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With another school year having recently begun, the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling (WCPG) is urging parents to take some time and talk to their children about the risk factors of …
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PRESS RELEASE
Wisconsin Council of Problem Gambling
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10/7/24
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Bees, butterflies, moths, wasps, flies, beetles and even hummingbirds all play a role in pollinating flowering plants in Wisconsin. Did you know that there are over 400 different native species of …
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Submitted By MCISWG
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10/7/24
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While weekend activities began on Oct 5th, Sparta’s own, TheKeyToComfort technicians met early with owner, Cindy Kreibich, at the home of Wendy Hedrick, to install a brand-new Lennox furnace …
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By JENNY KOEHLER
Contributing Writer
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10/7/24
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Sparta Area School District (SASD) signed off on the official resolution for the sale of the Marigold property. A private bid of $240,000 was offered to the district, and a resolution to accept the …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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10/7/24
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On Tuesday, October 1st, Sparta High School was buzzing with anticipation as a packed auditorium awaited the homecoming week Variety Show. Attendees were anxious to embark on a journey of musical …
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By ERIC ROELLIG
Arts & Entertainment Editor
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10/3/24
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Fire Prevention Week is held across the nation on the second week of October every year. This year, the Sparta Area Fire District (SAFD) is celebrating with their third annual, and biggest ever, …
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By Jennifer Rodriguez Moran, Contributing Writer
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10/3/24
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Gram Christensen spent Thursday with Cardell and Laylah Potter. It was a fun time.
Pat Christensen visited Kathy Halverson in Rome, on Monday.
Joe and Cara Potter, from Rome, and Cardell …
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By PAT CHRISTENSEN
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10/3/24
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September 23:
Ewan Boyd, 22, of Chicago, Illinois, was charged with theft of movable property. A $500 cash bond was requested, and a $250 cash bond was set.
Zachary Cooke, 36, of Richland …
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10/3/24
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will sponsor a series of mill tours at several forest product manufacturing facilities across the state Oct. 14-18, 2024.
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10/3/24
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The Tomah Sparta Speedway is thrilled to announce that Greg Oliver will continue to serve as General Manager following the recent acquisition of the speedway by Tim and Amanda Brockhouse. This …
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10/3/24
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Pickleball in Sparta Wisconsin is heating up this Fall. The Sparta Parks and Rec Department (SPR) is putting on several pickleball events in the coming months. The SPR is putting on a Fall Ladder …
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By MARK GUMIENNY
Contributing Writer
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10/3/24
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Dear Savvy Senior:
What can you tell me about the SSI program and what are the eligibility requirements for seniors? I’m trying to help my elderly aunt who is very low-income.
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10/3/24
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140 Years ago (1884)
The Monroe County Democrat does not employ schoolboys – so the editor thereof says. He undoubtedly utters the truth.
130 Years Ago (1894)
Clint Maine came up …
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Compiled by JOHN GESSNER
Staff Writer
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10/3/24
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The Tomah VA Medical Center Whole Health program is hosting a Fall into Wellness Expo starting the week of October 7, 2024, at the Marathon County River Drive Complex.
Tomah VA Medical Center is …
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10/3/24
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The following area students completed degree requirements at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in August. UW-La Crosse, founded in 1909, is one of 13 four-year institutions that comprise the …
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10/3/24
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On August 1st, 2024, a group of Marines that had served together in Vietnam, with 3rd Battalion 26th Marines (3/26), Kilo Company (K Co.). met up at the home and farm of Joe Schaitel, just off …
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By Benny Mailman, Editor
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10/3/24
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By ERIC ROELLIG
Staff Writer
October 6 through the 12th is National Newspaper Week. This week honors the hard work of newspaper professionals and the importance of journalism. …
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By ERIC ROELLIG
Staff Writer
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10/3/24
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On Monday, September 23rd, the Morrow Home Chapel was flooded with sunlight, the seats were full of Morrow Home Community staff and Mary Morrow’s Attic volunteers. All were gathered to witness …
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By Jennifer Rodriguez Moran, Contributing Writer
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9/30/24
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Since 1981, residents of Monroe County and visitors from all over have been enjoying a Halloween scare at the Sparta House of Shadows. Located in the former Wisconsin State Child Center, the venue …
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By John Gessner, Staff Writer
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9/30/24
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Last Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, the Monroe County Board of Supervisors held their monthly meeting in a quick and painless 45-minute session. The county treasurer and administrator both provided …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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9/30/24
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