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On Monday, May 11, 2026, Sparta Area Schools hosted a workshop regarding a future community survey at the Meadowview Middle School auditorium. Seventeen people attended the workshop, including …
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By GARY ASCHER
Staff Reporter
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5/14/26
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Forty-one years ago, on the Sunday before Memorial Day, two friends from Bangor, John McCue and Dave Zwee, met on John’s front porch to share some music, stories, and family social time. The …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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5/14/26
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A man sits motionless across from his doctor, staring at test results as the reality of her words begin to sink in. It's a scene playing out in hospitals everywhere daily, and the topic of the movie …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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5/14/26
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Fort McCoy will hold its 2026 Armed Forces Day Open House on May 16 at the installation’s historic Commemorative Area.
Lots of activities are planned but to get there, visitors need to know to …
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5/14/26
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Gas Leak
A gas line has been struck in the area of 220 Buan St. Tomah Fire, Police and the energy company are on scene assessing.
W. McCoy Blvd. from US12 west to the …
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5/14/26
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Gov. Tony Evers tonight blasted Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Republican and Democratic members of the Wisconsin State Legislature who tanked the bipartisan plan the governor and Republican …
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5/13/26
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on the Western Coulees and Ridges Draft Regional Master Plan and Environmental Analysis, which describes proposed future …
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5/13/26
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Sparta's Meadowview Middle School teacher Eric Pederson pauses for a moment as emotion appears to overcome him. He takes a slow breath in and out before saying, "This room has provided one young …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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5/11/26
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International Federation of Armwrestling (IFA) National Championship competitor Tim Smith of Sparta, center, went undefeated to win the Masters 95kg (210-pound) class title at the tournament held …
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5/11/26
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To the cheers and chants of "USA" and "welcome home," about 100 Vietnam War veterans returned home after attending a Freedom Honor Flight on Saturday, April 25. They arrived back in La Crosse to the …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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5/11/26
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The Monroe County Health Department is an agent for the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) for the State of Wisconsin and is responsible for licensing and inspections …
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5/11/26
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A stroke can change a life in an instant. In the minutes after symptoms begin, quick action can help protect the brain, reduce long-term disability and save a life, according to the American Stroke …
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5/11/26
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140 Years ago (1886)
The ladies of the “Cooking Club” will give a supper for the benefit of the Congregational Church fund, at the Opera Hall Friday evening, March 19. It is expected to be a …
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Compiled by: John Gessner, Staff Writer
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5/11/26
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Korean War veteran Francis Trepes, 96, received a special visit Thursday afternoon from Congressman Derrick Van Orden and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins during an informal gathering held …
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5/11/26
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VFW Auxiliary to General R.B. McCoy Post 2112 is comprised of patriotic men and women making a difference in the lives of area veterans, service members and their families. The VFW …
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5/11/26
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Down a long dirt road threading through cornfields and pines, and just before reaching the river, a little theater came to life again Saturday, May 10, 2026. The Sparta Area Theatre & Arts Guild …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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5/11/26
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On Thursday, May 7, local veterans, their families, and engaged community members gathered at Sparta American Legion Post 100 for a rare opportunity to hear directly from the Secretary of Veterans …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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5/11/26
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]Gov. Tony Evers, Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), and Wisconsin State Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) today, after months of bipartisan negotiations and …
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5/11/26
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NURSES DAY CELEBRATION 2026. The Power of Nurses Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 5:30 PM. SPARTA FREE LIBRARY Behind every healing story is the power of a nurse. Community Reflection Gathering
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5/11/26
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See the attached document for more information and the FAQ the city of Tomah has released regarding the pool closure.
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5/8/26
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