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Yesterday afternoon, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the Sparta Free Library held an open house, for anyone desiring a sneak peek into their expansion blue print. It was an informal gathering, where staff …

Kendall Fest fun for all ages

From bounce houses and airbrush tattoos, to a car show and live music, this year's Kendall Fest had something for every age group. Barbara Anderson brought her daughters, Bryleigh Stout (3) and …

One local Tomah group was recently treated to some information, from bikers with big hearts. Members of the Big Rivers Wisconsin chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.), most with …

Art at Wegner Grotto has flourishing footprint

On Saturday August 27, Art Outdoors was hosted by the Monroe County Local History Room and Museum. The location for the creative event was at the Wegner Grotto County Park, just fifteen minutes north …

 The mission of the Monroe County Local History Room & Museum (MCLHR) is to collect, preserve, and share the history of Monroe County, Wisconsin. I thought I would share an artifact recently …

Morrow Home ribbon cutting approaching

On September 8 th , at 3:30 p.m., the Morrow Home , in Sparta, will officially hold its ribbon cutting, which coincides with the 1 year anniversary celebration of the building being occupied. The …

Sparta Free Library will host an Expansion Sneak Peek Open House for the community on Wednesday, September 7 th , from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.. The original 1902 Carnegie Library was upgaded in 1982, and …

A 16-year old Sparta resident has died after a one vehicle traffic crash on County Hwy BC in the Township of Sparta.  On 08/25/2022 at around 9:30pm a vehicle driven by 16 year- old James …

Rolling Hills commences with transfer

On Tuesday morning, as most folks were going to work, the staff of Rolling Hills was preparing the long-awaited resident transfer, to the new facility, across the street. Many in Monroe County …

Gasoline Alley and the Tomah Area Museum

What do the Tomah Area History Museum and the comic strip Gasoline Alley have in common?  Gasoline Alley was the nickname for Superior Avenue in Tomah, back in an age when automobiles were …

What started out years ago, as a benefit for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, has morphed into the William Hoffman Memorial ride. William “Willie” Hoffman was a huge supporter of St. …

VFW posts contests for young local writers and speakers

VFW Post 2112, headquartered in Sparta, Wisconsin, is offering students a chance to be recognized for their talents, as well as secure top cash prizes and trips to Washington D.C. Every year the …

Downtown Thursday Nights

Downtown Thursday Nights, in Tomah, Wisconsin, was started in 2019, and brought it back in 2021. It is a concert series that runs for six weeks. Superior Avenue is shut down and nationally touring …

Law Enforcement Career Academy

The Wisconsin American Legion sponsored a Law Enforcement Career Academy at the Wisconsin State Patrol Academy at Fort McCoy. It started on July 24th and ran through July 29th. This was the sixth …

Big Creek Church- A Culmination of community

Sunday, Aug. 7th, the Former Big Creek United Methodist Church had their annual fundraiser, along with a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new restrooms. The church has a rich history in the Big …

Parade caps Bangor Fun Daze

It was just after noon on Sunday in the remote town of Bangor, Wisconsin. Thick clouds held the blue sky captive, and a cool August day was a welcomed friend for all the residents and visitors alike. …

SACS: The coming together of a like-hearted community

On August 5 th there was a gathering of the kindest souls at Evans-Bosshard Park for the annual Sparta Area Cancer Support (SACS) fundraiser. Volunteers flooded the area, playing music, face painting …

Space Camp ends with a blast … off

 Throughout this past week, twenty students spanning grades 5 through 8, completed an exciting week of space related activities. The event was sponsored by the Deke Slayton Space and Bicycle …

Linda Smith exhaled through a massive smile as she cut the ribbon in front of the new Rolling Hills facility on Tuesday. In front of a crowd, both seated and standing, the exhaustive efforts of so …

The Norwalk Lions Club will host it’s 56th annual Tractor pull this weekend. Many of the clubs’ original members never thought that a tractor pull could ever be even a minor success. …

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