# New Glarus 360
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## Posts
- [New Glarus Schools Announce Back-to-School Events](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-schools-announce-back-to-school-events.md) - New Glarus students and families will have several opportunities to visit classrooms, meet teachers and reconnect with classmates before the 2026-27 school year begins, with events scheduled Aug. 26 and Aug. 31 at all three district schools.
- [New Glarus Lions Award $5,000 in Annual Raffle](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-lions-award-5-000-in-annual-raffle.md) - 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.
- [New Glarus Fire Called to Assist with Rural House Fire](https://www.newglarus360.com/breaking-new-glarus-fire-called-to-assist-with-rural-brooklyn-house-fire.md) - New Glarus Fire was called Tuesday morning to assist Oregon Fire at a large house fire on County Highway A, where crews battled flames believed to have started after a lightning strike and spread through the roof, attic and eaves.
- [New Glarus School Board Approves Long-Term Facilities Plan](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-school-board-approves-long-term-facilities-plan.md) - 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.
- [Disorderly Conduct Cases Highlight July Police Report](https://www.newglarus360.com/disorderly-conduct-cases-highlight-july-police-report.md) - New Glarus police handled 409 calls in July, including three disorderly conduct incidents, three traffic crashes and a mental health response, while officers collected 31.5 pounds of medications and prepared for quarterly pursuit training.
- [New Glarus Area Scanner Traffic Log: August 3-9](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-area-scanner-traffic-log-august-3-9.md) - 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.
- [Lions Club Proposes Accessible Viewing Deck at Village Park](https://www.newglarus360.com/lions-club-proposes-accessible-viewing-deck-at-village-park.md) - The New Glarus Lions Club is proposing an accessible viewing deck near the Village Park gazebo, along with improvements to the Ron Martinson Memorial Gazebo, new landscaping and relocation of the park’s existing flagpoles to Veterans Park.
- [Two Town of New Glarus Meetings Set for Wednesday](https://www.newglarus360.com/editor-newglarus360-com.md) - Town officials will hold a 5:30 p.m. public hearing on a proposed Farmers Grove Road land division before the regular Town Board meeting begins at 6 p.m. A revised agenda posted Monday adds road, equipment, shipping container and town garage issues.
- [Birding Walk Coming to New Glarus Woods State Park](https://www.newglarus360.com/birding-walk-coming-to-new-glarus-woods-state-park.md) - Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance will lead a free Sept. 20 birding walk through New Glarus Woods State Park, giving beginners and experienced birders a chance to search for fall migrants in the park’s woods and restored prairie habitats.
- [Rain Totals Vary Across Southern Wisconsin](https://www.newglarus360.com/rain-totals-vary-across-southern-wisconsin.md) - New Glarus picked up 0.19 inches of rain over the previous 24 hours, while heavier totals fell to the east and southeast. More shower and thunderstorm chances return Tuesday, with unsettled weather possible through the weekend ahead.
- [Historic Photo: Robbie Schneider Behind the Bar](https://www.newglarus360.com/historic-photo-robbie-schneider-behind-the-bar.md) - A circa-1972 photograph captures Robert “Robbie” Schneider serving beer at the New Glarus Hotel, surrounded by liquor bottles, old advertising and Swiss details that reflected both the hotel and the tourism identity he helped cultivate in New Glarus.
- [Highway 69 Paving Starts This Week](https://www.newglarus360.com/highway-69-paving-starts-this-week.md) - The latest Highway 69 construction update says crews will begin asphalt milling Monday and paving Thursday between Wittenwyler Road and County F, while culvert work moves south of Wittenwyler and bridge work continues near County F.
- [The Forgotten Airport of New Glarus](https://www.newglarus360.com/the-forgotten-airport-of-new-glarus.md) - A 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.
- [ATV/UTV Question Moves to New Glarus Committee](https://www.newglarus360.com/atv-utv-question-moves-to-new-glarus-committee.md) - After a July listening session drew strong opinions on both sides, New Glarus officials will take up ATV and UTV access Aug. 13, when the Public Works/Public Safety Committee could recommend whether the proposal advances to the Village Board.
- [Partisan Primary Election Is Tuesday](https://www.newglarus360.com/partisan-primary-election-is-tuesday.md) - New Glarus-area voters head to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 11, for Wisconsin’s partisan primary, with statewide, congressional, legislative and county races on the ballot — including two Democratic candidates with strong New Glarus ties.
- [A Busy Week Ahead for Local Government](https://www.newglarus360.com/a-busy-week-ahead-for-new-glarus-local-government.md) - From fire district finances and a Village Park proposal to ATV/UTV access, downtown parking, road work and a Green County highway facility project, a packed slate of local government meetings will shape several issues in the week ahead.
- [Odds & Ends: Coyotes, Beer, Ballots and More](https://www.newglarus360.com/odds-ends-coyotes-beer-ballots-and-more.md) - From brewery construction and a rooftop coyote to beer chatter in Michigan, a geography puzzle, election week, trail running, hunting dates and a stormy forecast, here are some of the smaller New Glarus items that caught our eye this week.
- [Green County Clean Sweep Returns Aug. 19](https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-clean-sweep-returns-aug-19.md) - Green County residents may dispose of up to 100 pounds of qualifying household or agricultural hazardous chemicals at no charge during the county’s Clean Sweep event Aug. 19 at the Monticello Recycling Center, with no preregistration required.
- [On the Horizon: Google Search Is Changing](https://www.newglarus360.com/on-the-horizon-google-search-is-changing.md) - Artificial intelligence summaries and zero-click searches are changing how people find local businesses and information about New Glarus, raising new questions about website traffic, customer relationships and who controls the message.
- [New Glarus Schools Expand Leadership Teams](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-schools-expand-leadership-teams.md) - The New Glarus School District is expanding its collaborative leadership model for 2026–27, adding a special education team while strengthening systems designed to improve instruction, behavior supports and long-term student success.
- [Top 10 Fastest Growing Communities in Green County](https://www.newglarus360.com/top-10-fastest-growing-communities-in-green-county.md) - New 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 Brewing Co. Raspberry Tart Soft Serve Is a State Fair Hit](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-brewing-co-raspberry-tart-soft-serve-is-a-state-fair-hit.md) - Fairgoers are giving high marks to a new Wisconsin State Fair dessert that blends New Glarus Brewing Company’s Raspberry Tart with Wisconsin dairy, turning the celebrated fruit beer into a sweet, lightly boozy soft serve treat at the Bud Pavilion.
- [Historic Photo: New Glarus Takes on ‘The Music Man’](https://www.newglarus360.com/historic-photo-new-glarus-takes-on-the-music-man.md) - A 1981 New Glarus High School production of “The Music Man” brought students together on stage as residents of fictional River City, Iowa, complete with period costumes, painted storefronts and some familiar New Glarus faces from more than four decades ago.
- [SSM Health Offers Grief Support Group in Monroe](https://www.newglarus360.com/ssm-health-offers-grief-support-group-in-monroe.md) - The free eight-week “Walking Through Grief” program will meet Wednesday mornings in Monroe from Sept. 2 through Oct. 21, offering education, resources and encouragement to adults grieving the death of someone special.
- [Annual Library Book Sale Returns Aug. 22-23](https://www.newglarus360.com/annual-library-book-sale-returns-aug-22-23.md) - The Friends of the New Glarus Public Library will fill the community’s new library with thousands of donated books Aug. 22-23, continuing a major annual fundraiser that has shifted dates along with the Wilhelm Tell Festival weekend.
- [New Glarus School Board to Review Long-Term Facility Needs](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-school-board-to-review-long-term-facility-needs.md) - A multimillion-dollar list of potential building repairs and upgrades, including ventilation, roofing, electrical, plumbing and technology projects, will be among the items considered when the New Glarus School Board meets Monday night.
- [New Glarus Plans Asphalt Work at Three Intersections](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-plans-asphalt-work-at-three-intersections.md) - The Village of New Glarus is seeking a contractor for pavement improvements at three intersections, including mill-and-overlay work on 2nd Street and Railroad Street and a more substantial asphalt pavement project at 7th Street and 12th Avenue.
- [New Glarus Woods Trail Run Returns Aug. 15](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-woods-trail-run-returns-aug-15.md) - The seventh annual New Glarus Woods Trail Run will feature four race distances, a free children’s run and a Swiss-themed finish-line celebration while raising money to support the development of mountain bike trails within the state park.
- [Green County Tourism Nears $90 Million](https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-tourism-nears-90-million.md) - Visitors spent more than $51 million in Green County during 2025, supporting 701 jobs, generating nearly $24 million in labor income and producing more than $5 million in state and local taxes as Wisconsin tourism set another record.
- [Belleville Community Picnic Returns This Weekend](https://www.newglarus360.com/belleville-community-picnic-returns-this-weekend.md) - Belleville’s 75th annual Community Picnic brings three days of carnival rides, fireworks, live music, tournaments, food and family activities to Sugar River Park and Community Park from Friday through Sunday.
- [Art in the Park Expands Music, Food and Art Offerings](https://www.newglarus360.com/art-in-the-park-expands-music-food-and-art-offerings.md) - Visitors can explore juried artwork, hear live music from Harmonious Wail and Sparkle Lounge Ensemble, enjoy expanded food and beverage choices, and experience Wilhelm Tell weekend during the annual New Glarus event.
- [Roger Kalscheur, Railroad Inspector and Devoted Grandfather, Dies at 72](https://www.newglarus360.com/roger-kalscheur-railroad-inspector-and-devoted-grandfather-dies-at-72.md) - Known as “Pudge,” the Mount Horeb native traveled the country as a railroad inspector, later worked as a plasterer in New Glarus and was remembered for his devotion to family, love of baseball, generosity, humor and loyalty.
- [This Weekend: Picnics, Music and Local Traditions](https://www.newglarus360.com/this-weekend-picnics-music-and-local-traditions.md) - 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.
- [New Glarus Extends Power Agreement Through 2073](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-extends-power-agreement-through-2073.md) - The New Glarus Village Board approved an 18-year extension of its wholesale power agreement, authorized up to $76,000 for a used utility truck and updated local ordinances covering electric scooters, vaping devices and unregistered vehicles.
- [Community Update: 8/6/2026](https://www.newglarus360.com/community-update-8-6-2026-2.md) - 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. T…
- [Prairie Haus Phase II Apartments Target September Start](https://www.newglarus360.com/prairie-haus-phase-ii-clears-first-major-hurdles.md) - With financing essentially secured, Prairie Haus Phase II is awaiting state-approved plans and final pricing. Construction is now expected to begin in September 2026, with completion targeted for August 2027 and leasing beginning next spring.
- [Green County Sheriff’s Report: July 30-Aug. 4](https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-sheriffs-report-july-30-aug-4.md) - 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.
- [Glarner Community Complex Nears Final Stages](https://www.newglarus360.com/glarner-community-complex-nears-final-stages-2.md) - Concrete work on the plaza is complete, utilities and insulation are in place, and crews are preparing to begin drywall, ceilings and doors as the new concession building and pavilion continue taking shape in New Glarus.
- [New Glarus Picked Fourth in First SWAL Season](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-picked-fourth-in-first-swal-season.md) - Bound Wisconsin’s Travis Wilson projects New Glarus to finish fourth in its first SWAL season after a historic 2025 run, while identifying a championship favorite, key contenders and the returning Knights expected to lead the transition.
- [Free Community Baby Shower Set for Aug. 22](https://www.newglarus360.com/free-community-baby-shower-set-for-aug-22.md) - Expectant parents and families with babies can attend a free Community Baby Shower Aug. 22 at the Green County Family YMCA in Monroe, featuring childcare, classes, prizes, refreshments, community resources and baby bags for early RSVPs.
- [New Glarus’ Ben Rortvedt Rejoins LA Dodgers at Deadline](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-ben-rortvedt-rejoins-dodgers-at-deadline.md) - Less than 24 hours after Los Angeles reacquired him at the trade deadline, catcher Ben Rortvedt started Tuesday night at Wrigley Field and handled newly acquired ace Tarik Skubal in his Dodgers debut against the Chicago Cubs.
- [New Glarus Football Opens a New Chapter](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-football-opens-a-new-chapter.md) - Practice opened Tuesday as New Glarus begins its first football season in the SWAL, carrying momentum from a historic 2025 playoff run into a demanding schedule this fall that includes defending WIAA Division 6 state champion Darlington.
- [Early Winter Outlook Leans Warmer and Drier](https://www.newglarus360.com/early-winter-outlook-leans-warmer-and-drier.md) - NOAA’s early winter outlook favors warmer-than-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation across southern Wisconsin, but forecasters caution that the maps cannot predict snowfall totals, individual storms or day-to-day weather.
- [Before WEKZ: When Radiowaves First Reached New Glarus](https://www.newglarus360.com/before-wekz-when-radio-first-reached-new-glarus.md) - Long before Green County had a station of its own, New Glarus residents could hear weather forecasts from Madison, music from Chicago and voices carried across the countryside by one of the most transformative inventions of the 20th century.
- [New Glarus Euchre Team Joins World Record Bid](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-euchre-team-joins-world-record-bid.md) - A team of experienced New Glarus volunteers will help the Madison Mallards attempt to host more than 2,000 Euchre players Aug. 8, while raising money for local pickleball courts and promoting the 2027 World Euchre Championship in New Glarus.
- [Swiss Historical Village Church Service and Ice Cream Social is Saturday](https://www.newglarus360.com/swiss-historical-village-plans-church-service-and-ice-cream-social-2.md) - The Swiss Historical Village & Museum will host an old-fashioned pie and ice cream social, croquet and a commemorative church service Saturday, marking the nation’s 250th anniversary and honoring the community’s first Swiss settlers.
- [Primrose Board Takes No Action on EMS](https://www.newglarus360.com/primrose-board-takes-no-action-on-ems.md) - The Town of Primrose continued reviewing its emergency medical service options Monday but made no changes to its current service arrangement. The board also postponed selecting a new heating system for the town garage while additional information and estimates are collected.
- [New Glarus Hotel Hires General Manager, Targets November Opening](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-hotel-names-casey-metcalf-general-manager-2.md) - Metcalf 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.
- [Fall Flowers Bring a Fresh Look to New Glarus](https://www.newglarus360.com/fall-flowers-bring-a-fresh-look-to-new-glarus.md) - Brenda Siegenthaler of Brenda’s Blumenladen shares the flowers, colors and simple design ideas that can carry New Glarus porches, patios, hanging baskets and planters from the heat of August into the first chilly nights of fall weather.
- [New Glarus Area Scanner Traffic Log: July 27-August 2](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-area-scanner-traffic-log-july-27-august-2.md) - 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.
- [Polka Music Comes to Swiss Church Courtyard](https://www.newglarus360.com/polka-music-comes-to-swiss-church-courtyard.md) - The Biergarten Specials Band will bring an evening of polka music to the Swiss United Church of Christ courtyard Wednesday, Aug. 5. The free community gathering will run from 6 to 7 p.m., with everyone invited to attend and bring a lawn chair.
- [Beautiful Day as Volksfest Celebrates Swiss Heritage](https://www.newglarus360.com/beautiful-day-as-volksfest-celebrates-swiss-heritage.md) - Beautiful August weather welcomed musicians, singers, performers and visitors to Wilhelm Tell Shooting Park for an afternoon celebrating the Swiss traditions that have helped shape New Glarus for generations.
- [New Glarus School Registration Deadline Is Today](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-school-registration-deadline-is-today.md) - 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.
- [Historic Photo: Citizens Bank in 1910](https://www.newglarus360.com/historic-photo-citizens-bank-in-1910.md) - A 1910 photograph of the Citizens Bank captures a moment when New Glarus was growing into a prosperous dairy and commercial center — and shows how architecture, streets, utilities and nearby businesses reflected the village’s ambitions.
- [Highway 69 Work Moves to Culverts, Bridge Decking](https://www.newglarus360.com/highway-69-work-moves-to-culverts-bridge-decking.md) - Highway 69 remains closed to through traffic as crews prepare for another week of culvert work north of Monticello, bridge decking near County F, street lighting at the County C roundabout and driveway culvert work near Wittenwyler, Cemetery and Pierce roads.
- [Tree Crashes Through a New Glarus Home](https://www.newglarus360.com/tree-crashes-through-a-new-glarus-home.md) - A 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.
- [Rain Fails to Dampen New Glarus Firefest](https://www.newglarus360.com/rain-fails-to-dampen-new-glarus-firefest.md) - Lingering showers and cooler temperatures greeted the 2026 New Glarus Firefest, but families still turned out in impressive numbers for children’s activities, firefighter demonstrations, food and the annual water fight competition. Photos by Becky Degenhardt.
- [Town of York Approves Lease for Replacement Tractor](https://www.newglarus360.com/town-of-york-approves-lease-for-replacement-tractor.md) - Town officials approved a three-year lease for a new Massey Ferguson tractor after discussing the repair history and trade-in value of the town’s 2016 New Holland tractor, along with the costs, warranty and advantages of leasing rather than purchasing a replacement.
- [Town of New Glarus to Consider Farmers Grove Road Land Division](https://www.newglarus360.com/town-of-new-glarus-to-consider-farmers-grove-road-land-division.md) - A public hearing Aug. 12 will examine a proposal to create a 4.36-acre nonresidential lot along Farmers Grove Road, with deed restrictions intended to preserve the property as open space and prevent future residential construction.
- [Heavy Rain Soaks New Glarus and Southern Wisconsin](https://www.newglarus360.com/heavy-rain-soaks-new-glarus-and-southern-wisconsin.md) - Storms crossing southern Wisconsin from July 31 into Aug. 1 delivered more than 2 inches of rain in New Glarus, with several nearby communities topping 3 or even 4 inches before a quieter and warmer stretch arrives later this week.
- [Apple Grove Lutheran Church Rises Again Outside Argyle](https://www.newglarus360.com/apple-grove-lutheran-church-rises-again.md) - Nearly two years after a tornado erased its 127-year-old sanctuary outside Argyle, Apple Grove Lutheran Church is rising again on the same ground, carrying forward a rural legacy shaped by faith, compromise and remarkable community support.
- [New Glarus 360 Help Center Takes Shape](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-360-help-center-takes-shape.md) - 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.
- [On the Horizon: When America Begins Eating Less](https://www.newglarus360.com/on-the-horizon-when-america-begins-eating-less.md) - Millions of Americans using GLP-1 drugs may eat smaller portions while seeking more protein, flavor and quality in every bite — and many also drink less. The dual shift could reshape opportunities for food producers, restaurants and hospitality businesses in New Glarus and Green County.
- [Primrose Town Board to Review EMS Services](https://www.newglarus360.com/primrose-town-board-to-review-ems-services.md) - The Primrose Town Board will consider emergency medical service agreements and a town garage furnace contract when supervisors meet Monday evening, along with election preparations and other routine town business.
- [July Real Estate Transfers Show Slower Month in New Glarus](https://www.newglarus360.com/july-real-estate-transfers-show-slower-month-in-new-glarus.md) - July real estate transfers slowed in the New Glarus area compared with June, with eight transfers recorded in the village and town, down from 14 the month before, according to Wisconsin Department of Revenue records.
- [Rachel’s Shoppe Brings New Art Space to New Glarus](https://www.newglarus360.com/rachels-shoppe-brings-new-art-space-to-new-glarus.md) - Rachel Christopoulos will open Rachel’s Shoppe on Aug. 15 at 429 Second St., combining her working studio with a retail space for colorful Wisconsin-inspired artwork, handmade goods and distinctive creations from other regional artists.
- [10 New Glarus Urban Legends That Refuse to Die](https://www.newglarus360.com/10-new-glarus-urban-legends-that-refuse-to-die.md) - From phantom tunnels and mobster rumors to a haunted railroad tunnel, impossible cow tipping and an apple core with an arrow through it, these New Glarus-area legends mix real history, local memory, exaggeration and just enough mystery to endure.
- [New Glarus Bakery Owner to Lead Vision Workshop](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-bakery-owner-to-lead-vision-workshop.md) - Angela Neff, owner of the New Glarus Bakery, will lead an evening workshop designed to help business owners and community leaders step away from daily demands, reconnect with their larger goals and identify practical next steps.
- [New Glarus Board to Weigh Power Contract Through the Year 2073](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-village-board-to-review-three-ordinance-changes.md) - The New Glarus Village Board will consider extending its long-term electricity supply agreement by 18 years, updating village regulations for electric scooters and vaping devices, and approving the 2026 Oktoberfest permit Wednesday.
- [The Highway 69 Roundabout: What Drivers Need to Know](https://www.newglarus360.com/the-highway-69-roundabout-what-drivers-need-to-know.md) - A 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.
- [Sugar River Flooring Builds on Craftsmanship](https://www.newglarus360.com/sugar-river-flooring-builds-on-craftsmanship.md) - From flooring installations and hardwood refinishing to custom walnut tables and chairs, owner Greg Roth has built Sugar River Flooring in downtown New Glarus around personal service, skilled craftsmanship and decades of experience.
- [Historic Photo: Alpine Cafe Marks a New Glarus Turning Point](https://www.newglarus360.com/historic-photo-alpine-cafe-marks-a-new-glarus-turning-point.md) - An early-1960s view of the Alpine Cafe at 500 1st Street captures New Glarus as its business community turned toward Swiss-themed tourism while the village’s older agricultural economy, represented by a tractor dealership, began to fade.
- [New Glarus Farmers Market Canceled Due to Rain](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-farmers-market-canceled-due-to-rain.md) - The July 31 New Glarus Farmers Market has been canceled because of widespread rain, but several vendors have already harvested fresh produce and are inviting customers to contact them directly to arrange purchases throughout the day.
- [Oktoberfest Assault Case Remains Open One Year Later](https://www.newglarus360.com/oktoberfest-assault-case-remains-open-one-year-later.md) - 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.
- [Heavy Rain Could Soak New Glarus This Weekend](https://www.newglarus360.com/heavy-rain-could-soak-new-glarus-this-weekend.md) - New Glarus could receive several inches of rain from Friday into Saturday, bringing the first truly wet weekend of this July and raising concerns about rising streams and isolated flash flooding before drier weather returns Sunday.
- [Small Acts Make a Big Difference at the New Glarus Home](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-home-seeks-volunteers-to-brighten-residents-days.md) - New Glarus Home is seeking more volunteers to help residents across skilled nursing, assisted living and independent living through visits, activities, transportation, hospice companionship, pet visits, technology help and special events.
- [New Glarus School Registration Deadline Is Aug. 3](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-school-registration-deadline-is-aug-3.md) - Families in the New Glarus School District have until Monday, Aug. 3, to complete online registration for the 2026-27 school year, with district staff available to assist those who need internet access, a device or help using Family Access.
- [This Weekend: New Glarus is Packed with Music and Swiss Traditions](https://www.newglarus360.com/the-weekend-360-new-glarus-is-packed-with-music-and-swiss-traditions.md) - From live music and farmers market shopping to Firefest, Swiss National Day celebrations and the 97th Volksfest, New Glarus offers four packed days of food, culture, family activities and entertainment from July 30 through Aug. 2.
- [New Glarus Police Attend National Night Out](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-police-attend-national-night-out.md) - Members of the New Glarus Police Department, including Chief Jeff Sturdevant, joined first responders and community organizations Tuesday at Monroe’s National Night Out, an event focused on public safety and community connections.
- [Community Update: 7/30/2026](https://www.newglarus360.com/community-update-template-7-30-2026.md) - 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…
- [ATV Proposal Runs into Resistance in New Glarus](https://www.newglarus360.com/atv-proposal-runs-into-resistance-in-new-glarus.md) - Most village residents who spoke Wednesday opposed opening New Glarus streets to ATVs and UTVs, citing safety, walkability and tourism concerns, while supporters urged officials to consider business benefits and regional route connections.
- [Town of York to Consider Tractor Lease](https://www.newglarus360.com/town-of-york-to-consider-tractor-lease.md) - 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.
- [Green County Sheriff’s Report: July 22-28](https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-sheriffs-report-july-22-28.md) - 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.
- [New Glarus Beer Gets the Soft-Serve Treatment at State Fair](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-beer-gets-the-soft-serve-treatment-at-state-fair.md) - Wisconsin State Fair visitors will be able to try a frozen dessert made with New Glarus Brewing Company’s Raspberry Tart brew this summer, following the successful debut of a similar raspberry beer soft serve item at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair.
- [New Glarus Authors Link Two Valleys in New Romance](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-authors-link-two-valleys-in-new-romance.md) - Ashley Arn and Jessica Aasve return to the fictional world of Love in Little Switzerland with a new romance linking New Glarus and Sonoma through wine, community, healing and the complicated question of where home truly belongs for us.
- [Culver’s Plans Full Day of Family Fun and Community Giving](https://www.newglarus360.com/culvers-plans-full-day-of-family-fun-and-community-giving.md) - A petting zoo, family activities, discounted frozen custard and three community fundraisers will fill the day at Culver’s of New Glarus on Friday benefiting Pecatonica FFA, Green Cares Food Pantry and the Belleville Dance Team.
- [New Glarus Home Seeks Vendors for Aug. 12 Car Show](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-home-seeks-vendors-for-aug-12-car-show.md) - The New Glarus Home is seeking additional vendors and food trucks for its Aug. 12 Cruisin’ the Campus car show, which will feature cars, trucks, tractors, makers, music and a residents’ choice award from 5 to 8 p.m. at its campus.
- [Trouvaille Coffee Rolls Out New Mobile Options](https://www.newglarus360.com/trouvaille-coffee-rolls-out-new-mobile-options.md) - After stepping away from its coffee trailer in 2024, Trouvaille Coffee Co. is back on the road with a new mobile trailer for larger events and a coffee cart for weddings, staff appreciation days, office visits and private gatherings.
- [New Glarus Lions Golf Outing Returns Oct. 4](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-lions-golf-outing-returns-oct-4.md) - The New Glarus Lions Charity Golf Outing returns Oct. 4 at Edelweiss Chalet Country Club, offering a scramble, dinner, raffles and a $15,000 hole-in-one prize while raising money for scholarships and other local community causes and needs.
- [New Glarus Legacy Leads to National Guernsey Crown](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-legacy-leads-to-national-guernsey-crown.md) - From generations of Guernsey breeding at Kadence Farm near New Glarus to representing the Guernsey dairy industry nationwide, Olivia Jennrich's selection as 2026 National Guernsey Queen is a proud moment for one of the community's best-known dairy families.
- [New Glarus ATV Debate Begins Wednesday: What to Know](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-atv-debate-begins-wednesday-what-to-know.md) - Wednesday’s listening session will not include a vote, but it will give residents, business owners and taxpayers their first formal opportunity to shape whether ATV and UTV routes should be created inside the Village of New Glarus.
- [TDS Email Primer: How to Keep or Replace Your Address](https://www.newglarus360.com/tds-email-primer-how-to-keep-or-replace-your-address.md) - 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.
- [All-Way Stop at Highway 81 and County N May Be Ready Today](https://www.newglarus360.com/all-way-stop-at-highway-81-and-county-n-may-be-ready-today.md) - 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.
- [Town of New Glarus Officially Moves Town Hall to Hayes Lane](https://www.newglarus360.com/town-of-new-glarus-officially-moves-town-hall-to-hayes-lane.md) - The Town of New Glarus has moved its offices, meetings and election operations to the town garage at N8799 Hayes Lane. The clerk’s office is now open there from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, beginning with absentee voting July 28.
- [T-Mobile Outage Disrupts Service in New Glarus](https://www.newglarus360.com/t-mobile-outage-disrupts-service-in-new-glarus.md) - A nationwide T-Mobile outage left some New Glarus-area customers without calls, texts or mobile data Monday afternoon, months after the carrier completed its acquisition of UScellular’s wireless operations and began integrating the networks.
- [Edelweiss Chalet Country Club Crowns 2026 Stroke Play Champions](https://www.newglarus360.com/edelweiss-country-club-crowns-2026-stroke-play-champions.md) - Seventy-three golfers competed in the two-day Edelweiss Chalet Country Club Member Stroke Play Club Championship in New Glarus, where Carter Ruegsegger defended his title by one stroke and Brenda Miler earned her 20th career championship.
- [New Glarus Area Scanner Traffic Log: July 20-26](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-area-scanner-traffic-log-july-20-26.md) - Reports from area scanner traffic during the past week included an ATV rollover crash, traffic stops, fire alarms, 911 open lines, animal complaints, medical calls, a vehicle pursuit and other public safety responses in and around the New Glarus area.
- [Green County Man Sentenced to Life for Child Sex Crimes](https://www.newglarus360.com/green-county-man-sentenced-to-life-for-child-sex-crimes.md) - 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.
- [In-Person Absentee Voting Opens Tuesday](https://www.newglarus360.com/in-person-absentee-voting-opens-tuesday.md) - New Glarus-area voters may begin casting in-person absentee ballots Tuesday for Wisconsin’s Aug. 11 partisan primary. Voting hours vary by municipality, and most requests for mailed ballots must reach municipal clerks by 5 p.m. Aug. 6.
- [New Glarus Bakery Launches Cookie Dough Fundraiser](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-bakery-launches-cookie-dough-fundraiser-2.md) - Schools, churches, youth groups, clubs and other nonprofits can keep half of every sale through a New Glarus Bakery program featuring hand-packed, 2-pound containers of popular cookie dough flavors, including a gluten-free option.
- [Historical Photo: Strickler’s Market on Second Street](https://www.newglarus360.com/historical-photo-stricklers-market-on-second-street.md) - A 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.
- [Update: Highway 69 Crews Move to Concrete, Culverts and Bridge Work](https://www.newglarus360.com/highway-69-crews-move-to-concrete-culverts-and-bridge-work.md) - With the Highway 69 detour now expected to remain in place through Aug. 30, the latest weekly update focuses on what comes next: roundabout pavement, bridge deck work, culvert replacement near Exeter Crossing Road and continued restrictions near County F.
- [The Water Fights That Once Ruled New Glarus Summers](https://www.newglarus360.com/water-fights-once-ruled-new-glarus-summers-2.md) - Long before Firefest, volunteer firefighters from New Glarus and Belleville turned hose streams into a fierce spectator sport, drawing large crowds, fueling rivalry and testing strength, balance, teamwork, strategy and hometown pride.
- [New Glarus Business Groups Turn Ideas Into Action](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-business-groups-turn-ideas-into-action.md) - Two local business organizations are gathering ideas, setting priorities and planning ways to strengthen downtown New Glarus, improve festivals and move community projects from discussion into action together.
- [DNR Releases 2026-27 Hunting Rules and Forecasts](https://www.newglarus360.com/dnr-releases-2026-27-hunting-rules-and-forecasts.md) - Wisconsin hunters can now review the state’s 2026-27 season rules, key dates and species outlooks through a new searchable online guide, while printed regulation booklets are expected at DNR service centers statewide in the coming weeks.
- [Wisconsin Newspaper Association Adopts Broader Name](https://www.newglarus360.com/wisconsin-newspaper-association-adopts-broader-name.md) - The Wisconsin Newspaper Association’s new identity reflects the digital future of local journalism, a change welcomed by New Glarus 360 as it prepares to seek full Business Membership after its first anniversary in September this year.
- [Three Injured in UTV Crash Near New Glarus](https://www.newglarus360.com/three-injured-in-utv-crash-near-new-glarus.md) - Three people were taken to a hospital Saturday evening following a UTV rollover near the bike trail on Exeter Crossing Road. New Glarus police joined several emergency agencies responding to the town of Exeter crash.
- [Scammers Target New Glarus Residents](https://www.newglarus360.com/scammers-target-new-glarus-residents.md) - Recent scam attempts reported in New Glarus show how criminals use fear, urgency and kindness to steal money and personal information. Here is how residents can recognize Medicare, bank, family-emergency and fake-check schemes before responding.
- [On the Horizon: The Barcode Is About to Change New Glarus Forever](https://www.newglarus360.com/on-the-horizon-the-barcode-is-about-to-change-forever.md) - After more than 50 years, the familiar UPC is entering a historic transition as data-rich 2D barcodes promise to reshape retail, food safety, agriculture and the way New Glarus businesses connect physical products to the digital world.
- [New Glarus Boys Capture League Baseball Championship](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-boys-capture-league-baseball-championship.md) - A two-hit attack, deep pitching staff and a game-saving catch carried New Glarus past Orfordville 5-3 for the All-Star Baseball League championship, capping an 11-1 season and a grueling stretch of seven games in five days for the boys.
- [Photo Essay: A Place for Cowboys in Wisconsin](https://www.newglarus360.com/photo-e.md) - Observed on the fourth Saturday in July, National Day of the Cowboy honors the workers, traditions and values that shaped America — and makes a strong case that Wisconsin’s agricultural heritage belongs in that story.
- [Discover Wisconsin Begins Filming in New Glarus](https://www.newglarus360.com/discover-wisconsin-begins-filming-new-glarus-features.md) - A Discover Wisconsin film crew has begun capturing New Glarus festivals, downtown attractions and Swiss traditions for four planned features expected to reach television and digital audiences across Wisconsin during spring and fall 2027.
- [Top 10 Traditions That Define Wisconsin](https://www.newglarus360.com/top-10-traditions-that-define-wisconsin.md) - From Friday night fish fries and supper clubs to deer hunting season, Packers Sundays and going up north, these 10 traditions reveal how food, family, community, recreation and shared rituals continue to shape everyday life across Wisconsin today.
- [Gregory Wenger, New Glarus Native and Devoted Golfer, Dies at 79](https://www.newglarus360.com/gregory-wenger-new-glarus-native-and-devoted-golfer-dies-at-79.md) - A New Glarus native and longtime Wisconsin clothier, Gregory Wenger built a life centered on family, friendship, community and golf before finding his retirement dream among the courses of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. He died at 79.
- [Sugar River Mat Club Plans Three-Part Fundraiser](https://www.newglarus360.com/sugar-river-mat-club-hosts-gun-raffle-to-support-new-glarus-wrestling.md) - The Sugar River Mat Club will host a silent auction, bags tournament and six-prize gun raffle Aug. 15 to raise money for equipment, uniforms, camps, travel and other needs benefiting wrestlers from Belleville, New Glarus and Monticello.
- [Fall Nationals Donates $15,000 for Second K-9](https://www.newglarus360.com/fall-nationals-donates-15-000-for-second-k-9.md) - Green County Fall Nationals donated $15,000 to help the Green County Sheriff’s Office add a second K-9 team, expanding support for missing-person searches, narcotics detection, suspect apprehension and neighboring agencies across the county.
- [Mazie Paradis Takes Her Talent to Alabama](https://www.newglarus360.com/mazie-paradis-takes-her-talent-to-alabama.md) - New Glarus High School Class of 2025 graduate Mazie Paradis has taken her swimming career to the University of Alabama, where demanding SEC competition, long training days and life far from home are shaping her next chapter in Tuscaloosa.
- [Swiss Center Plans Swiss National Day Open House](https://www.newglarus360.com/swiss-center-plans-swiss-national-day-open-house.md) - The Swiss Center of North America will mark Swiss National Day with a free Aug. 2 open house in New Glarus featuring collection tours, refreshments and the debut of a searchable digital catalog containing more than 4,000 historical items.
- [97th Volksfest Welcomes Swiss Guest Group Aug. 2](https://www.newglarus360.com/97th-volksfest-welcomes-swiss-guest-group-aug-2.md) - New Glarus Volksfest returns Aug. 2 with traditional Swiss music, yodeling, flag throwing, alphorns, local performers and special guests from St. Gallen, Switzerland, for a family-friendly celebration at Wilhelm Tell Shooting Park.
- [New Four-Way Stop Coming Next Week to Highway 81 and County N](https://www.newglarus360.com/four-way-stop-coming-to-highway-81-and-county-n.md) - Green 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 Rec Players Invited to Free Pool Party](https://www.newglarus360.com/new-glarus-rec-players-invited-to-free-pool-party.md) - The New Glarus Youth Baseball and Softball Association will host a free end-of-season pool party July 29 for 282 recreational players, with swimming, prizes and ice cream planned at Village Park and the New Glarus Village Pool for families.
- [Hallmark Already Had New Glarus on Its Christmas List](https://www.newglarus360.com/hallmark-already-had-new-glarus-on-its-christmas-list.md) - Hallmark 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?

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