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Last week, Legends and Lore reported on the shootout between the FBI and the Dillinger gang at the Little Bohemia Lodge in Manitowish Waters on April 22, 1934. The gangsters, having been alerted by …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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4/9/26
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Monroe County District Attorney Kevin D. Croninger announced today that on March 31, 2026, Monroe County Circuit Court Judge Richard Radcliffe sentenced Isaac Morales, 26, to 12 years in prison …
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PRESS RELEASE
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4/9/26
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SPARTA, Wis. – The Zor Shriners will once again be bringing sweet, Southern flavor to the Sparta area with their annual Vidalia Onion sale, scheduled for Saturday, May 9th , at the Sparta Masonic …
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4/9/26
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The well-known saying goes, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” As Wisconsin aims to plant 100 million trees by 2030, residents of Monroe County still …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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4/9/26
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Three schools in the Tomah Area School District were briefly placed under a precautionary “secure” status Thursday afternoon, April 8, 2026, after a report of an individual in the area who may …
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By STEVIE VELASQUEZ, Staff Writer
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4/9/26
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Unofficial Operating Referendum Results: Yes: 1895 No: 2148
Unofficial Board of Education Election Results: Mr. William Lasko: 1931 *Mr. Todd Wells: 2402 Ms. Darcy Rood: 2074 Write In Candidates …
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4/7/26
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While NASA was preparing Artemis II for launch and a ten-day trip around the moon, our own local N.a.s.a was celebrating its 9th annual fundraising banquet held March 29th at Recreation Park in Tomah.
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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4/6/26
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Highlights in Adult Programs:
Good Gut Health with Ruth Chipps (Food Groupies) on Monday, April 13 at 5:30pm: Learn more about good gut health with a Registered Dietitian! You'll leave the …
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4/6/26
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Sparta, WI - 1st Community Credit Union held its 65th Annual Meeting on March 30, 2026, at Sparta American Legion Post 100 in Sparta, WI. The 52 member-owners attending the meeting elected …
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4/6/26
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The American Association of University Women (AAUW), Tomah Branch, hosted its 2026 Women’s History Month Recognition Reception on Tuesday, March 24 in the Cabaret Room at the Area Community …
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4/6/26
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140 Years ago (1886)
Railroad tickets from Sparta to California are now on sale for $15 ($519 in today’s dollars) at the Chicago and Northwestern Depot, Sparta. Sparta to Jacksonville, Florida …
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Compiled by: JOHN GESSNER
Staff Writer
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4/6/26
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The Sparta 7th grade girls basketball team competed in the Wisconsin State Invitational Championship Tournament hosted by D.C. Everest on March 21–22, 2026. The event, organized by the Great …
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PRESS RELEASE
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4/6/26
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According to Sparta Area Schools officials and the district’s audited financial statements, salary and benefit costs—which account for approximately 70% of total expenses—increased from …
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By GARY ASCHER
Staff Writer
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4/2/26
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March 23:
Chad Cramer, 49, of Tomah was charged with 2 counts of theft by a contractor. Released on a $5000 signature bond.
Justin Fennigkoh, 49, of Norwalk was charged with OWI, …
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4/2/26
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County Trunk Highway (CTH) PC in the Town of Portland in Monroe County between the Vernon County line, north of State Trunk Highway (STH) 27 and the townsite of Newry, and STH 33 west of the Village …
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4/2/26
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To many, Fred Green is the cheerful ice cream man who seems to appear wherever there's fun to be had — farmers markets, Concerts in the Park, trail openings, library and museum events, and …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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4/2/26
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Eric Ressel, Soil Conservationist with the Monroe County USDA-NRCS spoke to the Sparta Kiwanis club about Creative Dedication with Native Vegetation. He highlighted the many ecological benefits of …
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By JOHN FRAZEE
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4/2/26
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In the 1980s, bumper stickers began appearing on cars reading "Escape to Wisconsin." The tourism campaign aimed to attract visitors to Wisconsin's outdoor and natural beauty. Long before the campaign …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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4/2/26
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According to Sparta Area Schools officials and the district’s audited financial statements, salary and benefit costs—which account for approximately 70% of total expenses—increased from …
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By GARY ASCHER
Staff Writer
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4/2/26
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25 wrestlers from the Tomah Youth Wrestling Club qualified for the 2026 WWF (Wisconsin Wrestling Federation) Kids Folkstyle State Championships. The tournament was held at the Alliant Energy …
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4/2/26
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