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On Sunday, June 30th, 2024, the Sparta Chamber of Commerce Director, Heidi Prestwood-Funkhouser, found herself readying the giant scissors and scarlet red ribbon, for the grand opening for one of …
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By Benny Mailman, Editor
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7/29/24
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For 25 years, Sparta Area Cancer Support (SACS) has been a volunteer group of Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Each year, Sparta area cancer patients are encouraged to apply for help from SACS, so that …
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By Jennifer Rodriguez Moran, Contributing Writer
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7/29/24
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On Friday, August 1st, the Sparta Backpack Program is giving away 70 backpacks filled with school supplies, for elementary kids in need. A local business, which wishes to remain anonymous, donated …
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By Jennifer Rodriguez Moran, Contributing Writer
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7/29/24
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Over the weekend, The Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce drew over 3,000 people to their first annual Balloons and Tunes Event, in Sparta’s Memorial Park. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July …
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By Jennifer Rodriguez Moran, Contributing Writer
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7/29/24
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July 15:
Kailey Bosman, 25, of Tomah, was charged with 2 counts of violation of a temporary harassment restraining order and 4 counts of bail jumping. A $2,500 signature bond was set.
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7/29/24
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Last Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024, at 6 p.m., the Monroe County Board met for their regular monthly meeting. Not so regular was the about fifty members of the public, seated in the room. The meeting …
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By Kyle Evans, Staff Writer
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7/29/24
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Between Plover and Wisconsin Rapids sits a historic club bar and grill, named the Club Forest. Today, the club is a reputable establishment, offering a variety of craft bills and a wide variety of …
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By John Gessner, Staff Writer
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7/29/24
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Physical Therapist, Dr. Inga Cluppert, will be the featured guest discussing the EXPAND Exercise Program, at the Tomah Health Parkinson’s Support Group meeting, on August 6th, 2024, from 1 p.m. …
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7/29/24
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Trinity Lutheran Church, in Sparta, became a congregation 150 years ago. Trinity’s parishioners have been commemorating the Anniversary by revisiting the joys of our past; celebrating where we …
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7/29/24
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The following area students completed degree requirements at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in May. UW-La Crosse, founded in 1909, is one of 13 four-year institutions that comprise the …
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7/29/24
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Valencia College, located in Orlando, Florida, has a total college enrollment of 68,351, between all three of their campuses. The college was founded in 1967, as Valencia Junior College. The …
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7/29/24
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At the Monroe County Board meeting, held on Tuesday, July 23rd, a resolution for $50,000 which would come out of the general fund of the county, was voted down. A majority of the board …
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By Kyle Evans, Staff Writer
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7/25/24
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The Monroe County board passed a request for six new service coordinator positions, from the Human Services department, at the Tuesday, July 23rd County board meeting. The new positions were …
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By Kyle Evans, Staff Writer
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7/25/24
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In recognition of September being National Suicide Prevention Month, on September 7th, 2024, the Monroe County Suicide Prevention Task Force will be hosting the Be the Light Run/Walk, at Winnebago …
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7/25/24
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The 8U Sparta Youth Baseball Team took first place at the Rushford, Minnesota tournament on Friday, July 19th. Pictured from left to right back row: Griffin Zwolinski, Coach Danny Centeno, …
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7/25/24
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July is National Ice Cream Month. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month. According to the International Dairy Foods Association the average American eats …
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By APRIL ANDERSON
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7/25/24
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This year, Sparta Area Cancer Support (SACS) has chosen four Sparta residents to be honorees for their 25th Annual Walk/Rally, being held next Friday, August 2nd. The honorees were chosen from the 40 …
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7/25/24
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The Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the very first Balloons & Tunes Festival, in Sparta, Wisconsin. The event will be kicking off on Friday, July 26th, 2024 in Memorial …
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SPARTA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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7/25/24
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The Coulee Antique Engine Club’s 53rd annual show takes place on August 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. The show features Minneapolis-Moline Collectors. There will also be gas engines and power units, a …
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7/25/24
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Sparta Rod & Gun Club Trapshooting results- Week 3- July 23
Guns-N-Roses- 655, Hi gun- Brandon Brueggen- 46
All American Do It Center- 645, Hi gun- Tom Schell - 48
Sparta Bud …
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7/25/24
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