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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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The Lore
Entering West Salem from the west, one will encounter the “Hamlin Garland Historical Homestead Site” signs. The home is in the center of West Salem, with an exact …
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By John Gessner, Staff Writer
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12/23/24
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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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