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Nearly 100 children walked away from Sparta’s Memorial Park with colorful new backpacks to start the upcoming school year as a part of Sparta Backpack Program’s free backpack giveaway.
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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7/21/25
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City officials have given the go ahead to finance the construction of a new manufacturing facility looking to build in Sparta’s South Pointe Business Park.
At its July 16 meeting, …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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7/21/25
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The Sparta Area School District will host a facility project update July 28 at 5 p.m. in Meadowview Middle School cafeteria.
The event will spotlight upcoming renovations and design plans for …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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7/21/25
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Trail running provides many health benefits. It’s a great way to be in nature which can help reduce anxiety and stress. You can set your mind at ease. Another benefit is you have to adjust your …
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By APRIL ANDERSON
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7/21/25
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QUESTION
I see that Amish farm with horses. When did tractors replace horses on farms?
ANWSER
The Amish believe in a harmonious relationship with nature. They rely on proven methods …
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By LARRY SCHECKEL
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7/21/25
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140 years ago (1885)
It was a peaceful Fourth of July. No fires, no fights, no accidents or disturbances took place, and everybody reports a good time with no drawbacks to speak of. May we have …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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7/21/25
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While the Sparta Free Library building was undergoing major exterior and interior transformations, weedy plants which found their way into the library’s gardens.
Behind the cover of fences …
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7/21/25
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Sussex, WI – The National Association of Theatre Owners of Wisconsin & Upper Peninsula (NATO of WI/UP) named Taran Muehlenkamp as a $2,500 scholarship recipient.
Muehlenkamp is a 2025 …
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PRESS RELEASE
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7/21/25
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Tomah resident Oak Moser says donating blood has become a personal obligation for him.
“I'll be honest, it's a little bit of a feel good for me. You know someday I may need it, so I help …
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By ERIC PRISE
Tomah Health Marketing and PR Director
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7/21/25
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At 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30, at AlterNative Grounds Farm, 17551 Independence Rd, Norwalk, there will be a Wisconsin Women in Conservation (WIWIC) West Central Summer Field Day, entitled …
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7/21/25
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The Sparta Area School District’s (SASD) Committee of the Whole convened July 14 to address fiscal concerns linked to federal funding for the “What I Need” WIN After School Program.
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7/17/25
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Tomah’s Common Council approved acceptance of a Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Grant, securing up to $362,250 for the extension of the city’s recreational trail July 15.
The Department …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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7/17/25
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Downtown Sparta will once again come alive for Crazy Days July 19.
Also referred to as Crazy Daze, the community event is filled with shopping, food, entertainment and fun for all ages. The …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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7/17/25
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July 7:
Ryan Berg, 38, of Cashton was charged with operating ATV or UTV while Intoxicated and resisting an officer causing substantial bodily harm. A $452.50 fine was imposed. A $500 cash …
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7/17/25
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Wisconsin becomes a state in 1848, with Monroe County established in 1854. Sparta becomes a town in 1852 and Tomah in 1855. Wisconsin is growing. Lone frontiersmen are being replaced by communities …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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7/17/25
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Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band performed at Fort McCoy July 13.
The award-winning actor and activist performs regularly with the band as a part of the Gary Sinise Foundation for charities and …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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7/17/25
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If your summer isn’t busy enough, here’s a slew of weekend-long area festivals to put on your to-do list.
MELVINA FROG DAYS
The annual Frog Days in Melvina is taking place on …
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By Logan Everson
Record Editor
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7/17/25
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A Sparta man and a Black River Falls women were arrested in Jackson County after an alleged high-speed chase, according to the Jackson County Sherriff’s Office.
Deputies say they …
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By MONROE COUNTY HERALD STAFF
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7/17/25
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Social studies students at Meadowview Middle School will use new, hands-on National Geographic series textbooks this upcoming 2025-26 school year.
The Sparta Area School District (SASD) board of …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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7/17/25
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Town of Adrian
Joseph P. and Lisa L. Giertych to Daryl Kaberle - 13412 Glacier Road - $455,000
Town of Grant
Jo-Ann E. Rusinko to Mason Morphey - 3972 County Highway E - $190,000
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7/17/25
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