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Wed
29
Jul

NGFD to Host Kalberwurst Dinner

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 8:11am

Although the New Glarus Fire Department cancelled Firefest for this year, they announced that they have rescheduled the annual Kalberwurst Dinner.
NGFD is inviting everyone to enjoy an evening of authentic Swiss cuisine. Friendly firefighters will bring meals right to your car or deliver them to your home. Please use this link https://new-glarus-fire-dept.square.site/ to reserve your meal pick up or delivery time. Click SHOP NOW and please SAVE YOUR RECEIPT. Price is $17.00 per meal.

Wed
29
Jul

Madison Man Arrested in Connection to Overdose Death of Albany Resident

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 8:08am

On Monday, April 20, 2020, at approximately 3:00 a.m., Albany EMS was called to a Village of Albany residence in response to a report of a possible overdose incident. The patient was transported for medical attention and on April 21, 2020, the Albany Police Department was notified the patient died at UW Hospital on April 20th.

Wed
29
Jul

WIAA Board Provides Unprecedented Flexibility For Fall Sports

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 8:05am

The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control considered a number of season schedule models and resolved to maintain fall interscholastic opportunities with a delayed start, as well as an alternate opportunity for schools unable to start and administer the traditional fall season, at its virtual special meeting on Thursday, July 23rd.

Wed
29
Jul

New Glarus Community Blood Drive

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 8:05am

The New Glarus Community Blood Drive will be held at the New Glarus Bible Church, on the corner of 3rd Avenue and 6th Street, on Friday, August 7, 2020, from 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. The blood drive is sponsored by the Swiss United Church of Christ.

Wed
29
Jul

Wisconsin EMS Association Announces New Officers

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 8:02am

The Wisconsin EMS Association announces the nomination of Brian Donaldson as President, Jamie Stephenson as Vice President and Aimee Zeinert as Secretary of the WEMSA Board for 2020-2021.
Brian Donaldson is the Service Director of Waushara County EMS. Jamie Stephenson is the Service Director for Belleville EMS and Aimee Zeinert is a Community Paramedic with Shawano Ambulance. Jay Young continues as Treasurer and runs with Bloomer Community Ambulance. Outgoing President Kirk Gunderson, with Mayo Ambulance, completes the Executive Committee as the Immediate Past President.

Wed
29
Jul

Student News

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 8:01am

<strong>Campbell Named to Dean’s List at the University Of Wisconsin-Milwaukee</strong>
<strong>Marley Campbell</strong>, Belleville, has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for the Spring 2020 semester. Campbell is studying in the School of Education.

Wed
29
Jul

Looking Back at ^News of the Men In Service^"

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 7:59am

<strong>Memorial Services Sunday for Pfc. Edwin Gammeter</strong>
On Sunday afternoon, July 29, at three o’clock p.m., memorial services will be conducted for Pfc. Edwin Gammeter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gottlieb Gammeter, Primrose Township, at Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed Church at Mt. Vernon by Rev. Walter G. Clausing.
Pfc. Gammeter was drowned when the boat in which he was crossing the Mulde River in central Europe, on April 30, 1945, tipped over. He was a rifleman in the 60th regiment of the 9th Division in the First Army.

Wed
29
Jul

New Glarus Home Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 7:58am

On Friday, July 24th, the New Glarus Home identified through routine staff testing that an employee is positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. The employee remains completely without any symptoms. That employee, and the employees with direct contact over the past week, immediately implemented self-isolation at home.

Wed
29
Jul

More Local Festivals and Events Cancelled

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 7:58am

Due to ongoing concerns about the COVID-19 virus, the New Glarus Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has made the decision to cancel New Glarus Oktoberfest, Polkafest, and New Glarus Beer, Bacon & Cheese for 2020. All New Glarus Beer, Bacon & Cheese tickets that have been already purchased will be completely refunded.
The Wilhelm Tell Festival, Volksfest and the Alphornman Triathlon have also been cancelled.
Green County Breakfast on the Farm has also been cancelled.

Wed
29
Jul

RUTH E. WENGER

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 7:58am

Ruth Evelyn Wenger, 99, New Glarus, WI, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020, at the New Glarus Home, New Glarus, WI. Ruth was born on April 22, 1921, in New Glarus, Wisconsin, the daughter of Fred and Sarah (Wichser) Ziltner.

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