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Hope Ornaments delivered Christmas ornaments to Handishop Industries, on December 18th, as part of an annual donation program. Hope Ornaments strives to bring joy and happiness to those with special …
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12/23/24
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The Sparta American Legion, located at 1116 Angelo Road in Sparta, will be hosting their 30th Community Christmas Dinner on December 25th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The dinner is a traditional holiday …
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12/23/24
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140 Years ago (1884)
Cashton: Weather fine – Prices low [Actual news headline for 1884].
115 Years ago (1909)
The Jefferson Leaf Tobacco Company is to begin the business of …
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Compiled by JOHN GESSNER
Staff Writer
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12/23/24
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A new report released on December 19th, by the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) showed that the state’s hospitals provided $2.3 billion in community benefits and charity care, in …
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12/23/24
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Luke Tempski, of Sparta, has coveted the esteemed mile marker position of being the 100th Eagle Scout hailing from Troop 7, out of Sparta, Wisconsin. In order for a Boy Scout to make the title …
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By Benny Mailman, Editor
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12/23/24
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On the night of Monday, December 16th, an audience filled the auditorium at Sparta High School, in anticipation of the 2024 High School Christmas Band Concert. Little did they know that the students …
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By Jennifer Rodriguez Moran, Contributing Writer
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12/23/24
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In an official report at the school board meeting, on Monday, December 16th, 2024, Michelle Clark, Tomah Area School District (TASD) business manager, provided the final report on where the monies …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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12/23/24
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November 11th, 2024, saw Sparta’s Lance Hauser step into the Executive Director position at the Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce. Hauser had worked at Park Bank, in Sparta, for the past seven …
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By Benny Mailman, Editor
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12/19/24
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After a decision made by the board of education, at their monthly meeting, on Monday, December 16th, Tomah Area School District (TASD) will move forward with the prospective purchase of 71 acres of …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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12/19/24
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On December 26th, 2023, a fire was started at the Sparta Walmart. By the time the building was ventilated, a suspect had been identified. That suspect was 17-year-old (at the time of incident). …
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By Kyle Evans, Staff Writer
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12/19/24
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Tomah Health has changed its childbirth education classes to Saturday mornings. The next scheduled childbirth education class for expecting parents will be held Saturday, January 11th, from 8 a.m. to …
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12/19/24
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The Sparta American Legion, located at 1116 Angelo Road in Sparta, will be hosting their 30th Community Christmas Dinner on December 25th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The dinner is a traditional holiday …
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12/19/24
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December 9:
Vincent Iding, 30, of Tomah, was charged with repeated resisting an officer and repeated disorderly conduct related to domestic abuse. A $500 cash bond was requested, and a $1,500 …
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12/19/24
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The year 2024 marks 15 years of operation for Mary Morrow’s Attic, in downtown Sparta. Located at 116 South Water Street, the resale shop, organized and run by the Morrow Home Auxiliary, offers …
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By Jennifer Rodriguez Moran, Contributing Writer
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12/19/24
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From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday, December 14th, the West Central Model Railroaders Club opened their doors to the public, for their annual holiday open house, at their headquarters, located at …
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By Jennifer Rodriguez Moran, Contributing Writer
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12/19/24
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On Wednesday, December 11th, the Sparta City Council watched as Sparta Police Chief, Emilee Nottestad, ushered in two new officers and one detective. Every chair in the chamber was filled, with a few …
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By Benny Mailman, Editor
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12/16/24
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140 Years ago (1884)
-Wilton – Considerable improvements have been made in this town of late. Mr. Sinks has built an icehouse of large dimensions. Mr. Wagie has built a very capacious …
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By John Gessner, Staff Writer
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12/16/24
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In 1996, Christmas for Kids (C4K) was set into action in the city of Sparta, putting the wheels in motion on a heartwarming Spirit-of-Christmas event that would see financially burdened families …
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By Benny Mailman, Editor
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12/16/24
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Last evening, Sunday, December 15th, 2024, the 7 Rivers Figure Skating Club presented their “Tinsel and Toepicks” Holiday Show, at the Tomah Ice Center, with a physical location of 1625 …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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12/16/24
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Of the plants that people later learn to regret planting, Burning Bush, or Euonymus alatus is one of the most popular of those regrets. It has red/pink fall foliage and pretty red seeds that persist …
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Contributed by CONNIE WEIDMAN
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12/16/24
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