To some, t he Midwest is known as a "fly-over region" where politicians tend to fly over to other places rather than campaign in the Midwest. Either they believe voters will vote along party lines or …
Getting more people downtown takes businesses worth visiting. Keeping those businesses open takes customers. And bringing new life to older buildings takes money, planning, and owners willing to …
Students put their questions into a decorated shoebox. They do not have to sign their names. They can ask about drugs, a classroom lesson, or what it is like to work for the sheriff’s office. …
The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monroe County voters will choose candidates for federal, state and county offices and decide three proposed …
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What started in a church basement has grown into the Sparta Area Theatre & Arts Guild, giving residents an outlet to express their creativity and love of theatre. Director Kristi Leis and her …
It began with a painting. While interviewing land steward Kim Zuhlke about his family’s conservation work on Little Blue Ridge, a vivid 1927 farm scene hanging on the wall caught my attention. The …
What began as an effort to give local heavy metal fans a place to hear live music is growing into a full-scale festival with regional bands, vendors and ambitions of becoming one of Sparta’s …
Wayne Butterfield could have walked away. After nearly four decades in printing, he had plenty of experience and other work to keep him busy. But there were customers to think about. Employees, …
With her baby on one hip, her older son at her side and Restaurante Guerrero's first order of tacos in …
Gr8 Auto Detail and Rental has relocated. Previously located across from Walmart since 2013, the business …
Color and music fill Vintage, the store Patricia Barnes opened at 126 Water Street. Natural light falls …
Before many guests have even found a table at Sparta's Culver's, they are likely to hear a cheerful …
The Brick Sip Haus opened in downtown Tomah in November of 2023. Located at 800 Superior Avenue, it …
