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New Glarus Police Arrest Argyle Man for 6th Offense OWI
On July 31, 2020, at approximately 8:17 p.m., while a New Glarus officer was working a State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation Seatbelt Enforc...
4-H Camp in a Box a Huge Success
While COVID-19 forced many summer events to be canceled, including the annual 4-H summer camp at Upham Woods in Wisconsin Dells, Green County 4-H got creative and came up with a fun alternative. Camp...
More Local Festivals and Events Cancelled
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 &...
New Glarus Home Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
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....
Wisconsin EMS Association Announces New Officers
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...
New Glarus Utilities Donates $2,900 for COVID-19 Relief
The Village of New Glarus's not-for-profit utility is dedicating "Community Recharge" funds to support area pandemic relief efforts. "The current...
Sex Offender Release Notification
The Green County Sheriff's Office is releasing the following information pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 301.46, which authorizes law enforcement...
Madison Man Arrested in Connection to Overdose Death of Albany Resident
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...
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Pope and Smith Face Off in Democratic Primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 80 on August 11
Rep. Sondy Pope Democratic Rep. Sondy Pope is one of the longest-serving members of the Wisconsin State Assembly. But, even with all she's seen, this...
2020 Census: It's Not Too Late to Respond
The 2020 Census is still happening, and it is essential that we count everyone living in our community. There is still time to quickly and easily respond online, by phone, or by mail now, before...
Lisa Martin Serves as Relay for Life of Green County's Honorary Survivor
This year the Wisconsin Relay For Life events are going virtual, including the Relay For Life of Green County event, which was scheduled for July in M...
Governor Evers' Personal Assistant Dies in Sugar River Tubing Accident
On Saturday, July 18, 2020, at 3:20 p.m., Green County Deputies and the Albany Fire Department responded to the area of N4600 County Highway E to a report of a male subject tubing on the Sugar River...
NEOWISE Comet Visible in Area
The comet, popularly called NEOWISE, is officially known as C/2020 F3. The comet was spotted by NASA's NEOWISE satellite in March, as it made its...
New Glarus Police Department Joins "Mask Up Green County" Campaign
Members of the New Glarus Police Department will be wearing masks when interacting with the public. Despite areas of the state beginning to reopen, Wi...
New Glarus Woman Experiences COVID-19
If Renee May Richards could tell others one thing about dealing with COVID-19 it would be, "Do everything in your power not to get this virus!"...
State Moratorium on Utility Disconnections During COVID-19 to End July 25
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) recently voted unanimously to lift the temporary moratorium on utility disconnections for nonpayment during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The...
Avoid Hot Dogs This Summer
July is typically the hottest month of the year in Wisconsin. On those sweltering days, you have enough horse sense to know what to do: dress in light, breathable fabrics, avoid prolonged exposure to...
More Than $160 Million in Transportation Aid for Local Governments Announced
Governor Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary-designee Craig Thompson have announced more than $160 million in transportation aid for local governments as part of...
Curbside Meals Now Available at the Sugar River Senior Center
The Sugar River Senior Center is now offering curbside pick up of meals, along with home delivered meals, five days per week. Home delivered meals will be delivered by volunteers between 11:00 a.m....
DHS Works With USDA and Retailers to Make Grocery Shopping Safe for FoodShare Households
To support members in safely using their FoodShare benefits during the pandemic, Wisconsin households that use FoodShare are now able to shop online at two specific grocery retailers currently set up...
Equity Livestock Sales Association Recognized as Green Diamond Clover Donor
The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation recently recognized partner Equity Livestock Sales Association as a top 4-H donor. Acknowledged as a Green Diamond suppor...
$500,000 in New Revolving Loan Funds Coming to the Region
The Southwestern Wisconsin Business Development Fund already has $230,000 in funds and is about to get a cash influx of another $500,000 which will help new and existing businesses and non-profits...
UW Health Addresses the Importance of Masks/Face Coverings to Combat COVID-19
As new local mask mandates are considered and enacted (including in Dane County), UW Health emphasizes the importance of wearing a mask in slowing the spread of COVID-19. “If everyone who could do s...
21st Annual Pork Classic Golf Outing Scheduled for September 2nd
Fore! Pork producers, allied industry representatives, and friends of the pork industry are invited to participate in Wisconsin Pork Association’s (WPA) 21st Annual Pork Classic golf outing. The...
Rural Monroe Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charge
On Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at approximately 4:45 a.m., the Green County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by members of the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation Internet Crimes...
