As you head north on water street in Sparta, once you pass the hustle and bustle of midtown, and your mind starts tossing up random softballs for your ego to knock out of the park, you are passing an …
Known as Wisconsin's very own dueling piano entertainment, Peter Hernet and Vince Strong performed at Sparta’s Concerts in the Park series on August 3rd. This is their third time in Sparta, the …
As the Monroe County Fair was drawing to a close on Sunday, many exhibitors sat around stables and cages chatting, laughing and discussing the milestones nearly reached, attained or surpassed. Just …
A Minnesota eighth grade student, who had a special bond with her grandfather, has written a book that has touched the lives of many people who deal with dementia. Edie Weinstein will be reading …
Monroe County held its National Night Out on Tuesday August 2 nd , in Tomah. The event included over 40 not-for-profit organizations, offering everything from interactive physical challenges to …
The Sparta National Night Out was a complete success according to Sparta Mayor Kevin Riley. “Last year was primarily first responders, but this year it was bigger and better”, Riley …
For many Kiwanians who toured the Spartan Lofts Tuesday, July 26, it was a nostalgic trip—a view of one-time stairwells, former classrooms and well-remembered teachers from the years the …
The 88 th Readiness Division, the senior command at Fort McCoy, changed commanders on Saturday, July 30 th . Major General (MG, 2-Star) Darrell Guthrie relinquished command of the 88 th , passing the …
A local Sparta business on Wisconsin street has set a date for the release of their first beer. Beau and Jeanette Burlingame, owners of the Beer Shop at 200 West Wisconsin Street, have made label …
The Monroe County Agricultural Society (MCAS) recognizes leadership in young people within their communities. They want to assist and encourage students to reach their academic goals. MCAS hands out …
Judge Kari Opelt cutting into a thumbprint cookie, created by Ana Paulson of Cashton, during open class judging really drove home the "jam packed" theme of this year's Monroe County Fair. "This …
Jessica Kramer really misses her musical father. “My dad was a musician, Andrew Kramer,” she said. “When he passed away, I started making keepsakes out of his guitar …
Sparta Floral rests nestled on the corner where Angelo Road branches out from Montgomery Street. At this exact moment renovations are underway and what was once a dream of the future is now beginning …
Tomah residents and visitors will be treated to a classic musical the first weekend in August as Area Community Theatre (ACT) presents " Bye Bye Birdie ". "I have always loved this show," …
Greetings Monroe County, I am your new editor and senior reporter Benny Mailman. I am no stranger to Sparta or to Monroe County, although I have been abroad for quite a while. I would like to take …
If you happen to travel on River Road in Sparta you may have noticed some construction started recently. TDS, a telecom company based out of Madison, Wisconsin, has begun laying down their …
It is going to be a busy year for Lisa Culpitt, who has just been named principal of Oakdale, Camp Douglas, and the Tomah Area Montessori Schools. Her position was approved at a special meeting of …
The Fort McCoy newspaper is named The Real McCoy and on July 8, eight members of the real McCoy family associated with Maj. Gen. Robert Bruce McCoy for whom Fort McCoy is named came to the …
A new lake is coming, but do not make plans just yet. An 11 acre parcel of land just north of Wyeville is currently being mined for sand by Hi_Crush-Proppants LLC. They have plans of moving south to …
In July 1945, the USS Indianapolis heavy cruiser was sent on a top secret mission, that of delivering atomic bomb components to Tinian Island in the South Pacific. The delivery was a success and …