On Tuesday, October 1st, Sparta High School was buzzing with anticipation as a packed auditorium awaited the homecoming week Variety Show. Attendees were anxious to embark on a journey of musical …
Fire Prevention Week is held across the nation on the second week of October every year. This year, the Sparta Area Fire District (SAFD) is celebrating with their third annual, and biggest ever, …
September 23: Ewan Boyd, 22, of Chicago, Illinois, was charged with theft of movable property. A $500 cash bond was requested, and a $250 cash bond was set. Zachary Cooke, 36, of Richland …
The Tomah Sparta Speedway is thrilled to announce that Greg Oliver will continue to serve as General Manager following the recent acquisition of the speedway by Tim and Amanda Brockhouse. This …
Pickleball in Sparta Wisconsin is heating up this Fall. The Sparta Parks and Rec Department (SPR) is putting on several pickleball events in the coming months. The SPR is putting on a Fall Ladder …
Dear Savvy Senior: What can you tell me about the SSI program and what are the eligibility requirements for seniors? I’m trying to help my elderly aunt who is very low-income. - …
140 Years ago (1884) The Monroe County Democrat does not employ schoolboys – so the editor thereof says. He undoubtedly utters the truth. 130 Years Ago (1894) Clint Maine came up …
On August 1st, 2024, a group of Marines that had served together in Vietnam, with 3rd Battalion 26th Marines (3/26), Kilo Company (K Co.). met up at the home and farm of Joe Schaitel, just off …
By ERIC ROELLIG Staff Writer October 6 through the 12th is National Newspaper Week. This week honors the hard work of newspaper professionals and the importance of journalism. …
On Monday, September 23rd, the Morrow Home Chapel was flooded with sunlight, the seats were full of Morrow Home Community staff and Mary Morrow’s Attic volunteers. All were gathered to witness …
Since 1981, residents of Monroe County and visitors from all over have been enjoying a Halloween scare at the Sparta House of Shadows. Located in the former Wisconsin State Child Center, the venue …
Last Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, the Monroe County Board of Supervisors held their monthly meeting in a quick and painless 45-minute session. The county treasurer and administrator both provided …
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges Wisconsinites and state visitors to think twice before giving invasive species or harmful hitchhikers a ride in their firewood this fall. …
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to test their deer for CWD this fall. Testing is available statewide, but the DNR is particularly interested in samples from …
This past weekend, the 51st celebration of the Warrens Cranberry Festival, more commonly referred to as CranFest, saw masses of attendees and vendors descend upon the Village of Warrens. Usually …
When it Comes to Community Art, Sparta Art Society believes the community’s voice is important. The Sparta Finance Committee recently awarded funding to the newly formed Sparta Art Society, to …
September 11: Rashard Wilson, 17, of Tomah, was charged with 2 counts of intention to contribute to the delinquency of a child and possession of THC. A $10,000 signature bond was set. …
Sparta Senior High Homecoming runs from September 30 th through October 4th. The theme for the week is “Blast from the Past” with dress up days including 1800's/western wear; our …
130 Years Ago (1894) The Sparta baseball club covered themselves with laurels on Thursday, at the fairgrounds, in a surprise upset, 22 to 13, over the La Crosse Grays. 105 Years ago (1919) …
