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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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Green County to Host Free Private Well Event

Private well owners in Green County can attend a free July 29 event in Monroe to learn about local groundwater contaminants, well maintenance, treatment systems and reduced-cost water testing available to the first 10 attendees who arrive.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus 4-H Club Thanks FFA Alumni for Generous Donation

A $500 donation from the New Glarus FFA Alumni will support New Glarus 4-H Club activities as members share recent talent show, dairy judging and animal science highlights and prepare for the Green County Fair in Monroe, July 15-19.

by Todd Klassy

Town of York Board to Review Land Division, Property Offer

The Town of York Board will meet Tuesday, July 14, to consider a driveway permit, a proposed land division, election security grant options and a possible August meeting date change before entering closed session over a property offer.

by Todd Klassy

Bluming Sol Launches Personally Hosted New Glarus Experiences

Bluming Sol owner Audrey Blum will personally host two private August experiences that begin before guests arrive and combine Pilates, breakfast, customized planning, local recommendations and time to explore New Glarus at their own pace.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus Burger Contest Gives Local Entries a Taste Test

Four 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.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus Alumni Earn Academic Honors

Two New Glarus High School graduates recently marked academic milestones, with Annika Ziperski earning Dean’s List honors at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Noah Ziperski completing a master’s degree at Winona State University.

by Todd Klassy

Green County’s New World Cup Team

With the U.S. eliminated, an ancestry map gives Green County a reason to adopt Switzerland before tonight’s World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina — complete with one-county pride, underdog odds and a familiar red-and-white look.

by Todd Klassy

A Complete Guide to Wisconsin Lingo: From Bubbler to Uff Da

From 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.

by Todd Klassy

Canter Inn Adds Friday, Saturday Lunch Service

A new midday menu gives diners another way to experience Canter Inn, with Friday and Saturday service featuring a chicken schnitzel sandwich, oysters, rösti sticks, hearty salads, takeout options and the restaurant’s full beverage menu.

by Todd Klassy

Construction Continues at Glarner Community Complex

Walls are now rising on the new concession and restroom building at the Glarner Community Complex, marking another visible step forward as work continues on the next phase of the New Glarus project.

by Todd Klassy

Glarner Coed Grass Fours Coming to New Glarus

A 4-on-4 coed grass volleyball tournament is set for Saturday, July 18, at Glarner Park, bringing players to New Glarus during the same weekend as the Blues, Brews & Food Trucks Festival downtown and offering two competitive divisions.

by Todd Klassy

Runner Pushes Through Driving Rain to Raise Funds to Fight Multiple Sclerosis

Runners in the nationwide relay crossed the rolling hills of southern Wisconsin despite heavy rain, bringing greater awareness to multiple sclerosis while raising thousands of dollars for research, financial assistance and support for those living with the disease.

by Todd Klassy

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