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Tomah city officials have approved a new fee for improperly discarded mattresses and a change to the city council meeting schedule.
At its Sept. 16 meeting, the council approved with a 6-1 vote …
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9/25/25
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Two new principals are stepping into leadership roles in the Bangor School District this year, each bringing unique backgrounds in education and service.
Brian Wopat is the new Bangor …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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9/22/25
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The fields are bursting with seasonal colors at Happy Hills Flower Farm at 30055 Nevada Road in Cashton. For owner Jennifer Watkins, farming flowers is more than a business — it’s a way …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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9/22/25
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140 years ago (1885)
An exciting combination runaway occurred Saturday on Oak Street. Hoffman Bros. market team took fright at a piece of circus bill, broke the hitching strap and started down …
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Compiled by: JOHN GESSNER
Staff Writer
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9/22/25
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This coming weekend, more than 150,000 people will descend on the small town of Warrens for the 52 nd Annual Cranberry Festival.
The festival will feature over 800 arts and crafts, 300 flea …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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9/22/25
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The Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to celebrate the season with a lineup of fall events, starting with its annual Prost! celebration.
Prost! will be held from 5-8:30 …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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9/22/25
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A free suicide prevention training will be offered Sept. 29 at the Monroe County Health Department in Sparta.
The session will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 315 W. Oak St. and will cover …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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9/22/25
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A threatening message written on a bathroom wall at Tomah High School prompted a HOLD during the morning of Friday, Sept. 18, but police determined the threat was not credible.
The incident was …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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9/22/25
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The complimentary balance screening used a Biodex Balance System that officials said helps to identify a person’s risk of falling, which is the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for …
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PRESS RELEASE
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9/22/25
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The Monroe County Aging and Disability Resource Center and Health Department will host a community open house Thursday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot at 315 W. Oak St., Sparta.
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9/22/25
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The Sparta Police Reserves are putting the department’s motto — “Committed to Excellence. Committed to Community” — into action in visible and practical ways.
As an …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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9/22/25
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A threatening message written on a bathroom wall at Tomah High School prompted a HOLD during the morning of Friday, Sept. 18, but police determined the threat was not credible.
The incident was …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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9/19/25
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Town of Adrian
Lou Ellen Williams to Thomas Filipek - 18144 County Aa - $263,700
Town of Byron
Gary Crook to Bonnie Robarge-Owen - 7658 Crescent Road - $59,500
Gary Crook to Kenny …
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9/18/25
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Barbara Jo (Tonn) McNaughton, 80, of La Crosse, died Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Serenity House in Tomah, Wisconsin.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at …
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9/18/25
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After a successful first run in 2023, the Horse N’ Horse Power Show Two is returning to Achy Breaky Acres on Saturday, Sept. 20.
Owners Terry and Bonnie Brown, who operate the 80-acre …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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9/18/25
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About half a dozen legislators and several passenger rail advocates from across Wisconsin gathered in Tomah on Friday, Sept. 12, to discuss the importance of passenger rail to the state’s …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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9/18/25
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Tomah’s school officials have approved for the school district to borrow up to $2 million in short-term borrowing for the 2025-26 school year.
Superintendent Dr. Mike Hanson said the …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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9/18/25
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August 28:
Simon Snowball, 31, of Black River Falls, was found guilty of two lessor charges of disorderly conduct for charges filed on July 25, 2023. Sentenced to time served of 632 days in …
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9/18/25
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Then Bangor and Area Historical Society (BAHS) continues to stay active within the Village of Bangor with its museum and Old Baptist Church activities. Coming up soon on Tuesday, Sept. 23 will …
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PRESS RELEASE
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9/18/25
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