For the fourth straight year, the Ornes family farm, known as Briar Oak Showstock, located at 11277 Janus Avenue in Sparta, is gracing passersby with brightly colored sheep, in a tradition they …
According to an email, the Sparta High School is currently in a classroom hold due to a bullet being discovered in one of the classrooms. The Sparta Police Department is present on site conducting an …
If you grew up in the 1960s and 70s your world was defined by the number of miles you could ride your bicycle in a day, with the signal to go home being when the streetlights came on. Those …
After more than two decades of dedicated service to the City of Tomah, Police Chief Scott Holum is preparing to retire this coming April 18th. Holum, who has served in law enforcement for nearly 30 …
On Saturday, March 29th, The Fallen Outdoors (TFO) of Wisconsin held its annual fundraising banquet at the Sparta American Legion, located at 1116 Angelo Road, in Sparta. Tickets were limited to 200, …
Another strong performance from junior pitcher Anna Wall on Tuesday, April 1, helped the Timberwolves win their third in a row to start the season, defeating Baraboo 11-2.. …
SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULES Due to inclement weather, schedules and times are subject to change. Please visit each school’s webpage or the conference websites (see below) for the most …
I didn’t take the time on Monday to point out that the sports department took a much-needed break last week and skipped putting together any sports for our publications …
Maybe it was the earlier start than usual. Or maybe it was the cold and dreary weather for the Tomah High School baseball team’s season opener. Either way, Breckin Sheldon wasn’t as …
After a confidence-boosting summer, the Sparta High School softball team will look to win its first MVC game since 2021 this spring. “Overall most of these girls played Legion softball …
Sparta High School has a very special Spring Musical running for just one weekend: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” This musical is loaded with musical, comedic, and acting …
Monroe County Crime Stoppers (MCCS) announces its annual concert fundraiser, “Petty Kings, A Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers,” at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) on Friday, …
On Saturday, March 22 , Sparta High School is hosting its annual Sparta Spectacular. This event will feature performances by Kiddie Camp and Youth Camp , along with a new youth Show Band. …
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, …
On December 2nd, 2024, the storied history of Foss Fine Meats, started by Mel and Gerry Foss, back in …
As February has come to an end, I’d like to tell you about what’s been happening at the Chamber Depot …
On Friday, February 21st, Bob and Zach Lydon, of Lydon Electric and Solar, visited Mr. Steve Schauf's …
In any town, you’re bound to find a Starbucks or a McDonald's, but what truly makes a place …
Imagine a small, practical idea ballooning into a thriving business. Yankee Candle was born in a …
