Monroe County remains in high-risk category

The number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Monroe County. The county still is rated in the high-risk level of community transmission for Covid-19, according to the CDC Covid-19 Data Tracker. 

Book review: ‘All the Devils Are Here’ by Louise Penny

Armond and Reine Marie Gamache were in Paris in anticipation of their daughter, Annie, giving birth to a granddaughter.

49-year-old Juneau County man dies of Covid-19

A 49-year-old Juneau County man with no underlying conditions has died of Covid-19, according to the Juneau County Health Department. 

Two killed in I-90 crash near Sparta

A Sept. 13 crash on I-90 near Sparta resulted in two fatalities, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol.  

At about 10 p.m., at mile marker 26.5, a semi was disabled on the right shoulder when a Subaru Outback with no headlights rear-ended it. The Subaru went under the rear of the semi trailer, and then caught on fire, which spread to the semi trailer. Both occupants of the Subaru were killed.

Vernon County reports 50th Covid-19 death

The Vernon County Health Department reported Sept. 9 that a male resident in his 70s had died from Covid-19.

Book review: ‘An Impartial Witness’ by Charles Todd

Bess Crawford is a British Nursing Sister; the time is 1917, prior to the United States joining the First World War.

Monroe County Health Department asks you to do your part to stop the spread of Covid-19

The number of Covid-19 cases in Monroe County continues to rise at an alarming rate. The county is rated in the “high” risk level of community transmission for Covid-19, according to the CDC Covid-19 Data Tracker.

Book review: ‘The Blood Knot’ by John Galligan

Ned Oglivie, Dog, was on a mission. He was on a three-year fly-fishing trip across the USA.

Walk-in Covid-19 vaccinations available at Monroe County Health Department

The Monroe County Health Department continues to offer free walk-in appointments for Covid-19 vaccinations at its office at 315 W. Oak St., Sparta, during business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday). 

CDC issues alert regarding Ivermectin

Submitted by the Monroe County Health Department  The CDC Health Alert Network recently issued an alert to public health agencies […]

Per health department, Brookwood’s junior high football team must quarantine (updated)

The Monroe County Health Department has ordered that the Brookwood Junior High School football team be quarantined for 14 days (until Sept. 9).