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Sparta Free Library breaks ground

On Tuesday, May 16th, the Sparta Free Library broke ground on their expansion project. At 4 p.m. on the dot, there were around 84 attendees listening, as Library Director, Michelle Tryggestad, took …

Memories forged at Trinity Lutheran

On April 16th, there was a celebration at Trinity Lutheran Church, located at 612 North Water Street, in Sparta. It just so happened that the celebration, commemorating 70 years’ worth of …

SACS names 2023 honorees

On Monday May 8, Sparta Area Cancer Support (SACS) held a gathering at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sparta to introduce their 2023 honorees. The honorees were nominated by people on the SACS board and …

Not their first rodeo

The Wisconsin High School Rodeo Association (WHSRA) held a 3-day competition rodeo this past weekend, at the Monroe County Fairgrounds, in Tomah. On Saturday, grey-billowing clouds and chilly …

On Saturday, April 29th, there was a strong showing for Casino Night, being held at American Legion Post 100, in Sparta. The cost to enter the event was $20. With the tendered money, entrants were …

Barn fire in Sparta this morning

The Sparta Area Fire District responded to a large structure for this (Thursday) morning at 9:45am. The fire was a barn/shed located at 8167 County Highway BC in Sparta. More information on the fire …

Fire on local Sparta farm today

The Sparta Area Fire District responded to a large structure this (Thursday) morning at 9:45 a.m. The fire was a barn/shed located at 8167 County Highway BC in Sparta. More information on the fire …

Tomah VA honors volunteers

  On April 19th, the Tomah VA Medical Center held their volunteer appreciation banquet. The event, held at Murray’s on Main, on Superior Avenue, got underway at 10:30 a.m. Awards were …

On Tuesday, April 18th, Junior Girl Scout Troop 8211 went on a mission to hand out their homemade “Emergency Busy Bags,” to four Sparta organizations: Sparta Police Department, Mayo …

Fort McCoy Public Affairs put out a press release Friday morning for information on filing claims for damages from the fire last week near Arcadia Ave. "If you sustained property damages or …

On Monday, April 10th, at 1 p.m. sharp, there was a gathering inside the Justice Center, for the signing of a proclamation, by the County Chair, Cedric Schnitzler. The decree provided a high degree …

Saint Pat’s Archers take aim at Nationals

On April 5th, there was a gathering of competitive archers gathered in the gymnasium of Saint Patrick’s School, in Sparta. It was an awards night, held to honor the bowmen and bowwomen, formed …

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Second Fort McCoy fire contained quickly- "Hayride fire"

The Sparta Area Fire District, Wisconsin DNR and fort McCoy personnel responded to a fire north of highway 16 west of Jackson pass off of Hayride Rd on Fort McCoy property around 5pm Friday.  The DNR started …

6:47 P.M. APRIL 14, 2023 UPDATE: DNR fire crews and local agencies have made good progress towards containing the 3,092-acre wildfire in Monroe County.

DNR and others work to contain wildfire

Thursday evening the Wisconsin DNR in conjunction with Fort McCoy officials held a press conference at the DNR service center in Black River Falls to help clarify any misconceptions about the fire.

Easter Sheep double as mobile rainbow

In Monroe County, there are many reasons for the heightened anticipation of Easter weekend. Easter egg hunts are a dime a dozen (maybe 50 cents in 2023) and the searching for Easter baskets, filled …

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and local City Police Departments have seen a dramatic increase in children in possession of THC or vape smoking devices. Our county has seen an increase in …

Attacked at school Family pushes for new law

On February 10th of this year, an 8-year-old female student was tackled and dragged into the Boys bathroom, at Herrmann Elementary School, in Sparta, Wisconsin. The assailant was a nine-year-old boy. …

Sparta City Council 6th District Name: My name is Ed Lukasek, I’m the current 6th District alderman seeking reelection. Background: I am a lifelong resident of Sparta, an Army veteran and …

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