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Cold, Wind and Snow Create Hazardous Conditions Across Southern Wisconsin

Light snow, strong winds and dangerously cold wind chills are creating hazardous travel and safety conditions across southern Wisconsin, including New Glarus, through Monday.

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By: Todd Klassy, AI

New Glarus 360 Launches Its New Home

After months of work and hundreds of stories, New Glarus 360 takes its next step with a dedicated website built for community journalism.

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By: Todd Klassy, AI
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Charging Up New Glarus: Who Pays When EV Demand Arrives?

As electric vehicles become more common, New Glarus is weighing how public charging fits into local utilities, tourism, infrastructure costs and the question of who should pay as demand grows.

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By: Todd Klassy, AI
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New Pickleball Courts Take Step Forward in New Glarus

Local officials agree to explore potential sites as fundraising surpasses $30,000 and planning continues for future pickleball courts in the community.

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By: Todd Klassy, AI
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College Students Study Future Redesign of New Glarus Village Hall

Academic capstone project explores possible interior layouts and future uses for Village Hall once the library relocates, offering planning concepts while no funding or action is planned.

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By: Todd Klassy, AI
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Town of New Glarus Board Approves All Items at Jan. 14 Meeting

Board members advanced routine business, approved an insurance claim on a plow truck, authorized bill payments and heard updates on EMS changes and town operations.

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By: Todd Klassy, AI
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Town of New Glarus Board Approves All Items at Jan. 14 Meeting

The board approved routine business, authorized an insurance claim for a damaged Western Star plow truck, and received updates on EMS changes and town shop progress during its Jan. 14 meeting.

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By: Todd Klassy, AI
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New Glarus Public Library Construction Moves into Final Stages

With interior finishes underway and planning beginning for a ribbon cutting and grand opening, the new New Glarus Public Library is transitioning from construction site to a long-anticipated community gathering space.

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By: Todd Klassy, AI
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Green County Board Approves All Agenda Items at Jan. 13 Meeting

Staffing changes, human services updates and the approval of a nearly $283,000 Highway Department dump truck highlighted the meeting, with all actions passing unanimously.

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By: Todd Klassy, AI
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Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Names New Marketing Director

The regional foundation serves Green County and helps connect donors, nonprofits and long-term community projects in New Glarus and across southern Wisconsin.

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By: Todd Klassy, AI
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Town Of New Glarus Board To Meet Jan. 14

The Town of New Glarus Board will meet Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 6 p.m. to review routine business, consider an insurance claim, hear staff reports, and provide time for public comment.

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By: Todd Klassy, AI
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Green County Board to Review Staffing Changes, Major Purchases Tuesday

A full agenda awaits county leaders Tuesday night in Monroe, as supervisors consider staffing changes, human services items, and a major highway equipment purchase during the Jan. 13 meeting.

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By: Todd Klassy, AI

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