SHS gym reopens with cage win after being closed for 13 months
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Views differ on job creation in the state
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

OD results in more drug charges
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Wisconsin Legislature still beset with rancor
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

More detail learned about accused county service worker coordinator
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

County schools' starting teacher pay below median income level
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat February 2, 2011 issue

Accused arsonist faces federal charges
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

City sheds a little light on Holly Grady termination
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

New and improved Sparta emergency room now open for business
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 
 
 
 
 
 

To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald January 30, 2011 issue

SHS football coach Mark Byom resigns
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

County opts to spend $15,000 on ads to educate public on jail options
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Man charged after Sunday stand-off
by Staff Writer
 

Local solon introduces bill on sand mine moratorium
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Regular county board committee reports end
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

School hockey to drop co-op status
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Vinehout wants a shot at governor's contest
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat January 26, 2011 issue

County cops get gift of life-saving equipment
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Community service  crew sup. faces sex charges
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Sparta man hurt in snowmobile crash
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

City has three write-in campaigns
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Local woman pushing  for Monroe County homeless shelter
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Police charge three in Sparta area heroin ring
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald January 23, 2011 issue

City commission backs measure to consider options to ATC plan
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Fire department merger study OK'd after mayor breaks voting deadlock
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

7th Ward write-in candidate
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Cashton cager seriously hurt in game vs. Bangor
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Committee not interested in sand mine moratorium
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat January 19, 2011 issue

Sparta teachers represent WI in VFW program
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Anderson to run as write-in
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Building committee: either pay for info campaign or scrap referendum
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

E. Oak Street on 2012 construction list
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald January 16, 2011 issue

Fire department merger study OK'd
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Warrens man dies after RTV plunges through ice on pond
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Night blaze closes Rockland business
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Sparta Public Works offers utility pact to Fast Eddie's liquor store
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

County board to be delivered from committee report tedium
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Local construction in '11 spirals downward
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat January 12, 2011 issue

Teenager busted for rash of auto thefts
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Man learns the hard way Wilton isn't the wild west
by Staff Writer
 

Park board to consider pool referendum tonight
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

County's nursing home admin. takes job in Tomah
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Transmission line meetings Jan. 16
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald January 9, 2011 issue

Deny sand mine appeals in split vote, eject Angelini from hearing
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

UK manufacturer buys major Sparta employer
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Jaxon, Adalyn, county's most popular baby names in 2011
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Local recall office to close soon
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Arrest in heroin sale by convenience store
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Nab new worker in store burglary
by Staff Writer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat January 5, 2011 issue

Christmas Eve crash claims life of Sparta man near Cataract
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Divided county board okays justice center siting referendum
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Sand mines top news of 2011
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald December 29, 2011 issue

U.S. Silica gets OK for sand mine plan
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Towns divided on moratorium for emerging industry in county
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Nix charges, allegations were false
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

School hockey co-op to disband
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Reclaim mining venue with lake, campground
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Permit may be appealed
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat December 22, 2011 issue

SYHA accelerates payments to city
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Supervisor proposes question on location of a justice center
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Whooping  cough on the rise in county and state
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Building comm. tackles obstacles to project
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald December 19, 2011 issue

Special assessments bump up back taxes
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Committee reverses administrator's decision on firemen double-dipping
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Fire department consolidation talked about
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

$20,000 cash bail set in liquor store arson case
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Tomah trio busted in heroin raid
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat December 15, 2011 issue

Crash & burn incident at Eddies leads to arrest
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

4 sup. races shaping up in county
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Man killed in Norwalk meat plant mishap
 

Petition seeks silica dust emission standards for sand mines
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald December 12, 2011 issue

Dan Hellman won't try to retain council post
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Population of school district elementary pupils to boom
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Drug-related arrest for woman dining in restaurant parking lot
by Staff Writer
 

Texas truckers jailed for drugs
by Staff Writer
 

Alderman checks out Illinois sand mine plant
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat December 8, 2011 issue

County board contest shaping up in Sparta
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Man dead after car crashes into cafe
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Peanut butter prankster nabbed outside Norwalk
by Staff Writer
 

New 3-D photo exhibit at History Room is a community-minded effort
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald December 5, 2011 issue

Proposed crossing guard bill comes out of city's debate
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Trio nabbed for theft at Laser Monks' abbey
by Staff Writer
 

Dog hero from Sparta featured on Animal Planet series Monday
Special to the Democrat by Pat Mulvaney
 

Norwalk man sentenced to prison in cop beating
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Lawmakers lament Gov.'s policies at Cracker Barrel
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Radcliffe: ban on cameras at state Capital diminishes open govt.
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Underage decoy served at 11 bars during compliance check
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat December 1, 2011 issue

Monroe County Board taps contingency funds to cover increase in medical examiner's budget
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

New committee will oversee justice center project
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Herald contributor pens short story
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Long weekend for Sparta Rural Fire Department
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Sheriff's Dept. investigating shooting in rural Tomah
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald November 28, 2011 issue

Opening weekend deer harvest up at one Sparta station
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

More justice center discussion expected at Monroe County Board meeting Tues.
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Circumstances of Laser Monks' dissolution remain murky
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald November 21, 2011 issue

City adopts lowest mill rate in 25 years
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Install fence at lake to serve as part of goose management
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

County board reverses earlier decisions. OKs jail schematics
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Army, locals move toward joint use pact
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Mock poll of supervisors backs new jail at a downtown location
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat November 17, 2011 issue

Illinois man hurt in one-car accident near Warrens
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Park board picks 'Sparta Downtown River Trail' as name of newest city bike circuit
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Jail is site of special county board meeting Wednesday
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Cross country ski trail approved at River Run Golf Course
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald November 14, 2011 issue

Early snow storm hits hinterland
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

After about a decade, skate venue may become a reality
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Expect city council ruling on lay-off plan
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

SHS poised to try block scheduling next semester
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Mull no-fault sewer backup insurance again
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Little criminal activity thus far this month, but police stay busy
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat November 10, 2011 issue

City's new pool plan includes zero-depth entry, lazy river, slide
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

City's signature cycling statue to get much-needed makeover
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

First nationwide EAS test slated Wednesday
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Schools plan Vets Day programs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald November 7, 2011 issue

Most city buildings not exempted from concealed gun law
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Order prison in theft of valuable animals
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Fifth arrest for drunken driving proves difficult for county police
by Staff Writer
 

'Can Walker' food drive in city November 19, 20
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Charge in Tomah Burger King prank
by Staff Writer
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat November 3, 2011 issue

County board to tackle budget at annual meeting
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Board blocks effort to secure schematics for downtown justice center
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

County survey will track prescription drug use, abuse
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald October 31, 2011 issue

County up to speed on exotic animal regulation, but many species allowed
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Judges, others plead for justice center nod
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Faulty wall causing problems at SHS
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Raft of extracurricular hires okayed by board
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

McTaggart likely to stay on energy subcommittee
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat October 27, 2011 issue

Sheriff shows his mettle in top Ironman competition
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Hundreds gather to remember Ed
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

For these Sparta area cousins music is the tie that binds
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Weekend accidents result in injuries
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald October 24, 2011 issue

City grows by 520 acres on West side
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Prostitution charge stems from attempt to produce bail money
by Staff Writer
 

Most non-union city workers get 2% hike
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Police, fire department consolidation not a go
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Planning commission embraces annexation
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Lower bridge weight limit
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Sparta man convicted in woman's overdose
 

U.S. Silica plans a clean mining process
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat October 20, 2011 issue

Lassa likely area's new senator
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Maggie Mae concert to help out grapplers
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

MTNT grant will fund car charging station in Ray's lot
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Sparta man arrested after pot patch found in city
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Inmate facing charges following jail altercation
JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald October 17, 2011 issue

Eye city annexation for sand mine sites
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Arrest suspect in post office, school,  home, church crimes
by Staff Writer
 

McTaggart voted off energy subcommittee
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Jerome public works department
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

After 30 years lost wedding ring found by Kendall farmer
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Cable remains concessionaire at golf course through 2012
 

Aircraft using Fort McCoy training areas on Oct. 14-15
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat October 13, 2011 issue

Grass fire destroys camper in Little Falls
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Heroin forum is eye opening
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Firefighters honor fallen brethren
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Rural Warrens man seriously hurt in mishap
 

Lassa meet and greet Tuesday
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald October 10, 2011 issue

Park board adopts new promo rates at golf course
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

The street is open --- at last
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

School enrollment rises, Montessori posts big gain
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

New owner for storied pizzeria, second subway shop in Sparta
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Renter charges after disputed damage claim by local landlord
by Staff Writer
 

Fire chief breaks neck in training
 

Police to accept unwanted drugs
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat October 6, 2011 issue

Activities slated for observance of Domestic Violence month
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Housekeeping item turns controversial
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Supervisors split over general fund reserve policy
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Rural Ontario man injured in mishap
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald October 3, 2011 issue

Supervisors nix total payoff of landfill debt
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Save museum, library from budget scalpel
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Shilling hopes for no more recalls
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Fall Fest on Saturday
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

New associate at law firm
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

City may drop out of Chamber
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat September 29, 2011 issue

Court officials want justice center on front burner
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

County treasurer's office broken into
 

Heroin forum to shed some light on a growing problem
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Govt. shutdown looms this week
 

Sparta's new dog park open for "business"
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald September 26, 2011 issue

Principal Stafslein spent part of his ummer on the Argentine
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Require residency of works director
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Aldermen not to post gun signs in city buildings
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Cottage Grove folk get red carpet
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

New eatery to open in former Country Kitchen
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Webster Lumber business eyed for sand processing?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat September 22, 2011 issue

Former vet clinic manager gets probation in prescription drug theft case
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

The end is near
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Monroe County landfill to collect  hazardous waste materials
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

State's SAT scores eclipse national average
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald September 19, 2011 issue

City's financial contribution to space museum causes stir
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Board turns down plans for grocery
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Greenfield agrees to pact with Unimin
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Golf course honcho Barry McMullin quits
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Shake-up in golf fees in offing
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Former parks director Amundson dies
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat September 15, 2011 issue

Finance to mull $50K cost saving measure
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Thieves steals cash from Tomah's Aldi's
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Honoring all Tomah area vets
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Researchers gather data on bike trail tunnel bats in advance of disease
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald September 12, 2011 issue

Tomah anticipating $20M in commercial expansion projects
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Families First partners with United Way
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Drug sting nets Michigan man
by Staff Writer
 

A decade of pushing child safety
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Local military man turned author pens third book in action series
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Transmission line opponents to hold an informational meeting in Mindoro
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat September 8, 2011 issue

Unimin land purchase top $10M in Town of Greenfield
by BILL GLEISS Special to the Herald
 

Insurance savings leave $75K wiggle room in city budget
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

City mulls dropping Deke Slayton Museum contribution
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Justice center issue  to resurface in Sept.
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Community and friends rally after Norwalk-area barn damaged by fire
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald September 7, 2011 issue

Greenfield sets vote on Unimin agreement
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Kind gets feedback in Cashton
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

School board okays policy on nepotism
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

23 new teachers in local system
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Dog license purveyors allowed to retain more
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Sparta man hurt in crash
 

Bicyclist injured
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat September 1, 2011 issue

Skiff quits as public works director
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Fake auto theft report is cover-up
by Staff Writer
 

Is there a need for transmission line?
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald August 29, 2011 issue

Green light given for .9% school levy hike
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

County board agrees in split vote to sell Angelo dam to WTC for $1
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

School board fields hirings, resignations
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Talk of religion leads to arrest
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Board hears flap about sports facility
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Greenfield, Unimin mining firm progress toward an agreement
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat August 25, 2011 issue

Board hopes to revive jail discussion
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

SACS walk donations approach $80K
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Memorial field Sports Facility becoming a reality
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 
 

Fewer Sparta students take ACT
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald August 22, 2011 issue

Proposed Unimin development agreement spurs more debate
Special to the Democrat by PAT MULVANEY
 

City okays money for crossing guards
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Unimin land reclaim plan gets green light
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Dedicate bridge, conduit between E-S Bike Trail and city's downtown
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Chief Lindemann against public safety consolidation
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

County board members urgedd to be policy makers in wake of repair bill
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat August 18, 2011 issue

Accomplice in armed robbery sentenced
by Staff Writer
 

Suspect in alleged cop beating bound over for trial
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Sand mining company's land purchases top $9M
 
 

St. Clare Mission Clinic director, administrator try to keep volunteer facility viable
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald August 15, 2011 issue

Town  mired in controversy over sand mining operation
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Heat wave faulted for woman's death
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Shilling ousts Kapanke without much help from Monroe County
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Raises for aldermen, mayor to be verified
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Expect less than 1% school levy increase
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Agree to compensate Pine Street resident for sewer backup damage
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat August 11, 2011 issue

Monroe Co. Dive Team disbands
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Montley Crue, Poison and New York Dolls draw a record crowd of more than 12,000 to Fort McCoy
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Blaze leaves $20K worth of damage to L St. home
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Board hears report on SAILS
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald August 8, 2011 issue

Town board chairman's kin gets $2 million in land sales
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Road-patching project causes auto problems
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

No recall voting in Sparta on Tuesday
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

City safety board mulls consolidating command of police, fire departments
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Escaped prison convict at large in Tomah, LaGrange for 12 hours
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

New site for concrete plant to get planning commission consideration
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat August 4, 2011 issue

Board scraps plan to refinance landfill bond
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Sparta's Rachel Reeck enjoying her reign as county's first Honey Queen in over 40 years
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Unused retirement funds returned to county coffers
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald August 1, 2011 issue

School board upset with city for crossing guard stance
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Concerns continue in Greenfield
Special to the Democrat by PAT MULVANEY
 

Teachers volunteer during summer to ensure best possible learning capabilities for ESL kids
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat July 28, 2011 issue

County fair to kick off Wed.
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Black River St. project delayed after car drives on wet cement
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Local philanthropist backs a big heart with her pocket book
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Three injured in Leon mishap
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald July 25, 2011 issue

Delay action on dropping cross guards
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Plan for concrete plant voted down after neighbors complain
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Expansion of Amundson Park garners city council approval
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Folks must dig deeper to pay recreation fees
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Wayne Tretsven, convicted of 2 murders, dies in penitentiary
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Planning commission deals with lot issues
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat July 21, 2011 issue

Sand mining land brings top dollar
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

More northern exposure for MTNT
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

School committee recommends five-cent increase on all meals
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Mother also faces charges in boyfriend's child abuse case
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Mueller to span Beaver Creek again?
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Driver trapped after accident
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald July 18, 2011 issue

50 homes damaged in tornado
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 

Cole gets life in 2010 murder
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

City council mulls fix for $200K shortfall
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat May 26, 2011 issue

County board ratifies new round of union contracts
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Gawkers impede emergency crews' responses in aftermath
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Lineup final for summer's Concert in the Park series
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

New ethics complaint filed against county sup.
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Fire destroys garage in Town of New Lyme
 

SPD foils I-90 bridge jumper
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald May 23, 2011 issue

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat May 19, 2011 issue

ER under construction
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Farmers market group pushes bank lot location
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Top seniors revealed at Sparta High School's Scholarship Award Night
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Five injuries, one arrest in I-90 collision
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Investigation continues in woman's death
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Four more busted in drug probe
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald May 16, 2011 issue

Sparta's new website is up and running
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

NBC correspondent conducts interview at Ginny's Cupboard
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

To raze, or not to raze Ray's? A question for the council
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Committee denies police grievance
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 
 
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat May 12, 2011 issue

Army of volunteers help ensure a beautiful Sparta for years to come
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Actors put a humorist twist on biblical tales
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Suspected heroin dealers held on cash bonds
by Staff Writer
 

Figures tilt toward county run landfill gas-to-energy project
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald May 9, 2011 issue

Police release video in Tomah shootout
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Little Falls man arrested after crashing, firing off shots
by Staff Writer
 

Doyle losses Monroe County but carries the 94th District
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Sparta High School's greenhouse brimming with foilage and lessons
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Little change after county's Supreme Court race recount
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat May 5, 2011 issue

Crash demo grabs students' attentions
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Three people injured in two accidents over the weekend
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Laser Monks folds
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

DNR honors bike trail nature writer Bob Lee
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald May 2, 2011 issue

Veterinarian, public figure Dr. Burr Nussdorfer dies
by PAT MULVANEY Special to the Democrat
 

Foreclosures kept at bay on 83 Warrens properties
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Supervisor's uncollected per diems to be used for jail construction fund
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Recommend Sparta school referendum
by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer
 

Mother of three returns home from storied Boston Marathon
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Democrat April 28, 2011 issue

Private nursing home firm gets cool reception at Rolling Hills meeting
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Sparta High School prom court named
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Convicted burglars get prison
by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor
 

Sup. offers per diems for building account
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer
 

Senate recall efforts unfold
by BILL GLEISS Special to the Herald
 
 
 

 To read these articles please see the
The Sparta Herald April 25, 2011 issue

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