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February 17:
Mark Leibelt, 67, of Friendship, was charged with 9 counts of bail jumping. A $3,000 cash bond was requested, and a $10,000 signature bond was set.
John Rommel, 32, of Warrens, …
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2/27/25
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Recently, at Cashton’s Firefly Farm & Mercantile, Andre and Bonnie Paquette loaded up their children, demonstration and vendor materials, and thousands of heirloom seeds and bulbs and …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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2/27/25
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March is National Nutrition Month. This annual campaign was established in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The theme this year is “Food Connects Us.” Food connects us to …
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By APRIL ANDERSON
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2/27/25
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Wisconsin native and member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, Mitchell Red Cloud Jr., served with honor in both World War 2 and the Korean War. Dropping out of Neillsville High School at age 16, he received …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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2/27/25
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Meadowview Middle School remained in session for some Sparta Area School District students, who were participating in three weekend showings of “Matilda Junior: The Musical,” on the …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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2/27/25
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Tucked within the scenic surroundings of Butts Park, a historical marker stands as a tribute to one of Tomah’s most influential figures, Robert E. Gillett. As the founder of Tomah, Gillett …
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By STEVIE VELASQUEZ, Staff Writer
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2/27/25
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QUESTION
Do scientists tell jokes?
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Yes, scientists enjoy telling and hearing jokes, just like the rest of us. In January 2016, Scientific American published an article entitled, …
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By LARRY SCHECKEL
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2/27/25
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The Sparta 6th grade girls basketball team participated in the Wisconsin State Invitational Championship Tournament (WSICT), hosted by Manitowoc Lincoln (Divisions 1 and 3) and Merrill …
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PRESS RELEASE
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2/27/25
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Harsh winter weather and a spike in illnesses are impacting local blood collections. To combat the situation, Tomah Health and Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin officials are asking area residents to …
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PRESS RELEASE
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2/27/25
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Hazel Skarlupa was named the top orator in the local American Legion Oratorical competition, held Saturday, February 22nd, 2025, at the Sparta American Legion Post 100. In preparation for the …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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2/27/25
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Tomah’s committee of the whole was momentarily stalled on Monday, February 17th, 2025. While it was indeed a ‘nail biter,’ the official meeting began about 30 seconds after 6:30 …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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2/27/25
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On Saturday, February 15th, Justin Trails held its Winter Makers Market, which opened its doors at 9 a.m. and ran through 1 p.m. A mid-February snowstorm moved in the day prior, blanketing the …
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By BENNY MAILMAN, Editor
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2/27/25
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The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is announcing an arrest of a local town treasurer, after it was discovered she had been stealing money from the township.
On February 25th, 2025, …
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2/26/25
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Preceding the Sparta American Legion Post 100 February monthly meeting, an area veteran was awarded a Quilt of Valor. Afghanistan and Iraq veteran, John Gessner, received the warming touch of the …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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2/24/25
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Compeer Financial’s Fund for Rural America, the Farm Credit cooperative’s giving program, has awarded 41 General Use Grants, totaling $212,150. These grants fund initiatives and …
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PRESS RELEASE
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2/24/25
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In recent months, our local communities have seen a troubling surge in scams and fraudulent activities. These incidents are happening everywhere – regardless of where you bank, shop, or live. …
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PRESS RELEASE
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2/24/25
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Heart disease can be prevented though, by living a heart-healthy lifestyle. First, you need to get smart about your heart. …
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MONROE COUNTY HEALTH DEAPARTMENT
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2/24/25
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The path to eagle scout is only for a select few. Less than two percent of scouts, in the 113 years of the scouting program, have reached the rank of eagle scout, although the trend has increased to …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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2/24/25
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The Monroe County Association for Home & Community Education (HCE) is a service oriented organization. The mission statement is “HCE - Caring to Make a Difference”. The values of this …
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By APRIL ANDERSON
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2/24/25
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Just over 2,000 students received degrees during the University of Wisconsin-Madison Winter 2024 Commencement, at the Kohl Center on December 15th, 2024.
Nearly 1,400 of them took part in …
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PRESS RELEASE
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2/24/25
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