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Eating whole grains as part of a healthy diet may reduce the risk of heart disease, can support healthy digestion, and may help with weight management. Despite the health benefits of whole grains, … more
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Monroe County’s first Pride celebration sees success and strong support
On Saturday, October 26th, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m., Brighter Tomorrows held the 1st Monroe County Pride Event. Rainbows jam packed Mueller Square to encourage awareness of the LGTBQ+ community and … more
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Fred Green serves up s’mores to a hungry crowd at the first annual Spooky Stories and S’mores event. Proceeds from s’mores were to go to the Sparta Backpack Program. As a big surprise, Fred himself made a donation to the Sparta Backpack Program, thus providing free s’mores to the crowd. The Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce provided the use of their Solo Stoves for the event- they will be brought out again soon for Fred and his S’mores, and to warm the hands of passersby, at Kriskindlmarkt, which begins this November for its 10th year.
All Ages Open Mic a success with Sparta Art Society and Sparta Backpack Program
Each night, the park area near Lovelock Bridge at Beaver Creek is illuminated by both classic Edison-style lights strung between trees and lampposts, and solar lights speckled throughout the garden. … more
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Looking back: This week in History
140 Years ago (1884) A new chapter of Gates Ajar might have been written this Halloween night, a night of pranks and mischief making. Thoughtful citizens took their front gates in at dusk and … more
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Rydell High coming to Sparta High
On November 8th, Sparta Senior High will be transforming into Rydell High, as they put on their production of Grease. For those old enough to remember, the movie production of Grease was released in … more
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At SASD's annual budget hearing Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024, around 30 electorates voted unanimously to approve a mill rate of $7.02 per $1,000 property tax and resolutions to support the district and community. Seen on the far left of stage at Meadowview Middle School cafeteria, per last year's request, the district asked Ben Richter of Wisconsin Association of School Boards to help answer any concerns during the hearing. Seated to the right is the selected chairperson for the evening and school board member, Colin Burns-Gilbert. To the right of Burns-Gilbert, superintendent Sam Russ and Leah Hauser, director of business services, to the far right.
SASD annual budget meeting approves suggested $7.02 and $7.14 mill rate
On Tuesday, October 22 nd , 2024, Sparta Area School District’s (SASD) held a quiet and agreeable community 2024-25 budget hearing at 6:30 p.m. in Meadowview Middle School’s cafeteria. … more
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Halloween event dates and times in Monroe County
Halloween 2024 will be quite a treat for Monroe County. Many events have been scheduled, alongside the standard Halloween trick-or-treating hours, to ensure children get a load of treats and adults a … more
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Land Transfers 10/16-10/22
Town of Adrian Tonya Forrest To William Scheerer - 20023 State Highway 16 - $58,000 Town of Angelo Michael D Shapppell To Emily I Luibrand - 15646 Hat Ave Sparta Wi 54646 - $143,200 … more
Country gift show returns to Sparta High School
The Monroe County Historical Society is having it’s 97th Arts/Crafts Country Gift Show, this coming      Saturday, November 2nd, at the Sparta Senior High School, on … more
Sparta Free Library closing end of November for two weeks
At the Monroe County board meeting, on Wednesday, October 23 rd , 2024, Sparta Free Library director, Michelle Tryggestad, provided an update on the library program and construction on the facility. … more
Jason Hornickel and Vicki Kast pause for a photo to show the public both a peek at some Halloween crafts they will have at their Halloween Open House, as well as greeting cards they will have for sale. The cards feature incredible photography by Monroe County 4-H-ers: Note the calf, kitten, sunset, flowers, landscape and nature pictures captured by our talented and observant local youth. The Sparta 4-H Office is located at 206 S K Street and is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
4-H in Downtown Sparta to host a fun open house on Halloween
This Halloween, Thursday, October 31st, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Monroe County 4-H Office, located at 206 South K St in Sparta, invites the public to come in for some festive Halloween fun, … more
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Council approved Tomah TID 9 for additional lighting by Wal-Mart Distribution
Tomah city council approved $16,203.95 from Tax Incremental District (TID) 9, for additional lighting by the Wal-Mart Distribution Center (DC), located at 525 Industrial Avenue. The five new lights … more
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Guests of the Inn around the turn of the century were often treated to circus activities passing by the Inn.
Wisconsin Legends and Lore: The Old Baraboo Inn
The Old Baraboo Inn, which sits at 135 Walnut Street in Baraboo, is located a few blocks west of the Circus World Museum. It is listed as one of the most haunted places in America and was featured on … more
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Untitled. Watercolor on paper. 14"x17 3/4." Artist- Diane Crane.
Watercolor and Memories
I recently had the pleasure of attending an art reception for lifelong artist and educator Diane Crane at Viterbo University's art gallery. The … more
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Adisyn Rhyme.
“Purple Hearts” for Adisyn “Tank” Rhyme
When a military member is wounded in combat, they receive a purple heart medal. Along with the medal comes a certain amount of celebrity status, both wanted and unwanted. Adisyn Rhyme, 11, of … more
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Land Transfers 10/16-10/22
Town of Adrian Tonya Forrest To William Scheerer - 20023 State Highway 16 - $58,000 Town of Angelo Michael D Shapppell To Emily I Luibrand - 15646 Hat Ave Sparta Wi 54646 - $143,200 … more
Bear Creek News
Pat Christensen visited Kathy Halverson in Rome on Friday morning. Bob Rogge, from Camp Douglas, and friend Marion visited Leroy and Pat Christensen on Friday. Grandson Cardell Potter … more
Monroe County Court News
October 14: Rafael Acosta-Rodriguez, 38, of Tomah, was charged with domestic abuse disorderly conduct. A $1,000 signature bond was set. Amanda Anderson, 31, of Melrose, was charged with … more
Halloween event dates and times in Monroe County
Halloween 2024 will be quite a treat for Monroe County. Many events have been scheduled, alongside the standard Halloween trick-or-treating hours, to ensure children get a load of treats and adults a … more
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Fermentation
What is fermentation? According to the National Center for Home Food Preservation fermentation “… is a process that involves the transformation of raw ingredients into a wide array of … more
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