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The sights, sounds and smells of summer return as the Monroe County Fair marks its 167th year with classic fair favorites and a few fresh attractions.
The 167th annual Monroe County Fair kicks …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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7/17/25
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For over a century, Monroe County has looked forward to the exhibits and events which 4-H brings to the county fair each summer.
After months of hard work, practice, and effort, 4-H participants …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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7/17/25
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All across Monroe County, families are gearing up to show their livestock at the 2025 Monroe County Fair. Among those families are the Hortons: Gwyn Horton, 10, and her mom Alice Horton, who also …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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7/17/25
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Fifteen-year-old Lanie Brooks has been doing rodeo for ten years. Since then, she’s grown a few feet taller, has practiced A LOT, and has developed many skills in horseback riding, horse …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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7/17/25
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The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay announced the following students from the Monroe County area who received academic honors.
Sparta, WI Natalia Carpenter, Semester Highest Honors …
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7/14/25
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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville awarded diplomas to more than 700 undergraduate students for the spring of 2025.
Students from the Monroe County area who graduated include:
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7/14/25
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At the regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 2, the Village of Cashton Board of Trustees voted to go ahead with splitting the cost of a fence for the softball outfield in Village Park.
The …
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By Logan Everson
Record Editor
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7/14/25
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LA CROSSE, Wis. – Western Technical College announced July 1 the creation of a new Mechatronics Technician Apprenticeship program, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce …
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7/14/25
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140 years ago (1885)
Friday evening Mr. Steve Roberts was riding along Water Street in a buggy. Suddenly the reach (connecting the front and rear wheels) broke, and the top fell forward, Roberts …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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7/14/25
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The Four Corners Native Garden in Sparta is a new community garden project, which seeks to utilize available resources, including space, expertise, volunteers, and donated plants, to create a pocket …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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7/14/25
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A Sparta man faces several charges of bail jumping and maintaining a drug trafficking place, according to online court records.
Charles Rehfuss, 48, faces 15 counts of felony bail jumping one …
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7/14/25
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Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you recommend some good golf gadgets that can help older golfers? I like to walk the course when I play but I have some back problems that make stooping over to tee-up or …
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By JIM MILLER
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7/14/25
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Noticing more ticks than usual this summer? You’re not alone. According to early data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Wisconsin is experiencing increased tick …
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7/14/25
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The following local students have been named to the Deans' and President's Lists at Drake University.
Sparta, WI Payton Jones, Pharmacy & Health Sciences, President's List Tomah, …
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7/14/25
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Wilton is gearing up to host its second annual Wilton Weenie Days.
This year’s event kicks off at 6 p.m. July 10 with the Little Miss Wilton pageant at 6 p.m. at 420 Main Street. Events …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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7/10/25
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June 30:
Redell Allen, 37, of Tomah was charged with child neglect and knowingly violating a domestic abuse order injunction. Released on a $2,000 signature bond.
Brandon Chacon, 32, …
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7/10/25
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The City of Tomah's new Interim Director of Public Works and Utilities Brandy Leis wasted no time stepping into his new role.
Since being appointed to the position, Leis has helped the city …
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7/10/25
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Built in 1928, the Ambassador Hotel in Milwaukee boasted of elegance and charm.
Located on the 2300 block of West Wisconsin Avenue, its art deco design matched the 1920’s construction …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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7/10/25
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The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees who are eligible to be elected to three seats on the Wisconsin Cranberry Board. Starting …
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7/10/25
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Town of Angelo
We Trade Land LLC., a Wisconsin Limited Liability Company to Lucas Woodworth and Hallie Burton - vacant land on Havenwood Road - $39,900
Town of Byron
Gary Crook, Randy …
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7/10/25
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