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April 2026 has been a busy month for the Tomah Knights of Columbus Council 4125 as they continue their mission of community service, charitable contributions, and living up to the four pillars of the …
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Larry Scheckel
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5/18/26
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A local veteran, Colonel (Retired) John Gessner of Sparta, received the Jack Weissgerber award for distinguished service with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). The award was …
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By HERALD STAFF
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5/18/26
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The Tomah Chamber and Visitors Center is proud to announce a new partnership with Fort McCoy aimed at strengthening the Tomah area workforce while providing opportunities for military spouses and …
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PRESS RELEASE
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5/18/26
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Contestants take a deep breath, slowly exhale half the air in their lungs, hold, relax, and squeeze the trigger. Downrange, paper targets begin filling with holes as shooters fire the 12 rounds in …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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5/18/26
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Hundreds of visitors gathered at Fort McCoy on May 16 for the annual Armed Forces Day Open House, an event highlighting the installation's role as the military's Total Force Training Center and …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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5/18/26
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Several Sparta Police Department officers were formally sworn into their positions during the May 13, 2026, city council meeting. The event recognizes milestones reached after months — and in some …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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5/18/26
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On May 13, 2026, the Sparta Common Council approved a new ordinance to regulate electric bicycles. They also approved accepting a bid for nearly $12 million in upgrades to the wastewater treatment …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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5/14/26
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May 4:
Taylor Butterfuss, 35, of Tomah was charged with repeated disorderly conduct and 2 counts of bail jumping. A $500 cash bond was requested. Held on a $250 cash bond.
Corey Clay, …
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5/14/26
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Gundersen Medical Foundation, its generous donors and Emplify Health by Gundersen have a longstanding partnership to help nurses achieve their career goals through the Legacy of Nursing Scholarship …
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5/14/26
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Julie Katona brought two cadets from the Wisconsin Challenge Academy to explain their program to the Sparta Kiwanis Club. Their motto: A choice, a challenge, a change. The …
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5/14/26
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Door County itself has the charm of small former fishing villages, fish boils, cherry pie, wineries, lighthouses, and a variety of vacation getaways. It’s a wonderful place to enjoy the changing …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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5/14/26
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The Monroe County Health Department is recognizing May as Lyme Disease Awareness Month and encouraging residents to take simple, effective steps to prevent tick bites as warmer weather brings more …
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5/14/26
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From bustling village scenes to a lively enchanted castle, Meadowview Middle School students delivered a confident and heartfelt performance of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. on April 26th. They …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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5/14/26
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The Tomah Area School District is proud to announce the appointment of Jeff Adams as the next Principal of the Robert Kupper Learning Center, effective July 1.
Adams brings 26 years of …
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5/14/26
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On Monday, May 11, 2026, Sparta Area Schools hosted a workshop regarding a future community survey at the Meadowview Middle School auditorium. Seventeen people attended the workshop, including …
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By GARY ASCHER
Staff Reporter
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5/14/26
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Forty-one years ago, on the Sunday before Memorial Day, two friends from Bangor, John McCue and Dave Zwee, met on John’s front porch to share some music, stories, and family social time. The …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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5/14/26
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A man sits motionless across from his doctor, staring at test results as the reality of her words begin to sink in. It's a scene playing out in hospitals everywhere daily, and the topic of the movie …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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5/14/26
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Fort McCoy will hold its 2026 Armed Forces Day Open House on May 16 at the installation’s historic Commemorative Area.
Lots of activities are planned but to get there, visitors need to know to …
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5/14/26
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Gas Leak
A gas line has been struck in the area of 220 Buan St. Tomah Fire, Police and the energy company are on scene assessing.
W. McCoy Blvd. from US12 west to the …
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5/14/26
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Gov. Tony Evers tonight blasted Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Republican and Democratic members of the Wisconsin State Legislature who tanked the bipartisan plan the governor and Republican …
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5/13/26
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