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Fifty years ago, Jerry Martell dumped one of the first loads into what was then Monroe County’s new landfill.
On June 4, the now 71-year-old owner of Modern Disposal Systems dumped what …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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6/12/25
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April 29:
Edward Boydston, 44, of Anamosa State Penitentiary, IA was charged with possession with intent to distribute amphetamine or methamphetamine.
June 2:
Damian …
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6/12/25
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In downtown Wausau sit two theaters within a block from each other. Not only were they both built about 100 years ago, but they also both purport to be haunted. The first theater is the Filmore on …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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6/12/25
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Dear Savvy Senior,
What kinds of legal documents do I need to help my family take care of me in my elder years? I would like to get my affairs in order but could use some help. …
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by Jim Miller
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6/12/25
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The Sparta Free Library hosted author Kevin Kluesner on June 4.
Kluesner is from Milwaukee now and is a 1980 Marquette University grad but was born in Prairie Du Chien.
He wrote three books …
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By MONROE COUNTY HERALD STAFF
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6/12/25
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Tomah Area Historical Society has announced the passing of its executive director Jim Weinzatl on May 28. Jim was the executive director to the Tomah Museum for over 20 years.
The Board of the …
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PRESS RELEASE
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6/12/25
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Officials have determined the cause of a fire that happened June 8 on 1051 Terry Court in Sparta.
After further investigation, the cause of the fire was ruled as careless use of smoking …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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6/12/25
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Sparta’s city council approved two ordinance changes pertaining to emergency management and removing the two-hour time limit on parking spaces on North Spring Street.
The council approved …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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6/12/25
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150 Years ago (1875)
A bad practice – We hear complaints that the eastern bound evening trains over the Northwestern and St. Paul roads, which are due to Sparta at about the same time, now …
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6/11/25
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On Monday, June 9, 2025, at approximately 2:45pm the Sparta Police Department responded to a crash at the intersection of Wisconsin Street and Water Street. An SUV driven by 47-year-old Adrian …
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PRESS RELEASE
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6/10/25
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The Tomah Health Community Foundation is teeing up details of this year’s annual golf outing to support area health and wellness projects and organizations.
Foundation president Brian …
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PRESS RELEASE
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6/9/25
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The West Central Model Railroad Club of Sparta is having their annual summer open house on Saturday, June 14. There will be trains running from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., with a mixture of passenger …
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PRESS RELEASE
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6/9/25
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Tucked away in a rural cemetery east of Tomahawk is the final resting place of Einar Ingram. Significant on his gravestone is the etching of the Medal of …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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6/9/25
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Sparta High School Show Choir now has four Jerry Awards for Outstanding Musicals.
Sparta Spotlight Players has received the Outstanding Musical Award-the most notable award at Wisconsin’s …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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6/9/25
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Two cats were saved from a fire on Terry Court in Sparta June 8.
The cats were rescued from the apartment complex and treated at the scene for smoke inhalation by ambulance crews, according to a …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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6/9/25
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Erica Dynes Jackson has joined the Monroe County Herald as the newspaper’s new editor.
Jackson started her new position Monday, June 2. She expressed her excitement about starting her new …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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6/5/25
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Fred Green is seeking to officially designate a Sparta Downtown River Trail, for, what he says is, "...the beautiful route through parks and downtown that everybody unofficially knows as the Sparta …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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6/2/25
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Think back to your school years; who was that one teacher who had the most positive effect on your future life and career? There are always one or two standouts. Success in teaching may be measured …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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6/2/25
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The end of watch for St. Croix County Sheriff’s Deputy Kaitie Leising was May 6, 2023. While investigating a vehicle in a ditch in Glennwood, she was shot and killed by the driver. The driver …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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6/2/25
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On Saturday, May 31 st , 2025; the Sparta High School auditorium stage shone brightly, as a group of talented and enthusiastic young women competed for the prestigious titles of Junior (Jr) Miss …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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6/2/25
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