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August 28:
Leigha Barton, 41, of Wilton, was found guilty of charges from Jan. 12, 2024, of theft in a business setting greater than $10,000 and official misconduct by exceeding authority. …
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9/11/25
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Pat Christensen and Claudine Vandervort from Wisconsin Rapids and her brother Ron and his wife Carol Vandervort from Oregon went to the Cranberry Lodge in Tomah on Saturday for our 10th Annual …
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By PAT CHRISTENSEN
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9/11/25
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The USS Wisconsin is an Iowa-Class battleship which first saw service in World War II. The Iowa-Class ships were the last types built and distinguished by being larger, with more armor, and faster …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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9/11/25
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On a typical Saturday at Sparta’s Farmers Market, after a morning spent teaching passersby’s about invasive plants and insects, long-time Sparta resident Mic Armstrong heads down to …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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9/11/25
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The Sparta Free Library will mark the completion of its building project Sept. 15 - 20.
A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 5:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15 to mark the occasion in the …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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9/11/25
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Sparta Parks and Recreation has marked 2025 with visible improvements — from playground work and new parking lots, to supporting the smooth operation of community events from behind the scenes …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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9/11/25
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Aging is a natural part of life, but staying healthy while a person gets older is an important ingredient for leading a long life.
It will also be the theme of the Tomah Health Community …
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PRESS RELEASE
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9/11/25
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Monroe County recognized Coon Creek Community Watershed Council Vice President Tucker Gretebeck, and his wife, Becky Gretebeck, as its 2025 Conservation Farmers of the Year. The annual award, which …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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9/11/25
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On Aug. 28 members of the Friends of the Little La Crosse Watershed (FOLLOW) toured MDS Dairy, operated by Phil Mlsna, to learn more about large-scale dairy production and explore how farmers and …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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9/11/25
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September 4 – 10, 2025
Town of Adrian
Mary Mackenzie Lane-Peot to Michael And Lindsey Hovde - Hemmingford Avenue Lot 12 - $38,000
Badger Five Developments LLC, A Wisconsin …
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9/11/25
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Thirteen-year-old Fletcher Reiman of Tomah combined his love of farming and faith into a confirmation project that raised nearly $1,200 for the Fellowship of Christian Farmers as a part of his …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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9/8/25
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Construction on Court Street in Sparta is on track to finish on schedule, according to city officials.
Mark Van Wormer, Sparta’s public works director, said in a Sept. 4 interview …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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9/8/25
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Family members, veterans and community leaders gathered in Sparta on Sept. 5 to honor Maj. Gen. Robert McCoy, whose vision and leadership helped shape both Monroe County and the military installation …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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9/8/25
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Sparta Montessori School will welcome the community back for its annual Homecoming Carnival on Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 429 N. Black River St. The family-friendly event is both a …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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9/8/25
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1 st Community Credit Union’s Sunshine Committee recently donated funds from the credit union’s Employee Jeans Day Fund to three local organizations. Employees pay $1 each week to wear …
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PRESS RELEASE
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9/8/25
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What was once a 20-by-40-foot patch of lawn next to the Monroe County 4-H office has been transformed into a thriving garden that’s feeding local families.
The new garden, planted and …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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9/8/25
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140 years ago (1885)
A black walnut organ top was lost during the Ida House fire. Whoever has possession of the same, or knows of its whereabouts, will confer a favor by giving the information …
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Compiled by JOHN GESSNER
Staff Writer
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9/8/25
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Kirk Hegna has hit three hole-in-ones throughout his life. But the one he hit during the annual Tomah Health Community Foundation Golf Outing Aug. 1 is one he will remember. His shot on the No. 10, …
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By ERIC PRISE
Tomah Health Marketing & PR Director
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9/8/25
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There’s a chill in the air and a tinge of orange on the trees. That can only mean it’s time for Fall Fest in Cashton.
The 78th annual Fall Festival, which runs this weekend from …
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By LOGAN EVERSON
Record Editor
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9/4/25
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The Village of Wilton’s former clerk/treasurer has pleaded guilty due to no contest to theft allegations as a part of a plea deal, according to online court records.
Leigha Barton, …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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9/4/25
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