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December 2016

Wed
07
Dec

Booze and Belts Mobilization

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 6:39am

To keep the upcoming holiday season from becoming a time of tragedy, the New Glarus and Belleville Police Departments will mobilize for the statewide “Booze and Belts” traffic safety campaign from December 15 to January 1.
In a joint statement, New Glarus Police Sergeant Jeff Sturdevant and Belleville Police Chief Bill Eichelkraut stated, “During the Booze and Belts mobilization, our officers will increase our patrol efforts to prevent needless traffic deaths and injuries by arresting drunken drivers and enforcing the mandatory safety belt law.”

Wed
07
Dec

Care Trak Program Provides Safety and Security

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 6:38am

When an 83-year-old Mazomanie man wandered away from his home late at night recently, the Care Trak program proved successful in his safe return.
The elderly man suffers from dementia and was enrolled in Care Trak just a few weeks ago by concerned family members after a previous incident. He was reported missing at about 10:20 p.m., and was found approximately 50 minutes later in the company of a neighbor who had just noticed the man in his backyard.

Wed
07
Dec

^The Story Remains the Same^"

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 6:38am

Primrose Lutheran Church choir presents “The Story Remains the Same”, a Christmas Cantata on December 11, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at 8770 Ridge Dr., Belleville.
This Cantata is arranged by Dr. Kristine Bengtson, with accompaniment from Amber Dolphin, Carol Carlson and Christopher Dozoryst playing the violin, Maggie Townsend playing the cello, and Rosalie Huntington on piano.
This truly is a wonderful opportunity to hear the miracle of the Season in song and music. Fellowship will follow and all are welcome.

Wed
07
Dec

Reindeer Rush Results

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 6:38am

The Belleville Community Health Improvement Program (BCHIP) would like to recognize the top finishers in the Reindeer Rush Fun Run/Walk, which took place on Saturday, December 3rd. Our top five finishers in the 5K were: Sean Campbell (21:25), Brandon Graves (22:47), Jack Nolden (23:38), Doris Diaz (25:13) and Rick Diaz (26:48). The top three finishers for the Youth One Mile Run were: Aiden Campbell (7:17), Lindsey Schadewalt (8:00), Andrew Remy (9:18).

Wed
07
Dec

Green Cares Food Pantry Holiday Homes Tour and Hospitality Center

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 6:36am

Come celebrate the holiday season and support a wonderful cause! Green Cares Food Pantry, serving those throughout Green County, is hosting a Holiday Homes Tour and Hospitality Center in Monticello. Stop first at our Hospitality Center to purchase your tickets, and then head out to go sneak a peek at wonderful holiday decorations and beautiful homes, finally come back to 209 N. Main Street, Monticello, for more fun!

Wed
07
Dec

Community Christmas Tree Lighting in New Glarus

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 6:35am

On Saturday, December 3rd, the annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting at the Depot.
Santa arrived for the festivities via New Glarus Area EMS and handed out candy canes for kids. The Kinderchor invited everyone to sing Christmas with them.

Wed
07
Dec

Belleville Man Arrested on Felony Charge

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 6:34am

On November 30, 2016, Green County Sheriff’s Detectives, along with agents from the Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigation, executed a search warrant at a residence on Dohm Drive, in Exeter Township. A laptop, related computer equipment, and storage media containing child pornography were seized as evidence. Subsequently the owner, Michael John Owen, 48, was arrested at his place of employment and transported to the Green County Jail on a Felony charge of Possession of Child Pornography.

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