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A strong wind whipped through the barnyard as Steve and Annette Trescher welcomed visitors to their farm. Dairy cows in the pen behind them look on, hoping for more of the delicious grains Steve had …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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6/4/26
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May 26:
Lisandro Cuaquetzale, 22, of Onalaska was charged with false imprisonment, intimidating a victim by use or attempted use of force, criminal trespass to dwelling, criminal damage to …
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6/4/26
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2025-2026 4th Quarter Honor Roll
High Honors (4.0) Honor Roll (3.5-3.99) Scholastic Roll (3.0-3.49)
Class Of 2026- Seniors
High Honors
Alivia Brandau
Fernanda Garcia Barr
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6/4/26
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County Trunk Highway N in the Town of Clifton, 0.42 miles east of Kirkwood Avenue and 0.74 miles west of Knollwood Road, will be closed effective Monday, June 08, 2026, to facilitate the replacement …
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6/4/26
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Ham radio operators from the Mississippi Valley Amateur Radio Association (MVARA) of the Coulee Region will be participating in a national amateur radio exercise at 33516 Grosbeak Ave., Camp Douglas, …
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6/4/26
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Near the intersection of County Road P and County Road K in Dunn County lies a lone grave marker of a Civil War veteran. It reads, "Andrew J. Bigford, H Company, 58th Pennsylvania Infantry."
The …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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6/4/26
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Memorial Day can be an enjoyable weekend for many. Weather is mild, school’s out, summer is beginning and grills are fired up. The reality is that we, as Americans, can celebrate Memorial Day …
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6/4/26
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The June 3, 2026 Sparta Planning Commission approved several development and zoning requests during its June meeting, including a new residential development on Walrath Street, rezoning for a growing …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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6/4/26
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Tomah High School recently celebrated an exciting milestone for four outstanding students during its annual Youth Apprenticeship Signing Day, recognizing their commitment to continuing their career …
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6/4/26
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With another eventful Wisconsin summer and another election year at hand, the Monroe County Highway Department reminds property owners and others that only signs authorized and installed by the …
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6/1/26
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Families in Sparta and Cataract will once again have access to free summer meals for children this year as the Sparta Area School District (SASD) prepares to launch its 2026 Summer Meals for Kids Program beginning June 1. Meals are free to all children ages 18 and younger, regardless of school enrollment status.
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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6/1/26
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The City of Tomah is pleased to announce the internal promotion of Trisha Skofronick to the position of Director of the Tomah Public Library, effective June 15, 2026.
Skofronick brings a unique …
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6/1/26
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Numerous law changes and updates pertaining to ATV and UTV operation are detailed in the 2026 ATV/UTV regulations https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/ATV/regulations.
Updates include:
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6/1/26
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High School teacher Nick Kingeter spoke on behalf of student athlete Gus Tripp. He described Tripp as kind, good, and a great role model for fellow students and athletes. Tripp received 11 varsity …
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6/1/26
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140 Years ago (1886)
Advertisement – Pick your teeth with a gold toothpick. If you haven’t one, get one with a half-pound of plug tobacco at J.A. Harvey’s
130 Years Ago (1896)
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Compiled by: John Gessner, Staff Writer
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6/1/26
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After a cold winter and the highs and lows of Spring, people are getting ready for the warm summer and sunny skies. The Mayo Clinic of Rochester visited the Sparta Free Library on May 14 with a …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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6/1/26
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The timeless music and cherished memories of The Sound of Music will come alive at The Lumberyard in Kendall on the evening of Thursday, June 11, during a special community sing-along event.
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6/1/26
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While the public often encounters law enforcement through headlines, court reports, and emergency calls, the stories shared during May's awards ceremony painted a larger picture of the work performed …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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6/1/26
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Wisconsin residents and out-of-state visitors can fish state waters without buying a fishing license, trout stamp or salmon stamp. However, please know all other fishing regulations, including bag …
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5/29/26
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On the west side of Hillsboro, a historical marker honors Hillsboro native Marc Mitschner. He was born here in 1887 and spent his first two years in Hillsboro, then moved to Oklahoma with his family …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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5/28/26
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