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August 18:
Kaleb Brush, 36, of Tomah, was charged with repeated possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. A $500 cash bond was requested. Released on a $1,500 signature bond.
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8/28/25
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Dog lovers from the area enjoyed listening to Karl Mantzke’s reading and talk about his book, Dog Thoughts, this past Saturday, Aug. 23rd at the Sparta Free Library.
His book writing began …
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8/28/25
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The Wisconsin Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense (DoD) office, announced Patrick Deethardt and Amanda dispatch supervisors with the Monroe County …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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8/28/25
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QUESTION
How does a magician saw a lady in half?
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It is a classic magic trick first performed in London in 1920 by Horace Goldin, and later executed by Harry …
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Larry Scheckel
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8/28/25
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A new exhibit at the Sparta Free Library will showcase telephones from the 1950s through the 1980s, giving visitors a hands-on look at the evolution of communication technology.
The exhibit runs …
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8/28/25
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It has been said that you can skydive once without a parachute, but not twice. The subject of this legend and lore article miraculously defied that statement.
Imagine being a tail gunner on a …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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8/28/25
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Sparta school board members got their first look at part of the designs for the remodeled high school, a project funded through a voter-approved referendum last fall.
Sparta Area School District …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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8/28/25
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Gov. Tony Evers visited Norwalk on Aug. 26 to highlight more than $1.5 million in federal community development block grants awarded to two Monroe County communities, and to warn about the potential …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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8/28/25
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Ideal weather and a welcoming creative spirit combined to draw a record-setting 327 participants to this year’s Art Outdoors at Wegner Grotto County Park Saturday, Aug. 23. The 11th annual …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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8/28/25
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At its Aug. 6 regular meeting, the Sparta Plan Commission unanimously approved a new mural design by local artist Sal D’Agostino, with Commission Member John Ambro summing up the city’s …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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8/28/25
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Shiny chrome, roaring engines, and patriotic pride filled the Tomah VA Medical Center campus Sunday, August 24 as the Platoon Run Car & Motorcycle Show rolled through town, drawing crowds of …
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By STEVIE VELASQUEZ, Staff Writer
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8/28/25
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Galesville - Roger E. Strait, 59, died Sunday, August 24, 2025 at his home.
Services will be announced at a later time. Online condolences may be offered at www.schanhoferfh.com
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8/28/25
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Town of Byron
Jerry D. Shaw to Jerry D. And Patricia R. Shaw - 7192 Copper Road - $335,550
Town of Greenfield
Lindsey A. Guenther to Marcus And Micah Vonruden - 9867 County Highway E - …
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8/28/25
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Ruben Tirado Tirado, 53, was set to stand trial on alleged child sex crimes beginning Monday, Aug. 25, but failed to appear for the trial, according to the Monroe County District Attorney’s …
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8/25/25
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Fort McCoy, Wis., will host its 2025 Retiree Appreciation Day (RAD) from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 5 in building 905, giving military retirees a chance to catch up with one another and learn more …
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8/25/25
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140 years ago (1885)
The Chicago and Northwestern (railroad) are building a new round house to replace the one that burned sometime ago. It will be placed further east of the other one, and is …
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Compiled by: JOHN GESSNER
Herald Staff Writer
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8/25/25
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A decades-long tradition will return to Millston this Labor Day weekend as the community hosts the 44th annual MDA Labor Day Softball Tournament, running Aug. 30 through Sept. 1.
The event, …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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8/25/25
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The Monroe County Health Department is offering free car seat check events to help caregivers ensure children are safe while riding in vehicles.
According to Safe Kids Worldwide, more than half …
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8/25/25
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The Monroe County Natural Resource and Extension Committee announced the Land Stewardship Award Winners for 2025. Winners recognized, are outstanding individuals, nominated and selected by their …
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8/25/25
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Tomah Health has scheduled a childbirth education class for expecting parents Sept. 13 from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. The hospital-recommended course focuses on planning for the birth experience with …
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8/25/25
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