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Wizard Quest in Wisconsin Dells is a high demand tourist attraction. It is billed as the nation’s first team building fantasy game, using interactive computer games in a live setting. Having …
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By John Gessner, Staff Writer
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12/2/24
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Since its completion in 2020, Sparta’s Lovelock Bridge has become a destination for photographers, walkers, market goers, couples, friends, families, newlyweds, tourists, and more. Perhaps …
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By Jennifer Rodriguez Moran, Contributing Writer
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12/2/24
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Dear Savvy Senior,
I know there will be a small 2.5 percent cost-of-living increase in Social Security benefits next year, but what about Medicare? What will the Medicare Part B monthly premiums …
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12/2/24
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As a result of Sparta Area School District’s (SASD) successful $87 million capital referendum, the next steps forward were discussed by the board of education at a special meeting on Monday, …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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12/2/24
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Recently, the Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce announced that the Parade Marshalls for Sparta’s 2024 Holiday Parade will be Milt and Rose Leis, owners of Speed’s Bicycle Shop, …
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By Benny Mailman, Editor
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12/2/24
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The city of Tomah would like to extend a warm welcome to the new Economic Development/Zoning Director and member of the Senior Executive Team, Nick Morales. Nick Morales recently moved back to …
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Tomah Chamber of Commerce Press Release
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12/2/24
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On Thursday, November 28, 2024, at approximately 10:17PM, the Tomah Police Department responded to Tomah Health for a report of a stabbing victim. Tomah Officers learned the stabbing victim was …
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11/30/24
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Sparta High School wildlife management students are collecting deer head samples to test for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in our community. The box is located at the south parking lot of the high …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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11/25/24
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On Saturday, November 16th, volunteers started setting up Kriskindlmarkt, in downtown Sparta. Among those lending a hand were members of the Sparta Junior Garden Club, who assisted in decorating the …
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By Benny Mailman, Editor
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11/25/24
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140 Years ago (1884)
Union Thanksgiving service by several churches will be held at the Methodist Church, at the usual hour, Thursday morning. Reverend Sarles will deliver the discourse.
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By John Gessner, Staff Writer
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11/25/24
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If you need a traditional holiday turkey with all the fixing this year, Sparta, Tomah, or Warrens may have you covered at their Community Thanksgivings this 2024 season.
Sparta and Tomah’s …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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11/25/24
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On Thursday, August 29th, the Monroe County Herald ran a story submitted by a former Sparta High graduate, Rick Brohmer. The 1975 graduate wanted an adventure to bring his 68th birthday. After …
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Introduction by BENNY MAILMAN – Editor
Story by RICK BROHMER – Contributing Writer
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11/25/24
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As part of an annual effort to engage kids in conservation through art, the Monroe County Land Conservation Department is promoting the 2025 Wisconsin Land and Water Youth poster contest. Top posters …
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By Jennifer Rodriguez Moran, Contributing Writer
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11/25/24
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If you have not yet been to a Ladles of Love dinner on a second or third Thursday, the sounds of friendly chatter and pots clanging, along with the aroma of coffee and home cooked food, will guide …
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By Jennifer Rodriguez Moran, Contributing Writer
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11/25/24
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This week the long-time Sparta business, Preston Dairy Equipment, changes ownership, as the company was sold to Leedstone Dairy Equipment and Supplies. Preston has been supplying and servicing area …
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By John Gessner, Staff Writer
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11/25/24
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On November 19th, 2024, shortly after 9 a.m., the Monroe County Combined Tactical Unit executed a search warrant and arrested 56-year-old James Ossinger, of rural Tomah. The arrest of Ossinger came …
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MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE – Press Release
By BENNY MAILMAN - Editor
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11/25/24
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For the last two weekends, November 8th through the 10th, and November 14th – 17th, Sparta Spotlight Players, high school musical theatre students, have wowed the community audience with their …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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11/21/24
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The Tomah Health Community Foundation is working to get healthy food in the hands of struggling families in Monroe County. Foundation officials donated $2,500 to the Second Harvest Foodbank’s …
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11/21/24
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On the west end of Portage lies the Old Church Road Cemetery. Just the location suggests a haunting feeling. It is situated towards the end of the dead-end Church Road, off of County Road O. The …
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By John Gessner, Staff Writer
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11/21/24
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Even though it was just the second time that Alana Werner has donated blood, she plans to continue giving the gift of life. “I like to help, so anyone who needs blood should get it and if I got …
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11/21/24
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