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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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November 11:
Edward Bobnar, 40, of Sparta, was charged with repeated resisting an officer, disorderly conduct and 2 counts of bail jumping. A $1,500 cash bond was requested, and a $500 cash bond …
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11/21/24
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Foremost Farms, a leading dairy cooperative and dairy food manufacturer, is celebrating America Recycles Day on November 15th, by announcing an advancement in sustainability with partner …
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11/21/24
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Lydia Rybarcyczk has amassed 18 years of hair styling experience, and with it a loyal following of clientele and fellow stylists. She now has her own independently owned and operated salon, Bold …
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By Jennifer Rodriguez Moran, Contributing Writer
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11/21/24
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Most people know the origins of Veterans Day and recognize it as a time to honor and thank those who have served in the United States military. But for those like Ray Boland, one who’s thanked …
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By RYAN HENRY
Gundersen Health System
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11/21/24
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The Tomah Chamber Foundation recently completed their 2024 Leadership Academy. The closing ceremony was held on Thursday, November 14th, at Taphouse Twenty, in Tomah. Each session was a day-long …
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By Benny Mailman, Editor
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11/21/24
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Dustin Derousseau caught the pass on the baseline-out-of-bounds play and sized up his defender before spinning toward the middle of the court.
The UW-La Crosse …
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By ERIC AUER LEE, Sports Writer
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11/21/24
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The Bangor and Cashton high school football teams each had four players on the All-Scenic Bluffs Conference first team, including two Cardinals earning first-team honors on both sides of …
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By ERIC AUER LEE, Sports Writer
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11/21/24
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During the Sparrow’s Nest Veterans open house on November 15th, two area veterans were awarded Quilts of Valor. Vietnam veteran Ron John and Persian Gulf veteran Tim Hyma both received the …
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By John Gessner, Staff Writer
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11/21/24
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Regardless of age, there will always be some memories from our youth that will drive our endorphins into a frenzy, causing a cascade of happiness to flow from our cerebral recollection to our …
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By Benny Mailman, Editor
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11/21/24
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