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Tomah Health and Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin officials are asking area residents to help meet an ongoing need for blood by donating March 18 and 19 in Tomah.
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PRESS RELEASE
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3/5/26
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Tomah school officials have given the green light to hire a new position at Tomah Area School District to assist with the responsibilities of the director of pupil services.
At Tomah school …
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By KEVIN LABOTKA, Sports Writer
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3/5/26
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Two Tomah residents were arrested twice within one month following separate search warrants executed at their home as part of an ongoing drug investigation, according to authorities with the Tomah …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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3/4/26
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A Readstown nurse was sentenced Feb. 27 to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty due to no contest to misconduct in public office and obstructing an officer in a case involving a Monroe County …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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3/3/26
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Surrounded by friends and family in Monroe County Circuit Court Branch III, Raymond Smith shared how the county’s drug court program changed his life helping him …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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3/2/26
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Over the past 20 years, The Shovelmen have added iconic structures, improving Sparta’s community spaces through both beauty and function.
The Shovelmen have built several iconic structures …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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3/2/26
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Awards highlighting service, leadership and community involvement headlined the 63rd Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony hosted Feb. 23 by the Greater Tomah Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors …
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STEVIE VELASQUEZ
Staff Writer
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3/2/26
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Sparta native Cyndy Kenyon helped coach the Switzerland women’s hockey team to a bronze medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, giving the small Wisconsin community a personal …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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3/2/26
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Dylan Mathison plans to continue his academic and athletic career this fall at the University of Wisconsin–Stout, where he plans to play football and major in construction management.
The …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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3/2/26
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165 years ago (1861)
When the Civil War began in 1861, several regiments were called up from Wisconsin. Company E of the 25 th Regiment came almost entirely from Monroe County. To support the …
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Compiled by JOHN GESSNER
Staff Writer
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3/2/26
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The Monroe County Historical Society will host its 102nd Arts/Crafts Country Gift Show on Saturday, March 7, at Sparta Meadow View Middle School, 1225 N. Water St., from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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3/2/26
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Sparta Area Schools Superintendent Sam Russ and Business Manager Leah Hauser presented information about the district’s upcoming operating referendum at Sparta Kiwanis Club’s Feb. 24 meeting. The …
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Submitted by John Frazee
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3/2/26
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Melissa Gollnik always wanted to write a children’s book. So, when the Infusion Services registered nurse at Tomah Health saw an opportunity to pay tribute to her cousin, Brent who died from …
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Submitted by Eric Prise
Tomah Health Marketing & PR Director
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3/2/26
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One person died in a duplex fire the evening of Feb. 28 in Sparta, according to the Sparta Area Fire District.
According to a news release from the fire department, fire crews were dispatched at …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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3/2/26
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With opening day set for May 9, the Sparta Wisconsin Farmers Market is now accepting vendor applications for the 2026 season — and for the first time, vendors can, and are encouraged to, apply …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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3/2/26
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Town of Angelo
Mcmanus, Barbara to C&A Concrete Construction Inc. Hardwood Rd - $67,000
Town of Byron
Squires, Craig T. to Squires, Craig T. 12187 Frost Road - $-
Town of …
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2/26/26
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Feb. 16:
Breanna Higgins, 34, of Duluth, Minnesota, was charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine, heroin, THC, and fentanyl. A $5,000 cash bond was requested. …
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2/26/26
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Seven third-grade students from Herrman Elementary in Sparta showcased their creativity Feb. 17 at the Mississippi Valley Gifted and Talented Invention Fair at Kickapoo Elementary.
After …
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PRESS RELEASE
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2/26/26
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Before Jefferson Davis was the President of the Confederacy during the Civil War, he had a distinguished military career in the United States Army. After graduating from the military academy at West …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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2/26/26
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Tomah High School students are advancing to state and international DECA competitions after earning top honors in business and marketing events.
Alyssa Krings and Karalee Nelson earned Gold …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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2/26/26
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