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As we observe March as Colon Cancer Awareness Month, it is crucial to highlight the importance of early detection and lifestyle choices in combating this prevalent disease. According to the American …
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Contributed from Emplify Health
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3/10/25
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QUESTION
What is dirt?
ANSWER
An excellent question and one we don’t think much about. It’s assumed that everyone knows what dirt is, but if you ask a friend or …
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Larry Scheckel
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3/10/25
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On February 28, Monroe County Safe Community Coalition announced that it has partnered with Addiction Policy Forum to launch a community survey, as part of a nationwide Anti-Stigma Initiative, to …
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PRESS RELEASE
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3/10/25
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Tomah Health, along with UW-Extension Monroe County and Community Education Group (HCE) will host an upcoming class where attendees will learn the basics of pressure and water bath canning.
The …
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PRESS RELEASE
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3/10/25
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150 Years ago (1875)
An assault and battery case from the town of Wells was tried before Justice Hoyt yesterday in which an Irishman named Linnehan complained of Dennis Burke for laying violent …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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3/10/25
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Building movers chalked up a full second movement of a World War II-era barracks building Feb. 12-13 as they moved it from the installation’s 1600 block on the cantonment area to the 500 block …
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By SCOTT STURKOL
Fort McCoy Public Affairs
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3/10/25
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Living along the shores of Beaver Creek are a group of some of our most vulnerable and venerable community members- our elderly at Morrow Home Community. Spencer Jenkins, who will be 96 on March …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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3/10/25
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Monroe County District Attorney Kevin D. Croninger announced that on March 05, 2025, a Monroe County jury convicted 54 year old, of Brian J. Jones of seven charges related to sexual assault of a …
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PRESS RELEASE- Monroe County District Attorney's Offi
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3/7/25
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In the early morning of Thursday, March 6th, a semi went off of Interstate 90 East bound, coming to rest on County Highway A. Crashing down around 1:40 a.m., the Wisconsin State Patrol took …
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3/6/25
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On Monday, February 24th, 2025, all seven members of the Sparta Area School District (SASD) board of education gathered for their monthly meeting at 6 p.m., in Meadowview cafeteria, On the evening …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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3/6/25
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On Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, a crowd of students, teachers, and staff gathered excitedly in the multipurpose room of the Sparta Montessori school, located at 429 North Black River Street in Sparta. …
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3/6/25
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On Saturday, March 1st, Trinity Lutheran was treated to a triple advancement of Boy Scouts to Eagle Scouts, all from Boy Scouts of America Troop 67. The three young men, all seniors at Sparta …
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By BENNY MAILMAN, Editor
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3/6/25
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February 24:
Randy Dopson, 31, of Tomah, was charged with repeated disorderly conduct. A $250 cash bond was requested. Released on a $1,500 signature bond.
Luis Garcia-Meyer, 19, of Sparta, …
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3/6/25
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It takes a lot of helping hands to make the Holiday Lights festival happen each holiday season, in Evans Bosshard Park, located at 224 East Avenue, in Sparta. The Holiday Lights Group counts on other …
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3/6/25
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The Sparta Free Library works hard to provide free educational opportunities, which range from book talks, arts and crafts, and garden workshops, to fun and games - which bring a little healthy …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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3/6/25
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The Ice Age left many massive shifts in landforms, as major sheets of ice cut through the upper Midwest. Along the Mississippi River runs the driftless area, seemingly untouched by the ice age, …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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3/6/25
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We had a great wrap up to the Sparta Parks and Rec Winter Pickleball League on February 25th, at the Barney Community Center. Kevin Wankerl finished the February ladder in 3rd place, followed by Cody …
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By MARK GUMIENNY
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3/6/25
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Sparta Area School District (SASD) board of education held their monthly meeting at 6 p.m., in Meadowview cafeteria, on Monday, February 24th, 2025. While the consent agenda originally proposed …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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3/3/25
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For the past 20 years, a dedicated group of volunteers has provided free tax preparation services, mostly to low to middle income seniors of Monroe County, at the Barney Center, located at 1000 East …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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3/3/25
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Nestled along the northeastern shore of Lake Tomah, Butts Park has long been a cherished community space. More than just a traditional park, Butts Park has evolved into a model of inclusivity, …
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By STEVIE VELASQUEZ, Staff Writer
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3/3/25
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