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From left: John DaSilva, of Capaul’s Flooring, won Mr. Moves in 2025 while Brian Thompson, band director for Limited Edition, won Mr. Legs 2025. This year’s Mr. Legs event is scheduled for March 26 at Cranberry Country Lodge.
Tomah’s Area Community Theatre hosting Mr. Legs March 26
Area Community Theatre (ACT) will host its fifth annual Mr. Legs fundraiser, featuring the Taste of Tomah, on Thursday, March 26, at Cranberry Country Lodge, 319 Wittig Road. The event combines … more
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Land Transfers February 25-March 4, 2026
Village of Cashton Perkins, Chad to Pendleton, Sarinity - 537 Main Street -  $300,000 Village of Glendale Huschka, Charles D to Huschka, Camilla - 33606 Owl Ave -  $181,800 … more
Fort McCoy’s main gate to be closed through May 31
The Fort McCoy main gate will be temporarily closed from March 1 through May 31 due to a planned construction project at the gate. According to Fort McCoy Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) … more
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Wisconsin Legends & Lore: Remembering the Winter Dance Party of 1959 and ‘The Day the Music Died’
Any rock and roll fan will know Buddy Holly and his iconic black glasses as a major contributor to the music industry. The internet lists at least thirteen major bands and performers that Buddy … more
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Sparta Area Fire Department firefighter and fire inspector Gene Olson is presented a retirement bundle in recognition of 48 years of service during the department’s February meeting. Contributed photo.
Sparta firefighters honored for years of service
Members of the Erv’s Sparta Area Fire Department were recognized for their years of service during the department’s monthly meeting in late February, with one longtime firefighter receiving a … more
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Sparta High School junior Eli Kemp approaches the bar during the Wisconsin High School Powerlifting Association West Coast Regional on Jan. 31 in Holmen. Kemp, a member of the school’s weightlifting team, squatted 545 pounds and finished with a 1,415-pound total in the squat, bench press and deadlift to win the regional title.
Sparta junior takes top honors at the regional powerlift meet, qualifies for state meet March 6-8
Hours in the weight room and a disciplined training routine paid off for Sparta junior Eli Kemp, who lifted a total of 1,415 pounds to win the Wisconsin High School Powerlifting Association West … more
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Tomah Health, Versiti Schedule two-day blood drive March 18-19
Tomah Health and Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin officials are asking area residents to help meet an ongoing need for blood by donating March 18 and 19 in Tomah. “Donating blood is one of … more
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Tomah school board OKs splitting director of pupil services role
Tomah school officials have given the green light to hire a new position at Tomah Area School District to assist with the responsibilities of the director of pupil services. At Tomah school … more
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Left: Robert Macik, Right: Natalie Macik
Two arrested twice in drug trafficking investigation at Tomah residence
Two Tomah residents were arrested twice within one month following separate search warrants executed at their home as part of an ongoing drug investigation, according to authorities with the Tomah … more
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Readstown nurse sentenced to prison for misconduct involving drug court participant
A Readstown nurse was sentenced Feb. 27 to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty due to no contest to misconduct in public office and obstructing an officer in a case involving a Monroe County … more
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Raymond Smith, left, is presented with a certificate for completing Monroe County’s Drug Court program by Circuit Court Judge Richard Radcliffe during his graduation ceremony and drug court hearing Feb. 11 at Monroe County Circuit Court Branch III. Smith is the 25th person to graduate from the program, which started almost six years ago.
Monroe County Drug Court celebrates recovery, reduces stigma of substance abuse
Surrounded by friends and family in Monroe County Circuit Court Branch III, Raymond Smith shared how the county’s drug court program changed his life helping him … more
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From left: Clint Russell, Jerry Kast, Al Jenkins, Reinhard Mueller and Kerry Schumann of The Shovelmen pose for a photo at the group’s Feb. 4 meeting to discuss its future and encourage new members to get involved with the group.
Sparta’s The Shovelmen look to future
Over the past 20 years, The Shovelmen have added iconic structures, improving Sparta’s community spaces through both beauty and function. The Shovelmen have built several iconic structures … more
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Sandi Bloom, pictured, was recognized for the Service Above Self Award for her service to the Tomah community at the Tomah Area Chamber of Commerce’s 63rd annual banquet and awards ceremony held Feb. 23.
Tomah Chamber honors community leaders at 63rd annual banquet
Awards highlighting service, leadership and community involvement headlined the 63rd Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony hosted Feb. 23 by the Greater Tomah Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors … more
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Lara Christen, left, of the Switzerland women’s hockey team poses with assistant coach Cyndy Kenyon, center, and Kenyon’s daughter, Mila, after Switzerland’s bronze medal winning victory at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina Feb. 19. Kenyon is a Sparta native. Contributed photo.
Sparta native helps Switzerland win bronze at 2026 Winter Olympics
Sparta native Cyndy Kenyon helped coach the Switzerland women’s hockey team to a bronze medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, giving the small Wisconsin community a personal … more
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Bangor’s Dylan Mathison to play football at UW-Stout
Dylan Mathison plans to continue his academic and athletic career this fall at the University of Wisconsin–Stout, where he plans to play football and major in construction management. The … more
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Looking back: This week in history
165 years ago (1861) When the Civil War began in 1861, several regiments were called up from Wisconsin. Company E of the 25 th Regiment came almost entirely from Monroe County. To support the … more
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Monroe County Historical Society to host 102nd Country Gift Show
The Monroe County Historical Society will host its 102nd Arts/Crafts Country Gift Show on Saturday, March 7, at Sparta Meadow View Middle School, 1225 N. Water St., from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. … more
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Sparta Area School District Superintendent Sam Russ gave a presentation to Sparta’s Kiwanis Club regarding the district’s proposed $1.8 million operating referendum that will be on the April 7 ballot.
Sparta schools present operating referendum details to Kiwanis Club
Sparta Area Schools Superintendent Sam Russ and Business Manager Leah Hauser presented information about the district’s upcoming operating referendum at Sparta Kiwanis Club’s Feb. 24 meeting. The … more
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Tomah Health Oncology Nurse Melissa Gollnik holds up the children’s book she recently wrote “Slow is the Way to Go!” about childhood cancer. Contributed photo.
Tomah Health RN honors cousin with children’s book
Melissa Gollnik always wanted to write a children’s book. So, when the Infusion Services registered nurse at Tomah Health saw an opportunity to pay tribute to her cousin, Brent who died from … more
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Sparta fire officials respond to a duplex fire the evening of Feb. 28. One person died in the fire, according to fire officials.
One dead in Sparta duplex fire
One person died in a duplex fire the evening of Feb. 28 in Sparta, according to the Sparta Area Fire District. According to a news release from the fire department, fire crews were dispatched at … more
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