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Sparta Area School District residents supported a roughly $15.6 million school tax levy Oct. 20 after a lengthy discussion about spending, student departures, and the gap between administrator and …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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10/26/26
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Two new housing developments could be coming to Tomah after the Common Council voted Monday, Oct. 19, to move forward with proposals aimed at bringing more affordable apartments to the city.
The …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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10/26/26
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Tomah school officials presented a proposed $15.25 million property tax levy and approved a change in the district’s communications position during the Oct. 19 School Board meeting.
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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10/26/26
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Rebecca Cooke says she understands why people doubt either political party will look out for them. Asked how she would earn those voters' trust, she pointed to her work outside politics.
"I …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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10/26/26
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A young man who completed Monroe County's diversion program recently called Justice Programs Manager Tara Nichols with good news. He had landed a career job.
He wanted to thank her.
Nichols …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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10/26/26
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On September 8, Village President Jeff Radtke swore in Officer Joseph (Joey) Fossado-Haag to the Bangor Police Department.
He earned an associate’s degree in criminal justice from Lakeshore …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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10/26/26
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Finding a place to remember friends – that was the goal of the New Lisbon Girl Scout Troop #8576. And this hard-working group of young ladies did just that. The entire troop welcomed …
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By MICHELLE TRYGGESTAD
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10/26/26
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On September 27, Sparta Mayor Kevin Riley signed a proclamation designating September 27 to October 3, 2026, as Freedom Honor Flight Week.
The Proclamation reads:
Whereas: The Freedom Honor …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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10/26/26
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The East Troy Electric Railroad is excited to again partner with our friends at the North Pole in offering “Santa’s Christmas Train” and “Santa Special” Evening Christmas Train express …
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10/26/26
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140 Years ago (1886)
An individual named Jas. Brannan, while slightly under the “influence,” drove his team [of horses] over the narrow footwalk left for pedestrians at the Franklin Street …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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10/26/26
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A man was injured and another arrested in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 16 near Hayride Avenue.
On Thursday, October 22, 2026, at approximately 7:55 a.m., the Monroe County …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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10/23/26
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October 12
Avery Nelson, 18, of Sparta, was charged with taking a vehicle without consent, theft of movable property and disorderly conduct. Nelson was released on a $5,000 signature bond. …
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10/22/26
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Weekend activities kicked off on October 3, when the technicians from Sparta's KeyToComfort met early in the morning with owner Cindy Kreibich at Brenon Burkhardt's home. They installed a brand-new …
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By JENNY KOEHLER
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10/22/26
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In Southern Wisconsin, about twenty miles west of Monroe, sits the small community of Wiota, with a population of 830. In the early 1800s, Wiota played a major role in lead ore mining and the Black …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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10/22/26
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The Public Works Board meeting convened at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday October 6. Three agenda items were approved by voice vote, with no opposition recorded. The first was the Consent Agenda consisting of …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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10/22/26
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The 19th Annual Sunshine on the Trail – Bangor Cancer Support Group event was a beautiful reminder of what makes our community so special. On a gorgeous, sunny day, friends, relatives, …
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10/22/26
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The City of Tomah hosted 38 developers, builders, lenders and real estate professionals on Wednesday, September 30, for the Fall 2026 Development Sites Tour, a daylong look at 11 sites ready for new …
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10/22/26
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Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) President & CEO Kyle O’Brien presented the award to Daly during the Tomah Health monthly managers meeting Oct. 13. O'Brien praised Daly for his dedication …
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10/22/26
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The Tomah VA Medical Center is hosting a DEA Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24, 2026, outside Building 400/Urgent Care Entrance, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Anyone who wishes to dispose of …
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10/22/26
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More than 1,500 students earned scholarships from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for the 2026-27 academic year.
The following local students are among the university's scholarship …
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10/22/26
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