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Karen Williamson wasn’t expecting recognition for her conservation efforts, she was focused on the work of managing invasive species.
“When I found out I won the award, I was quite …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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1/22/26
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One person was injured the afternoon of Jan. 21 when a milk tanker rolled over on Highway 33 in the Town of Jefferson.
According to a Jan. 22 news release posted on the Monroe County Sheriff’s …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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1/22/26
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An individual was taken into custody the morning of Jan. 20 following a reported mental health crisis involving a firearm in the city of Tomah, according to the Tomah Police Department
At …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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1/20/26
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A court has approved a motion allowing the former Wilton village clerk/treasurer accused of stealing village funds for personal use to withdraw her no contest plea.
On Jan. 8, the court granted …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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1/19/26
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Sparta school officials are considering adding two new full-time positions aimed at supporting students with behavioral needs.
At its Jan. 12 meeting, the district’s Committee of the Whole …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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1/19/26
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Overnight parking will change on certain streets in Sparta.
At its Jan. 14 regular meeting, Sparta’s Common Council unanimously approved changes to its ordinance prohibiting overnight parking …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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1/19/26
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140 years ago (1886)
The annual meeting last week of the stockholders of the Bank of Sparta took place last Tuesday, the old directors being reelected. The financial statement of the bank, which …
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Compiled by JOHN GESSNER
Staff Writer
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1/19/26
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Bangor High School students competed in the National History Day local contest Jan. 8, at the high school.
Throughout the first semester, students researched historical topics connected to this …
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PRESS RELEASE
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1/19/26
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Local teens will showcase competitive robotics during a free LEGO Robotics demonstration Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Monroe County Local History Room & Museum in Sparta.
The event, held in …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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1/19/26
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What began as a hunting property outside Sparta in the early 1980s has become a decades-long stewardship project shaped by trees, trout water, wildflowers, and steady, hands-on care.
Odell …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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1/19/26
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Two Monroe County municipalities are among 84 communities statewide slated to receive financial assistance through Wisconsin’s Clean Water Fund Program to support infrastructure upgrades.
The …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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1/19/26
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Beverly J. Oxendine, age 63, of Tomah, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Serenity House in Tomah. She was born February 19, 1962, to Lawton and Geraldine …
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1/15/26
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Jan. 5:
Tony Adams, 50, of Necedah, was charged with threat to cause bodily harm to health care providers, staff and family. A $100 arrest warrant was issued for failure to appear.
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1/15/26
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The Village of Cashton will be hosting a meeting for local contractors interested in participating and donating labor to the all-abilities splash pad project on Jan. 29.
It will take place at …
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By LOGAN EVERSON
Record Editor
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1/15/26
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Family Promise of the Great Rivers has received a $30,000 grant from Love Always of La Crosse to help expand staffing at its homeless shelter in Sparta as demand for services continues to rise in …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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1/15/26
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When the subject of World War II comes up, the name Gen. Douglas MacArthur is not far behind. Probably best known for his leadership role in the Pacific in World War II, he also had significant roles …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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1/15/26
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Several area students were recognized for academic achievement during the Fall 2025 semester at the University of Wisconsin-Superior and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
At …
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PRESS RELEASE
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1/15/26
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Chances are if you haven’t had the flu this season, you likely know someone who has. That’s because over the past few weeks, the illness has run rampant throughout our area, and the surge isn’t …
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Submitted by Emplify Health
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1/15/26
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Several Monroe County villages will see contested and uncontested races on the spring ballot.
In the Village of Oakdale, two seats will appear on the ballot: village president and one village …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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1/15/26
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James Lanier has been named Monroe County Tree Farmer of the Year by Monroe County Land Conservation Department, recognized for a lifetime of woodland management that has shaped more than 365 acres …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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1/15/26
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