling. Coyotes are intelligent, elusive predators, and seeing one close to homes, pets and familiar walking paths is enough to remind people that the village does not exist apart from the natural world.
But the coyotes now prowling the outskirts of New Glarus are not the most imposing predators to have lived in and near our community.
There was a time when wolves also lived here.
Not an occasional animal wandering far from northern Wisconsin, but packs of gray wolves moving through the forests, oak openings, river bottoms and ridges of southern Wisconsin. They hunted deer, announced themselves across the darkness and followed trails that existed long before anyone called this place New Glarus.
Their howls would have carried through a landscape with few roads, fewer houses and long stretches of timber broken by prairie.
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### New Glarus 4-H Club Thanks FFA Alumni for Generous Donation
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-4-h-club-thanks-ffa-alumni-for-generous-donation/
Last updated: 2026-07-13T10:06:54.000Z
*by Anna Blewett*
*New Glarus 4-H reporter*
*Special to New Glarus 360*
The New Glarus 4-H Club extends its sincere thanks to the New Glarus FFA Alumni for its generous $500 donation in support of member activities and projects. This contribution will help provide valuable learning opportunities for club members and continue the club’s positive impact on youth and the community.
**4-H Member Activities**
On May 29, Ayden McCoy, Reese Fricke, and Rory Fricke showcased their talents at the 4-H Talent Show in Monroe. Ayden shared her singing talents and presented a magic demonstration. Reese played the recorder, and Rory sang a vocal solo.
On June 13, Reese Speth, Stephanie Miller, Anna Blewett, Aaron Blewett, Ivy Haffner, and Gavic Haffner represented the club at the Green County Dairy Days Cattle show in Monroe. Together they exhibited 13 heifers including the Holstein, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, and Ayrshire breeds.
Area Animal Science Days were held on June 19 in Lancaster. Reese Speth participated in the 4-H Dairy Judging competition, where she was a member of the second-place team and finished eighth overall individually. Stephanie Miller also participated in the livestock judging competition.
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### Town of York Board to Review Land Division, Property Offer
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/town-of-york-board-to-review-land-division-property-offer/
Last updated: 2026-07-13T10:07:02.000Z
The Town of York Board will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at the Town Hall, N8105 Postville Road.
The board is scheduled to consider a driveway permit application from Dean and Rae Reeson and a proposed certified survey map for Jacob Schaefer. Members will also discuss and possibly act on a draft fee schedule connected to the town’s Land Division Ordinance.
Other business includes reviewing potential uses for an election security subgrant and considering a change to the August board meeting date because Wisconsin’s partisan primary election will be held Aug. 11.
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### Bluming Sol Launches Personally Hosted New Glarus Experiences
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/bluming-sol-launches-new-glarus-explorer-experiences/
Last updated: 2026-07-12T15:00:48.000Z
Bluming Sol Pilates is introducing a new personally hosted experience designed to help small groups discover New Glarus through customized recommendations, mindful movement and connections with local businesses.
Owner Audrey Blum will host the first two Bluming Sol Explorer Experiences on Saturday, Aug. 8, and Saturday, Aug. 29\. Each date is reserved for one private group of up to five guests.
The experience begins well before the group arrives in New Glarus. After a package is booked, Blum will communicate with the group’s point of contact to learn about the guests’ interests, what they are curious about and what they hope to get out of their visit.
Those conversations will allow Blum to begin developing personalized recommendations in advance rather than waiting until the group arrives.
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### New Glarus Teen Hurt in Monroe Crash, GoFundMe Created
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/gofundme-supports-new-glarus-teen-hurt-in-monroe-crash/
Last updated: 2026-07-17T11:38:43.000Z
A GoFundMe fundraiser is supporting 16-year-old New Glarus High School student Sophie Vasquez after she was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday, July 7, near the intersection of Franklin and Bethel roads south of Monroe.
The fundraiser, titled “Help Support Sophie’s Recovery,” is available at [https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-support-sophies-recovery-8ythh](https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-support-sophies-recovery-8ythh?ref=newglarus360.com).
Sophie’s mother, Vicki Vasquez, said her daughter was a passenger in one of the vehicles involved in the crash and remained hospitalized Thursday at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison.
Vasquez described Sophie as a loving daughter, sibling and friend who plays soccer and basketball and has a deep love for animals. She asked the community to continue keeping Sophie in its thoughts and prayers as she begins what is expected to be a long recovery.
Emergency dispatch recordings indicate the crash was reported shortly before 1 p.m. Tuesday near Franklin and Bethel roads. One vehicle had rolled onto its roof, and emergency personnel reported multiple patients at the scene.
Monroe Rural Fire Department, Monroe Emergency Medical Services and Green County sheriff’s deputies responded. Three ambulances were dispatched, and Monroe City Fire Department was called to help establish a landing zone for a UW Health Med Flight helicopter.
Firefighters were also requested to perform an extrication after emergency personnel reported that at least one person was trapped inside a vehicle. Roads surrounding the intersection were temporarily blocked in all four directions while crews worked at the scene.
The dispatch recordings do not provide the cause of the crash or identify the drivers. Additional information from law enforcement about the circumstances of the collision was not immediately available.
The GoFundMe was organized to help Sophie’s family with expenses associated with her hospitalization, recovery and the time family members will spend away from work while remaining at her side.
*– Those wishing to support Sophie Vasquez and her family may donate or share the fundraiser at*[ *https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-support-sophies-recovery-8ythh*](https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-support-sophies-recovery-8ythh?ref=newglarus360.com)*.*
### New Glarus School Board to Review Budget, Senior Survey
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-school-board-to-review-budget-senior-survey/
Last updated: 2026-07-12T04:51:31.000Z
The New Glarus School Board will meet at 7:15 p.m. Monday, July 13, in the high school library/media center, Room 183, for its regular monthly meeting.
The agenda includes a mix of budget items, student survey results and routine annual reports, with the most notable discussion likely coming around the district’s preliminary 2026-27 budget and tax levy.
According to the agenda packet, the board is scheduled to consider 2025-26 budget adjustments, the preliminary 2026-27 budget and a preliminary 2026-27 tax levy. The levy information included in the packet projects the total school-based tax levy increasing from $9.05 million in 2025-26 to $9.46 million in 2026-27, a 4.48% increase. However, the total school-based mill rate is projected to remain nearly flat at about $9.72 per $1,000 of equalized value, due in part to projected growth in the district’s equalized value.
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### New Glarus Burger Contest Gives Local Entries a Taste Test
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-burger-contest-gives-local-entries-a-taste-test/
Last updated: 2026-07-25T06:34:22.000Z
The 2026 Green County Best Burger Contest is giving burger fans another reason to make the rounds in New Glarus, where four local establishments are serving up contest-only creations as part of this year’s countywide competition.
Organized by Green County Beef Producers, the contest features 24 participating establishments across Green County, including Kleeman’s Bar & Grill, Ohana Kitchen, Ott Haus Pub & Grill and Sportsman’s Reloaded Bar & Grill in New Glarus.
In New Glarus, each restaurant has taken a different approach to the challenge. To get a firsthand sense of how the hometown entries compare, *New Glarus 360* sent an intrepid reporter into the field with a few burger-loving friends to try all four. The result was not exactly a scientific survey, but it was a lively and enthusiastic taste test, complete with debate over buns, sauces, toppings and which burger best captured the spirit of the contest.
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### New Glarus Alumni Earn Academic Honors
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-alumni-earn-academic-honors/
Last updated: 2026-07-11T21:06:33.000Z
Two New Glarus High School alumni recently earned academic honors, adding to the list of local graduates continuing their education and professional training after leaving New Glarus.
Annika Ziperski, a 2023 graduate of New Glarus High School, was named to the Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Ziperski is studying in the School of Education’s teacher education program.
Noah Ziperski, a 2020 graduate of New Glarus High School, graduated from Winona State University with a Master of Science degree in athletic training.
Ziperski also passed his national board exams and is now credentialed as Noah Ziperski, MS, LAT, ATC.
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### Green County’s New World Cup Team
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/green-countys-new-world-cup-team/
Last updated: 2026-07-11T19:23:27.000Z
The United States is out of the World Cup, but Green County still has a team.
A [map on X.com](https://x.com/SidKhurana3607/status/2074999816501838093?s=20&ref=newglarus360.com) recently compared the dominant local ancestry associated with six countries still competing in the tournament and it offers a compelling reason for New Glarus-area fans to shift their allegiance to Switzerland. Nearly the entire nation belongs to England on the map, while other regions are claimed by Norway, France, Spain and Belgium.
Then there is one small island in southern Wisconsin.
Green County is the only county in the United States where Swiss ancestry exceeds each of the other five ancestry groups represented on the map. In this particular World Cup comparison, Switzerland has exactly one American county in its corner.
Ours.
So when Switzerland faces defending champion Argentina in the World Cup quarterfinals Saturday night, the matchup comes with a distinctly local interpretation: Green County against the rest of America.
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### New Glarus Board to Consider Public Wi-Fi Service Downtown
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-board-to-consider-public-wi-fi-service-downtown/
Last updated: 2026-07-17T11:38:32.000Z
The New Glarus Village Board will consider bringing free public Wi-Fi to portions of downtown when it meets Wednesday, July 15, at 6 p.m. in the Village Hall Board Room, 319 Second St.
The proposal is part of a Green County Development Corporation initiative using remaining Green County American Rescue Plan Act funds earmarked for broadband. Wendy Flanagan of the development corporation is scheduled to present the project to the board.
Under the preliminary plan, the new New Glarus Public Library would serve as the network’s anchor. Three Wi-Fi units would be installed on the outside of the library, with another unit placed on a light pole at First Street and Fifth Avenue to extend coverage into part of downtown.
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### A Complete Guide to Wisconsin Lingo: From Bubbler to Uff Da
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/wisconsin-lingo-and-lexicon-dictionary-from-bubbler-to-uff-da/
Last updated: 2026-07-17T11:38:19.000Z
Every state has its own way of talking. Wisconsin just happens to have a better snack table.
This Wisconsin slang dictionary is a guide to the words, phrases, sayings and local definitions that make the Badger State sound like itself. Some are true Wisconsin originals. Some belong to the broader Upper Midwest. Some came from taverns, supper clubs, deer camps, dairy farms, Badgers games, Packers Sundays or the back seat of a car headed Up North.
Together, they form a kind of Wisconsin lexicon: part dictionary, part inside joke, part cultural survival guide. It is where a drinking fountain becomes a bubbler, fresh cheese curds become squeaky cheese, a polite “you betcha” can mean three different things, and “cows out” can still make a former farm kid sit straight up in bed.
**Bears still suck**
A popular Wisconsin sports taunt and catchphrase used by Green Bay Packers fans to mock their archrivals, the Chicago Bears. While variants of the phrase were tossed around by fans in the 1980s, it was permanently cemented into Wisconsin sports lore in 1991 with the release of the anthem "The Bears Still Suck Polka". The song was written by Jim Krueger and performed by The Happy Schnapps Combo, a comedic polka band from Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
**Beer & cheese fridge**
The extra refrigerator in the garage that is reserved mostly for beer and cheese, but also overflow groceries and “company’s coming” supplies. In Wisconsin, it is less of an appliance and more of a household utility, especially before Packers games, holidays, fishing trips or any gathering involving more than four people.
**Beer brat**
A bratwurst simmered in beer (often with onions and butter) before being grilled or browned. The beer brat is not clearly documented as a Wisconsin invention, but it is a signature Wisconsin food.
**Beer City (or Brew City, Cream City)**
Milwaukee. References the historic brewing industry and Cream City brick buildings.
**Beer cheese**
A spreadable cheese dip, usually made with cheddar, beer, garlic and seasonings, served with crackers, pretzels or rye bread. In Wisconsin, it belongs to the tavern, supper club and game-day snack universe: casual, salty, beer-friendly and meant for sharing.
**Beer cheese soup**
A rich soup made with beer and melted cheese, often cheddar, and commonly associated with Wisconsin’s taverns, supper clubs, breweries and dairy culture.
**Beer tent**
The social headquarters of nearly every Wisconsin festival and community celebration. It is technically a tent where beer is served, but it also functions as a dance hall.
**Believe you me**
An old-fashioned emphatic phrase meaning “trust me,” “I’m telling you,” or “you better believe it.” In Wisconsin, it often shows up before a strong opinion, a weather warning or a mildly dramatic complaint. “Believe you me, that wind off the lake’ll go right through ya.”
**The Birkie**
The affectionate, universal nickname for the [American Birkebeiner](https://www.birkie.com/?ref=newglarus360.com), which is the largest and most prestigious cross-country ski marathon in North America. Held annually every February in northern Wisconsin, the premier events stretch across a grueling, hilly 50-kilometer (31-mile) freestyle/skate race and a 53-to-55-kilometer classic-style race.
**Blinker**
A common Wisconsin term for a vehicle’s turn signal — that flashing light drivers are supposed to use before turning or changing lanes. And despite what your uncle may tell you, it does not need blinker fluid.
**Blue Moon**
Blue Moon is a legendary, vibrant, Smurf-blue ice cream flavor found at local creameries and grocery stores almost exclusively in Wisconsin parts of Michigan. It was formulated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin during the late 1930s by Bill "Doc" Sidon, a chemist for Petran Products, which officially trademarked the name. The exact recipe is a heavily guarded trade secret. While it is intensely sweet, its true flavor profile is a source of endless regional debate; the most common descriptions compare it to Froot Loops cereal milk, almond extract mixed with citrus oils, marshmallow, or cotton candy.
**Booyah**
A hearty chicken-based soup/stew (often with lots of vegetables). Also an exclamation of excitement. Tied to community events and tailgating.
**Borrow me**
A regional grammar twist meaning “lend me.” “Can you borrow me five bucks?” It sounds wrong to outsiders, but plenty of Wisconsinites and Upper Midwesterners recognize it.
**Brandy slush**
A semi-frozen, big-batch cocktail made from a base of sweetened black or green tea, frozen fruit juice concentrates, and brandy. Brandy Slush is a cultural staple of Wisconsin. It gained massive popularity in the 1960s and 1970s with the widespread availability of home freezers and frozen juice concentrates.
**Brat**
Short for bratwurst, but in Wisconsin it is not just sausage. It is a civic food category. “We’re grilling brats before the game.”
**Brat fry**
A fundraiser or community cookout where brats are grilled and sold, often outside a grocery store, tavern, church or fire station. Very Wisconsin.
**Brew Crew (or The Crew)**
A nickname for the Milwaukee Brewers, Wisconsin’s Major League Baseball team. It plays off both the team name and the state’s long beer-brewing identity.
**Bucky (or Bucky Badger)**
Bucky is the energetic, striped mascot for the Wisconsin Badgers.
**Bubbler**
A drinking fountain. Probably the most famous Wisconsinism, especially in Milwaukee and eastern Wisconsin. “I’m going to get a drink from the bubbler.”
**Bump**
In the trick-taking card game of Euchre, a bump occurs when the team that chose the trump suit fails to win the majority of tricks (at least three out of five) in a hand. In other parts of the country the term most often used is "getting euchred," not to be confused with "getting schnookered," which easily confused because it can happen before getting bumped.
**Cannibal sandwich**
A Wisconsin holiday-season food tradition made with raw ground beef served on rye or cocktail rye, usually topped with raw onion, salt and pepper. It is especially associated with old-school tavern, butcher shop and family gatherings around Christmas and New Year’s. Also called tiger meat in some places. Health officials warn against eating it because raw ground beef can carry harmful bacteria.
**Cheesehead**
Originally an insult, now proudly claimed by Wisconsin sports fans and residents. It is most closely associated with Packers fans wearing foam cheese wedges, but it has expanded into a general Wisconsin identity marker.
**Come here once**
A Wisconsin/Upper Midwest phrase where “once” softens the command. It does not mean “one time.” It means something closer to “come here for a second.” “Come here once and look at this.”
**Come with**
A Wisconsin and Upper Midwest way of asking someone to come along, with the destination implied. “We’re going to Fleet Farm. Wanna come with?” Outsiders may wait for the rest of the sentence, but around here, that is the sentence.
**Cool Whip container**
Reusable plastic container that once held Cool Whip whipped topping but then is repurposed to hold leftovers, soup, cookies, hardware, garden seeds or anything else that needs a lid.
**Couple two three**
A few—more than a couple but not a whole bunch. Example: “We had a couple two three beers after the game.”
**Cow pie**
1. A flattened pile of manure left behind by a cow, usually found in a pasture, barnyard or livestock area. Despite the name, it is not edible and only vaguely resembles a pie in shape. Once hardened it is a biological frisbee that is flung at the Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw in Prairie du Sac to see who can throw one the farthest.
2. An incredibly decadent, premium chocolate cluster manufactured by the Baraboo Candy Company. While it is explicitly shaped to mimic its lumpy, farmyard counterpart, it replaces field debris with a high-end mixture of rich caramel, roasted pecans, and premium milk chocolate.
**Cow tipping**
A mythical rural prank in which someone supposedly sneaks up on a sleeping cow and pushes it over. In reality, cows do not sleep standing up, and physics are firmly on the cow’s side. A full-grown dairy cow is large, heavy and balanced well enough that tipping one over is not a prank; it is a story told by people who have spent too much time away from actual cows.
**Cows out**
Often heard in the middle of the night, a dairy farm emergency meaning the cows have escaped the pasture, barnyard or fence line. Usually shouted with urgency, followed by everyone waking up or dropping what they’re doing to block the road, grab a gate, wave their arms and silently blame whichever sibling forgot to latch something.
**Cripes sake**
A mild Wisconsin-friendly exclamation used to express frustration, surprise or disbelief without actually swearing. It lives somewhere between “for crying out loud” and “what the hell,” but with better manners and a higher chance of being said by someone holding a casserole.
**Da heck**
A dialect-style version of “the heck,” used to express surprise, confusion or disbelief. Example: “What da heck is going on out here?” means “What the hell is going on out here?”
**Davenport**
An old-fashioned word for a couch or sofa, still heard in Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest, especially from grandparents or anyone who keeps plastic containers “because they’re still good.” “Go sit on the davenport” means the same thing as “go sit on the couch,” but with more lace curtains and coffee cake energy.
**Deer Camp**
The cabin, tent, or gathering spot for hunting buddies/families during rifle season. Cards, brats, stories, and (sometimes) actual hunting.
**Discount Double Check**
Aaron Rodgers’ signature touchdown celebration (sunglass motion + hip thrust). Still referenced fondly.
**Driftless Region (or driftless area)**
The Driftless Region is a 24,000-square-mile topographical anomaly in the American Midwest that was completely bypassed by the massive ice sheets of the last Ice Age. Because it escaped the crushing, bulldozing effects of continental glaciers, it stands in stark contrast to the surrounding flat plains. It is characterized by its rugged, pre-glacial terrain of steep limestone bluffs, deeply carved river valleys, and a dense network of cold-water trout streams.
**Euchre**
Not wholly owned by the state of Wisconsin, but absolutely part of the Wisconsin lexicon. It is a trick-taking card game, tavern skill, family tradition and occasional source of lifelong resentment. Wisconsin Euchre is often played to 11 points, but not always and is scored with a 5 and 6 card. Elsewhere it is typically played to 10 points.
**Farm & Fleet**
A Wisconsin-born retail chain selling farm supplies, tools, tires, work clothes, lawn equipment, hunting gear, snacks and nearly everything else a person might suddenly decide they need. Often confused with Fleet Farm, which is a different store. See Fleet Farm.
**FIB**
A not-always-affectionate term Wisconsinites use for Illinois drivers or tourists. The polite expansion is “Friendly Illinois Buddy.” The impolite one is much more common.
**The Fifth Quarter**
The post-game celebration/concert by the marching band after victories. Fans stick around for it.
**Fish fry**
Technically not slang, but in Wisconsin it is practically a weekly institution, especially on Fridays.
**Fleet Farm**
A Wisconsin-born retail chain selling farm supplies, tools, tires, work clothes, lawn equipment, hunting gear, snacks and nearly everything else a person might suddenly decide they need. Often confused with Farm & Fleet, which is a different store. See Farm & Fleet.
**The Frozen Tundra**
Lambeau Field. Refers to the brutally cold, iconic conditions often found there on Sundays late in the football season.
**Go Pack Go!**
The official chant. Shouted everywhere from bars to living rooms on game days.
**Green and gold**
The Green Bay Packers, which are also the team colors. Also used as “fans bleed green and gold.”
**Hard water fishing**
Ice fishing (as opposed to open-water fishing). A big winter “up north” activity.
**Hodag**
A mythical, green, fanged beast supposedly captured in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, in 1893\. It remains a hyper-local symbol, complete with massive festivals, statues, and historical lore native only to the Wisconsin.
**Jump Around**
The massive tradition at the start of the third quarter at Camp Randall where the entire stadium jumps to House of Pain’s song by the same name. The stadium literally shakes. A must-experience Badger moment.
**Kiddie cocktail**
A sweet, non-alcoholic drink typically served to children (but not always) and designed to mimic a festive adult cocktail. Often called a Shirley Temple elsewhere. Ingredients include a carbonated mixer, grenadine, maraschino cherry juice and garnished with maraschino cherries.
**KK**
The Kollege Klub, a legendary University of Wisconsin college bar.
**Krausened**
Wisconsin bar slang for being drunk and/or overserved. The term comes from Old Style beer’s “fully kraeusened” brewing process, heavily promoted by the old G. Heileman Brewing Company of La Crosse. In practical use: “He drank way too much beer and got fully krausened.” Also see schnookered.
**Kringle**
A flaky, oval-shaped Danish pastry with Wisconsin royalty status, especially around Racine. Usually filled with fruit, nuts, cream cheese or other sweet fillings, then iced on top. In Wisconsin, a kringle is breakfast, dessert, a host gift and proof that someone stopped at the good bakery.
**Kwik Trip**
A Wisconsin-based convenience store, gas station, grocery stop, coffee source, doughnut case, fried-chicken counter, banana supplier and unofficial rural community center.
**Madtown**
A nickname for Madison, Wisconsin, especially tied to the University of Wisconsin, Badgers culture, State Street, campus life and the city’s proudly weird personality.
**MKE**
The airport code turned shorthand for Milwaukee. Everywhere from signs to social media: “MKE love” or “Back in MKE.”
**Meat raffle**
A tavern, VFW, fire department, church or community fundraiser where people buy raffle tickets for the chance to win packages of meat — often steaks, bacon, brats, roasts or assorted cuts. In Wisconsin, it is both a social event and a practical prize drawing, usually involving beer, jokes, local fundraising and someone going home with dinner.
**Musky**
Short for Muskellunge, Wisconsin’s state fish and a legendary "fish of 10,000 casts.” It has its own vibrant slang and culture, especially "up north" on big lakes. Musky fishing is a passionate, often obsessive pursuit involving big baits, long days, and monster fish.
**No, yeah / yeah, no**
Essential Wisconsin/Midwest conversational code. “Yeah, no” usually means no. “No, yeah” usually means yes. “Yeah, no, for sure” means the speaker has achieved full regional fluency.
**Old fashioned sweet**
In much of the country, an old fashioned means whiskey. In Wisconsin, the default often means brandy, muddled fruit, bitters and soda — usually ordered sweet with 7up. Also important: garnished with an orange slice and cherry.
**On, Wisconsin!**
The legendary fight song. Sung after big plays, at the end of games, and everywhere Badgers gather. “On, Wisconsin!” is the rallying cry.
**Ope (or Ope!)**
The tiny apology sound made when you almost bump into someone, interrupt, squeeze past, or realize you’re in the way. “Ope, just gonna sneak past ya,” popularized by the comedian Charlie Behrens.
**Opening day**
1. The unofficial Wisconsin holiday that marks the start of deer gun season, when blaze orange becomes formalwear and half the state disappears into the woods before sunrise.
2. The first day of Major League Baseball season, an annual rite of passage for Brewers fans and one of the biggest, best tailgate parties of the year.
**Or no?**
A tag question that softens a statement or invitation and invites agreement (or a polite out). “We’re gonna hit the fish fry tonight, or no?” or “That was a good game, or no?” Pure Wisconsin conversational glue.
**Orange army**
All the hunters in blaze orange vests/hats. Wisconsin supposedly becomes one of the largest “armies” in the world during this time.
**Packer backer**
A devoted Green Bay Packers fan.
**Pert near (also purty near)**
An informal expression meaning “pretty near,” “almost” or “very close to. Example: “The cheese curds are pert near gone” means “There are only three left, and your uncle has already claimed two of them.”
**The Pig**
Piggly Wiggly grocery store. “Gotta stop by the Pig for brats and pop.”
**Sausage Race**
The famous mascot race (Brat, Polish, Italian, Hot Dog, Chorizo) between innings at Milwaukee Brewers games. A true Wisconsin sports tradition.
**Schnookered**
Drunk, fooled or stuck in a bad spot, depending on use. Also see krausened.
**Shake of the day**
A Wisconsin tavern dice game where customers pay a small amount for a chance to roll five dice and win the daily pot, usually by getting five of a kind. Rules vary by bar, which is part of the charm. Not to be confused with what you do when your hands are still cold after pumping gas in January.
**Sheepshead**
A complex, trick-taking card game played with a modified 32-card deck (leaving out the 2s through 6s). It is popular in many parts of Wisconsin and was brought to America by German immigrants in the 19th century and its name is a literal translation of the German word *Schafkopf*. Sheepshead is also a type of fish and mushroom, both of which are also native to Wisconsin.
**Ski**
Wisconsin shorthand for a musky, or muskellunge, the toothy freshwater fish (see Musky). Also, what you have left after losing the other one during a wipeout while skiing at Tyrol Basin or Rib Mountain.
**Skunked**
Coming home empty-handed after a hunting or fishing trip.
**Sour**
A cocktail mixer using either Squirt soda or a similar grapefruit flavored soda, unlike the rest of the country which uses sour mix.
**Spotted Cow**
The beloved farmhouse ale from New Glarus Brewing Co. and the Holy Grail of Wisconsin beer. It is famously sold only in Wisconsin. To locals, it is a reliable cooler staple; to visitors, it is often treated like contraband with a bottle cap.
**Squeaky cheese**
Fresh cheese curds, named for the little squeak they make against your teeth when they are fresh enough. In Wisconsin, squeaky cheese is both a snack and a freshness test: if it doesn’t squeak, someone may still eat the whole bag, but they’ll complain about it first.
**State Street**
The pedestrian-friendly Madison street connecting the Wisconsin State Capitol to the University of Wisconsin campus, lined with bars, restaurants, shops, students, street musicians, protests, costumes, bad decisions and late-night food.
**Stop-and-go lights**
Traffic lights. This one feels especially Wisconsin/Upper Midwest and oddly literal. “Turn left at the second stop-and-go light.”
**Supper**
The evening meal, especially in Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest, where “dinner” may still mean the big midday meal and “supper” means what you eat after chores.
**Supper club**
A deeply Wisconsin lexicon item. A supper club means old fashioneds, relish trays, prime rib, fish fry, wood paneling, and a place where dinner is not rushed.
**Tavern cheese**
See beer cheese.
**Title Town**
Green Bay’s nickname for its history of championships (13 NFL titles). As in, “Welcome to Title Town.”
**Tree-quarters**
A Wisconsin-accented way of saying “three-quarters,” reflecting the way some speakers soften or drop the “th” sound so “three” comes out closer to “tree.” Often used jokingly or affectionately to imitate a local accent, as in, “The supper club is about tree-quarters of a mile past the Kwik Trip — unless ya stop for cheese curds.”
**Turdy point buck**
A Wisconsin-accented way of saying “thirty-point buck,” made famous by the comic deer-hunting song “Da Turdy Point Buck.” It is shorthand for exaggerated deer camp storytelling, thick Upper Midwest accents and the kind of legendary buck that somehow gets bigger every time the story is told.
**Tyme machine**
An ATM. This comes from TYME, a Wisconsin-based ATM network name that became generic for many people. Even after the name faded, the phrase stuck around with many Wisconsinites.
**Whipping a shitty**
Pulling a sudden, aggressive, and often illegal U-turn in the middle of a street. The lore says that if a passenger misses a turn and yells *"Oh, shit!"*, the driver responds by *"whipping a shitty"* to spin the car around and head back the other way. Plural is "whipping shitties."
**U.P.**
Short for the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, which Wisconsinites treat as both a neighbor and a spiritual annex. A place of cabins, pasties, snow, deer camps, Lake Superior, Packers fans and people who somehow make northern Wisconsin look tropical.
**Uff da**
A Scandinavian-rooted Upper Midwest expression used for exhaustion, surprise, sympathy, frustration or being mildly overwhelmed. In Wisconsin, it can mean anything from “that was a long day” to “that’s a lot of casserole” to “I just saw the property tax bill.”
**Unthaw (or “un-thaw”)**
To thaw something out.
**Up north**
A direction, a destination and a state of mind. It usually means cabins, lakes, woods, supper clubs, snowmobiles, fishing, deer camp or Door County-style escape. “We’re going up nort’ this weekend.”
**When you’ve said Wisconsin, you’ve said it all**
A University of Wisconsin marching band and Badgers football game-day song, sung to the tune of the 1970s Budweiser jingle “When You’ve Said Budweiser, You’ve Said It All.”
**Ya**
A casual form of “yes,” and occasionally "you." Common in everyday speech and related the state’s German and Scandinavian heritage, where similar-sounding words and speech patterns helped shape the local dialect. Example: “Ya, I’ll take another cheese curd” means “Yes, I would like one more cheese curd.”
**Yooper**
Someone from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
**You betcha (or ya betcha)**
A flexible Upper Midwest expression that can mean yes, sure, no problem, absolutely, I agree, or even a polite brush-off depending on tone and situation. Said warmly, it is friendly and neighborly. Said flatly or with a little edge, it can mean something closer to “yeah, right,” “whatever you say,” or “screw you, but politely.”
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### Highway 69 Detour Starts Sunday Night, New Glarus Crosswalk Closes Today
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/highway-69-detour-starts-sunday-night-new-glarus-crosswalk-closes-today/
Last updated: 2026-07-11T19:23:43.000Z
Highway 69 through traffic will be detoured onto Highway 11, Highway 81, Highway 78 and Highway 39 beginning late Sunday or early Monday, while the west crosswalk at Highway 39/6th Avenue and 1st Street closes today.
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### Town Board Tables Truck, Camera Decisions
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/town-board-tables-truck-camera-decisions/
Last updated: 2026-07-11T05:21:06.000Z
The Town of New Glarus Board met for about three hours Wednesday, July 8, at the new town garage, taking action on several items while delaying decisions on a future plow truck, security cameras, speed limits, a pressure washer and shipping container ordinance changes.
Supervisor Dan Gartzke was the lone board member absent.
The public comment portion of the meeting drew nearly 20 people and the tone was active and pointed, with residents raising a mix of complaints and questions across several subjects rather than focusing on a single issue.
One of the larger actions Wednesday involved the new town garage. The board approved giving a newly formed finance committee, including supervisors Mark Pernitz and Matt Streiff, the authority to approve up to $100,000 in change orders connected to garage-related work.
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### Four New Glarus Golfers Earn Academic All-State Honors
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/four-new-glarus-golfers-earn-academic-all-state-honors/
Last updated: 2026-07-10T21:03:10.000Z
Four New Glarus golfers have been recognized for their achievements in the classroom and on the course during the 2026 season.
Isaac Ingwell, Grady Johnson, Kofi Belknap and Kellen Martinson were named Academic All-State honorees by the Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin.
“The GCAW is proud to announce that 498 students from 167 different high schools have been honored this year,” said Ryan Krall, chairman of the association’s Academic All-State Committee. “The average GPA of these students is an exceptional 3.79.”
To qualify, a student-athlete must have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.25 and must have participated in at least 75% of the team’s varsity competitions during the season.
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### Canter Inn Adds Friday, Saturday Lunch Service
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/canter-inn-adds-friday-saturday-lunch-service/
Last updated: 2026-07-15T02:17:02.000Z
Canter Inn has added lunch service on Fridays and Saturdays, giving diners a new opportunity to experience the nationally recognized New Glarus restaurant during the daytime.
The restaurant quietly began serving lunch June 19 and 20 and is currently offering it from noon to 2 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
“Since we occupied the building last summer, we’ve always appreciated the gorgeous daytime light in the space and the lovely view of the village, and wanted others to enjoy that experience,” Sam Kincaid said, part owner of Canter Inn.
Canter Inn is located at 119 Fifth Ave. in a restored 1902 Queen Anne Victorian home that has a long history as a dining destination. The restaurant opened in late 2025 under husband-and-wife owners Jon Nodler and Sam Kincaid.
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### County Board Takes Aim at Data Centers, Short-Term Rentals
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-weighs-data-center-ban-airbnb-rules/
Last updated: 2026-07-11T05:21:13.000Z
MONROE, Wis. — Green County supervisors will consider temporarily blocking data center development and imposing new countywide requirements on short-term rentals during a meeting Tuesday that includes two proposals with potentially broad effects on property owners and rural communities.
The Green County Board of Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, in the County Board Room at the Green County Historic Courthouse, 1016 16th Ave. in Monroe.
The most consequential item may be a proposed 12-month moratorium on applications and county approvals for data centers. The pause would give county officials time to study the facilities and establish zoning and regulatory standards before any projects could move forward.
The board will also consider an extensive ordinance requiring conditional use permits for rentals offered for fewer than 30 consecutive days, including properties marketed through services such as Airbnb and Vrbo.
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### New Glarus Woods Plans 30 Electric Campsites
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-woods-plans-30-electric-campsites/
Last updated: 2026-07-11T05:21:20.000Z
New Glarus Woods State Park could eventually undergo a major campground expansion that would add approximately 30 electric campsites and modern amenities for recreational vehicles and other campers.
The project remains part of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ future plans for the park, but no funding, construction schedule or cost estimate has yet been established.
“We have it in our future plans to expand camping at New Glarus Woods State Park, but there is no set funding or set dates to complete this project at this time,” said Melissa Burns, park manager for New Glarus Woods State Park and the Sugar River State Trail.
Burns said the new campground would be constructed south of County Highway NN.
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### Real Estate Spotlight: Hilltop Ranch Offers 360-Degree Views Near New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/real-estate-spotlight-country-retreat-on-2-39-acres-near-new-glarus-2/
Last updated: 2026-07-10T11:42:03.000Z
Set high above the rolling countryside on prestigious Windmill Ridge, this custom ranch home combines breathtaking panoramic views with thoughtful design and comfortable everyday living. Situated on 1.64 acres just north of New Glarus, the property offers a peaceful rural setting while remaining just minutes from Verona, Madison, Monroe and downtown New Glarus.
Built in 2002, the sun-filled home features four bedrooms, three full baths and an inviting open floor plan designed to take full advantage of its spectacular surroundings. Cherry-stained oak floors, vaulted ceilings and expansive windows fill the home with natural light, while a covered front porch welcomes visitors with timeless country charm.
At the heart of the home is a beautifully appointed kitchen featuring custom cabinetry, a breakfast bar and an adjoining dining area that opens directly to the deck—an ideal place to enjoy morning coffee or evening sunsets overlooking the countryside. The adjoining great room offers vaulted ceilings, custom built-ins and a gas fireplace that creates a warm and inviting gathering space for family and friends.
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### WisDOT Plans 2031 Highway 69 Work North of New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/wisdot-plans-2031-highway-69-work-north-of-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-07-27T10:14:55.000Z
The next phase of Highway 69 work north of New Glarus is no longer just a matter of conjecture. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has released early design details for a future project that would begin where the current construction project is expected to end, at Cow Path Lane, and continue north to the Dane County line.
According to WisDOT, the future project is now in the design phase and would cover Highway 69 from Cow Path Lane to the Dane County line, with construction anticipated in 2031\. The timeline means the work is not an immediate continuation of the current project, but it does confirm the state’s long-term plans for the corridor north of New Glarus.
WisDOT says the pavement on that section of Highway 69 is deteriorating and has extensive cracking. But the proposed work goes beyond a simple resurfacing project.
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### Construction Continues at Glarner Community Complex
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/construction-continues-at-glarner-community-complex/
Last updated: 2026-07-09T21:07:15.000Z
The new concession and restroom building at the Glarner Community Complex is beginning to take shape as walls go up on the site across from New Glarus High School.
The building is part of Phase 2 of the project, which is intended to add permanent restroom and food service facilities near The Bank of New Glarus Field. Earlier work included site preparation and the pouring of the building’s foundation.
The broader phase also includes a Swiss-inspired pavilion and public plaza designed to support school activities, athletic events, community gatherings and future cultural celebrations.
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### Man Charged in Child Sexual Assault Case in Green County Court
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/oxford-man-charged-in-child-sexual-assault-case/
Last updated: 2026-07-13T10:07:37.000Z
An Oxford man has been charged in Green County Circuit Court after authorities said they developed probable cause in a child sexual assault investigation involving allegations from years earlier.
Ricky Paul Peil, 61, of rural Oxford, was charged Tuesday, July 7, with one count of repeated sexual assault of the same child, involving at least three violations of first-degree sexual assault, according to the Green County Sheriff’s Office. The charge was filed in Green County Circuit Court case 2026CF101.
The sheriff’s office said it received information in May regarding incidents of repeated child sexual assaults reported to have taken place years earlier in rural Green County, including in the town of Brooklyn.
Because of the nature of the alleged crimes, the Green County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division was assigned to investigate. As the investigation continued, Green County law enforcement developed probable cause to support Peil’s arrest, according to the sheriff’s office.
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### Glarner Coed Grass Fours Coming to New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/glarner-coed-grass-fours-coming-to-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-07-09T21:07:31.000Z
Glarner Park will add another competition to a busy New Glarus weekend when the Glarner Coed Grass Fours Volleyball Tournament begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 18.
The 4-on-4 coed grass volleyball tournament is scheduled for the same weekend as the Blues, Brews & Food Trucks Festival, giving players and spectators another reason to spend part of the weekend in New Glarus.
Organized by Dustin Laufenberg and Joe Fillner, the tournament will feature smaller courts that are similar to doubles dimensions, though not exact. The event listing describes the format as a high game-count tournament that rewards endurance, consistency and smart shot placement.
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### Community Update: 7/9/2026
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/community-update-7-9-2026/
Last updated: 2026-07-09T10:30:33.000Z
These are the full-throated days of summer here in southern Wisconsin, when the sun hangs high, the evenings stretch long and the calendar fills with the kind of weekends we dream about in January. The swimming pool is full of laughter, boys and girls are playing T-ball downtown, and ice cream and cold drinks never tasted so good. This is exactly the kind of weather park benches were made for.
This weekend brings [Monticello Homecoming](https://www.newglarus360.com/monticello-homecoming-returns-this-weekend/). Next weekend, the [Green County Fair](https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-fair-returns-to-monroe-july-15-19/), [Maxwell Street Days](https://www.newglarus360.com/maxwell-street-days-garage-sales-set-for-july-17-19/), [Community Garage Sales](https://www.newglarus360.com/maxwell-street-days-garage-sales-set-for-july-17-19/), and [Blues, Brews & Food Trucks](https://www.newglarus360.com/blues-brews-food-truck-festival-takes-over-downtown/) all crowd onto the calendar, each one offering another reason to get out, see neighbors and enjoy the dog days of summer. And before long, Volksfest will be here, too. This is the time we looked forward to all winter, so savor it while you can. You'll have more time to rest when it’s cold.
### What We’re Working On
The **Highway 69 detour** officially begins early Monday morning. We’ll have the latest news and updates from WisDOT to help make your trek across the county a little easier.
**Jim Zuber** graduated from New Glarus and built a business that came remarkable close to making the landjaeger mainstream. Then tragedy struck. We’ll tell his story.
A local woman was recently recognized as a **hometown hero** for helping make soccer available to disadvantaged children. It is an incredible story about an incredible woman, and one you will want to read.
We tasted all of the New Glarus entries in the **2026 Green County Best Burger Contest**. We’ll tell you what we found, what stood out and where to find them.
**Bubbler. Ope. You betcha.** They’re all part of Wisconsin’s colorful language. We’re pulling together some of the best Wisconsin words, sayings and quirks in one place this weekend.
**Colony Brands**, formerly Swiss Colony, is turning 100 this year. We’ll look at the remarkable history of the big business that got its inspiration from New Glarus.
The backdrop behind the Swiss singers, yodelers and performers at **Volksfest** is 40 years old and due for an update. We’re talking with the artist painting the new backdrop and will give you a first glimpse of what it will look like.
**Local government** is busy next week. We’ll have reports from meetings of the Town of New Glarus, Village of New Glarus, New Glarus School Board and Green County Board of Supervisors.
The **Green County Fair, Maxwell Street Days, Community Garage Sales and Blues, Brews & Food Trucks** are all coming up next week. We’ll have what you need to know before you go, plus photos from the events afterward.
There is an exciting new project on the horizon for **New Glarus Woods State Park**. We have some of the first details.
More **local businesses** continue to evolve, grow and change hands in New Glarus. We’ll have their stories and the details behind what is changing.
### Photo of the Week
Perched high above the rolling countryside, Windmill Ridge offers one of the most spectacular views in the New Glarus area, with miles farmland, trees and hills stretching toward the horizon. Developed years ago by Duane Pope, the hilltop neighborhood has long been known for its scenic vistas and peaceful setting. This photo comes from [one of the real estate listings](https://www.newglarus360.com/p/dc632389-0c81-4a1b-8849-6b0f85a00d68/) we are featuring this week. It was too good not to make our "Photo of the Week." **– Preston Taalbi/Taalbi Real Estate Media courtesy of Tara Wilde*
### What You May Have Missed
[From New Glarus to Ohio: Leglers Build Sonder Brewing with Wisconsin RootsShaped by New Glarus and refined in Ohio, the Leglers built Sonder Brewing around disciplined process, genuine hospitality, and a deep sense of place — proving great beer starts with people and community first.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/from-new-glarus-to-ohio-chase-and-haley-legler-build-sonder-brewing-with-wisconsin-roots-2/)
[The Curious Connection Between New Glarus and Million Dollar New York ArtA Sam Gilliam work titled New Glarus now belongs to the Whitney Museum of American Art, creating an unusual link between the village and modern art.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/the-curious-connection-between-new-glarus-and-million-dollar-new-york-art/)
[A Glarner Through and Through: The Life and Craft of Master Cheesemaker Steve StettlerFrom 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.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/a-glarner-through-and-through-the-life-and-craft-of-master-cheesemaker-steve-stettler/)
[Before the Swiss: The First People of the Little Sugar River ValleyLong before New Glarus became known for its Swiss heritage, the Little Sugar River valley was home to Native peoples whose trails, villages, mounds and memory remain part of the landscape.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/before-the-swiss-the-first-people-of-the-little-sugar-river-valley/)
[Former Quality Cellular Retail Space Available on Highway 69A 1,600-square-foot retail suite at Swiss Valley Centre in New Glarus is now being marketed for lease, offering Highway 69 visibility, an open front retail area, back storage space, three offices and negotiable improvements for a future tenant.New Glarus 360Todd Klassy](https://www.newglarus360.com/former-quality-cellular-retail-suite-available-on-highway-69/)
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### Something We Noticed
Sometimes, when we look at neighboring communities, we see things that make us a little jealous.
Take Monticello, for example. They have Lake Montesian, the Monticello Homecoming, and some of the best chicken barbecue anywhere in the area. And now, I think we may have a new reason to be jealous.
This past weekend, Monticello Works held its second annual Fourth of July celebration, with fireworks, food and fundraising for students pursuing careers in the trades. That had us crawling down a bit of a rabbit hole.
Monticello Works is a local nonprofit that provides grants to Monticello High School graduates who are pursuing careers in the trades, entering apprenticeships or starting a business after graduation. In other words, it is investing directly in young people who want to build, fix, make, serve, start and work.
What an excellent idea.
I could be wrong, but I do not believe New Glarus has something quite like this. Maybe it should. Investing in the trades and in young entrepreneurs is dear to our heart, and it feels like exactly the kind of thing small communities should be thinking about more often.
Good work, Monticello. Good work.
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### New Glarus 360 is Looking for a Little Help
We are seeking someone who can occasionally attend local public meetings, take clear notes and record meeting audio on their cell phone. This is not a writing position. Pay is $35 per hour, with a one-hour minimum, plus mileage and a free *New Glarus 360* subscription.
We are also looking for a New Glarus High School student correspondent and intern to help cover student life, clubs, sports, activities, achievements and other school stories. The position requires about two to three hours per week and will have a paid stipend.
Those interested in either opportunity should email [editor@newglarus360.com](mailto:editor@newglarus360.com).
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### Runner Pushes Through Driving Rain to Raise Funds to Fight Multiple Sclerosis
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/runner-pushes-through-driving-rain-to-raise-funds-to-fight-multiple-sclerosis/
Last updated: 2026-07-09T16:42:52.000Z
As a downpour swept across the rolling hills of the New Glarus countryside, ultrarunner Kristie Kurtenbach kept moving. The rain came almost the moment she stepped onto the road last week, but the weather wasn't enough to slow her progress as she ran through one of Wisconsin's most scenic communities as part of the 2026 MS Run the US Ultra Relay, a 3,260-mile relay raising awareness and funds to fight multiple sclerosis.
The organization hopes its annual journey not only raises money for research and support programs but also sparks conversations in every town its runners pass through — including New Glarus.
According to MS Run the US, Kurtenbach encountered pouring rain and steep hills during her second day on the course before sunshine finally emerged later in the run. She completed 28 miles that day and dedicated the effort to a friend named Will, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis while in school but has continued to achieve remarkable accomplishments.
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### New Glarus Fire Department Dispatched to Vehicle Fire at Bank
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/breaking-new-glarus-fire-department-dispatched-to-vehicle-fire-at-bank/
Last updated: 2026-07-10T11:42:58.000Z
The New Glarus Fire Department was dispatched Wednesday evening to The Bank of New Glarus, 1101 Highway 69, for a report of an automobile on fire.
According to scanner traffic, the vehicle was parked in the driveway across from Casey's and was described as “half engulfed” when crews arrived. Scanner traffic also indicated the vehicle had hobbyist license plates.
The vehicle is believed to have been at the car show at the New Glarus Home earlier Wednesday evening before the fire was reported near the bank.
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### Real Estate Spotlight: Country Retreat on 2.39 Acres Near New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/real-estate-spotlight-country-retreat-on-2-39-acres-near-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-07-09T00:33:03.000Z
Tucked away on 2.39 picturesque acres just outside New Glarus, this custom-built ranch offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort and modern updates. Built in 2008, the meticulously maintained home features more than 3,100 square feet of living space, five bedrooms and three full baths, all surrounded by sweeping countryside views and spectacular sunsets.
Inside, the open-concept design welcomes abundant natural light through vaulted ceilings and expansive windows, creating bright, inviting living spaces. The remodeled gourmet kitchen serves as the heart of the home with elegant marble countertops, a redesigned island, and generous space for cooking, gathering and entertaining.
A gas fireplace anchors the main living area, providing warmth and ambiance throughout the seasons. The spacious primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with a recently remodeled ensuite bath featuring a luxurious soaking tub, while a walk-in closet adds everyday convenience.
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### Felony Charges Issued After Motorcycle Pursuit
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/felony-charges-issued-after-motorcycle-pursuit/
Last updated: 2026-07-09T17:07:21.000Z
A man faces new felony charges after authorities say he fled from law enforcement on a motorcycle in June and later fled on foot during a July traffic stop near the Illinois-Wisconsin state line.
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### Thyme Savor Cuisine Brings Garden Flavor to Market
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/thyme-savor-cuisine-brings-garden-flavor-to-market/
Last updated: 2026-07-09T10:06:35.000Z
Laura Eyler may be a personal chef by trade, but at the New Glarus Farmers Market, she brings the flavors of her garden to the table.
Eyler, owner of Thyme Savor Cuisine in Monticello, sells scratch-made salsa, jams, jellies and handcrafted extracts at the market, using ingredients grown in her own garden or sourced locally when she does not grow them herself.
That combination makes her booth a little different from some others at the market. Instead of selling only the tomatoes, peppers or berries themselves, Eyler turns many of those ingredients into finished products ready to take home.
“Oh, absolutely,” Eyler said, when asked whether the market is a place to sell her products. “That’s why we’re there.”
Her biggest sellers include salsa and a wide variety of jams. The salsa is made with ingredients from her own garden, where she planted 28 tomato plants this year, along with more than 20 pepper plants and other vegetables, too.
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### Monticello Homecoming Returns This Weekend
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/monticello-homecoming-returns-this-weekend/
Last updated: 2026-07-08T21:09:23.000Z
MONTICELLO, Wis. — Monticello Homecoming returns July 10-12 with a full weekend of food, music, tournaments, fireworks and family activities in the neighboring Green County community.
The annual celebration, held just down the road a few miles from New Glarus, remains one of the area’s signature summer festivals and the Monticello Community Club’s main fundraiser for projects that benefit their village.
The Monticello Community Club announced earlier this week that the carnival will not be part of this year’s Homecoming due to unforeseen circumstances that prevented the carnival company from fulfilling its commitment. The club, however, worked overtime to come up with some suitable replacements
Among the new attractions, the festival will feature huge inflatables from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, with wristbands available for $10 per person. On Saturday, the pool will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. with free admission, followed by bed races at 4 p.m. The bed races are free to enter and will include three divisions with prizes.
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### Watercolor Artist Explores Nature, Emotion and Connection
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/watercolor-artist-explores-nature-emotion-and-connection/
Last updated: 2026-07-08T18:41:41.000Z
For Kelsey Florek, watercolor painting began as an exercise in letting go.
The Madison artist, who works under the name Kelsey Raine, was drawn to watercolor because of its fluid, improvisational nature. As someone who describes herself as a perfectionist at times, she found the medium offered a way to embrace uncertainty and see value in imperfection.
“I originally took it as a form of therapy to ‘let go,’” Florek said. “I wanted to learn how to cherish imperfections more.”
Five years later, Florek has developed a body of work that uses watercolor’s natural unpredictability as part of the art itself. Her original paintings and giclee prints explore the relationship between humans and nature, often through figurative elements, wildlife and emotional themes such as beauty, fear and vulnerability.
Florek will be among the artists featured at the 64th Annual New Glarus Art in the Park this August.
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### New Glarus Students Top State, Global Advanced Placement Averages
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-students-top-state-global-ap-averages/
Last updated: 2026-07-17T11:42:53.000Z
New Glarus High School students posted a 93.23% overall pass rate on Advanced Placement exams during the 2025-26 testing season, according to information released by the School District of New Glarus.
The district said 133 AP exams were administered across 10 Advanced Placement courses, with students earning 39 scores of 5, 49 scores of 4 and 36 scores of 3\. A score of 3 or higher is considered a qualifying score by the College Board and may be recognized by many colleges and universities for college credit or advanced placement.
Only nine exams scored below 3, according to the district.
The school’s 93.23% pass rate exceeded the Wisconsin average of 78.18% and the global average of 72.45%.
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### The New Owners Plan Swiss Twist for Ott Haus Pub & Grill
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-owners-plan-swiss-twist-for-ott-haus/
Last updated: 2026-07-27T10:15:11.000Z
Ott Haus Pub & Grill in New Glarus has new local owners, and if all goes as planned, the familiar 2nd Street tavern will soon begin its next chapter with many of the same faces, the same Friday fish fry and a new name rooted in Swiss tradition.
Hallie Weintraub and Jake Blumer closed on the purchase of the property and business Friday, taking over one of New Glarus’ more historic downtown taverns from Amber and Dave Tierman.
Their alcohol beverage license application is expected to be considered by the New Glarus Village Board on Wednesday, July 15\. The application was filed under Blumer Enterprises LLC for the premises at 406 2nd St., with Hallie Weintraub listed as a member and authorized agent.
For Weintraub and Blumer, the purchase is both a business decision and a personal one.
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### Blues, Brews & Food Truck Festival Takes Over Downtown
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/blues-brews-food-truck-festival-takes-over-downtown/
Last updated: 2026-07-08T04:56:27.000Z
The Blues, Brews & Food Truck Festival will bring live music, cold beer and a wide range of food trucks to downtown New Glarus on Saturday, July 18, giving one of the village’s summer events a new home and a bigger downtown feel.
The festival, previously held at Village Park, is moving to 1st Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues, where a large tent, food vendors, music and beverages will help turn the downtown block into a daylong festival space.
That means the event will be closer to local shops, restaurants and other downtown businesses, with visitors able to spend the day moving between music, food, drinks and the rest of New Glarus. A beer tent downtown will feature suds from New Glarus’ hometown brewery, while food trucks will descend on the village with an eclectic variety of different foods.
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### A 5-Cent Token from a Larger Life
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/a-5-cent-token-from-a-much-larger-life/
Last updated: 2026-08-01T13:46:27.000Z
A small piece of New Glarus history recently surfaced in an unlikely place: an online auction listing. It was a 5-cent drink chip from a long forgotten New Glarus establishment called Walt’s Tavern.
The token is modest, the kind of object that could easily be overlooked. But the name stamped into it leads back to Walter R. “Walt” Wenger, a World War II bomber pilot, prisoner of war, New Glarus tavern owner, businessman and civic leader whose life after the war became deeply tied to the community.
Walt’s Tavern operated in New Glarus from 1945 to 1955\. By then, Wenger’s ties to the community were already personal. He was married to Ruth Ziltner of New Glarus before the war, and after returning from combat and captivity, the tavern became part of his first postwar chapter — a civilian life built close to family, community and the place he would call home.
Eighty-two years ago, on July 7, 1944, however, Wenger was not behind a bar in New Glarus. He was a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Forces and the pilot of a B-24J Liberator flying out of San Giovanni Airfield in southern Italy.
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### New Glarus Area Scanner Traffic Log: June 29 - July 5
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-area-scanner-traffic-log-june-29-july-5/
Last updated: 2026-07-08T11:50:43.000Z
Reports from area scanner traffic during the past week included traffic complaints, fireworks complaints, suspicious activity, fire calls, animal complaints, welfare checks, a possible injury crash and other public safety responses in and around the New Glarus area.
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### Village Continues Work on Floral Clock Redesign
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/village-continues-work-on-floral-clock-redesign/
Last updated: 2026-07-08T04:56:52.000Z
A report given during last month’s New Glarus Village Board meeting offered a clearer picture of where the Floral Clock redesign stands, including who is guiding the final design decisions and what the village hopes to accomplish with the project.
Trustee Peggy Kruse told the board that Brenda’s Blumenladen would facilitate the final design decisions with the Village for the Floral Clock, after the Village Board gave Brenda authority to help make those decisions before the project returns to the New Glarus Historic Preservation Commission for review.
The village is looking for a design that will not create additional maintenance demands for village staff, while still providing a strong visual impact throughout the year.
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### Ott Haus Has New Local Owners
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/ott-haus-has-new-local-owners/
Last updated: 2026-07-08T04:57:02.000Z
Ott Haus Pub & Grill has new owners.
Hallie Weintraub and Jake Blumer, a husband-and-wife team with years of local hospitality experience, closed Friday on the purchase of the longtime New Glarus tavern at 406 2nd St.
The couple purchased the business from HBT Holdings LLC, owned by Amber and Dave Tierman. Their alcohol beverage license application is expected to be considered by the New Glarus Village Board tomorrow evening, July 8.
Weintraub and Blumer said they hope to reopen quickly, keep familiar faces behind the bar and preserve much of what locals already know about the business, including its Friday fish fry.
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### Green County Sheriff’s Report: June 29-July 5
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-sheriffs-report-june-29-july-5/
Last updated: 2026-07-07T19:18:18.000Z
A crash with injury in the Town of Washington, two crashes in Monticello, two probation violation arrests and a warrant arrest in the Town of Adams highlighted Green County Sheriff’s Office activity during the period.
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### Skinny & the Shakes Bring High-Energy Show Tuesday
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/skinny-the-shakes-bring-high-energy-show-tuesday/
Last updated: 2026-07-07T04:44:37.000Z
New Glarus Music's Tuesday Night Music Series continues this Tuesday, July 7, with Skinny & the Shakes bringing its energetic mix of original music, pop, alternative rock and soul to Village Park.
The free concert, made possible by sponsorship from Sportsman’s Reloaded, runs from 6 to 8 p.m. under the New Glarus Lions Club gazebo, where organizers hope another strong crowd will gather following last week's performance by The Moon Gypsies Trio.
Last Tuesday, The Moon Gypsies Trio brought the sounds of the Mississippi Delta to New Glarus, pairing bluesy Americana with an evening of hot, muggy weather that felt fitting for the music.
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### Domestic Arrest, Bicycle Crash Highlight June Police Report
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/domestic-arrest-bicycle-crash-highlight-june-police-report/
Last updated: 2026-07-10T11:43:18.000Z
The New Glarus Police Department responded to 386 calls for service in June, according to the department's monthly report submitted July 1 by Chief Jeff Sturdevant.
The department also reported three incarcerations, one traffic accident and several notable incidents during a month that included Polkafest, the Beer, Bacon & Cheese Festival, the opening of the new library and New Glarus High School graduation.
Police also reported 75 assists to other agencies or departments, 46 traffic and municipal citations, 49 traffic warnings, 36 parking citations and one traffic accident during the month. The department's year-to-date total reached 2,344 calls for service.
Among the notable incidents in the report was a June 29 domestic disturbance in the 1300 block of 3rd Street. Following an investigation, Joseph S. Ott, 40, of New Glarus, was arrested, transported to the Green County Jail and charged with domestic disorderly conduct.
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### New Glarus Boys Basketball Moves to Division 4
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-boys-basketball-moves-to-division-4/
Last updated: 2026-07-06T21:17:46.000Z
The Glarner Knights will move from Division 3 to Division 4 for the 2026-27 boys’ basketball season, joining a sectional field that includes Belleville, Mineral Point, Lancaster, Cuba City and several other familiar southwest Wisconsin programs.
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### New Glarus 360 Seeks Student Correspondent
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-360-seeks-student-correspondent/
Last updated: 2026-07-06T19:23:47.000Z
*New Glarus 360* is looking for a New Glarus High School student to help cover the stories, activities and everyday moments that make up student life at the school.
The student correspondent and intern position would require approximately two to three hours per week and will be paid a stipend. The role is designed for a student who is curious, dependable and interested in writing, photography, video, social media or some combination of those skills.
The student correspondent would help identify news happening inside New Glarus High School, including student organizations, clubs, teams, activities, performances, achievements and other school-related events that may deserve broader community attention.
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### Town Board to Revisit Speed Limits, Garage Items
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/town-board-to-revisit-speed-limits-garage-items/
Last updated: 2026-07-06T18:47:12.000Z
The Town of New Glarus Board will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, at the New NG Town Garage, N8799 Hayes Lane, with a full agenda that includes road issues, town garage-related items, ordinance changes and appointments.
The meeting comes one week after a July 1 special meeting where several agenda items were tabled. Some of those topics and others from past meetings are expected to return Wednesday, including speed limits on township roads, building permit requirements and several items connected to the new town garage.
Board members are scheduled to approve minutes from the June 10 and July 1 meetings before taking public comment and hearing the patrolman report.
The agenda states that the board may discuss and possibly take action on township road speed limits, including how many signs would be needed. The board is also scheduled to hear a building inspector report on permit requirements.
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### Historic Photo: Depot Between Two Eras in New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/historic-photo-depot-between-two-eras-in-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-08-18T14:39:54.000Z
Before it became one of New Glarus' most recognizable historic landmarks, the former railroad depot served a different purpose. This rare 1984 photograph captures the building as the headquarters of the Sugar River State Trail and a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources office, preserving a chapter in its history that many residents may have forgotten.
The railroad tracks were gone, but the depot had already found a second life.
Taken in 1984, this photograph shows the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad depot at a time when it was no longer welcoming passengers but was already playing an important role in Wisconsin's growing rails-to-trails movement. Large signs identify the building as the headquarters of the Sugar River State Trail, with offices for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
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### Weekly Highway 69 and Area Road Construction Update
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/update-highway-69-closure-nears-as-work-shifts/
Last updated: 2026-07-06T11:18:24.000Z
Drivers in the New Glarus, Monticello and Monroe area have a new road project to watch this week, even as the larger Highway 69 closure remains on track for July 13.
The Green County Highway Department has informed project officials that, weather permitting, crews plan to seal coat Highway 59 on Tuesday, July 7\. The work will be from County Highway FF all the way east to Highway 104\. There will be partial lane closures and flaggers out during this time.
Partial lane closures and flaggers are expected during the Highway 59 work. The project is expected to take one day.
On Highway 69 itself, there are no major changes this week to the overall construction schedule. The most important item remains the same: Highway 69 is still expected to close to through traffic starting Sunday night or Monday morning, July 13.
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### The Fire That Nearly Took New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/the-fire-that-nearly-took-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-07-13T10:08:39.000Z
Peter Hefty saw the danger first.
On the afternoon of May 12, 1926, fire broke out in the nearby Streiff and Dumholdt Livery barn at 19 Fifth Ave., a working barn and garage tied to the railroad, the depot and the movement of freight through New Glarus. Hefty sounded the alarm. Then he and his brother, Henry Hefty, tried to save what they could from the burning building.
But they could not save the barn.
Within minutes, the fire had grown from a local blaze into a village-wide emergency. The livery barn “belched smoke and flame,” according to a later historical account, and the danger quickly spread beyond the building itself. A nearby residence was seriously damaged and nearly destroyed. At least 10 roofs were burning across town. Sparks, embers, burning chips and shingles were being lifted by a brisk northeast wind and thrown across New Glarus.
This was not a fire contained to one property.
It was a fire on the hunt to burn the whole town.
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### What Wisconsin Lost When the Elms Fell
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/what-wisconsin-lost-when-the-elms-fell/
Last updated: 2026-07-10T11:43:36.000Z
For New Glarus readers who know the value of a good shade tree, the story of Wisconsin’s elms is a story of beauty, loss and a lesson still shaping how communities plant trees today. Once dominant on town streets, in farmyards and along bottomland woods, elms helped define the look and feel of the region before disease changed that landscape for good.
There was a time when elms did more than fill space. They gave Wisconsin towns a kind of architecture. Their high branches arched over streets and sidewalks, creating long green tunnels of summer shade. In places like New Glarus, where the landscape still carries a strong sense of place and memory, it is not hard to imagine what those grand trees once meant to a village street, a churchyard, a school block or a farmhouse lane. In the countryside, American elms also belonged to wet woods, floodplains and fencerows, where they were part of the everyday fabric of rural Wisconsin.
When people talk about what was lost, they are not just talking about trees. They are talking about canopy, about the feel of a place, about the visual identity of communities across Wisconsin. The Arbor Day Foundation says communities that invest in trees become “more connected and resilient,” a modern reminder of what older tree-lined towns once understood instinctively. New Glarus readers do not need much convincing on that point. A village with shade, beauty and healthy public trees simply feels different from one without them.
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### New Glarus Area EMS to Host Blood Drive
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-area-ems-to-host-blood-drive/
Last updated: 2026-07-05T18:16:31.000Z
The New Glarus Area Emergency Medical Services will host a community blood drive Saturday, July 11, at its building at 401 3rd St. in New Glarus.
The blood drive is scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon and is being held in partnership with the American Red Cross. The event gives New Glarus-area residents a local opportunity to donate blood during the summer months, when donations are often needed as families travel, schedules change and regular giving routines can be disrupted.
According to organizers, those who give blood between June 29 and July 12 may receive a classic American Red Cross and Looney Tunes T-shirt, while supplies last.
The drive is sponsored by New Glarus Area EMS, which serves the local community and surrounding area. Blood donations collected through Red Cross drives are used to help patients facing surgeries, trauma, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses and other medical needs.
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### Rain Moves Out in Time for Fourth of July Fireworks
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/rain-moves-out-in-time-for-fourth-of-july-fireworks/
Last updated: 2026-07-05T18:16:00.000Z
Rain that began Wednesday, July 1, and continued into Saturday, July 4, brought 0.85 inches of rain to New Glarus, according to rainfall totals from Precip.com.
While the rain made for a damp start to the holiday weekend, it moved out in time for Fourth of July fireworks Saturday night. The timing gave area residents and visitors a dry window for evening celebrations after several days of unsettled weather.
New Glarus was near the middle of the pack among area rainfall reports. Darlington recorded the highest total shown on the chart at 1.67 inches, while Blanchardville and Monticello each reported 1.33 inches. Platteville also topped an inch, finishing at 1.20 inches.
Other nearby communities received lighter totals. Belleville came in slightly ahead of New Glarus at 0.87 inches, while Rockford matched New Glarus at 0.85 inches. Monroe reported 0.72 inches, Verona 0.74 inches and Janesville had the lowest total listed at 0.27 inches.
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### Why Is It Called That? The Stories Behind Every Green County Community
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/why-is-it-called-that-the-stories-behind-every-green-county-community/
Last updated: 2026-07-17T11:37:35.000Z
Long before Green County became known for its rolling farmland, Swiss heritage and picturesque small towns, the communities that dot today's landscape each received names rooted in history, geography, influential people or the dreams of early settlers. Some names crossed oceans from Europe. Others honored American presidents, military leaders or pioneers. A few remain the subject of local lore and historical debate.
This feature explores the origins of every city, village and town in Green County, uncovering why each community is called what it is today and sharing a fascinating fact that makes every stop a little more memorable. Whether you've lived here your entire life or are simply curious about the stories hiding in plain sight on road signs, you'll likely discover something you never knew about the place you call home—or the neighboring community you've driven through countless times.
From the Swiss roots of New Glarus and the presidential connection behind Monroe to lesser-known stories tucked away in places like Jordan, Mount Pleasant and Spring Grove, every name reflects a chapter in Green County's rich history. Together, they tell the story of the people who settled this corner of Wisconsin and the lasting legacy they left behind.
### Green County
Green County was established in 1837 when it was separated from Iowa County. Officially, it is named in honor of Gen. Nathanael Greene, one of the most respected commanders of the American Revolutionary War. However, local history tells an interesting story. Monroe founder William Boyles is said to have favored the name "Green" because of the area's lush, green landscape. Although another legislator reportedly suggested changing the spelling to "Greene" to explicitly honor the general, the simpler spelling remained.
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### New Glarus Alumni Earn Spring Dean’s List Honors
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-alumni-earn-spring-deans-list-honors/
Last updated: 2026-07-05T13:28:33.000Z
Several New Glarus alumni were recently recognized for academic achievement after being named to Dean’s List or President’s List honors for the spring 2026 semester at colleges and universities across the region and beyond.
The honors include students attending Luther College, Marian University, The University of Alabama, the University of Iowa and Winona State University.
Nathan Heil, a sophomore from New Glarus, was named to the spring 2026 Dean’s List at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Luther announced June 18 that 535 students were named to the list, including 60 first-year students, 126 sophomores, 134 juniors and 215 seniors.
To qualify for the Luther College Dean’s List, students must earn a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale and complete at least 12 credit hours, including 10 hours of conventional grades.
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### June 2026 Real Estate Transfers in New Glarus
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/june-2026-real-estate-transfers-in-new-glarus/
Last updated: 2026-07-04T23:15:46.000Z
Real estate transfers are one way to see where property activity is taking place in the New Glarus area.
The following chart summarizes real estate transfers recorded in June 2026 in the Village of New Glarus and Town of New Glarus, according to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. Sale prices have been intentionally omitted so the focus stays on when and where properties changed hands.
The report includes 14 transfers, with 10 in the Village of New Glarus and four in the Town of New Glarus.
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### Town Board Tables Special Meeting Agenda Items
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/town-board-tables-special-meeting-agenda-items/
Last updated: 2026-07-05T04:45:12.000Z
The Town of New Glarus Board tabled most of the items on its special meeting agenda Wednesday, July 1, after approximately six people attended and expressed their displeasure with both the timing of the meeting and its agenda items.
The meeting was held at 1 p.m. at the new Town of New Glarus garage, N8799 Hayes Lane. Building inspector Scott Jelle was out of town and unable to attend.
The agenda included several items tied to the new town garage, including site work changes, a potential storm sewer, a gravel road around the back of the building, a truck chassis quote, seamless gutters, additional concrete pads, the purchase of a pressure washer and locked doors in the closet area of the shop.
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### Green County Fair Returns to Monroe July 15-19
URL: https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-fair-returns-to-monroe-july-15-19/
Last updated: 2026-07-04T20:35:44.000Z
MONROE, Wis., — The Green County Fair returns July 15-19 with five days of livestock shows, carnival rides, grandstand events, live music and traditional county fair food at the Green County Fairgrounds in Monroe.
For New Glarus-area families, the fair is one of the biggest Green County events of the summer, the kind of mid-July tradition where the smell of the midway, the sound of tractors and trucks in the grandstand, and the steady rhythm of families moving between barns, food stands and rides all come together in one place.
It is part agricultural showcase, part community homecoming and part summer night out. The fair blends 4-H and FFA projects, dairy and livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, midway rides, evening entertainment and the kind of food that makes county fair week feel like county fair week. For some, that means watching young exhibitors lead animals into the show ring after months of work. For others, it means grandstand dust, carnival lights, live music in the entertainment tent or one more stop for fair food before heading home.
This year’s theme is Mardi Gras at the Green County Fair. The fairgrounds are located at 2600 10th St. in Monroe.
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