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Spencer Jenkins: a look at life today at 96 years old

Spencer Jenkins was finally ready to settle in at his new apartment at Morrow Home Community in Sparta on January 1, 2023, where, now in his 90’s, he could receive the special care he needed, …
On hot days, Chapman Farm's barn offers dairy cows a cool retreat, with free-choice water, feed, and bedding, comfort that’s reflected in their steady milk production. Feeding time stirs up a flurry of activities at the farm, as captured here.

Chapman Farms: Cultivating Legacy, Sustainability, and Community

by JAYME BAHL Special Section Editor   For forty-four years, Monroe County has celebrated National Dairy Month with the most important meal of the day, which, here in Wisconsin, …

Monroe County Court News

June 9: Ryan DeClute, 47, of Tomah was charged with strangulation and suffocation, and disorderly conduct, both related to domestic abuse. A $1,500 bond was requested. Released on a $500 cash …

Sparta school board OKs “9 to 5: The Musical” for fall musical

Sparta school officials have given the go ahead to resume the Sparta Spotlight Players production of “9 to 5: The Musical” for its fall musical. At its June 9 special board meeting, …
Obituaries
Norman (Norm) Eugene Baker
SPARTA-Norman (Norm) Eugene Baker, born on July 29, 1931, a long-time resident of Sparta, WI, died at the age of 93 on June 15, 2025. He had several careers during his lifetime, which included …
Lyle E. Johnson
SPARTA-Lyle E. Johnson, 91, of Sparta, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at his home. A Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home …
William “Bill” Burnham Kern
William “Bill” Burnham Kern passed into the arms of the Lord early on Sunday, June 8, 2025, knowing he was loved and appreciated, and in the company of his very special granddaughter, …
Tyler A. Graham
Tyler A. Graham, 36 of Onalaska passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, surrounded by love. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, June 23, 2025, 1:00 PM at the Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home, …
LaVern A. Erickson
SPARTA-LaVern A. Erickson, 76, of Sparta passed away on Monday, June, 16, 2025, at the Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center in Tomah Wisconsin.   LaVern was born on June 3, 1949 to …
Edward Patrick Mylotte
Edward Patrick Mylotte, age 82, of Bass Lake, Indiana passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.   Ed was born December 10, 1942 in Evanston, Illinois to Patrick Mylotte and Agnes …
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The Road to State

Bangor head track coach Dan Rampetstreiter joins the Cardinals’ 800
meter relay team (Grace Wenthold, Jaycee Michek, Marin Gasper,
Aubrey Langrehr) after placing second at sectionals and qualifying for the
WIAA state meet on Friday, May.
Just what does it take to get to state? As one may guess, skill, talent, preparation and proper training. However, there’s also a bit of luck - good or bad - that plays a role. At the …
Aquinas’ Declan Gregg gives a display of excitement after winning the state
championship in the Division 2 3200 meter run. The title is the second for Gregg
after winning the Division 3 cross country championship in the fall of 2024.
2025 WIAA STATE TRACK AND FIELD MVC DIVISION 2 ROUNDUP - Aquinas’ Gregg holds off McFarland’s Ewing to claim D2 3200 state title
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 …
Marin Gasper, Jaycee Michek,
Aubrey Langrehr, and Grace
Wenthold celebrate their third place
finish at the WIAA state track and field
championships Saturday. The relay
ran a time of 1:45.31.
2025 WIAA STATE TRACK AND FIELD BANGOR RELAYS - Redemption Run
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,” …
Viroqua’s Isaac Pratt moved up two spots from prelims to finals to take fourth in the 400 meter dash at the WIAA state track and field meet.
2025 WIAA STATE TRACK AND FIELD CC DIVISION 2 ROUNDUP - Arcadia, Viroqua duos bring home state hardware
Both Arcadia and Viroqua’s boys track and field teams had a pair of visits to the state medal area in the last meet of the 2025 season. Arcadia’s Ted Teske jumped 22-10.75 to take …
Cashton’s Makayla Gooselaw and Cadott’s Iszy Sonnentag eagerly watch the results from the 100 meter hurdle final as they’re displayed on the videoboard at the WIAA state track and field championships June 7 in La Crosse.
2025 WIAA STATE TRACK AND FIELD MAKAYLA GOOSELAW, CASHTON - Gooselaw goes out as state medalist
Makayla Gooselaw stared up at the results board, hoping to see a new school record in the girls 100-meter hurdles. When the Cashton High School senior’s name finally flashed on the screen, it …
Jay Stetzer, Lincoln
2025 WIAA STATE TRACK AND FIELD LOCAL ROUNDUP (BOYS)
DAIRYLAND BOYS C-FC’s Grayden Barum was fourth in the high jump. Lincoln’s Jay Stetzer placed sixth in the long jump with a distance of 21-03. Stetzer also took seventh in the …
Luther’s Jack Schmeling revels in the moment after clearing 6-08 during the Division 3 high jump competiton. Schmeling finished second in the event to Ladysmith’s Ashton Clark who cleared 6-09.
2025 WIAA STATE TRACK AND FIELD CC DIVISION 3 ROUNDUP - Luther’s Schmeling leaps to second, Westby sends quartet of events to podium
It was hard not to notice the excitement during the Division 3 boys high jump competition on Friday, Juen 6 at the WIAA state track and field championships. One by one, competitors fell until …
REAL ESTATE

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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Sparta Floral & Greenhouses celebrates 80 years in Sparta

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, …

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