Opinion

Opinion pieces from the New Glarus community, including letters to the editor, guest columns, occasional editorials from New Glarus 360, and The Glarner Gag editorial cartoon, offering perspectives, commentary, and local viewpoints on issues that matter.

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Letter to the Editor: With Deep Gratitude from Our Family

After losing their home in a fire, the Paradis-Dammen family shares heartfelt thanks to neighbors, friends, and communities whose overwhelming support has helped them begin to heal and move forward together.

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Letter to the Editor: Community Invited to Address Screen Time Concerns

Parents, educators and residents plan April 30 meeting in New Glarus to explore ways to reduce screen use and create more hands-on opportunities for children.

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Edited by Todd Klassy, AI
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Letter to the Editor: Family-Friendly Restaurants

A resident questions whether New Glarus offers enough family-friendly dining and community spaces that are not centered on alcohol.

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Edited by Todd Klassy, AI
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Letter to the Editor: Vote Mark Pernitz for Town Board

Chris Narveson praises Mark Pernitz’s record of public service, transparency and long-range planning, and urges Town of New Glarus voters to support him in the April 7 spring election.

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Letter to the Editor: Mindy Marty Seeks New Glarus School Board Seat

School board candidate Mindy Marty says her background in education, business and student advocacy would shape her approach to serving New Glarus families and standing up for children who need extra support.

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Letter to the Editor: Kanable Announces Run for County Sheriff

Green County Sheriff Cody Kanable says he is seeking election after outlining accomplishments in 911 communications, jail operations, patrol services and public safety planning across the county.

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Letter to the Editor: Re-Elect Pernitz to the New Glarus Town Board

Jason Neton writes that Mark Pernitz has brought years of legal experience, park leadership and fiscally conservative service to the Town of New Glarus, and he is urging voters to support Pernitz on April 7.

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2 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy, AI
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The Unseen Ledger of a Small Town

Losing both my parents in two years introduced me to a quiet ritual of care in New Glarus that reveals something deeper about how a community really works.

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Edited by Todd Klassy
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Final Days to Submit Election Letters in New Glarus

With the April 7 election nearing, candidates and community members have only a few days left to submit letters of 500 words or fewer before the noon Thursday, March 26 deadline.

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Edited by AI, Todd Klassy
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Letter to the Editor: Support for Drew Delforge in Town Supervisor Race

Town of New Glarus resident Rob Ready urges voters to support Drew Delforge for Supervisor Seat #3 on April 7, citing his leadership, transparency, practical experience, and commitment to community service.

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Letter to the Editor: Delforge Announces Candidacy for Town Supervisor

Town of New Glarus resident Drew Delforge announces his candidacy for Town Supervisor Seat #3, outlining priorities of transparency, financial accountability, and long-term planning ahead of the April 7 election.

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New Glarus 360 Sets Election Letter Deadlines

New Glarus 360 outlines its letters to the editor policy ahead of the April 7 election, including submission deadlines, community eligibility requirements, and publication rules.

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Edited by Todd Klassy, AI

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