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In October, the American Red Cross asks people to book a time to give blood or platelets to help keep the blood supply as strong as possible this fall. The seasons may change, but the need for blood …
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10/19/26
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Residents of Buffalo, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Trempealeau, and Vernon counties in Wisconsin, and Houston County in Minnesota, are invited to participate in the 2027 COMPASS Survey, available …
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10/19/26
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources conducted forest fire training east of Tomah on Saturday, Oct. 10, in conjunction with Iron Oak Energy Solutions, Oakdale and Tomah fire departments and …
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By MEGAN MICKELSON, Wisconsin DNR Forest Ranger
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10/19/26
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140 Years ago (1886)
The dance at Thayer’s Hall, Friday night, for some reason attracted a much better attendance of boys than girls and proceedings were consequently suspended at about nine …
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Compiled by JOHN GESSNER, Herald Staff Writer
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10/19/26
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Next Steps for Change will bring together community members, businesses and supporters for its second annual Next Steps Night Out on Thursday, November 12, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at Cappella Weddings …
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10/19/26
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Save 2nd Base has been bringing softball players together for 16 years to raise money for breast cancer research through their love of the game. Director Jen Harrison came up with the idea to turn …
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By SAVANNAH TUCKER, Herald Staff Writer
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10/19/26
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The 2026 installment of the Save 2nd Base Car, bike & TRUCK show was held on Saturday, October 10th at Sparta's Memorial Park. 86-degree temps and full sunshine were the stars of the show along …
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10/19/26
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The Tomah Area School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Sharon Seely to the Board of Education, filling the vacancy left by a recent board member resignation.
Seely was selected …
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10/19/26
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On her first day in the Monroe County District Attorney's Office, Kathryn Schmidt received advice she still carries with her: Winning a case was not the point. Making a decision she could explain, …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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10/19/26
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Students put their questions into a decorated shoebox. They do not have to sign their names.
They can ask about drugs, a classroom lesson, or what it is like to work for the sheriff’s office. …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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10/19/26
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources celebrates the start of the 2026 elk hunting season on Saturday, Oct. 17. This is Wisconsin's ninth elk hunting season since the reintroduction of elk in …
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PRESS RELEASE
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10/16/26
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Gov. Tony Evers today announced that, despite continued economic turbulence caused by President Donald J. Trump’s and Republicans’ erratic trade wars and reckless tariff taxes, Wisconsin has now …
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PRESS RELEASE
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10/15/26
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October 2:
Clayton Garves, 67, of Sparta was found guilty of manufacture with intent to deliver amphetamine and THC. All other charges were dismissed. Sentencing hearing November 23.
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10/15/26
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A Tomah man accused of beating a woman with a hammer and strangling her twice has been charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide. A judge set his cash bond at $1 million.
Derek A. …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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10/15/26
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Tucked away on a country road south of Nekoosa, south of Wisconsin Rapids, lies the quiet little Greenwood Cemetery. On a nice Fall Day, all you hear is the rustling of leaves, the wind through the …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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10/15/26
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Local Tomah author Abagail "Abby" Lynn Jobe has published her first book, called The Rebel. 4.
The book is about the King of Darkness taking over the kingdom of Madeckama. He then imprisons his …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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10/15/26
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Monroe County Pride returns to downtown Sparta on Saturday, Oct. 17, inviting residents to spend an afternoon together, meet their neighbors and celebrate a community where everyone belongs.
The …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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10/15/26
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Family, friends, and military veterans gathered for a living celebration honoring 96-year-old Don Whitacre. The event recognized his military service, marksmanship, devotion to family, and continuing …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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10/15/26
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The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monroe County voters will choose candidates for federal, state and county offices and decide three proposed …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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10/15/26
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Honorable Mentions: Linus Arndt and Marissa Brueggman for their visual puns and Kaleb Reimer or his Op Art.
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10/12/26
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