The Monroe Times

05/17/2025

It’s Badger State Ethanol Stadium at MHS. The School District of Monroe recently announced that, as part of the district’s new high school building project, Badger State Ethanol has pledged $350,000 in support for naming rights on the stadium and other facilities.
The gift was welcomed by the board of education at its regular meeting May 12.
Read about this generous gift and the other details in the May 17 edition of The Monroe Times or go to: https://themonroetimes.com/local-news/its-badger-state-ethanol-stadium-at-mhs/

05/17/2025

A former Pecatonica High School teacher accused of sexual assault is aiming to return to public service as a Green County EMS crew member.
Ricky Hendrickson, 28, resigned from his position as English teacher in Blanchardville in March 2024 amid an investigation of inappropriate conduct and sexual assault of a student. He was officially charged in Lafayette County Court in September 2024 and signed a signature bond. Judge Jane Bucher gave a court order for him to have no contact with Pecatonica schools or its staff, to have no unsupervised contact with unrelated minors, and to have no contact with the victims or witnesses at their residence or place of employment.
Follow this story and keep up to date on what's going on in your community. Read the May 17th edition of The Monroe Times or go to:https://themonroetimes.com/local-news/pec-teacher-in-student-sex-assault-case-aims-to-join-green-co-ems-crew/

05/16/2025

Monroe Clinic & Hospital Foundation presents ‘Little Golf’ and Grill Event. Since 1992, New Glarus businessman Hans Lenzlinger has hosted a “Little Golf” and Grill to benefit SSM Health at Home’s hospice services in Monroe.
During a time when hospice services were less available, Lenzlinger saw a need and rallied the area behind this great cause to keep hospice local and loved ones at home or in the community near family.
To get more details on this wonderful fundraiser pick up a copy of The Monroe Times, May 4th edition or go to:

Tickets for the event can be purchased now through Friday, May 30. To reserve a spot or for more information, contact the Monroe Clinic & Hospital Foundation Office at 608-324-1264.

05/16/2025

Treuthardt takes 6th for Team Wisconsin. Monroe’s Addi Treuthardt traveled to Rochester, Minn. this past weekend and represented Team Wisconsin at the Northern Plains Regional Wrestling Championships. She wrestled her way to a sixth place finish in the 155 pound 16U girls freestyle division. Her Minnesota performance, coupled with a second place finish at the Wisconsin Freestyle State Championships, earned her a spot to compete at the USMC Junior and 16U National Championships July 11-12 in Fargo, N.D.

05/16/2025

Belleville Area EMS Family Fun Night Open House slated for May 20. Belleville Area Emergency Medical Services will host its annual EMS Family Fun Night Open House from 4 until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20 at the EMS Station, 480 River Street.
The event helps connect the Belleville community with the first responders who work hard to keep us all safe.
This year’s Belleville EMS Family Fun Night is all about the community’s young people. There will be free bounce houses and slides, pony rides, a petting zoo, food, drinks, and sweet treats — ice cream, flavored lemonade, and all sorts of baked goods from Amanda’s Sweet Treats right here in Belleville.
See the equipment and meet the people are always there when we need them most. Pick up a copy of The Monroe Times, May 14th edition or go to: https://themonroetimes.com/community/belleville-area-ems-family-fun-night-open-house-slated-for-may-20/

05/15/2025

Bringing a vibrant space to Belleville. Downtowns are a community’s central hub and Belleville is taking steps to create a vibrant courtyard that will bring residents together as the village grows.
Belleville is one of 27 Wisconsin communities that received a Vibrant Spaces Grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). More than $1.1 million in grant funds were awarded last month.
Belleville will use its $50,000 grant funds to transform a key community hub where the village’s major park meets the downtown area into a courtyard and promenade.
Beautification of the Belleville area is a priority for the growing community so pickup a copy of the May 10th edition of The Monroe Times or go to: https://themonroetimes.com/community/bringing-a-vibrant-space-to-belleville/

05/15/2025

Brodhead man faces 4th OWI charge. A Brodhead man was arrested May 9 for his fourth offense of Operating While Intoxicated.
According to the Rock County Sheriff’s Department, at 4:46 p.m. on May 9, a deputy responded to the intersection of Wisconsin 81 and County T in the Town of Avon for a report of a vehicle in the ditch and a subject slumped over in the driver seat.
Pick up a copy of the May 10th copy of The Monroe Times and read the rest of the story or go to: https://themonroetimes.com/local-news/brodhead-man-faces-4th-owi-charge/

05/15/2025

Monroe wins Swiss Cup; AP 3rd at Fenn. Monroe won the Green County Mini Swiss Cup over New Glarus for the first time since 2017 during their dual last week on Thursday, May 8 at Monroe Golf Club.
It was the 9th annual Mini Swiss Cup, and Monroe came out ahead 4-2 in match play.
Clayton Streiff (NG) came out on top against Monroe’s Brady Spotts, 2&1 in the top flight. At No. 2, Lance Brecklin (NG) beat Monroe’s Brody Koehn 5&4.
MHS got a win at No. 3 from Lane Scace, who beat Jackson Erstad (NG) 5&3. Hans Brandt of Monroe won 6&5 over Isaac Ingwell (NG).
Aaron Benzschawel (Monroe) beat Simon Zimmerman (NG) 5&3, and Brady Stuart (Monroe) came out ahead of Kofi Belknap (NG) 3&2.
The winner of the coveted Swiss cup has been decided pick up a copy of the May 14th edition of The Monroe Times or go to: https://themonroetimes.com/sports-2/local-prep-sports/monroe-wins-swiss-cup-ap-3rd-at-fenn/ to get more scores and updates.

05/14/2025

Cheesemakers get clutch pitching, hitting. For the second time in a week, the Monroe Cheesemakers get a lopsided win over the Whitewater Whippets, 16-3 at Whitewater on May 1 in Rock Valley Conference Valley Division action. Combined with their 20-5 win over the Whippets on April 29, the Cheesemakers pounded the Whippets 36-8 in the two conference games. Catcher Logan Meier led Monroe’s 16-hit attack by going 3x4 with a triple and three RBIs. Left fielder Cam Newcomer and right fielder Marcus Ott went 3x5 with an RBI. Newcomer scored three runs and had a double. The Cheesemakers used three pitchers to strike out 11 batters: Owen Hicks, Ian Berg, and Owen Douglas. It was actually a close game for five innings as the Cheesemakers held a 5-3 lead. But, the Cheese scored six runs in the sixth and five runs in the seventh to pull away.
Monroe also pulls out a shutout, pick up a May 10th edition of The Monroe Times or go to: https://themonroetimes.com/sports-2/local-prep-sports/cheesemakers-get-clutch-pitching-hitting/

05/14/2025

On May 7, Green County Development Corporation (GCDC) and the School District of Monroe held an open house celebrating another successful year for the Home Construction Cooperative program. This program provides skills training in residential construction for the Monroe High School skilled trades LAUNCH students and provides solutions for long-standing housing shortages in the county.
Great things happen when you work together. See the wonderful story of a house built with team work in the May 10th edition of The Monroe Times or go to: https://themonroetimes.com/community/student-built-home-unveiled/

05/14/2025

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05/14/2025

DEMO DAY AT PDC GOING ON RIGHT NOW!