On Saturday July 18th, 2020 at 3:20pm Green County Deputies and the Albany Fire Department responded to the area of N4600 County Highway E to the report of a male subject tubing on the Sugar River who went under the water and did not resurface. Also responding were Albany EMS, Green County EMS, Brodhead Fire Department, WI Department of Natural Resources, Janesville … [Read more...] about Fatal Incident on Sugar River
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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 Against Children (ICAC) Task Force executed a search warrant at W6250 Iliff Rd. in the Town of Monroe. Members of the Stateline Area Narcotics Task Force (SLANT) also assisted … [Read more...] about Rural Monroe Man arrested on Child Pornography Charge
Monroe Public Library Announces Re-Opening with Modified Hours
The Monroe Public Library is pleased to open the building to the public with modified hours. As of July 1, our hours of operation are Monday & Tuesday, 10 AM to 5 PM, and Wednesday & Thursday, 12 noon to 7 PM. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Masks are required on Mondays, and strongly encouraged on other days. The bookdrop is always open, as … [Read more...] about Monroe Public Library Announces Re-Opening with Modified Hours
Jacob’s SWAG Foundation, Inc. Releases Suicide Prevention “Got Your Back” App
MONROE, WISCONSIN – Jacob’s SWAG Foundation, Inc. has just released “Got Your Back”, a smartphone and tablet app to help prevent suicide and self-harm by individuals in mental or emotional crisis. The app is targeted to teens but can be used by anyone. “SWAG” stands for Support With Awareness and Giving. The group was started by Teri and Kurt Ellefson of Monroe after they … [Read more...] about Jacob’s SWAG Foundation, Inc. Releases Suicide Prevention “Got Your Back” App
2020 Green County Fair Canceled
The Green County Agricultural Society & Mechanics Institute announced that the 2020 Green County Fair, which was to be held July 15-19, 2020, is being cancelled. According to the press release, "the difficulties involved in social distancing, potential of only limited numbers allowed in the gates, and the liability involved, were just some of the challenges." "Another … [Read more...] about 2020 Green County Fair Canceled