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Kaleen Holliday was presented with the 7-Seals Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), on January 23rd, for her outstanding service as the acting public affairs officer. Ms. …
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By John Gessner, Staff Writer
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2/3/25
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This article examines the history of Monroe County’s Civil Defense programs. This first installment tells the story of an early attempt to build a municipal bomb shelter in Sparta. Visit …
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By ADAM BALZ
Monroe County Local History Room Volunteer
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2/3/25
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The following area students have been named to the Dean's List, at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, for the fall semester of the 2024-25 academic year, ending in December.
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2/3/25
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140 Years ago (1885)
The Norwegian Lutheran Society of Sparta is planning to build a church building of their own, previously paying rent to use the German Evangelical Society’s Church. As …
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2/3/25
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On Sunday, February 9th, Los Angeles filmmaker, Nathan Deming, will be at Sparta Cinema 6, screening the second movie in his eventual 12-movie series, titled Year Project . All of the movies will …
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By Benny Mailman, Editor
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2/3/25
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At approximately 3:23 p.m., on Saturday, February 1st, 2025, a Columbia County Sheriff’s Deputy was on patrol on westbound I-90/94, near the interchange with I-39, in the Town of Caledonia. The …
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SHERIFF ROGER BRANDNER – Columbia County Sheriff’s Office
Press Release
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2/3/25
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The Sparta Art Society is already looking forward to spring and mural painting, and is looking for your suggestions regarding just what to paint at the newest mural site. The new mural site, located …
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By Jennifer Rodriguez Moran, Contributing Writer
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2/3/25
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Tomah’s City Council met on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025, at 6 p.m., in the Tomah City Hall Chamber. City Clerk, Becki Weyer, announced that there would be a Spring Primary election. For those …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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2/3/25
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On Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025, at 6 p.m., in the Monroe County Board assembly room, all sixteen county supervisors gathered for the first monthly meeting of the new year. Due to board chair, …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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1/30/25
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In recent years, Monroe County has started a trend of legislative exchanges. Three to four times a year, the county hosts state representatives, representatives from the federal side, and the …
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By Kyle Evans, Staff Writer
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1/30/25
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News is very scarce this week. I guess the cold weather kept us all at home.
Sympathy is extended to the family of Orville Gabower, who passed away last week. His Funeral was on Friday, at St. …
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By PAT CHRISTENSEN
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1/30/25
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January 20:
Thomas Peterson, 46, of Ontario, was charged with a 3rd offense of operating a vehicle with a restricted controlled substance, and possession of narcotic drugs and methamphetamine. …
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1/30/25
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Healthy snacks are just as important as healthy meals. Be sure to eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy or fortified soy alternatives. When choosing a snack, go for options …
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By APRIL ANDERSON
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1/30/25
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In the small Oak Grove cemetery south of Winchester, Wisconsin, lies Samuel N. Rogers, Sr., an American Revolutionary War Soldier. The Revolution was fought between 1776 and 1783. At the time, the …
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By John Gessner, Staff Writer
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1/30/25
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The Milwaukee County Zoo (MCZ) is pleased to announce the safe arrival of Filly, a jaguar transferred from the Belize Zoo. Filly arrived in the evening on Thursday, January 23, after leaving Belize …
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Press Release
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1/30/25
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The Sparta Parks and Rec January Pickleball Ladder ended on January 28th, with a maximum capacity field of 30 players. All matches took place at the Barney Community Center, located at 1000 East …
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1/30/25
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Dear Savvy Senior,
What can you tell me about service dogs for seniors with disabilities? My 67-year-old father has chronic arthritis and Parkinson’s disease, and I’m wondering if an …
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1/30/25
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UW-Oshkosh, UW-Eau Claire, Minnesota State College Southeast, Loras College
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1/30/25
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On Tuesday, January 21st, the Sparta Free Library celebrated Lori Einer Day. Lori has been on the Library staff for 40 years and is currently the longest running employee that is …
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1/27/25
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We are Bursting with Joy as we are about to put on our 2nd Annual "Burst of Adrenaline" Show Choir Competition, this coming Saturday, February 1st. It is being held at the Meadowview Middle …
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By SKYLER ERICKSON
A Director of Sparta Show Choirs
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1/27/25
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