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Citing rising costs, a slowing economy, and a general downturn in the beer industry, Beer Shop Owner Beau Burlingame says the time has come to consolidate operations and refocus his energy.
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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11/17/25
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Tomah Area Historical Society and Museum has announced three upcoming openings on its Board of Directors, including seats currently held by Mary Monroe, Ken Kuhn and Al Hyatt.
Monroe’s and …
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PRESS RELEASE
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11/17/25
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150 years ago (1875)
Those citizens interested in the cemetery west of the village (not specified) will please attend a meeting Thursday evening of this week at the council room at seven …
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Compiled by: JOHN GESSNER
Staff Writer
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11/17/25
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Two new monuments have been erected at Blyton Park in Sparta commemorating two significant events in U.S. history.
The monument signifies two foreign attacks on American soil — Pearl …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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11/17/25
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November 3:
Abigail Bautista-Hernandez, 31, of Sparta, was charged with battery and disorderly conduct, both related to domestic abuse. Released on a $500 cash bond.
Pedro Buenrostro, …
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11/13/25
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For some, the phrase "Gasoline Alley" may sound familiar but not hold much meaning, while for others, it was something they grew up with. The town and people of Tomah have always been proud of one of …
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By LYDIA SCHROEDER
MCLHR Museum Services Associate
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11/13/25
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Did you ever wonder why the prime real estate along Milwaukee’s Michigan Lake shoreline was never developed?
Before it was the popular Summerfest grounds, the relatively flat area was …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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11/13/25
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BLACK RIVER, Wis. — Rodney Rave, a lifelong western Wisconsin resident, union operating engineer and former Ho-Chunk Nation legislator, announced Nov. 12 he is running for Congress in …
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11/13/25
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Students at Sparta High School took time out of their morning Nov. 11 to honor all veterans and their military service for Veterans Day.
High School Principal Erik Forde was the keynote speaker …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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11/13/25
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Sparta school officials are considering entering a five-year lease agreement with Enterprise for 16 new vehicles to modernize the district’s transportation fleet, a move administrators say …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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11/13/25
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Under the direction of retired Lt. Col. Troy Fox, director of Army instruction, the Tomah High School Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) sponsored a Veterans Day program honoring local …
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11/13/25
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Local veterans and community members gathered Nov. 11 at Blyton Park in Sparta to recognize the service and sacrifice of those who have worn the nation’s uniform during a Veterans Day ceremony …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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11/13/25
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Town of Angelo
Wisconsin Department Of Transportation to E. Ruetten Irrevocable Living Trust - Intersection Of Sth 71 & I90 In Monroe County, Town Of Angelo - $5,800
Jennifer Ferries to …
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11/13/25
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Adeline Elizabeth Clements, 90, of Sparta, WI, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the Morrow Memorial Home in Sparta. She was born January 12, 1935, in Monroe County, WI, the daughter of …
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11/13/25
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The Bangor/Rockland Area Merrimakers LLC are celebrating their 29th year of community service.
Community service activities include pie donations for the Bangor Booster Club, helping the Bangor …
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11/10/25
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Elizabeth Gebert will join the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office as a new assistant district attorney.
Gebert, who is currently the assistant district attorney for Marathon County, …
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11/10/25
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140 years ago (1885)
The DePier Brothers, famous acrobats, tumblers and trapeze performers are engaged to appear at the Excelsior rink next Saturday evening, the 31 st . The band will be in …
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Compiled by: JOHN GESSNER
Staff Writer
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11/10/25
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On Oct. 21, 2025, Tomah High School hosted its annual National Honor Society (NHS) Induction Ceremony in the high school auditorium.
The event recognized students who exemplify the four …
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11/10/25
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Tomah Health and Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin officials are asking area residents to help meet an ongoing need for blood by donating Nov. 19 or 20 in Tomah. “Blood inventories across …
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11/10/25
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A $5 million accessibility project at the Tomah Amtrak station was celebrated Nov. 5 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the completion of major upgrades to improve access and comfort for …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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11/10/25
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