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Librarian Cheyenne Puetz (Left), Super Reader Nadia Sletten (Center), and Library Director Michelle Tryggestad (Right) pause for a commemorative photo, as they celebrate Nadia’s grand prize win for the Summer Learning Challenge. Her amazing prize earned was a brand-new bike from Speed’s Bike Shop! Way to go, Nadia!
Sparta Free Library awards top reader new bike
This summer, local youth, Nadia Sletten, age 11, was awarded the high honor of a brand-new bike, as the raffle-drawn winner of the Sparta Free Library’s Summer Learning Challenge. Sletten, who … more
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Former Sparta man climbs Volcano
Recently, Rick Brohmer, a Sparta native, and his wife, Paulina Brohmer, climbed Mount Bromo, an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia. Standing at a height of 2,329 meters, or 7,641.076 feet, the … more
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Full military honors are accorded to Sergeant Jack Hohlfeld as he is laid to rest at the Catholic Cemetery in La Crosse.
Sergeant Jack Hohlfeld returned to Wisconsin with full military Honors
After 82 years of being one of the many unknown fallen soldiers of World War II, Veteran Sergeant (SGT) Jack Hohlfeld’s remains were identified and returned to his family, in the La Crosse … more
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Wisconsin Legends and Lore: The Witch Road
On Callen Road, south of Ripon, in the town of Rosendale, lies the ruins of a supposed haunted house. Although the road it sits off of is Callen Road, it is known by the locals as Witch Road. Witches … more
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CPR/AED certification training in September
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency lifesaving procedure, performed when the heart stops beating. Immediate CPR can improve the chances of survival after cardiac arrest. Learn these … more
The volleyball tournament was a big hit at Leon Gatorfest. Sid’s Concrete was the volleyball tournament Champions for the weekend.
Gatorfest Photos
Land Transfers 8/14-8/20
Land Transfers 8/14-8/20 Town of Angelo Rebecca J & Daniel J Westphal To Adam & Michele Maxson - 13411 Grandview Rd, Sparta Wi - $395,000 Estate Of Ralph W. Mantzke To Shelby J … more
Millston MDA Fundraiser this weekend
The longest currently running “Do it yourself Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) fundraiser” in the country will kick off Saturday morning, August 31st, in Millston, at the ball field. … more
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Mark Ringwelski, who previously sang with the world famous “Kings Heralds” sang solo at the Hylandale Academy, south of Rockland for Praise in the Valley.
Praise in the Valley Photos
SACS announces Calendar Raffle Winners
The following are the winners for the Sparta Area Cancer Support calendar raffle, TESLA car, and Duck Races. Date August 2, 2024        Teresa … more
Looking back: This week in History
140 Years ago (1884) The iron ore at Black River Falls has been tested by Pittsburgh capitalists interested in the establishment of a smelting furnace at that point. The yield of the richest … more
Tomah Health, Versiti call for blood donations, remember 9/11
To honor the heroes of 9/11, Tomah Health and Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin are asking area donors to donate blood during a two-day drive, on September 11th and 12th, from noon – 5 p.m., at … more
Unclaimed military remains eligible for honors
Imagine that you inherited a house and upon viewing it as your own for the first time, you discover an urn on the mantle. This urn contains the cremated remains of one of your long-lost relatives. At … more
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Kicking Bear increases positive energy field at Justin Trails
On Saturday, August 24th, Kicking Bear Camp returned to Justin Trails for their second year. The free event ran from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and was available for kids, ages 4 to 14 to attend with at least … more
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Pictured here are members of the Tomah High School Dance team measuring and packaging food at the FMSC Mobilepack on Saturday, August 24th, 2024. "We were part of something greater today, helping right here in our town for an important reason- world hunger," the girls said. "Our hearts grew a little more today knowing that we made a difference."
The fifth ingredient is love
On Friday, August 23rd, 2024, and Saturday, August 24th, 415 Tomah area community members worked together to feed 298 children for a year. With 108,864 meals prepared in eight hours, Tomah … more
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Bangor School District BOE puts operational referendum question on November 5th ballot
At its August 14th meeting, the Bangor School District Board of Education voted to place an operational referendum on the November 5th, 2024, ballot. If approved by voters, the referendum will renew … more
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Monroe County Board meeting set for Wednesday
The Monroe County full board of supervisors will meet Wednesday evening, August 28th, 2024, in the Monroe County Board Assembly Room, starting at 6 p.m. Before that meeting, the Property and … more
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Very special guests showed up at the Wegner Grotto's Outdoor Art event on Saturday, August 24th, 2024. Pictured here, working on pastel painting, is Evelyn - a descendant of Paul and Matilda Wegner, the creators of the grotto.
Wegner Grotto sculpts substantial crowd at decade old art event
For 10 years, Monroe County History Room and Museum has hosted an “Outdoor Art” event at the treasured Paul and Matilda Wegner Grotto, located at 7788 Daylight Road, just North of Sparta, … more
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TASD policy rescinded and referendum question approved
The first order of business at the Tomah Area School District’s (TASD) school board meeting on Monday, August 19th, 2024, was to move the meeting from the Robert Kupper Learning Center to the … more
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Land Transfers 8/14-8/20
Town of Angelo Rebecca J & Daniel J Westphal To Adam & Michele Maxson - 13411 Grandview Rd, Sparta Wi - $395,000 Estate Of Ralph W. Mantzke To Shelby J Mantzke - 10772 State Highway … more
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