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The Monroe County Health Department is proud to announce Jesse Todd and Mykala Gousby as the 2026 recipients of the Friends of Public Health Award. This annual recognition honors individuals and …
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4/16/26
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The Tomah Chamber & Visitors Center has received a Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism to support its campaign, “Small Town, Big Festival: The Budweiser …
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4/16/26
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The Tomah Health Community Foundation is helping children to learn, play, and connect with others. Members of the foundation donated $3,000 to the Tomah Parks & Recreation Dept.’s Recreation …
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4/16/26
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Town of Angelo
Jackson, Scott A to Anderson, Darrin James - Janus Ave - $150,000
Town of Byron
Vandaver, Robert T to Vandaver, Charles W - 9466 Crescent Rd - $1
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4/16/26
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Madison, WI - Following recent early-season storms across Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Builders Association is urging homeowners to remain vigilant against out-of-town contractors—commonly known as …
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4/15/26
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140 Years ago (1886)
The State Board of Supervisors, last week in Madison, let the contract for the two buildings of the school for dependent children, the excavations of which have already been …
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4/13/26
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced its plan for its annual share of $794 million in opioid settlement funds coming to Wisconsin, including participating subdivisions. As a …
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4/13/26
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On March 30, the 88th Readiness Division at Fort McCoy announced the assignment of Brigadier General Dawn Johnson as the new Deputy Commanding General. Brig. Gen. Johnson is a graduate of …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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4/13/26
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Tomah High School is excited to announce its 2026 Prom, set to take place on Saturday, April 25th from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Cranberry Country Lodge in Tomah. This year’s …
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4/13/26
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A new terrace seating project is underway at Evans Bosshard Park, designed to improve comfort and accessibility for concertgoers while working with the park's natural landscape. The project broke …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN
Contributing Writer
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4/13/26
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Suspected identity theft and credit card fraud involving the owner of Associated Accounting in Tomah
In February 2026, the Tomah Police Department received information regarding suspected identity theft and credit card fraud involving the owner of Associated Accounting, located at 1021 Superior …
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4/9/26
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Residents across Monroe County arrived at the polls on April 7 to flex their right to vote and help guide decisions on local government and education. While the Wisconsin Supreme Court pick made …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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4/9/26
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After nine years of service and 686 deployments, K9 Viktor has retired from the Tomah Police Department, concluding a career that spanned hundreds of arrests, major investigations, and regional law …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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4/9/26
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March 30:
Neil Baumgarten, 40, of Tomah was charged with using a vehicle to flee an officer. Released on a $2000 signature bond.
Justin Garbett, 37, of Tomah was charged with repeated …
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4/9/26
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Last week, Legends and Lore reported on the shootout between the FBI and the Dillinger gang at the Little Bohemia Lodge in Manitowish Waters on April 22, 1934. The gangsters, having been alerted by …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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4/9/26
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Monroe County District Attorney Kevin D. Croninger announced today that on March 31, 2026, Monroe County Circuit Court Judge Richard Radcliffe sentenced Isaac Morales, 26, to 12 years in prison …
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4/9/26
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SPARTA, Wis. – The Zor Shriners will once again be bringing sweet, Southern flavor to the Sparta area with their annual Vidalia Onion sale, scheduled for Saturday, May 9th , at the Sparta Masonic …
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4/9/26
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The well-known saying goes, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” As Wisconsin aims to plant 100 million trees by 2030, residents of Monroe County still …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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4/9/26
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Three schools in the Tomah Area School District were briefly placed under a precautionary “secure” status Thursday afternoon, April 8, 2026, after a report of an individual in the area who may …
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By STEVIE VELASQUEZ, Staff Writer
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4/9/26
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Unofficial Operating Referendum Results: Yes: 1895 No: 2148
Unofficial Board of Education Election Results: Mr. William Lasko: 1931 *Mr. Todd Wells: 2402 Ms. Darcy Rood: 2074 Write In Candidates …
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4/7/26
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