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Upgrades are planned for Sparta High School’s baseball field this fall.
Sparta’s school board unanimously approved a bid from Midwest Athletics for $59,500 to assist the …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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8/14/25
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Registrations are still being accepted for the Monroe County Suicide Prevention Task Forces second annual “Be the Light Run/Walk” on Sept. 6 at Winnebago Park in Tomah.
Registration …
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August 4:
Mayking Murillo-Palacios, 28, of Sparta, was charged with posession with intent to distribute cocaine, two counts of manufacturing cocaine, maintaining a drug trafficking place, …
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8/14/25
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Record-setting ultra-distance cyclist Lon Haldeman is asking riders and community members to check their garages this summer and fall for gently used cycling clothing, helmets, parts, and shoes …
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8/14/25
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Wisconsin is known for producing a high number of astronauts based on its population. In all, there have been seven astronauts born in Wisconsin, two of which, Deke Slayton (Sparta) and Mark Lee …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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8/14/25
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The Warrens Cranberry Festival is seeking candidates for its 2025-26 Royalty Court. All candidates must live within 30 miles of Warrens.
Queen candidates must be 15 to 20 years old and have a …
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Tomah Health Hospice Touch has been named a 2025 Hospice CAHPS Honors Award recipient. It’s the eighth consecutive year the organization has picked up the recognition.
“This award …
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Bangor Village Board members have approved to extend its recycling contract by three years.
At its regular Aug. 12 meeting, trustees unanimously approved to extend its existing contract with …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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8/14/25
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Sparta City Hall could relocate as part of a long-term plan to address the current facility’s age, layout inefficiencies and limited expansion options.
During a presentation at …
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8/14/25
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Town of Adrian
Kyle J Seichter & Megan S Seichter F/K/A Megan S Rowe to William D. And Carla A. Richardson - 16981 Hedge Rd & 17067 Hedge Rd - $815,000
William A & Deanna …
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Wisconsin is known for producing a high number of astronauts based on its population. In all, there have been seven astronauts born in Wisconsin, two of which, Deke Slayton (Sparta) and Mark Lee …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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8/14/25
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July 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 the …
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By Larry Scheckel
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8/11/25
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It’s been almost three years since Sparta residents Leonard and Shalimar Schaitel have had a drink of water from their tap in their home.
The couple have been using filtered water to …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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8/11/25
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140 years ago (1885)
Forty Indians have been engaged by the state agricultural society to play the game of lacrosse at the State fair September 9. The Indians will camp at the Fairgrounds. (The …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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8/11/25
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month, which health officials say is a time to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages.
Immunizations are one of the best ways to …
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PRESS RELEASE
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8/11/25
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Monroe County Court Report
May 20
Stephanie Spencer , 33, of Cashton, was charged with obstructing an officer and bail jumping. She was released on a $500 signature bond.
July 28
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8/7/25
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The Monroe County Area Retired Educators’ Association (MCAREA) has awarded their 2025 Scholarship at its June 10 MCAREA meeting to Katherine (Katie) Alderson. Katie is a 2023 graduate of …
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8/7/25
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One hundred sixteen golfers helped raise funds to support area health and wellness programs during the 29th annual Tomah Health Community Foundation golf outing at Hiawatha Golf Club, Aug. 1.
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PRESS RELEASE
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8/7/25
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Wisconsin deployed its Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, also known as Wisconsin Task Force 1, to support the recovery operations during severe flooding in Texas last month.
According to …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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8/7/25
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Kids from Wisconsin will return to Tomah with a high-energy, Broadway-style show featuring top young talent from across the state.
The show, themed “The Heat Is On,” will take place …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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8/7/25
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