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July 2022

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Fatal Farm Accident Near Juda

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/20/2022 - 8:09am

On July 17, 2022, at about 1:15 p.m., Green County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a check welfare request in the W4400 block of Fairfield Road, in the Town of Jefferson.
Upon arriving at the small farm, Deputies located a 78-year-old female who had been struck by a John Deere utility vehicle. The female was later pronounced deceased at the scene.
Initial investigation revealed the female was operating the vehicle and was struck after she parked and exited the vehicle.
The Green County Sheriff’s Office and Coroner continue the investigation.

Wed
20
Jul

Burn Camp Camper Turns Counselor to Help Others

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/20/2022 - 8:09am

In 1986, an accident changed Tanya Bolchen’s life forever, but eight years later another event would change it again – for the better.
Bolchen was just four months old when a room air conditioner in her grandparents’ Boscobel home overheated and set the curtains on fire in a room she was in. Amid the confusion of the moment as her family ran from the house, Bolchen was left behind, she said.

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Jul

12U Sugar River Bombers Go Undefeated to Win the 16-team Sun Prairie Classic

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/20/2022 - 8:08am

The 12U Bombers went 2-0-1 in pool play and then 4-0 in bracket play to claim the championship. The Bombers offense scored an impressive 75 runs, and the combination of good defense and fantastic pitching allowed only 33 runs!

Wed
20
Jul

Brother Love Music Festival Held in Belleville

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/20/2022 - 8:07am

The Brother Love Music Festival took place in Belleville on July 17, 2022. Organizers reported about 500 people attended. The Festival proceeds will go toward local school lunch programs. More photos are available in our Photo Gallery: https://www.postmessengerrecorder.com/photos.

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20
Jul

New Glarus Area EMS to Hold Blood Drive

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/20/2022 - 8:06am

New Glarus Area EMS is hosting a blood drive at their station, 401 3rd Street, on Saturday, July 23, 2022, from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Wed
20
Jul

Krafty Kids to be Held on Tuesday Afternoons

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/20/2022 - 8:06am

Krafty Kids will be running every Tuesday through August 9th, from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., at the Village Park gazebo in New Glarus.
Crafts will be available for the first 15 kids. There is no cost to participate. Intended for school-age children.

Wed
20
Jul

Multiple Fire Departments Respond to Fire in Postville

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/20/2022 - 8:05am

On July 14, New Glarus Fire Department, along with equipment and personnel from Blanchardville and Monticello Fire Departments, responded to the intersection of Postville Road and CTH H, Town of York, for a report of a controlled burn that was not reported.

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20
Jul

MPPM Mutual Insurance Breaks Ground for New Building in Monticello

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/20/2022 - 8:02am

On Monday, July 11, 2022, a groundbreaking was held for the new MPPM Mutual Insurance building in Monticello.
Mt. Pleasant Perry Middleton is one of Monticello's oldest businesses, at 146 years old. Mt. Pleasant Mutual Fire was established on May 27, 1876, with 26 policies. On January 1, 2020, Middleton Insurance Company merged into Mt. Pleasant Perry.

Wed
20
Jul

Homecoming Parade Committee Thank You

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/20/2022 - 8:02am

WOW! What a great weekend. We were blessed with awesome weather, and lots of smiling and happy faces.
Thank you to those who help to get the parade entries in place and to Jim McNeill who did the announcing on Main Street, along with Danny Klitzke who sets up the sound system for the parade, plus many other events he helps us prepare for.

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Jul

Lions Thank You

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/20/2022 - 8:01am

The Monticello Lions Club would like to thank everyone for supporting us during Homecoming. Either as a worker, or if you purchased cheese curds or a piece of pie, we thank you very much for your support.
It is a very busy weekend and we could not do it without the support of the entire community. We would also like to thank Ernie, Ken and Connie of Gempeler’s Supermarket for all their service. It was a very busy weekend and we look forward to next year.

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