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A project that began as a means to create more seating space at St Pat’s church in Soarta has evolved into something far greater, involving carpentry, the refinishing of pews, the restoration of stained glass, the painting of ceilings and walls, and even a sweeping new heavenly painting above the altar. P

Saint Pat’s to hold harp concert this weekend

This Sunday, October 20th, the public can get its first glimpse at the remarkable renovation-in-progress, at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church, in Sparta, with a heavenly harp concert, which will …

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Sparta City Council sees super majority vote on aldermen pay raise

On Wednesday, October 16th, Mayor Kevin Riley gaveled in another session for the Sparta City Council. City Clerk, Jenny Lydon, took roll call, which indicated that all aldermen were present for the …
Watch out! This Halloween the Wicked Witch is out for Tomah's Boys and Girls Club. It will be up to the community to help raise the goal of $2 million to fix and upkeep the facilities and programs at the Tomah B&GC. This decoration from the 2024 Gala was created by a club member, as a reminder of the dire need for assistance.

“There is no place like home”

On Thursday, October 10th, 2024, the yellow brick road led to Murray’s on Main, at 810 Superior Avenue, in Tomah. The Boys and Girls Club of West Central Wisconsin (B&GC) teamed up with the …

Local family fundraiser this weekend to honor the late Paula Hase-Mickelson

The first annual Paula Hase-Mickelson Single Mom Nursing Scholarship Fundraiser will take place on Saturday, October 19th, at West Salem’s American Legion, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sparta …

TASD Board President announces offer to purchase option for land

The Tomah Board of Education is excited to announce the next step towards the upcoming capital referendum. After years of focus groups, community and staff surveys, building studies and much …

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Obituaries
 Mary Lou Schauf
SPARTA - Mary Lou Schauf, 83, of Sparta, died Monday, October 14, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health System, La Crosse. She was born on September 22, 1941 to Otto and Elizabeth (Schafer) Schauf. She grew up …
Tamara “Tammy” Sue (Welch) Brockman “Mimi”
It is with deep sorrow that we announce Tamara “Tammy” Sue (Welch) Brockman “Mimi” was called to her heavenly home on October 14, 2024, at the age of 66. She passed away in …
Wendi K. Moen
SPARTA - Wendi K. Moen, 69, of Sparta, died Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Sparta. Services will be announced at a later date. Online condolences may be offered at …
Tamara “Tammy” Brockman
CAMP DOUGLAS- Tamara “Tammy” Brockman, 66, of Camp Douglas, died on Monday, October 14, 2024, at her home. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 18, …
John J. Hanson
TOMAH- John J. Hanson, age 87, of Tomah, Wisconsin, passed away on October 14, 2024, at the Tomah VA Medical Center. He was born on January 6, 1937, in Wausau, Wisconsin, to Clarence and Madelia …
Mona Dell Jenkins
SPARTA-Mona Dell Jenkins, 91, of Sparta, died Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Rolling Hills Rehabilitation Center, Sparta. Arrangements will be announced by Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and …

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Property taxes throughout Monroe County

In gathering data from the Monroe County Treasurer, the Herald requested a list of mill rates for each township and the different school districts. The Herald put this data together in a map that is …
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FOOTBALL: Sparta's Big Kaat

Sparta’s Kayden Kaat has improved his stock as a receiver throughout the season, leading the Spartans in receptions and receiving touchdowns heading into the final week of the season.
On a team with plenty of returnees at the varsity level in 2024, Sparta junior Kayden Kaat was one of the new faces looking to carve out a role for himself this year. Kaat has done that and then …
FOOTBALL: Sparta sweeps Central, avenges early season loss
    The first time Sparta and La Crosse Central met on the volleyball court this season, the RiverHawks went on the road and picked up a win in four sets. In the rematch, the …
SOCCER: Timberwolves fail to convert on limited chances at Onalaska
    Single goals in each half proved to be the difference as Onalaska stopped Tomah 2-0 in Tuesday’s Mississippi Valley Conference finale. “It certainly …
Cashton’s Tessa Sanders tries to squeeze an attack between Hillsboro’s double block by Lauren Woirol and Carmen Erickson during the fourth set of Tuesday’s match.
VOLLEYBALL; Cashton’s title chances take hit following fourth set collapse against Hillsboro
    The chance for a coronation and to celebrate with some hardware in their own gym was right there for the taking for the Cashton volleyball team. A wild, often unpredictable …
Brookwood’s Caston Gosda runs into the final 800 meters at Riverdale last weekend. Gosda finished 53 in a field of nearly 200 runners.
CROSS COUNTRY: Powell wins again in final tune-up ahead of conference race
    The competition was tight and the number of competitors high as Brookwood ran its final regular season meet before the ever-important conference race on Saturday, October 12 …
RELEASED: WIAA releases postseason brackets for volleyball, soccer
    Following successful regular seasons, the Brookwood and Cashton volleyball teams will only have to kick up their feet and relax on the opening night of postseason play. …
THIS WEEK SPORTS PREVIEW
    Friday, October 18 Cashton earned its spot in the WIAA postseason with a 25-20 win at Hillsboro last week, but can improve its position in the brackets with a win over …

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A variety of High-end cookware and bakeware is available in Hazel and Lola’s Kitchen Boutique.

Hazel & Lola’s Kitchen Boutique now open

Always on the lookout to provide quality products for their customers, 101-year-old Wesco Home Furnishings Center of Sparta has embarked on a new endeavor. Within the interior of the store, they have …

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A variety of High-end cookware and bakeware is available in Hazel and Lola’s Kitchen Boutique.
A variety of High-end cookware and bakeware is available in Hazel and Lola’s Kitchen Boutique.
A variety of High-end cookware and bakeware is available in Hazel and Lola’s Kitchen Boutique.
A variety of High-end cookware and bakeware is available in Hazel and Lola’s Kitchen Boutique.
A variety of High-end cookware and bakeware is available in Hazel and Lola’s Kitchen Boutique.
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