In July 1945, the USS Indianapolis heavy cruiser was sent on a top secret mission, that of delivering atomic bomb components to Tinian Island in the South Pacific. The delivery was a success and …
Sparta High School has a new principal who is no stranger to the halls of Spartan Academia. Principal Erik Forde started out 24 years ago at Sparta High as a student teacher under Mike Montgomery. …
Just North of Sparta, on County Highway B, the new Monroe County Nursing home- Rolling Hills is nearing completion. Toni Wissestad, Chairperson of the Rolling Hills committee said, “the project …
Sober Eyes originated almost four years ago, and the group keeps growing. The founder of Sober Eyes, Devon Brenson, is from Warrens and that’s where the group originated and started around four …
Many have tried store-bought ramen, where a quick meal can be made from hot water, a brick of noodles, and a tiny packet of ‘seasoning’. Fresh ramen, however, is on a whole different …
Road Construction Changes in Sparta By Kyle Evans Interim Editor Over the last couple of months, the east end of Sparta hasn’t been easy to get through. Highway 16 has been closed in …
MADISON, Wis. – July 3, 2022, was a SUPER day in WINsconsin. Four $350,000 SuperCash! top prize-winning tickets were sold on the same day. Two at the Hansen's IGA, 1701 Omaha St., in Elroy …
New UTV/ATV routes are now open, due to the work of the County Line Cruisers, a local club with about 150 members. According to Katie Craig-Henchen, the club's secretary, requesting roads to be …
This Saturday, Sparta will be filled with crazy deals throughout the city. The Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce, in coordination with Sparta’s Downtown Cooperative, is hosting the annual Crazy …
On July 14th, Colonel Michael Poss will turn over command of the Fort McCoy Garrison to COL Stephen Messenger. COL Poss came to Fort McCoy two years ago on June 10, 2020 from Wichita, KS where he …
Here are the headlines from today’s Monroe County Herald Dr. Amy Van Deuren Resigns, Sam Russ named Interim Superintendent, Sparta Area School District looks to move forward. Local …
A couple weeks ago, Dave and Cindy Waraxa, owners of the Key to Comfort, in Sparta decided to do something rarely heard of for a customer in need. Remona Crowe, of Sparta’s husband got sick and …
The Bangor School District is considering asking taxpayers for additional support to address facility projects this November. While the financial management leading to this timeline has …
There was plenty of music, munchies and much more during a sunny evening at Tomah's first Downtown Thursday Night (DTN) event of this summer. DTN is hosted by the Tomah Chamber and Visitors …
Fort McCoy has over 100 years of history, opening as Camp Robinson and Camp Emory Upton in 1909. Camp Robinson, an artillery camp, occupied the South side of the railroad tracks while Camp …
Sparta- A Fireworks show will be held at Memorial Park on July 4th starting at 8pm. Tomah- A parade will be held on Superior Ave. from Foster St. to Holton St. starting at 10a.m. on Monday, July …
There is a large project being worked on in the Village of Wilton. The bridge, just east of town on State Hwy 71 is being replaced. In the meantime, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) …
The Tomah Rotary Club recently presented 11 $1,000 Tomah Rotary Foundation scholarships to 2022 Tomah High School students. "We hope you all have the opportunity to give back to those who …
On Wednesday, the Sparta Area School District’s (SASD) WIN After School program took a field trip to Park Bank. On the field trip, led by Douglas Farmer, the Executive Vice President at Park …
When Monroe County received American Rescue Plan funds for covid relief, there was a procedure put in place for each department to request funds. In the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, they …