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Holiday spirit filled every corner of the Tomah Public Library on Tuesday night Dec. 2 as the Friends of the Tomah Public Library hosted its annual Silent Auction, an event that turned the building …
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By STEVIE VELASQUEZ, Staff Writer
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12/11/25
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Sparta’s Innovation STEM Academy was recognized by school officials as being named an Apple Distinguished School, a recognition awarded to what Apple calls some of the most innovative schools …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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12/11/25
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Throughout the month of November, students across Tomah Area School District (TASD) participated in a district-wide celebration of Native American Heritage Month, made possible through the generous …
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Submitted by Tomah Area School District
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12/11/25
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After over four years of dark screens and empty auditoriums, the movies are back in Tomah as Ho-Chunk Cinema has reopened its doors at 135 Wittig Road, restoring a long-missed source of entertainment …
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By STEVIE VELASQUEZ, Staff Writer
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12/11/25
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Sparta Area School District leaders spent much of their Dec. 8 Committee of the Whole meeting walking school officials through updated projections showing the district will likely need to pursue a …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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12/11/25
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The Tomah Area School District is approaching the Dec. 15 bid deadline for two rural properties it’s selling.
The parcels include a 71.41-acre property in Monroe County and a 73.63-acre …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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12/11/25
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The Sparta Area Fire District responded to a structure fire Dec. 10 at 11923 State Highway 27 in the Town of Sparta.
Fire Chief Mike Arnold said in a news release crews were dispatched around …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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12/11/25
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Tomah High School was placed on a brief classroom hold the morning of Dec. 11 after police investigated a report of a possible weapon on campus, according to a statement posted that same morning on …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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12/11/25
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The Monroe County Local History Room and Museum welcomed a steady stream of families, collectors, and curious visitors the evening of Nov. 24, as its holiday exhibit, “For the Love of …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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12/8/25
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Two area veterans were honored Dec. 4 for their service in the Army and their contributions to their communities.
Specialist Martin Waltemath, 77, of Tomah, and 1st Lt. Leland Chenoweth, 106, of …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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12/8/25
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150 years ago (1875)
Anxious are the seekers after potatoes are at 50 cents a bushel. (A bushel of potatoes would cost $50-$60 today.)
An indication of more new clothes. A Grossman has …
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Compiled by: JOHN GESSNER
Staff Writer
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12/8/25
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The West Central Model Railroad Club in Sparta will host its annual winter open house Saturday, Dec. 13.
According to the club in a news release, trains will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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12/8/25
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The Tomah Health Community Foundation is helping hungry families in Monroe County. Foundation officials donated $3,000 to the Second Harvest Foodbank’s Mobile Pantry program during an event at …
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PRESS RELEASE
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12/8/25
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A former Sparta High School wrestling coach received a deferred prosecution agreement Dec. 3 after pleading no contest to attempted child sexual exploitation charges involving a 14-year-old student.
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12/5/25
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A Tomah man was arrested in connection with the drug overdose death of a 28-year-old man in Tomah in August.
Harley Carlson, 54, was arrested Dec. 3 for first-degree reckless homicide/deliver …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON
Editor
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12/5/25
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Sparta school board members have given the green light to enter a lease agreement to replace several district vehicles during their Nov. 24 meeting.
On a motion by School Board President Pat …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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12/4/25
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Clint and Vicky Russell have been selected as this year’s grand marshals for the Sparta Holiday Parade, an honor the longtime Sparta area couple say came as a surprise.
“It’s …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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12/4/25
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The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train will stop in Tomah and Sparta on Dec. 11 as part of its annual tour through the United States and Canada.
The train is scheduled to arrive first in …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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12/4/25
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November 24:
Tea Fink, 27, of La Crosse, was found guilty by no contest of intentional retail theft. Sentenced to a $50 fine plus court costs.
Isaac Mcanallen, 18, of Black River …
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12/4/25
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Fort McCoy completed another busy year supporting troop training with 109,962 troops training at the installation in fiscal year (FY) 2025. The FY 2025 number is more than the 73,991 troops who …
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Submitted by FORT MCCOY PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
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12/4/25
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