August 19: Neftali Oscal-Barillas, 24, of Cashton, was found guilty of an amended charge of battery, and false imprisonment. All other charges were dismissed. Defendant is sentenced to 180 … more

Upcoming children's programs: Storytime: Listen to stories, songs, rhymes and more every Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. Family Reading Night: Around the World in Books on Thursday, … more

The Sparta Free Library now has a newly replanted garden in the heart of downtown Sparta — the result of a one-day volunteer installation on Friday, Aug. 29, funded by an anonymous donor, … more

August 2025 has been a busy month for the Tomah Knights of Columbus Council 4125 as they continue their mission of community service, charitable contributions, and living up to the four pillars of … more

The Toro Company is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Tomah manufacturing facility, a cornerstone of product innovation, community partnership, and operational excellence since its opening in … more

Grief is a normal emotion but can be difficult to understand and deal with, especially after losing a loved one. That’s why Tomah Health Hospice Touch / Palliative Care has scheduled a six-week … more

Tomah Health and Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin officials are asking area residents to help meet a continued need for blood by donating Sept. 17 or 18 in Tomah. Versiti Blood Center is the … more

There is a beauty of driving the backroads of Wisconsin viewing the rolling hills dotted with farms. That was the sight that Erlend Norgaard, a Norwegian immigrant noticed when he first set his eyes … more

Town of Angelo Mark Ziegler to Carisa Ziegler - 17168 Havenwood Rd - $82,000 Town of Glendale Roland L. And Sandra K. Campfield to Timothy J. Adler Revocable Trust Dated August 13, … more

  Authorities are investigating after screws were intentionally placed on roads in the Tomah area, damaging vehicle tires, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Capt. Jeff Spencer said the sheriff’s office began receiving complaints Tuesday, Sept. 2. A post the following day on the department’s Facebook page alerted the public and asked for information. more

A Sparta based creative studio is preparing for the worldwide release of a $20 million feature-length animated film about the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Salvation Poem Project, a … more

Monroe County Board Supervisors heard emotional testimony of how the county’s drug court program helped its graduates break the cycle of addition and rebuild their lives. Tara Nichols, … more

Monroe County Board of Supervisors voted to increase pay for supervisors and the county board chairperson following the April 2026 election, a decision that sparked debate over compensation, public … more

Hello readers, I'm Lance Hauser, executive director of your Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce. We've had an amazing summer, and even though it's winding down, the fun and good deeds at the Chamber are … more

As Tomah students prepare to return to classrooms this fall, families across the community are facing a familiar but growing challenge — the rising cost of school supplies, clothes and … more

Bangor Lanes was recently presented with a plaque for their support, specifically from the Bangor Middle and High School Music Backers. As with many school activities, the band relies on … more

A fire at Windy Ridge Care Facility early Friday morning Aug. 29 was quickly contained by the building’s sprinkler system and staff response, according to the Tomah Fire Department. Fire … more

140 years ago (1885) Sparta walked to the front in grand style at the state fair in Madison last week. Mrs. R.S. Kingman captured two first and one second place awards for her Jersey cattle. Mr. … more

The Tomah Rotary Club is gearing up to host its annual Neighborhood Block Party at 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, bringing a full day of live music, games, food and community connection to downtown Tomah. … more

On Aug. 9 the Tomah Lions held its annual "Stuff the Bus" fundraiser at the Tomah Walmart. The Tomah School District provides the lions club with a school bus that is fill with school supplies. … more