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The New Owners Plan Swiss Twist for Ott Haus Pub & Grill

A husband-and-wife team with deep hospitality roots has purchased the Ott Haus Pub & Grill in New Glarus and hopes to keep its familiar neighborhood feel while gradually adding a new name, more music, Swiss-inspired menu items and a renewed sense of gathering.

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5 Min
by Todd Klassy
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Blues, Brews & Food Truck Festival Takes Over Downtown

This year’s New Glarus festival moves downtown July 18 with live blues, a beer tent featuring suds from the hometown brewery, an eclectic mix of food trucks and a lineup built to turn 1st Street into a full summer music scene for all.

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3 Min
by Todd Klassy
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Skinny & the Shakes Bring High-Energy Show Tuesday

After another well-attended evening of live music in Village Park, New Glarus Music's free Tuesday Night Music Series continues July 7 with a band blending pop, soul, rock and original music.

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1 Min
by Todd Klassy
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New Glarus Area EMS to Host Blood Drive

Residents can support the American Red Cross during the New Glarus Area EMS Blood Drive on July 11, with donors also eligible for a classic American Red Cross and Looney Tunes T-shirt while supplies last during the promotional period.

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1 Min
by Todd Klassy
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New Glarus Alumni Earn Spring Dean’s List Honors

Several New Glarus alumni were recognized for academic achievement during the spring 2026 semester, earning Dean’s List or President’s List honors at colleges and universities in Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Alabama.

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2 Min
by Todd Klassy
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Green County Fair Returns to Monroe July 15-19

Carnival rides, livestock shows, grandstand action, live music and road construction detours will all be part of the 2026 Green County Fair, which runs July 15-19 at the Green County Fairgrounds in Monroe.

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6 Min
by Todd Klassy
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Farmstand Opens Between New Glarus and Belleville

A new self-service farmstand on Argue Road is offering organic produce from a nearby market garden, with weekend hours, local pickup and a goal to bring joy to our community.

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2 Min
by Todd Klassy
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New Glarus Still Requires a Permit for Pool Tables

Long after many communities abandoned similar rules, New Glarus still requires businesses to obtain an annual permit for each pool table they operate. The ordinance is a reminder of an era when billiards were viewed differently and when local governments closely regulated places of amusement.

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3 Min
by Todd Klassy
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Artist Shapes Wood, Fabric Into One-of-a-Kind Work

New Glarus Art in the Park artist Theresa Schultz of T’s Workshop creates live-edge wood furniture, lamps, jewelry, wall art and upcycled clothing, guided by natural grain, handwork and a self-taught curiosity that keeps her work constantly evolving.

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7 Min
by Todd Klassy
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Fireworks Options Near New Glarus

With no local Fourth of July fireworks planned in New Glarus, residents looking for Independence Day celebrations have several nearby options in Green, Dane, Rock and Sauk counties.

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1 Min
by Todd Klassy, Staff
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The Hidden Treasures Inside New Glarus' Chalet of the Golden Fleece

Beyond its carved façade, the Chalet of the Golden Fleece holds rare Swiss folk art, global artifacts and the legacy of Edwin Barlow, whose vision helped make New Glarus America’s Little Switzerland.

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5 Min
by Todd Klassy
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Car Show Gets Second Chance After Weather Washout

After severe storms forced a last-minute cancellation in June, New Glarus Home is inviting the community back July 8 for an evening of classic cars, motorcycles, tractors, food, music and fun.

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1 Min
by Todd Klassy

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