Fifty years ago, Jerry Martell dumped one of the first loads into what was then Monroe County’s new landfill. On June 4, the now 71-year-old owner of Modern Disposal Systems dumped what …
On Monday, June 9, 2025, at approximately 2:45pm the Sparta Police Department responded to a crash at the intersection of Wisconsin Street and Water Street. An SUV driven by 47-year-old Adrian …
Two cats were saved from a fire on Terry Court in Sparta June 8. The cats were rescued from the apartment complex and treated at the scene for smoke inhalation by ambulance crews, according to a …
Recent water quality samples for Tomah Water showed nitrate concentrations that exceeded the maximum contaminant level (MCL) allowed. Levels of nitrate vary throughout the year but …
Atlin Steinhoff ended his high school track and field career on just about the highest note possible. With his final throw in the discus finals at the WIAA Division 1 state meet on Saturday, …
Repeating as a state champion isn’t easy. That’s what Onalaska’s Manny Putz and Holmen’s Lydia Lazaresu found out at the 2025 state track and field meet. Putz, who was …
Grant Geier was determined to do everything in his power to make sure his 400-meter dash preliminary heat wouldn’t be his last race. Even if that meant being a little unconventional. …
The longest race of the high school track competition was decided by the slimmest of margains. Two tenths of a second, to be precise. Aquians’ Declan Gregg held off McFarland’s …
A s soon as Jaycee Michek crossed the finish line, the Bangor High School track and field sophomore put her hand over her mouth in disbelief. “Oh my gosh, I was just so excited,” …
Sparta High School Show Choir now has four Jerry Awards for Outstanding Musicals. Sparta Spotlight Players has received the Outstanding Musical Award-the most notable award at Wisconsin’s …
Sparta High School has a very special Spring Musical running for just one weekend: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” This musical is loaded with musical, comedic, and acting …
Monroe County Crime Stoppers (MCCS) announces its annual concert fundraiser, “Petty Kings, A Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers,” at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) on Friday, …
In 1945, Ray Solberg made a big purchase. one which would positively affect both his family and his new community for generations. Now, 80 years later, 3rd generation owners, Paul and Cindy Solberg, …
On December 2nd, 2024, the storied history of Foss Fine Meats, started by Mel and Gerry Foss, back in …
As February has come to an end, I’d like to tell you about what’s been happening at the Chamber Depot …
On Friday, February 21st, Bob and Zach Lydon, of Lydon Electric and Solar, visited Mr. Steve Schauf's …
In any town, you’re bound to find a Starbucks or a McDonald's, but what truly makes a place …
Imagine a small, practical idea ballooning into a thriving business. Yankee Candle was born in a …
