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The Monroe County Board of Supervisors have approved the county’s 2026 budget totaling almost $94.18 million, which also includes an extra $11,000 to support the county fair.
The budget …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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11/10/25
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The fifth annual Feztival of Trees will transform the Masonic Center in Sparta into a winter wonderland from Nov. 17–22, featuring 31 sponsored trees, the largest number in the event’s …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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11/10/25
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Wisconsin’s oldest rest stop on Interstate 90 west near Sparta has received several modernized upgrades designed to improve safety, accessibility and convenience for travelers and commercial …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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11/6/25
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After 60 years in the haircutting business, Curt Wells hung up his clippers Friday, Oct. 24.
Wells didn’t waste any time getting into the workforce after high school.
“In 1965, …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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11/6/25
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October 27:
Donald DeWitt, 49, of Tomah, was charged with knowingly violating a domestic abuse temporary restraining order. Released on a $500 signature bond.
Jagur English, 23, of …
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11/6/25
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Madison, WI — Governor Tony Evers signed legislation authored by 70 th District Assembly Representative Nancy VanderMeer, R-Tomah, on Oct. 31 that grants 911 call centers and dispatchers …
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PRESS RELEASE
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11/6/25
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At the start of World War II, the Japanese government attempted to destroy the U.S. Navy Pacific fleet before beginning their conquest to conquer the Pacific Ocean countries. To accomplish this, they …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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11/6/25
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On Wednesday, Oct. 29, during an event led by City of Sparta Parks and Rec Director Brad Gilbertson, the new playground equipment located at Fisherman's Park was dedicated to the City of …
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Submitted by REINHARD MUELLER
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11/6/25
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Here’s what’s happening at the Sparta Free Library during the month of November:
Upcoming children's programs:
Dino-Bash on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 9:30 a.m.-Join us at the …
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11/6/25
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On Saturday, Nov. 1, the Monroe County Historical Society sponsored the 99 th biannual Sparta Arts, Crafts, and Country Gift Show at the Sparta High School.
Event organizer Kathy Putnam said …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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11/6/25
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October 2025 has been a busy month for the Tomah Knights of Columbus Council 4125 as they continue their mission of community service, charitable contributions and living up to the four pillars of …
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By LARRY SCHECKEL
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11/6/25
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Town of Adrian
Scott P Giraud to Robney and Kaye Pacetti - 18755 County Hwy A - $35,000
Town of Angelo
Brian Stelter to Michael D Krueger Jr. - 15779 State Hwy 16 - $47,000
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11/6/25
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Sparta’s Board of Education approved the school district’s 2025-26 budget and certified the tax levy at its Oct. 27 meeting, keeping the mill rate at $7.17 per $1,000 of property value.
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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11/3/25
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Law enforcement officers with the Tomah Police Department could receive a slight raise beginning next year.
At its Oct. 20 meeting, Tomah’s Common Council approved a 2.5% wage increase for …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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11/3/25
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At Couleecap’s Sparta food pantry, demand has climbed dramatically with Wisconsin’s FoodShare program, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), delayed as the …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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11/3/25
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150 years ago (1875)
Turfites (person devoted to horse racing) are anticipated great sport at the first meeting of the Driving Association which will be held next Saturday afternoon. The gate …
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Compiled by: JOHN GESSNER
Staff Writer
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11/3/25
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Head Start programs in the Coulee Region, including locations in Sparta and Tomah, will not be affected for now if the federal government shutdown continues by Nov. 1, according to …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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11/3/25
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A Southside Early Learning Center special education teacher was arrested after an investigation into an alleged case of child abuse, according to the Sparta Police Department.
Police said they …
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10/30/25
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October 20:
Scott Abbott, 59, of Sparta, was charged with repeated false testimony and perjury. Released on a $5,000 signature bond.
Taylor Butterfuss, 35, of Tomah, was charged with …
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10/30/25
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Innovations STEM Academy has been recognized as one of the top middle schools in Wisconsin, according to new rankings released by U.S. News & World Report.
The Sparta Area School District …
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PRESS RELEASE
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10/30/25
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