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Sports · Monroe County Herald Bangor · Oct 1, 2026

VOLLEYBALL: Bangor battles past Hillsboro in key SBC clash

Coming into the week with a three-way tie atop the Scenic Bluffs volleyball standings, every conference match begins to feel like it carries a greater and greater weight -- especially those between ...

Sports · Monroe County Herald Bangor · Sep 28, 2026

VOLLEYBALL: Falcons, Cardinals earn SBC sweeps

With just over two weeks left of the regular season, there is plenty left still to be decided in the Scenic Bluffs Conference. The Bangor Cardinals now find themselves as part of a three-way tie ...

Sports · Monroe County Herald Bangor · Sep 24, 2026

VOLLEYBALL: Bangor sweeps Cashton in rivalry clash

After suffering its first SBC loss to Wonewoc, Bangor got back into the win column with a dominant win against their archrival. The Cardinals (12-7, 5-1) swept the Eagles (8-13, 1-5) 25-15,

Sports · Monroe County Herald Bangor · Sep 21, 2026

VOLLEYBALL: Cardinals fall short against Wolves in five sets

With both teams riding high off a conference win in their last match, Wonewoc-Center and Bangor put on a show in a battle between two of the best teams in the Scenic Bluffs The Wolves (8-5 4-1 ...

Sports · Monroe County Herald Bangor · Sep 17, 2026

VOLLEYBALL: Bangor moves to 4-0 in SBC play

Thanks to a trio of wins over the last week, the Bangor volleyball team finds themselves still unbeaten in Scenic Bluffs play and sitting in a tie atop the conference standings. The Cardinals ...

Obituary · Monroe County Herald Bangor · Sep 17, 2026

Russell James Niedfeldt

Russell "Russ" James Niedfeldt of Sparta, WI passed away on September 6, 2026 surrounded by his wife and children. Born April 7, 1958, in Sparta, WI to Richard and Marleah Niedfeldt, he grew

Obituary · Monroe County Herald Bangor · Sep 10, 2026

Robert L. Gibson

Robert L. Gibson, age 75, of Bangor, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2026, at the RBI Caring Hearts in Bangor. Robert was born on June 10, 1951, at Fort Belvoir, Viriginia. ...

Local · Monroe County Herald Bangor · Sep 10, 2026

Bangor Community Shines in Support of Local Cancer Patients

The Bangor community and friends are invited to come together for the 19th Annual Sunshine on the Trail - Bangor Cancer Support Group event on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at ...

Sports · Monroe County Herald Bangor · Sep 10, 2026

FOOTBALL: Bangor blanks Hillsboro in conference opener

The Bangor Cardinals entered conference play this year in a very unfamiliar spot for the program: still searching for their first win of the season. This young flock of Cardinals (1-2, 1-0

Sports · Monroe County Herald Bangor · Sep 10, 2026

VOLLEYBALL: Cardinals sweep Rockets in SBC opener

Just ahead of their home tournament on Labor Day weekend, the Bangor volleyball team got their Scenic Bluffs slate started on an exceptionally strong note. The Cardinals (8-5, 1-0 Scenic Bluffs) ...

Sports · Monroe County Herald Bangor · Sep 3, 2026

CROSS COUNTRY: Cardinals third at Cashton Invite

Fueled by top-five finishes by their lead runner in both the boys' and girls' races, the Bangor Cardinals placed third in both team standings at last Saturday's Cashton Invitational. ...

Obituary · Monroe County Herald Bangor · Sep 3, 2026

Terry M. Bjorkman

SPARTA - Terry M. Bjorkman, 66, of Sparta passed away on Monday, August 31st, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.   He was born October 25, 1959 to Wallace and Delores (Pfaff)

Sports · Monroe County Herald Bangor · Aug 31, 2026

VOLLEYBALL: Sparta beats Bangor at tourney

The Sparta volleyball team picked up a straight-set win over Bangor as part of a two-day tournament both participated in last week. The Spartans won a tight two sets over the Cardinals 26-24, ...

Obituary · Monroe County Herald Bangor · Aug 27, 2026

Ralph W. Rostkowski

ROCKLAND - Ralph W. Rostkowski, 79, of Rockland, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at his home. He was born on June 17, 1947 in Chicago, IL to Harry and Dorothy (Zdankowski) Rostkowski. ...

Sports · Monroe County Herald Bangor · Aug 24, 2026

Mel-Min blanks Bangor for second straight win in non-conference rivalry

To snap an 18-game losing streak in their customary season-opening clash with Bangor, Melrose-Mindoro needed a last-second field goal for a 21-20 win in 2025. In the latest Week 1 renewal of their ...

Sports · Monroe County Herald Bangor · Aug 20, 2026

Bangor angling to retain hold on SBC

It would seem a little silly to refer to a three-season stretch without a conference championship as a drought. But by the lofty standards of Bangor football, these last few years sort of felt like ...

Sports · Monroe County Herald Bangor · Aug 17, 2026

Bangor looks to return to winning ways against Mustangs

If it's the opening night of the high school football season in Wisconsin, you can bet your bottom dollar that Bangor and Melrose-Mindoro are going toe to toe on the gridiron. Starting with ...

Sports · Monroe County Herald Bangor · Aug 13, 2026

Three coaching changes highlight Scenic Bluffs football

One of the most familiar faces in the Scenic Bluffs Conference will not be patrolling the sidelines during Hillsboro football games this fall. Long-time head coach of the Tigers Eric Auel ...

Sports · Monroe County Herald Bangor · Aug 13, 2026

Fall sports gets underway with golf, tennis

The weather outside is a reminder that we are firmly still in the summer, but the first glimpse of fall sports action for the 2026-27 high school season is already upon us. The next two days ...

Obituary · Monroe County Herald Bangor · Aug 10, 2026

Dorothy Jernander Silha

Dorothy Jernander Silha, age 83, passed away on Aug 3, 2026, following a brief illness. Dorothy was born on May 24, 1943, to the late Milan and Helen (Larson) Jernander and grew up on Fish Creek ...