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130 Years Ago (1896)
John Fanning ceased expressing packages long enough to express his unbounded joy of an eight-pound son last Saturday.
120 Years Ago (1906)
Westby Brothers in …
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Compiled by JOHN GESSNER
Staff Writer
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8/24/26
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It's a steep climb to reach the Eagle Scout Rank. 21 merit badges, multiple troop leadership positions, planning and executing a project, and passing an advancement board. Only 2% of all scouts …
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8/24/26
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For Monroe County Veterans Service Officer Charles Weaver, the Be the Light Run/Walk is about more than raising awareness of suicide. It is also about what happens to families after a …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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8/24/26
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PRESS RELEASE
Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has reported a measles outbreak in nearby Wisconsin counties, and their ongoing investigation indicates that measles is spreading …
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8/24/26
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed 17 cases of Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) and Salmonella in Wisconsinites related to eating alfalfa …
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8/21/26
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Sparta and Tomah Chambers of Commerce Announce Collaborative Kriskindlmarkt Coming to Downtown Tomah
The Sparta Chamber of Commerce and the Tomah Chamber Foundation are excited to announce a new collaborative effort to bring a traditional Kriskindlmarkt to downtown Tomah this holiday season.
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8/20/26
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August 10, 2026
Kevin Baehr, 48, of Tomah was charged with habitual criminality in theft of movable property and two counts of bail jumping. He was released on a $2,000 signature bond.
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8/20/26
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"When a man finds hope, families are restored, communities grow stronger, and lives are forever changed." — SHINE the Light Collective.
After much planning, prayer, and volunteer effort, the …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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8/20/26
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For the ninth consecutive year, Tomah Health Hospice Touch has been named a 2026 Hospice Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Honors Award recipient by MatrixCare, a …
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PRESS RELEASE
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8/20/26
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The road to St. Mary's Distillery winds through the landscape at the center of Monroe County's latest planning effort: rolling green hills dotted with farms and forests. Inside the distillery's …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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8/20/26
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What began as an effort to give local heavy metal fans a place to hear live music is growing into a full-scale festival with regional bands, vendors and ambitions of becoming one of Sparta’s …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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8/20/26
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Leon may never have had an alligator problem, but a newspaper story claiming otherwise gave the community a reason to celebrate.
Leon Gatorfest returns Friday through Sunday, Aug. 21-23, at the …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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8/20/26
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Tomah School District officials are weighing a project that could cost between $1.4 million and $1.7 million to replace aging boilers at Tomah High School.
The district’s Facilities Committee …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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8/20/26
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The City of Tomah Inspection Department has been made aware of door-to-door salesmen, representing a national company utilizing high-pressure sales tactics. They are typically looking to …
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PRESS RELEASE
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8/20/26
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We Energies is beginning work today to install new natural gas infrastructure in Tomah. The project is part of the company’s ongoing focus on providing safe, reliable service to area homes and …
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8/17/26
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Summer is a season of late nights, lazy mornings and relaxed routines – and for most kids, that means sleep and wake-up times have drifted significantly later than they will be when the school bell …
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By DR. DAVID GERHARD
Emplify Health by Gundersen pediatrician
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8/17/26
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As blood reserve levels remain low, officials at Tomah Health and Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin are asking residents to donate blood during a one-day drive on Aug. 27 from noon to 5 p.m. at Tomah …
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PRESS RELEASE
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8/17/26
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that bonus antlerless harvest authorizations for the 2026-gun deer season will be available for purchase online through the Go Wild …
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8/17/26
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140 Years Ago (1886)
The incandescent lights at the Newton paper factory are working very satisfactorily.
130 Years Ago (1896)
It is a significant commentary on the marksmanship of the …
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Compiled by JOHN GESSNER
Staff Writer
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8/17/26
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Sparta Free Library has been selected as one of 300 libraries to participate in the fourth and final round of Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an American …
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8/17/26
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