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While NASA was preparing Artemis II for launch and a ten-day trip around the moon, our own local N.a.s.a was celebrating its 9th annual fundraising banquet held March 29th at Recreation Park in Tomah.
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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4/6/26
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Highlights in Adult Programs:
Good Gut Health with Ruth Chipps (Food Groupies) on Monday, April 13 at 5:30pm: Learn more about good gut health with a Registered Dietitian! You'll leave the …
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4/6/26
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Sparta, WI - 1st Community Credit Union held its 65th Annual Meeting on March 30, 2026, at Sparta American Legion Post 100 in Sparta, WI. The 52 member-owners attending the meeting elected …
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4/6/26
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The American Association of University Women (AAUW), Tomah Branch, hosted its 2026 Women’s History Month Recognition Reception on Tuesday, March 24 in the Cabaret Room at the Area Community …
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4/6/26
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140 Years ago (1886)
Railroad tickets from Sparta to California are now on sale for $15 ($519 in today’s dollars) at the Chicago and Northwestern Depot, Sparta. Sparta to Jacksonville, Florida …
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Compiled by: JOHN GESSNER
Staff Writer
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4/6/26
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The Sparta 7th grade girls basketball team competed in the Wisconsin State Invitational Championship Tournament hosted by D.C. Everest on March 21–22, 2026. The event, organized by the Great …
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PRESS RELEASE
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4/6/26
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According to Sparta Area Schools officials and the district’s audited financial statements, salary and benefit costs—which account for approximately 70% of total expenses—increased from …
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By GARY ASCHER
Staff Writer
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4/2/26
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March 23:
Chad Cramer, 49, of Tomah was charged with 2 counts of theft by a contractor. Released on a $5000 signature bond.
Justin Fennigkoh, 49, of Norwalk was charged with OWI, …
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4/2/26
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County Trunk Highway (CTH) PC in the Town of Portland in Monroe County between the Vernon County line, north of State Trunk Highway (STH) 27 and the townsite of Newry, and STH 33 west of the Village …
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4/2/26
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To many, Fred Green is the cheerful ice cream man who seems to appear wherever there's fun to be had — farmers markets, Concerts in the Park, trail openings, library and museum events, and …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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4/2/26
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Eric Ressel, Soil Conservationist with the Monroe County USDA-NRCS spoke to the Sparta Kiwanis club about Creative Dedication with Native Vegetation. He highlighted the many ecological benefits of …
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By JOHN FRAZEE
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4/2/26
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In the 1980s, bumper stickers began appearing on cars reading "Escape to Wisconsin." The tourism campaign aimed to attract visitors to Wisconsin's outdoor and natural beauty. Long before the campaign …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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4/2/26
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According to Sparta Area Schools officials and the district’s audited financial statements, salary and benefit costs—which account for approximately 70% of total expenses—increased from …
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By GARY ASCHER
Staff Writer
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4/2/26
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25 wrestlers from the Tomah Youth Wrestling Club qualified for the 2026 WWF (Wisconsin Wrestling Federation) Kids Folkstyle State Championships. The tournament was held at the Alliant Energy …
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4/2/26
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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.
“This year’s open house will be filled with a wide range of …
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By Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office
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4/2/26
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If you suffer from the all-too-common case of social media addiction, you have surely read several posts about the upcoming Sparta school district referendum. Sam Russ, Superintendent of the Sparta …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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4/2/26
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The Tomah Area School District Board of Education has selected Dr. Francis Redmon to become the district’s next superintendent.
Dr. Redmon is currently completing his second …
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Press Release: For Immediate Release - Tomah, WI
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3/30/26
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Each year, over 100,000 Wisconsin high school and middle school students participate in the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) Solo and Ensemble Festival, held at schools across the state. …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, A&E Editor
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3/30/26
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SPARTA, Wis. — Encouraging the next generation is at the heart of a kindergarten basketball camp underway in Sparta, where young players are learning the basics of the game in a fun, supportive …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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3/30/26
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130 years ago (1896)
Everything here bids fair for spring. Robins are reported as being around, but no bluebirds yet.
105 years ago (1921)
John C. Meyer, self-confessed …
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Compiled by JOHN GESSNER
Staff Writer
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3/30/26
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