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July 2017

Wed
26
Jul

Fun at the Fair!

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 6:26am

Kaelynn Fletcher with her calf Brandie at the Green County Fair, showing in the Little Britches division.
Most Green County Fair results were not available by press time.

Wed
26
Jul

Storms Batter Area Last Week

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 6:25am

With reported rainfalls last week of four inches or more, as well as high winds in some storms, emergency and utility workers were kept busy trying to clean up.
There was wide spread flooding by the weekend and numerous roads were closed due to high water. Hundreds of residents in our area were without electricity, with some of the outages lasting for two or more days. See more photos of storm damage on the photo gallery of this website: http://www.postmessengerrecorder.com/photos

Wed
19
Jul

Bean Bag Winners

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 7:20am

From left to right, Kendra Mussehl and Andrew ^Chucky^" Anderson placed Third; Braden and Brittney Rindy placed First; and Doug Neath and Tanya Neath placed Second."

Wed
19
Jul

Kids Pedal Tractor Pull Winners

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 7:19am

Ages 3-4 – 1st Place: Henry Olson, 2nd Place: Cullen Trainor; Ages 5-6 – 1st Place: Colton Yaun, 2nd Place: Owen Korth; Ages 7-8 – 1st Place: Hunter Grossen, 2nd Place: Evan Feller; Ages 9-10 – 1st Place: Taylor Johnson, 2nd Place: Derek Schwartzlow.

Wed
19
Jul

Next Job Fair at the Green County Outreach Center on July 26th

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 7:16am

The Summer 2017 Green County Job Fair will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at Blackhawk Technical College – Monroe Campus, 210 Fourth Avenue, Monroe. The event will be held from 3:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. A variety of employers from both the public and private sectors will be eager to hire for over 500 immediate openings in a wide range of fields.

Wed
19
Jul

Naturalist Programs at Yellowstone Lake State Park

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 7:15am

Bring your kids and your curiosity up to Yellowstone Lake for fun, hands-on nature study programs with our Park Naturalist, Mark Sturnik.  Meet in the amphitheater near the campground. 
Programs are free, but admission to the state park requires a vehicle admission sticker.  The Park Naturalist is funded by The Friends of Yellowstone Lake State Park.  Yellowstone is located at 8495 Lake Road, Blanchardville and the Park Office can be reached at 608-523-4427.

Wed
19
Jul

Rachel Gilson, Green County Fairest of the Fair

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 7:15am

Gruezi! My name is Rachel Gilson and I am the 2017 Green County Fairest of the Fair. My parents are Robert and Cindy Gilson. I am a senior this year at the University of Wisconsin- Platteville, where I will graduate in December with a Major in Dairy Science and a Minor in Agribusiness. On campus, I am a very active member of the Pioneer Dairy Club and Pioneer NAMA (National Agri-Marketing Association).

Wed
19
Jul

Music in the Park

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 7:14am

On Sunday, July 23, the Capitol Chordsmen, a barbershop group, will entertain us from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m., in the New Glarus Village Park.  The audience is encouraged to bring chairs or blankets for seating.  Rain relocation is at the chapel of the New Glarus Home.

Wed
19
Jul

Alphornman Sprint Triathlon and AlphornKids Splash 'N Dash!

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 7:13am

2017 Registration is now open for the Alphornman Sprint Triathlon and AlphornKids Splash ‘N Dash!  Visit the ‘Register’ page at http://www.newglarusalphornman.com for additional information.  The Alphornman Triathlon and AlphornKids Splash ‘N Dash will be held on Sunday August 6, 2017, mark your calendars! Swim a 1/4 pool swim (waves according to swim times and divisions), bike 15 miles through beautiful Wisconsin country roads and run three miles along the edge of America’s Little Switzerland.

Wed
19
Jul

The Brazen Dropouts Cycling Team Presents Tour of Little Switzerland

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 7:11am

Join us July 29-30 for the Tour of Little Switzerland, presented by Madison’s Brazen Dropouts Cycling Team! Last year we brought you the inaugural New Glarus Road Race, and this year we’re taking things to the next level. This event will consist of three bike races: a time trial and road race on Saturday, followed by a spectator-friendly criterium in downtown New Glarus on Sunday. More information and registration links can be found at www.brazendropouts.org/omnium.

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