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Looking back: This week in History

140 Years ago (1884) The Republican ticket includes, for President, James G. Blaine of Maine, and for Vice President, John A. Logan of Illinois. For Governor is Jerimiah Rusk of Vernon County …

September 30: Eduardo Garza, 49, of Tomah, was charged with substantial battery intended to cause bodily harm and disorderly conduct, both related to domestic abuse. A $2,000 cash bond was …

Leroy and Pat Christensen visited Sharon Bauman on Friday, in Oakdale. Ken and Sue Olsen played cards on Tuesday, at the Senior center in Tomah. Grandma Sue and Ken Olsen went to …

Beaver Creek Renovations

Back in September 1994, the Sparta City Council recognized the need to beautify the Beaver Creek area that runs under South Water Street. Planned improvements began that year and have continued into …

In 2000, a group of passionate Tomah residents banded together to found the Boys & Girls Clubs of West-Central Wisconsin. Since opening their doors, the organization has expanded to four …

If your signs and symptoms are all “above the neck,” exercise is usually alright. These include nasal congestion, minor sore throat, sneezing, and a runny nose. Consider reducing the …

Looking back: This week in History

140 Years ago (1884) The Republican ticket includes, for President, James G. Blaine of Maine, and for Vice President, John A. Logan of Illinois. For Governor is Jerimiah Rusk of Vernon County …

On the morning of September 26th, 2024, a group gathered in Monroe County, at the tree farm of Gerald 'Jug' Kann, just outside of Cataract, on HWY B. Attendees partook in a Demonstration Forest walk. …

Since the 1970s, mammograms have been shown to reduce the risk of dying of breast cancer and have saved countless lives. "In the decades since early mammography was established, the emergence of new …

Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the easiest way to compare Medicare Part D prescription drug plans? My Part D premium is increasing again in 2025, so I would like to use the fall open enrollment …

On Monday, September 23rd, 2024, with the Sparta Area School District (SASD) annual budget hearing looming, the board of education finalized the tentative operating budget, tax levy, and mill rate …

On Tuesday night, the Bangor Village President, Jeff Radtke gave the oath of office to the new Bangor Chief of Police, Billy Carpenter, officially placing him into the “Top Cop” position. …

New subdivisions for Sparta proposed

As the population of Sparta grows, so does the need for additional housing. Tuesday night, a joint session of the city planning committee, and the public works committee, met to discuss and approve …

Charges referred for attempted First Degree Homicide

On Sunday, October 6th, 2024, at approximately 8:50 a.m., officers of the Sparta Police Department were dispatched to the lOO block of West Oak Street, for a report of an injured female. Upon their …

Sparta- ATTEMPTED FIRST DEGREE HOMICIDE CHARGES FILED

On Sunday, October 6, 2024 at approximately 8:50am officers of the Sparta Police Department were dispatched to the lOO block of West Oak Street for a report of an injured female. Upon their arrival, …

On Saturday, October 5th, Oak Street in Sparta was shut down for the highly anticipated annual Erv’s Sparta Area Fire Department Block Party. The hoedown began with the Red Light 5K run through …

Autumn is here, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public across the state to get outside and enjoy Wisconsin's amazing fall colors over the coming weeks. Many of …

Town of Byron Mary Klouda, Edward A. & Nathan Grygleski To Hc Wyeville Operating Llc - Copper Road, Dove Ave - $ 2,000,000 Village of Cashton The Mcculla Family Trust Dated July …

Talking to your teens about the risk of gambling

With another school year having recently begun, the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling (WCPG) is urging parents to take some time and talk to their children about the risk factors of …

Bees, butterflies, moths, wasps, flies, beetles and even hummingbirds all play a role in pollinating flowering plants in Wisconsin. Did you know that there are over 400 different native species of …

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