By MONROE COUNTY HERALD STAFF   1st - Bessie E Kmiecik   The 167 th annual Monroe County Fair was held July 23-27 at ...

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY Weather impacted the MVC the most of any conference last week. La Crosse Central held off Logan 13- 12 ...

The Cashton Eagles (4-1, 3-0) remained undefeated in conference play as they defeated the Ithaca Bulldogs 20-6 (2-3, 1-2) on Friday, Sept. 19. Cashton took a 6-0 lead after a 30- yard touchdown … ...

The Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to celebrate the season with a lineup of fall events, starting ...

The Sparta Police Reserves are putting the department’s motto — “Committed to Excellence. Committed to Community” — into ...

A threatening message written on a bathroom wall at Tomah High School prompted a HOLD during the morning of Friday, Sept. 18, ...

SPARTA-Darlene L. Clemmerson, 84, of Sparta passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, La Crosse surrounded by her family, whom she deeply loved. A Graveside ...

The fields are bursting with seasonal colors at Happy Hills Flower Farm at 30055 Nevada Road in Cashton. For owner Jennifer Watkins, farming flowers is more than a business — it’s a way … ...

140 years ago (1885) An exciting combination runaway occurred Saturday on Oak Street. Hoffman Bros. market team took fright at a piece of circus bill, broke the hitching strap and started down … ...

The Monroe County Aging and Disability Resource Center and Health Department will host a community open house Thursday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot at 315 W. Oak St., Sparta. … ...

A free suicide prevention training will be offered Sept. 29 at the Monroe County Health Department in Sparta. The session ...

The complimentary balance screening used a Biodex Balance System that officials said helps to identify a person’s risk of ...