Headlines from 4-21-22

The New County Board is officially seated with no change to leadership as Cedrick Schnitzler remains chair and Wally Habhegger remains vice- chair.

The public weighs in on closing the Cataract Elementary School. The Administration and the board drew a lot of criticism at public discussion.

Tomah City Council takes the next step on the new emergency services building. Costs were higher than expected when opening bids.

City of Sparta officials get sworn in. New mayor Kevin Riley is seated.

Justin Trails held a Doggie Easter egg hunt benefiting the Monroe County Animal Shelter.

The Philanthropic Education Organization Sisterhood Chapter of Sparta recognized 7 sparta seniors.

Local organizations are teaming up for a Sparta Career, job, and education fair to be held Wednesday May 4^th at Sparta High School.

Tomah Health is offering childbirth classes and safe sitter classes.

Tomah will recognize arbor day April 29^th.

One person was injured in a one vehicle accident near Leon last Sunday.

Sparta Scrap it Day was a success last Saturday with proceeds going to Sparta Area Cancer Support.

Tomah City Council approves a replacement hire for Tomah Police Department.

Fort McCoy Fishing season to begin May 7^th.

SUMMIT Spirits will present a comedy called “The Charitable Sisterhood of the second trinity victory church” on April 22-24 and April 29-May 1^st.

Sparta Butterfest committee met Tuesday to discuss this years Butterfest.

Wisconsin Army Guard unit returns home from Eastern Europe deployment.

Monroe County ADRC announces listening sessions.

A Tomah Middle School student competes in statewide chess tournament.