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Town of Perry Votes to Leave New Glarus Area EMS

Monday’s Town of Perry vote is part of a much larger reshaping of ambulance coverage around New Glarus, as the remaining communities tied to New Glarus Area EMS are either departing the service or actively reviewing what comes next for 2027.

by Todd Klassy

When Do New Glarus Coyotes Become a Nuisance?

Coyote sightings have continued across New Glarus since April. Wisconsin has no numerical nuisance threshold, but other communities track behavior, coordinate hazing and urge residents to remove the food and shelter that draw coyotes into yards.

by Todd Klassy

Town of New Glarus Appoints Matt Streiff as Chair

The Town of New Glarus took up leadership, road work and building maintenance during a special meeting Monday, approving a town chair appointment before moving through asphalt and pest-control business and then entering closed session.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus Area Scanner Traffic Log: September 14-20

Scanner reports from Sept. 14-20 included structure fire and fire alarm calls, crashes, traffic stops, possible break-ins, suspicious activity, medical responses, road hazards and welfare checks around New Glarus and nearby communities.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus Records 4.64 Inches in Four-Day Rain Event

Several southern Wisconsin gauges finished the four-morning stretch above 4 inches, including New Glarus, while nearby Blanchardville topped 5 inches. The heaviest reporting period came Saturday morning before rainfall tapered Sunday.

by Todd Klassy

Highway 69 Paving Brings More Delays Next Week

Highway 69 remains open between Monroe and New Glarus, but drivers should expect daytime flagging delays next week as crews widen shoulders south of Monticello and begin northbound milling and paving toward Cow Path Lane.

by Todd Klassy

Town of York to Begin 2027 Budget Discussions

Town of York officials will meet Sept. 22 to review whether the 2026 budget needs amendments and begin work on the 2027 spending plan ahead of a future public hearing and special town elector meeting, with public comment also on the agenda.

by Todd Klassy

Wisconsin Voters to Decide Limits on Governor’s Tax Veto Power

Wisconsin voters will decide Nov. 3 whether governors should be barred from using the partial veto to create or increase a tax or fee. A yes vote adds the restriction to the state constitution; a no vote keeps current rules in place.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus, Monticello Crews Battle Edelweiss Road House Fire Overnight

What began as a reported lightning strike at a home on Edelweiss Road quickly escalated early Saturday as firefighters confirmed an active structure fire, found flames in the attic and called for additional crews from across the region.

by Todd Klassy

Town Board to Formalize Streiff as Town Chair

Monday’s special meeting will allow supervisors to formally appoint Matt Streiff as Town of New Glarus chair, ending his acting status, before addressing asphalt bids, pest control and a closed session concerning town personnel.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus Hotel Enters Final Stretch Toward Reopening

With construction nearing completion, the New Glarus Hotel & Restaurant is taking shape with a revived Sunken Bar, the Yodel Room, eight guest rooms and flexible event space as owners prepare for a long-awaited reopening later this fall.

by Todd Klassy

Highway 39 Project Near New Glarus Moves Toward Final Design

Nearly 11 miles of WIS 39 between Hollandale and the Town of York are headed toward final design, with resurfacing and culvert replacements planned. Construction is expected in 2028 but could advance to 2027 depending on funding soon.

by Todd Klassy

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