You are here

Home › News › Archives ›

August 2017

Wed
09
Aug

Student News

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 6:31am

<strong>UW-Whitewater Represented by 385 on WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll</strong>
A total of 385 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student-athletes, representing all 20 of the institution’s varsity sport programs, were named to the 2016-17 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Honor Roll, which was announced Monday, July 31.

Wed
09
Aug

Belleville Students Study Ecosystems in Puerto Rico

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 6:30am

Ten students from Belleville High School and two chaperones recently traveled to Puerto Rico for a two-week trip that focused on the various ecosystems around the island.  While there, they also learned about the culture and history of the island. 

Wed
09
Aug

A Beautiful Weekend for NGFD Firefest, Alphornman Triathlon and Volksfest in New Glarus

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 6:28am

There was plenty of activities last weekend in New Glarus. New Glarus Fire Department held their annual celebration, Firefest, on Saturday. The event featured a number of family friendly activities, great food and wrapped up with the Greenfield Brothers and Madison County providing the entertainment. Sunday began bright and early with the Alphornman Triathlon and the AlphornKids Splash 'N Dash. On Sunday afternoon Volksfest, a celebration of Swiss Independence Day, was held at the Wilhelm Tell Shooting Park.

Wed
02
Aug

Brazen Dropouts Cycling Team Host Races

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/02/2017 - 7:12am

Madison's Brazen Dropouts Cycling Team hosted three bike races in the New Glarus area last weekend. On Saturday, July 29, were the time trial and road race and on Sunday the criterium was held on village streets. No race results were available as of press time.

Wed
02
Aug

Working Hard at the Dane County Fair

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/02/2017 - 7:12am
Wed
02
Aug

Reduce Odors from Flooded Basements

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/02/2017 - 7:05am

A chlorine bleach solution may be used to remove odors from basements that have been flooded, said Mary Yearns, Iowa State University Extension housing specialist.
After checking the structural safety of the basement and removing water and mud, use a coarse brush or long-handled broom to scrub down the floors, walls and ceiling.
“First, spray surfaces with lukewarm water to remove flood residue,” Yearns says. “Start with the floor then move to the bottom of the walls and work your way up. This will lessen the chances of leaving muddy streaks on any basement surfaces.”

Wed
02
Aug

Phone Scammers Targeting Western Dane County

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/02/2017 - 7:04am

The Dane County Sheriff’s Office has recently learned phone scammers may be targeting residents in western Dane County. A Village of Mazomanie citizen reported receiving a call from someone identifying himself as a law enforcement officer and demanding money to take care of a pending arrest warrant. No money was provided, but the telephone number was spoofed and displayed as the Black Earth Police Department phone number, making the call seem legitimate.

Wed
02
Aug

Soil Sisters Celebrates Wisconsin Women in Organic Agriculture Week

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/02/2017 - 6:58am

For three days and with five unique components and involving more than twenty farms, the jam-packed Soil Sisters culinary event celebrates Wisconsin’s family farms and rural life in and around the farming communities of the Green County, Wisconsin area from August 4 - 6, 2017.  

Wed
02
Aug

Alphornman Sprint Triathlon and AlphornKids Splash 'N Dash!

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/02/2017 - 6:57am

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
02
Aug

New Glarus Fire Department Firefest

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/02/2017 - 6:57am

The New Glarus Fire Department is hosting Firefest on Saturday, August 5, 2017, at the New Glarus Fire Station, 212 4th Avenue.
Firefest in an interactive family event, feature Fire Truck Rides, Kid's Waterfights, Kid's Firefighter Challenge, Inflatable Rides, and Adult Waterfights (open to any three person team). There will also be food, beverages and musical entertainment by the Greenfield Brothers and Madison County. Attendees also have the opportunity to purchase 50/50 raffle tickets and merchandise in support of the New Glarus Fire Department.

Pages