SPARTA - Ralph W. Mantzke, age 93 of Sparta, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023. He was born on April 11, 1930 in Sparta, Wisconsin to the late Emil and Dorothy (Perkins) Mantzke. On …
monroecountyherald.com is the premium source for all local news happening here in Monroe County. Find up-to-date stories, obituaries, sports, and more. If you are not a subscriber already, …
Greetings super awesome cool humans of Monroe County and beyond, Wow, one of my best friends ever, Rick, is in Siem Reap, Cambodia right now. Before my wife Vicheka and I came to the United …
How many times a day do people ask “where you’re from?” Anthony Damiano, a recent transplant from New York City says, “15 to 25 times a day.” Anthony’s tall …
Support Sparta Schools: Vote yes on referendum April I am writing this as a concerned citizen, taxpayer and parent of a child entering the district this fall and another addition to the family …
Get answers before going to the booth Act 10, Scott Walker’s signature legislation, changed public education in Wisconsin forever. Before Act 10 it was not uncommon for openings for …
Let’s start respecting one another Dear Editor: I am a longtime resident of Sparta and my children attended school here from kindergarten through 12th grade. This community means a …
Looking for explanation on referendum Dear Editor:
Not your parents’ Democrats, either Dear Editor: Kay Ziegahn's letter of 13 January reminds me of my military time in West Berlin and being able to travel through East Germany as well. …
I recently authored and co-sponsored two constitutional amendments that will increase fiscal responsibility and accountability in Wisconsin. My colleagues and I held a press conference on these bills …
I may be “old school” but at least on my good days, I try to follow the commandment, “to love your neighbor as yourself.” And perhaps, unfortunately, there is no loophole for …
Thank goodness it’s over. The year 2021 is in the history books. What’s ahead for 2022? Will 2022 be a second crowning glory for Aaron Rodgers? Super Bowl two and equal status with …
The first words of the Preamble to the United States Constitution are “We the people.” By being front and center, “We the people” immediately validates that the …
They’re not your parents’ Republicans Dear Editor: Many people begin by voting as our parents do. Unfortunately, the party we support may not remain as it once was. Such is the …
Before I took the helm at the Herald, I worked from home for seven years for a weekly newspaper in Buffalo, Wyoming. It was a job that kept up my editorial skills after the La Crosse Tribune …
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a parent, or have friends or neighbors who are. Baby Boomer, Gen X or Millennial, the K-12 school scene has changed so much since we were kids. …
Above and beyond the call of duty Dear Editor: I want to thank several members of the Cutler Volunteer Fire Department for their immediate response when I fell through the ice while driving my …
It started with a routine email Tuesday afternoon from the State Patrol, as flurries were flying down furiously outside my office window: Eastbound I-90 between Onalaska and West Salem was completely …
I believe in democracy. I believe that the individuals elected to office should represent the interests of their constituents. I believe that voting should be made as easy as possible for every …
Where did the money go? Dear Editor: In the Dec. 16, 2021, Monroe County Herald, a great paper, but that is another story. The headline was “SASD considering $2.1 M …