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In their 9th year, the 2026 Sparta Spartans Shooting Team wrapped up their season Thursday, June 25th, with their awards and fun night. The shooting team is made up of 5th-12th graders, boys and …
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By ERIC FUNKHOUSER
Head Coach
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7/9/26
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The sound of a hummingbird's wings as it fed from the many bird feeders hanging above was broken by the crunch of a chipmunk eating a few feet away at the edge of the porch that will soon be the main …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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7/9/26
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I have yet to introduce myself to many people throughout Monroe County, so let me begin by saying hello. My name is Eric Roellig, and since April, I have had the privilege of serving as editor of the …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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7/9/26
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead for summer travel by purchasing their Wisconsin state park and forest vehicle admission pass and making their …
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7/2/26
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Tomah Health and Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin have issued a special request for blood. While the need for blood is constant officials say it’s crucial to remember that hospital patients rely …
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7/2/26
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On June 13, in conjunction with the Rockland Flooring employee picnic, the baseball field scoreboard at the Bangor Village Park was dedicated. Rockland Flooring donated the scoreboard and …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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7/2/26
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The timeline goes like this: In 1836, Madison, Wisconsin, was founded following Judge James Doty's 1829 land purchase in the Wisconsin Territory. Doty named the settlement in honor of the fourth …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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7/2/26
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One of the most common questions family law attorneys hear is: “At what age can my child decide which parent to live with?”
Many people believe that when a child reaches a certain age — …
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By ATTY. LISA MOORE
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7/2/26
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QUESTION
My Dad says I was brainwashed at school. What is brainwashed?
ANSWER
The American Psychological Society defines brainwashing as a “broad class of intense and often coercive …
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Larry Scheckel
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7/2/26
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The following students from the area graduated on May 16, 2026, from University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic in Menomonie, Wis. The university graduated 1,067 students, with 849 undergraduates and …
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7/2/26
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June 22:
Kofi Brewer, 50, of Minneapolis, MN was charged with possession of THC and drug paraphernalia, Fined $200.
Matthew Connor, 39, of Tomah was charged with unlawful phone use by …
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7/2/26
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Town of Angelo residents voted Monday to grant the Town Board authority to exercise zoning powers, allowing officials to move forward with a temporary zoning ordinance.
The vote came during a …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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7/2/26
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This year's Bangor Garden Club Garden Tour showcases the incredible variety of gardens thriving throughout the Driftless Region. Visitors can explore everything from an urban food forest nestled on a …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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7/2/26
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Tomah Rotary Club held its Passing of the Gavel ceremony at its last meeting in June.
Tomah’s outgoing president, Jeremy Haun, passed the gavel to the club’s new president, Pam Buchda, and …
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By DEB REID
Contributing writer
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7/2/26
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On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at approximately 4:45 p.m., the Monroe County Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a single-vehicle rollover crash. It was reported the two occupants of the …
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7/2/26
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On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at approximately 1:05 p.m., the Monroe County Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a two-vehicle crash involving an SUV and semi. It was reported that the …
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PRESS RELEASE
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7/2/26
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County Trunk Highway A in the Town of Angelo, 0.39 miles east (south) of State Trunk Highway 21, will be closed beginning Monday, July 13 th to facilitate rehabilitation of the Canadian Pacific …
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7/1/26
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Tomah High School has once again been recognized for excellence in Advanced Placement (AP) programming, earning the 2025 AP Pacesetter Award from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) …
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6/29/26
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This June, Veterans aged 55 and older from across the country will arrive in Tampa, Florida to participate in the National Veterans Golden Age Games – an annual multi-sport competition hosted by …
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6/29/26
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VernonCom has in its possession returned and outstanding checks issued in 2021 that have not been cashed and belong to both current and former members. Members may claim these funds by contacting …
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6/29/26
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