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Sparta's Farmer's Market opened for the 2024 summer on Saturday, May 11th. Downtown saw a steady flow of community members along with the market vendors. Pictured here are some of the lower market vendors stationed next to the Love Lock Bridge over Beaver Creek.
Sparta's Farmer's Market
Sparta's Farmer's Market opened for the 2024 summer on Saturday, May 11th. Downtown saw a steady flow of community members along with the market vendors. Pictured here are some of the lower market … more
Vacationers enjoying the lake and waterslide at the Spring Bank Resort in Greenfield Township, 1918.
Monroe County Resorts
In 1903, a man named Byron Johnson decided to build himself a lake. Johnson, who served as postmaster for Tunnel City, wanted a place where he could fish to his heart’s content. Luckily, … more
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A bandshell is being considered for Bossard-Evans Park. Photo from Monroe County Democrat, May 13th, 2004.
Looking back: This week in History
140 Years ago Mr. Henry Howell’s horse, with a light wagon, was left standing unhitched yesterday and used the chance to run away. He turned onto Spring Street and upset the wagon, falling … more
Tomah High School Nursing Assistance Program
Congratulations to five local high school students, who have officially completed the Nursing Assistance Program. The program is offered to Tomah High School students in collaboration with Western … more
Patriot Award LT Jenna Lee (left), ESGR Representative John Gessner, Deputy Chief Booker Ferguson, & nominator Sergeant Zachary Fischer (far right).
Police Supervisors Ferguson and Lee receive Patriotic Support Awards
The Wisconsin Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense (DoD) office, announced that Deputy Chief Booker Ferguson and LT Jenna Lee, of the Sparta Police Department, … more
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Health Matters
Things affecting your mental health and what you can do about it     According to Mental Health America, relationships, or the pressures of performing at work or school are … more
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Land Transfers 5/8-5/14
Town of Adrian Eric Forrest To Tonya Forrest - 20023 State Highway 16 - $40,000 Town of Byron John P. Emery To Patricia L. Emery - 32817 Fulda Avenue - $88,900 Town of Clifton … more
Pictured above, from the left, are WCMEG Coordinator – Investigator Rob Walensky, Jackson County Sheriff – Duane Waldera, Trempealeau County Sheriff – Brett Semingson, Crawford County Sheriff – Dale McCullick, La Crosse County Sheriff – John Siegel, Monroe County Sheriff – Wes Revels, and Vernon County Sheriff – Roy Torgerson. Together, the sheriffs make up the WCMEG Board of Directors. They have strength in numbers and funding, allowing for stronger and more aggressive actions against the criminal activities of the evil elements that seek to destroy communities and obliterate families. Herald photo by Benny Mailman.
West Central MEG sees strength in numbers Part 2: The Sheriffs’ Board of Directors
In part one of the “West Central MEG sees strength in numbers article,” appearing in the Monday, April 29th edition of the Monroe County Herald, focus was directed to Investigator Rob … more
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Photo by ScottA scene of the 2023 Fort McCoy Armed Forces Day Open House is shown May 20, 2023, at Fort McCoy, Wis. The event was considered a great success by installation officials as nearly 3,000 people visited the installation to see numerous vehicle and equipment displays, interactive and information displays in tents, and much more. The day’s activities were centered on the Commemorative Area, which features the History Center; five World War II-era buildings filled with historical equipment and displays, the outdoor Equipment Park, and Veterans Memorial Plaza. Visitors were treated to sunny day and temperatures in the 70s as well. U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis. T. Sturkol
Fort McCoy’s 2024 Armed Forces Day Open House set for Saturday
Fort McCoy will hold its 2024 Armed Forces Day Open House on May 18 at the installation’s historic Commemorative Area. “This year’s open house will be filled with a wide range … more
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Sparta's Butterfest committee let a rumor take flight
On Saturday, May 11th, 2024, Sparta's Butterfest committee let a rumor take flight. Butterfest will be the official unveiling and opportunity to experience a brand new ride offered by A&P … more
Chicken-q fundraiser
Farmer's Markets are not the only summer events popping up over the community. On Saturday, May 11th, 2024, Deke Slayton Memorial Space and Bicycle Museum held their annual chicken-q fundraiser … more
Rosa (Ascimani) Hamilton Introduced Sparta & Brookwood Schools to the Spanish Language: 56 Years Later, Her Brother Hernan Ascimani Makes His First Journey from Bolivia with Niece Yadive Ascimani., They All Love The Driftless area. Left to Right: Hernan, Rosa, and Yadive.
Hamilton’s visited by family from Bolivia
Rosa (Ascimani) Hamilton introduced a generation to the Spanish language at Brookwood and Sparta Schools. Rosa, who was one of eight Ascimani siblings in Bolivia, came to the United States in March … more
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A 3rd Armored Division Veteran shows a photo of when he was a young tank driver in Germany and how he looks today.
Freedom Honor Flight A Big Success
The 30 th Freedom Honor Flight from La Crosse took off on Saturday, May 4 carrying 97 WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans. The honored veterans were scheduled for a one-day, full … more
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Rosa (Ascimani) Hamilton Introduced Sparta & Brookwood Schools to the Spanish Language: 56 Years Later, Her Brother Hernan Ascimani Makes His First Journey from Bolivia with Niece Yadive Ascimani., They All Love The Driftless area. Left to Right: Hernan, Rosa, and Yadive.
Hamilton’s visited by family from Bolivia
Rosa (Ascimani) Hamilton introduced a generation to the Spanish language at Brookwood and Sparta Schools. Rosa, who was one of eight Ascimani siblings in Bolivia, came to the United States in March … more
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Lady Jan Koranda, Brother Dennis Koranda, and Brother Mike Kelly, are ready to register volunteers donating blood on April 25th.
The Knightly News May 2024        
April 2024 has been a busy month for the Tomah Knights of Columbus Council 4125, as they continue their mission of community service, charitable contributions, and living up to the four pillars of … more
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Colonels Messenger and Eakins, Senator Teston, Representative VanderMeer, and Commissioner Shelley Joan Weiss pose with military children at the luncheon.
Month of the Military Child closes with celebratory luncheon
The month of April is designated as the Month of the Military Child. First established almost forty years ago, in 1986, by the Secretary of Defense office, the Month of the Military Child celebrates … more
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The Oak Grove Cemetery Association Trustees along with the head groundskeeper show off the new Toro riding mower. From left to right: Dawn Spence, Howard Hanson, Jeff Holthaus, Denise Baumgarten, Gene Baumgarten, Chris Anderson, Lori Roush, Reid Zohfeld (head groundskeeper), Breanne Zaremba, Debbie Hancock.
Oak Grove Cemetery gets a new lawnmower, donated by TORO
On Monday May 6, the Oak Grove Cemetery Trustees, along with groundskeepers unveiled their new Toro Z Master 7500-D Series 60” riding mower. The Oak Grove Cemetery Association heard of an … more
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SASD committee of the whole is set to discuss a 26.7 acre parcel of land east of Marigold Avenue, Cashton, at the May 14th, 2024, meeting. The district owns the property, and with recent cuts to the district budget, Colin Burns-Gilbert, committee chair, requested more information be brought from administration. According to Burns-GIlbert, selling the property could lessen the financial burden the district will face over the next few years.
SASD May committee of the whole meeting
On Monday, May 13th, 2024, SASD (Sparta Area School District) committee of the whole will hold their monthly meeting and an additional special meeting. The normal May meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. … more
On the afternoon of Thursday, May 9, a semi ended up dumping his cargo in the median on I-90 between Bangor and West Salem. The cargo looked to be pizza dough or flour. Pictured is the clean-up crew.
Semi Crashes
The Empress steam locomotive number 2816 and train roll through Monroe County on its anniversary final spike run from Canada to Mexico.
Monroe County on the Empress Stream Train Route
Railroad enthusiasts, of all ages, got a glimpse of railroading from yester years on the afternoon of Sunday, May 4. The normally tranquil farmlands were awakened with the sounds of a chugging steam … more
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