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Monroe County Court News: April 29, 2025 to May 9, 2025

April 29: Mayking Murillo-Palacios, 27 of Sparta was charged with 2 offenses of operating a vehicle without a valid license, 2 offenses of operating a motor vehicle without insurance, and …
The mural at the Roadhouse Supper Club still operates today.

Wisconsin Legends and Lore: Roadhouse Bar, Hawthorne

The Roadhouse Bar in Hawthorne is located at the intersection of Highways B and 53, southeast of Superior and Duluth. It makes for a great supper club stop after visiting Lake Superior and other …
Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative (RWHC) Advocacy Director Jeremy Levin, left, presented the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative Rural Health Ambassador Award to hospital Acute Care Director Jessye Buswell during a ceremony May 12 as part of National Hospital week. The award recognizes health care employees at RWHC hospitals who have gone above the call of duty in promoting their respective organizations, while making significant contributions to rural health.

Buswell receives Rural Health recognition

Tomah Health Acute Care Director, Jessye Buswell, is among a select group of health care professionals in Wisconsin recognized for making a significant contribution to rural health and the local …
The Tomah High School Bands performed at Disney Springs on the Waterside Stage in a 30-minute public performance.

Tomah High School band hits all the right notes in Orlando

When the Herald sat down with Alex Knoepker, the dedicated band director at Tomah High School, his face lit up immediately — not with stress or exhaustion from organizing a massive trip, but …
Obituaries
Gene Ronald Paterra
We celebrate the life of a devoted husband, father, and proud son of Italian immigrants whose legacy lives on in the countless ways he gave, taught, and loved. Gene Ronald Paterra, …
Lorraine Brown
Lorraine Brown, 84, of Caledonia, MN., went home to be with her heavenly father on May 9, 2025. Lorraine was born to Ethan and Leona Wuethrich on February 14, 1941, in Evergreen Park, Illinois. …
Annette H. Rickert
SPARTA- Annette H. Rickert, 86, of Sparta died on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at her home. Services will be announced. Online condolences may be offered at www.schanhoferfh.com. …
Gail Trina Clark
Gail Trina Clark, age 83, of Sparta, WI, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025. She was born on May 23, 1941. Gail worked at Northern Engraving for 42 years before retiring in April 2008. She …
Shirley A. Fosbinder
SPARTA-Shirley A. Fosbinder, 86, of Sparta passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Morrow Home, Sparta. She was born on December 15, 1938 to Robert Miller and Shirley (Deford) Brown, in Sparta. She …
Laurie Ann (Jensen) Engel
Laurie Ann (Jensen) Engel, age 59, of Tomah, WI, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer at Tomah Health. She was born on June 24, 1965 to Robert C. and Wilda Mae …
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SOFTBALL: TAKE WHAT THEY GIVE: T-Wolves use free passes to upend Onalaska, hold MVC lead

Tomah’s Grace Johnson races to second to secure a leadoff double for the home team in Tuesday’s game with Onalaska. Johnson would score on a single by Libby Mathison in the ensuring at-bat to give THS an early 1-0 lead.
Dan Wall has watched his daughter Anna pitch plenty over the years and knows the Tomah High School junior’s demeanor will allow her to get better in the circle over the course of the game. …
SOFTBALL: Langrehr, Robinson lead charge against Cardinal counterparts
The Bangor High School softball team kept pace with the teams atop the Scenic Bluffs Conference standings with an 8-4 win over Necedah on Tuesday, May 6, behind strong performances from Abby Langrehr and Jade Robinson.
BOYS GOLF MVC ROUNDUP: Erickson, Schanhofer tie for first at Sparta’s round of MVC play
The Sparta High School boys golf team won the MVC meet it hosted Monday, May 5, behind juniors Ryder Erickson and John Schanhofer. Erickson and Schanhofer were part of a …
Tomah’s Brodie Robertson (left) and Boe Rewey (right) celebrate a successful rally during Tuesday’s match with Aquinas’ Patrick Gunderson and Ezra Barna. The Tomah doubles team held on for a 6-3, 6-2 win.
TENNIS ROUNDUP: Tomah netters earn early week split decision
AQUINAS 5 TOMAH 2 The Timberwolves were handed their first MVC loss of the season on Tuesday, May 6, after being swept in the singles matches. Brodie Robertson and Boe Rewey won in straight …
Tomah’s Allison Ritter steps in to shake off pressure from Holmen’s Lydia Sader during the first half of Tuesday’s game.
Tomah fell behind 1-0 in the first half before surrendering a trio of goals in the final 40 minutes of play.
GIRLS SOCCER MVC ROUNDUP: Tomah, Sparta falter in home contests
HOLMEN 4 TOMAH 0 The Timberwolves (4-5, 3-3) put six shots on goal on Tuesday, May 6, but couldn’t get one through as they lost their second in a row. The Vikings (6-4-1, 4-2-0) led …
Avery Brohmer, Tomah.
The Timberwolves will try to clinch
at least a share of a fifth-straight
MVC title when they travel to
Holmen Friday.
THIS WEEK SPORTS PREVIEW Friday, May 9 - Monday, May 12
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 …
Shedding the comfortable cloak of ‘good enough’
If there was a season that I wanted to avoid, spring would be that season. Sure, I really do enjoy watching as the days lengthen. I really like seeing the landscape transform from brown and …
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 …
Business

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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