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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 …
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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 …

Casino night held for Freedom Honor Flight A massive effort of hearts unites for tribute to Veterans

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 …
Obituaries
 LAWRENCE A. BAUMEL
   Sparta - Lawrence A. Baumel 78, of Sparta Wisconsin died Friday May 19th 2023 at Mulder Health Care Center in West Salem Wisconsin.    Larry was born May 26th 1944 in …
MAX O. HANSEN
Tomah - Max O. Hansen, age 85, of Tomah, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at the Serenity House in Tomah. He was born May 15, 1938, in Milwaukee, WI, to Max and Edna Hansen. …
RICHARD “RICK” M. SOMMERFELDT
Warrens - Richard “Rick” M. Sommerfeldt, 68, of Warrens WI passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday December 17, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in LaCrosse, WI. …
RONALD F. HOLTET, SR.
Ontario - Ronald F. Holtet, Sr., 79 of Ontario died on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at the Vernon Manor, Viroqua. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, May 22, 2023, 1:00 PM at the Sonnenburg Family …
NANCY PEARDOT
   Nancy Peardot passed away on Thursday, May 18th in her home in Tomah, WI, sleeping next to the love of her life of 62 years. She was a light in many lives and enjoyed life to the …
ALRED “ALLIE” JOHN SCHMITZ
   NORWALK - Alred “Allie” John Schmitz, 82, of Norwalk, WI, passed away peacefully Friday, May 19, 2023, at his home. Allie was born April 24, 1941, to Raymond and Frances …
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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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Tomah Powerlifting sends 19 to State Championships Four make podium appearance

On March 3rd and 4th, the 2023 State High School Powerlifting Championship was held in Appleton Wisconsin, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center. Allan “Chip” Thompson, Head Powerlifting …
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BOYS BASKETBALL: Longtime friends Schmeling, Wagner share coaching state run experience at West Salem
Shane Schmeling and Mark Wagner go way back. From playing against each other in high school, to being teammates and roommates in college, to being the best man at each other's weddings and now finally coaching together this season — it's been quite the journey. And basketball has been at the center of so much of it along the way.
National Cereal Day Dominoes at Montessori
On March 7th, National Cereal Day, at 10 a.m. on the dot, the students of the Sparta Montessori School started filing into the gymnasium, where they eagerly molded themselves around 602 boxes of …
Sparta Robotan scrimmage in the books SASD hears from Robotic president/vice president
Last Saturday and Sunday, at Meadowview middle school, in Sparta, the Sparta Robotics team played host, for the eleven teams in the 7 Rivers Coalition. The teams came from: La Crescent (2977), Winona …
Wrestler, Deca standout and scholar Gavilan earns Kiwanis Student of the Month
Sparta High School Senior, Vanessa Gavilan, was selected by the SHS staff to represent the School, as the January Student of the Month. Gavilan was honored by the Sparta Kiwanis Club, at its Tuesday …
Sparta Robotans host “Week 0” scrimmage 7 Rivers Coalition to show up in force
This weekend, the Sparta Robotans are hosting a “Week 0” scrimmage, out at Meadowview middle school. On Saturday, there will be robot inspections and a practice, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. On …
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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 …

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