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On June 13th, SAFD Assistant Fire Chief Robert Arnold received a prestigious award from the Wisconsin VFW, at their annual convention, held in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It was the Public Servant Award for Firefighter. Pictured here are, from the left: Tricia Flag - VFW Post 2112 Quarter Master, Firefighter - Zach Van Wormer, Steven Arnold (Brother of Robert), Robert Arnold, Fire Chief - Mike Arnold (Father of Robert), Fire Cadette - Thomas Timm (Nephew of Robert), Monica Arnold (Mother of Robert), Melissa Timm (Sister of Robert). Sam Timm (Nephew of Robert), and Teresa Lakowske (Sister of Robert).
Sparta fire fighter receives state recognition
On Thursday, June13th, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Sparta Area Fire District’s (SAFD) Assistant Fire Chief, Robert Arnold, had the prestigious honor of receiving the Public Servant Award, from the … more
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On Sunday, July 14th, 2024, the Elroy Sparta Bike Trail was closed by the Department of Natural Resources, to address issues of fallen trees and flooding on the trail. Later in the afternoon, an announcement was made on the official Facebook page stating, "On the Elroy-Sparta Trail, there are quite a few washouts and a few sections we haven’t cleared of downed trees yet. Closed sections include Elroy to Kendall, and Wilton west to Tunnel 2. Additionally, we have not yet cleared from the west side of Tunnel 3 to Sparta. Sections that are passable include Kendall to Wilton (with some rough spots around tunnel 1), Norwalk west to Tunnel 3 and Norwalk East to Tunnel 2." Here we see a downed tree in the Kendall section.
Bike Trail Closed
On Sunday, July 14th, 2024, the Elroy Sparta Bike Trail was closed by the Department of Natural Resources, to address issues of fallen trees and flooding on the trail. Later in the afternoon, an … more
Creekside Concert
Last Friday night, July 12th, local artists - Shock Pocket, entertained around 275 concert goers, at the first Creekside Concert, in Sparta, Wisconsin. Held in the area adjacent to the Lovelock … more
Monroe County Herald writer, John Gessner, receives a 1st place writers award from the National American Legion, for his previous article in the Monroe County Herald. The award was presented by Phil Green, Commander of the Wisconsin American Legion 7th District.
Local Writer receives a national award
Monroe County Herald writer, John Gessner, received the 1st place writers award from the National American Legion, for his July 10th, 2023, article in the Monroe County Herald, titled, “An act … more
Toxic invasive hemlock hits Monroe County with a vengeance
Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum) is an invasive plant in the carrot family, that has recently established a foothold in southern Wisconsin, including in Monroe County. The Monroe County Invasive … more
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Sparta's new all-abilities park rubber pavement has finally been laid. As seen in this photo, it is a reddish, springy, soft foundation that kids can land on or move across with ease. The final pour was performed Thursday, and only requires 24 hours to cure well enough to be walked on. The park is still closed off, as of Monday, July 15th, 2024.
Sparta's new all-abilities park
Sparta's new all-abilities park rubber pavement has finally been laid. As seen in this photo, it is a reddish, springy, soft foundation that kids can land on or move across with ease. The final pour … more
Sparta's new pickleball court's pavement has officially been laid. The location of the courts is next to the skate park, where the volleyball courts once were. The courts still require the proper netting be set and official lines to be painted, before anyone can play the game.
Sparta's new pickleball court's
Sparta's new pickleball court's pavement has officially been laid. The location of the courts is next to the skate park, where the volleyball courts once were. The courts still require the … more
Tomah Health Community Foundation President, Brian Eirschele (left), presented a ceremonial check to Caring Closet founder & director, Danielle Calhoun, and Caring Closet volunteer, Sylvia Downey, on July 12th. Calhoun said the donation will help with needed supplies at the foster care facility, located at 903 Superior Avenue, in downtown Tomah.
Tomah Health Community Foundation helps Caring Closet
As a foster parent, Danielle Calhoun knows first-hand the difficulty of making ends meet. That’s why she founded the non-profit organization, Caring Closet, in Tomah, in 2020. “One … more
New Murals Coming to Sparta
In late June, Senator Brad Pfaff made a surprise visit to the Sparta Farmers Market. He was introduced to local artist, Sal D’Agostino, and told an inspiring story about some community members … more
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Sparta United Methodist Church receives a new Spiritual leader
Recently, the Sparta United Methodist Church (UMC) received a new Spiritual leader, in the person of Pastor Lourdes Magalhaes. Pastor Magalhaes originally hails from San Paulo, Brazil, and brings a … more
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On Wednesday night, the Sparta Lions Club presented a check for $50,000, for the soon-to-be-open Chatty Kathy’s Playground, at Memorial Park, in Sparta. From left to right we have Sparta Lions: Patty Overturf, April Anderson, Lori Einer, Playground Committee Co-Chair Diane Huber (holding giant check), Corrine Johnson, Playground Committee Co-Chair Brian Overturf (center, holding giant check), President Chad Johnson, Mayor Kevin Riley (holding giant check) Jessica Sosso, MD from Mayo Clinic Health System and Director of Sparta Parks and Recreation, Brad Gilbertson.
Sparta Lions Club delivers large check to City of Sparta
On Wednesday, July 10th, 2024, a bit of gold was seated in the back row of the Sparta City Council meeting, at City Hall. Dressed in their patented gold vests and shirts were Sparta Lions Club … more
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County Board to see resolution for consolidated building plans
At the Wednesday July 10th, 2024, Monroe County Property and maintenance meeting, the committee reviewed and approved a resolution, authorizing the completion of space planning for a consolidated … more
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This Harley Davidson, Kawasaki Jet Ski, and CubCadet Z-Turn Mower are the three large item prizes that will be won on September 7th, 2024, during Cashton Fall Fest. Proceeds for the n.a.s.a. raffle will go to the All-Abilities Splash Pad planned for Cashton's Village Park. Tickets are $100 a piece, and only 1500 will be sold.
Squirrels out for summer
Tomah’s Winnebago Park, located at 1020 Brandon Street, was a scurry of squirrels last Saturday, July 6th, 2024. Fortunately, these squirrels were the awesome nasa (North American Squirrel … more
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CASA for Kids Director, Anne Gordon, on the left, and Brittney Waraxa, - Case Manager for CASA for Kids, on the right,
CASA’s Gordon issues Community Call to Action: Children in need of representation
CASA for Kids is a local non-profit organization serving Monroe, La Crosse, and Vernon counties. CASA is an acronym for Court Appointed Special Advocate. CASA for Kid’s vision centers around … more
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MONROE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT NEWS
June 24 Tim Harmon, 68, of Tomah, was charged with attempt 1 st degree intentional homicide, stalking resulting in bodily harm, strangulation and suffocation, false imprisonment, disorderly … more
COUNTY HIGHWAY BC TO CLOSE
County Trunk Highway BC, over Putnam Ridge, between Garden Avenue and Harbor Road, in the Town of Sparta, in Monroe County, will be closed effective Monday, July 15, 2024, to facilitate … more
Land Transfers 6/26-7/9
Town of Adrian Roshunda A Bassett-Olson To Katie L Olson - 16963 Hemmingford Avenue, Tomah, Wi 54660 - $269,400 Town of Angelo Cody J & Destiny J.M. White To Adam J Freybler - … more
The Monroe County area is the place to be this Summer!
There is no doubt that Monroe County is an extremely busy place on the planet throughout the summer and fall time frames. Later this month, there is the highly anticipated Monroe County Fair, in … more
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Watch out! Just kidding, this is an animatronic Tyrannosaurus-Rex who visited the Sparta Cinema 6 on Sunday, June 30th, 2024. The T-Rex, along with some friends, is part of the traveling I Heart Cookies experience, where a fresh cookie is the ticket to visit the dinosaur display and meet a couple famous Transformers.
Dinosaurs and transformers take over Monroe County
No Monroe County, it was not a dystopian dream you were having while traveling through town recently, those were “real” dinosaurs and transformers. Yes, on Sunday, June 30th, 2024, in a … more
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Christy Meyers Litchfield and her family have made community gardening a family affair, making time in their busy days to stop by and help with watering, weeding, and planting.
Sparta Community garden beds installed
On Sunday, June 23rd, 2024, volunteers gathered at the gravel area, near the Oak Street Bridge, across from the established Sparta Community Garden, ready to top the stones and hardened earth with … more
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