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The Monroe County Republican Party hosted its most successful Lincoln Day Dinner to date Feb. 1 at the Sparta American Legion. The event drew an enthusiastic crowd of over 120 guests, marking a new …
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Submitted by Doug Rogalla
Monroe County Republican Party Chairperson
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2/5/26
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Two former Warrens residents were sentenced to prison in Monroe County Circuit Court for child sex crimes, according to the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office.
Megan M. Schmitz, 40, was …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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2/3/26
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The Tomah Area School District received an unmodified audit opinion for the 2024–25 fiscal year, indicating its financial statements are accurate and in compliance with state and federal accounting …
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2/2/26
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The Bangor Village Board unanimously approved a $14,000 sewer plant pipe repair estimate during its Jan. 13 meeting, addressing infrastructure issues that could become more costly if additional …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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2/2/26
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Sparta Community Resource Officer and Detective Brandon Obluck spoke to the Kiwanis Club Jan. 27 about local law enforcement efforts and the continued impact of the D.A.R.E. program in Sparta …
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2/2/26
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LEGOs have come a long way from simple children’s building blocks, evolving into complex construction sets and national competitions. The latest step in that evolution is LEGO robotics, where …
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By KYLE EVANS, Staff Writer
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2/2/26
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140 years ago (1886)
Seven (rail) carloads of brick for the state school building has arrived from Dresbach and is being hauled to the grounds. The total is about fifty carloads.
130 years …
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Compiled by JOHN GESSNER
Staff Writer
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2/2/26
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Here’s what’s happening at the Sparta Free Library throughout the month of February :
Highlights in Adult Programs
Don’t Wait!: Narcan Distribution and Training will be held …
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2/2/26
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About 50 to 60 people braved cold weather to gather at Black River and Wisconsin Streets in Sparta Jan. 30 for a peaceful protest calling for changes to federal immigration enforcement, joining a …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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2/2/26
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Sparta’s school board has given the OK to add two new staff positions aimed at addressing student behavior and mental health needs.
At its Jan. 26 meeting, board members unanimously approved …
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2/2/26
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A garage fire destroyed a home along County Highway AA the morning of Jan. 31 , displacing a family of eight, according to the Sparta Area Fire District.
Fire crews were dispatched to the scene …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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2/2/26
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Town of Byron
Stebbins, Brenda to Kostka, Brian - 12562 County Hwy N - $124,000
Schrock, Nathan S. to Petersen, Richard - 29608 Grosbeak Ave - $55,000
Village of Cashton
Schreier, …
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1/29/26
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Jan. 20:
Dalton Bendel, 19, of Mauston, was charged with battery and disorderly conduct, both related to domestic abuse. Released on a $500 signature bond.
Rigoberto Garcia, 35, of …
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1/29/26
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An estimated 70 people gathered bitter cold at the Monroe County Justice Center Jan. 28 to stand in solidarity during what Indivisible organizers in Sparta described as a somber vigil to remember and …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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1/29/26
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If Tomah’s historic buildings could talk, they would tell stories of automobiles and bakeries, private banks and saloons, and a main street once so crowded with gas stations it earned the nickname …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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1/29/26
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Local and state officials received updates on childhood vaccination policy changes, mental health crisis response, and Workforce Development Area 9 during Monroe County’s Legislative Exchange …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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1/29/26
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Mary Ortner Neve understands how important it is to donate blood.
The Tomah resident was one of 64 people who donated blood during a two-day Tomah Health/Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin drive …
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PRESS RELEASE
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1/29/26
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A yearlong fundraising event at Tomah Health will help Monroe County residents in need get essential medications and support patients in need at Tomah Health.
Hospital officials donated $2,975 …
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PRESS RELEASE
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1/29/26
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Teachers, parents, students and community members urged the Tomah Area School District Board of Education at its Monday, Jan. 19, meeting to hire an additional band director, citing increased …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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1/29/26
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Former Town of Adrian treasurer Kelly Schleusener has accepted a plea deal for stealing more than $294,000 in town funds.
According to online court records, Schleusener, 50, pled guilty Jan. 21 …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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1/29/26
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