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Christmas Day guests of Leroy and I were Joe and Cara Potter, from Rome, and Grandson, Cardell Potter, from here in the Rapids. A nice family day, good food, games etc.
Relatives, neighbors and …
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BY PAT CHRISTENSEN
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1/6/25
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December 2024 has been a busy month for the Tomah Knights of Columbus Council 4125, as they continue their mission of community service, charitable contributions, and living up to the four pillars of …
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By LARRY SCHECKEL
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1/6/25
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About a year ago, I, Jenny Moran, dove into creating the Planting Trees With Kids Program. I turned to the Sparta Garden Club for support, which was given, after a persuasive presentation on the …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN
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1/6/25
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A month-long collection drive will help parents and newborns at Tomah Health. Staff from Maximus Aesthetics & Wellness of Tomah donated several thousands of dollars’ worth of baby diapers …
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PRESS RELEASE
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1/6/25
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The Tomah VA Medical Center and Portage County Veteran Service Office will host a Veterans Mini Fair, on Thursday, January 16th, 2025. Join us at the Artist & Fare, 1800 Plover Rd, Plover, WI …
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PRESS RELEASE
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1/6/25
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The Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives (WCCE), an affiliate program of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), named 11 chamber professionals to its 2025 Board of Advisors. WCCE functions …
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PRESS RELEASE
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1/6/25
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On December 29, 2024, at approximately 10:09pm, the Juneau County Sheriff's Office was contacted by the Monroe County Sheriff's Department to assist in locating a missing juvenile from their county. …
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1/2/25
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On December 31, 2024, at approximately 1:15AM, Tomah Officers were dispatched to an address on Mary Kay Ave. for a welfare check related to an adult male (Ryan Goad) making comments about killing an …
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PRESS RELEASE
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12/31/24
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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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12/30/24
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I want to thank everyone for the cards, phone calls, and text messages for my birthday last Monday.
Bob Rogge, from Camp Douglas, and friend, Marion, from Sparta, visited Leroy and me on …
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By PAT CHRISTENSEN
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12/30/24
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December 23:
Kenneth Kelley, 48, of Wilton, was charged with repeated false imprisonment, battery, disorderly conduct all related to domestic abuse, resisting an officer and 2 repeated counts of …
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12/30/24
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It’s hard not to pass through downtown La Crosse without seeing the prominent, but somewhat faded, Leithold Music Store and Coca Cola sign. The sign sits above the Bodega Brew Pub, which sits …
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By John Gessner, Staff Writer
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12/30/24
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On Saturday, December 28th, a celebration of life and visitation was held for Brian Brooks, of Leon, who passed away on Thursday, December 19th, 2024. Brooks’ parents, Randy and Nancy Brooks, …
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By Kyle Evans, Staff Writer
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12/30/24
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The Monroe County Land Conservation Department (Monroe County LCD) is gearing up to present four 2024 Land Stewardship Awards to individuals doing outstanding conservation work in Monroe County, with …
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By Jennifer Rodriguez Moran, Contributing Writer
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12/30/24
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A donation by Tomah Health staff, providers, and board members made this holiday a bit merrier for Tomah’s Neighbor for Neighbor Food Pantry. Tomah Health Marketing and Public Relations …
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12/30/24
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From candidate to cadet to graduate, those entering the Wisconsin Challenge Academy and seeing that transformational journey through, in its entirety, sit poised to meet any challenges life may …
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By John Gessner, Staff Writer
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12/30/24
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On December 14th, volunteers met up at the Tomah location of Handishop Industries Inc., located at 1411 North Superior Avenue, to construct beds for the Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) nonprofit. SHP …
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By Benny Mailman, Editor
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12/30/24
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On December 23, Melissa Nagy, along with Sammie McGinnis, Jasmine Tapia, and Lisa Finn. Readied all of the gifts they had collected to go out to three nursing homes in Sparta: Rolling Hills, the …
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By Benny Mailman, Editor
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12/30/24
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At the December City of Sparta Planning Commission, Finance Committee, Public Works Commission, City Council, the final plat was approved for the new subdivision going behind Walmart in …
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By Kyle Evans, Staff Writer
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12/30/24
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December 16:
Daniel Card, 47, of La Crosse, was charged with repeated theft of movable property, 3 counts of misappropriating ID information to obtain money, and 3 counts of forgery. A $5,000 …
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12/23/24
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