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Life in New Glarus—people, events, food, and the everyday moments that shape our town. From 1st Street to Pioneer Road, this is where stories of community, life and local living come together.

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New Glarus Woods State Park Is Starting to Get Noticed

A national travel feature is the latest sign that the quiet 435-acre park south of New Glarus is drawing a wider audience, as new mountain bike trails, active events and future camping improvements give visitors more reasons to take a closer look.

by Todd Klassy

Local Trick-or-Treat Times Set for Halloween

Families across New Glarus, Belleville, Blanchardville and Monticello have several chances to collect Halloween candy this year, including communitywide hours on Oct. 31 and special events in New Glarus and Monticello during Halloween week.

by Todd Klassy

Trails Pizza Officially Opens in New Glarus

After a delayed opening and a quiet Friday soft launch, Trails Pizza is officially serving New Glarus. The restaurant at 700 Railroad St. brings a fresh menu, familiar faces and a new chapter to a longtime local pizza spot in the village.

by Todd Klassy

The Alpine Builds a Gathering Place in Downtown New Glarus

Ashley and Michael Arn created The Alpine as more than a wine bar or shop, shaping a historic downtown space around conversation, discovery and the idea that locals and visitors alike should feel welcome enough to settle in and stay awhile.

by Todd Klassy

Historic Levitan Scale Presented to Swiss Historical Village

After months of anticipation, a century-old piece of New Glarus commercial history has reached its new home, connecting the Swiss Historical Village & Museum with a downtown business, a future state treasurer and generations of local preservation.

by Todd Klassy

New Flagpoles Installed at Veterans Memorial Park

Three flagpoles now stand beyond right-center field at Veterans Memorial Park after the New Glarus Lions Club and local veterans groups teamed up on a project sparked by what players could not see during the national anthem last season.

by Todd Klassy

Bus Songs, Sock Hops and Farm Chores Fill Reunion Memories

What began as a 65th reunion for the New Glarus High School Class of 1961 became something larger Saturday, drawing alumni and spouses from across generations to trade stories of farm chores, school buses, dances, teachers and a New Glarus that looked very different from today.

by Todd Klassy
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WELD Leadership Program Applications Due Oct. 16

Applications are open through Oct. 16 for a bilingual leadership program serving Green and Lafayette counties, offering adults and high school seniors training in workplace leadership, entrepreneurship, communication and community engagement.

by Todd Klassy

Green County Workshop Focuses on Business Succession

Green County business owners are being invited to step back from the day-to-day and think about what comes next, with a free Nov. 5 workshop focused on building value, protecting what they have created and planning ahead for change.

by Todd Klassy

Photo Essay: Harvest Fest Brings History to Life

A warm October sun, traditional crafts, music, food and a strong turnout of families filled the Swiss Historical Village as Harvest Fest brought New Glarus history to life through demonstrations, volunteers and hands-on experiences.

by Todd Klassy

Green County Harvest Picks Up, Bringing More Farm Traffic

Warm, dry weather could give Green County farmers an important window to make progress on corn and soybeans, while motorists should expect more combines, tractors, grain trucks and other heavy equipment on rural roads in the days ahead.

by Todd Klassy

On the Horizon: A Solution to New Glarus' Cell Phone Problem?

A new SpaceX spectrum deal could turn Starlink from a dead-zone backup into a hybrid mobile network. For New Glarus, the bigger story may be what happens when phones, ambulances, farms and remote sensors no longer depend entirely on towers.

by Todd Klassy

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