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A man was seriously injured in a crash involving an SUV and a propane delivery truck the morning of Dec. 15 at a railroad crossing in Tomah, according to officials with the city’s fire …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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12/15/25
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Sparta city officials unanimously approved a 6.13% increase in the 2026 mill rate in next year’s budget before turning to debate a proposed change to the city’s noxious odor ordinance.
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON
Editor
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12/15/25
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The City of Tomah is reminding property owners to clear snow and ice from sidewalks within 24 hours of a storm, according to city code.
If snow is not removed within that time, a notice will be …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON
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12/15/25
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The non-profit Coon Creek Community Watershed Council (CCCWC) still has funding available to support Coon Creek Watershed residents’ 2025 conservation projects due to grants from the Wisconsin …
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By SYDNEY WIDELL
Coon Creek Community Watershed Council Watershed Coordinator
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12/15/25
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Sparta’s Feztival of Trees drew about 2,000 visitors over its six-day run this year and raised $40,000 for Shriners Children’s — the most the event has ever generated, according to …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON
Editor
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12/15/25
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140 years ago (1885)
Congressman LsFollette, age 28, is the youngest member of the 49 th Congress, in either house. (Nicknamed “Fighting Bob” he served as a Wisconsin congressman, …
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Compiled by JOHN GESSNER
Staff Writer
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12/15/25
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The Monroe County Economic Development & Tourism Committee has announced the next round of its Economic Development & Tourism Grant Funds, will open on Jan. 1, 2026.
The grant was …
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PRESS RELEASE
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12/15/25
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The American Legion will be hosting its 31 st Community Christmas Dinner this year Dec. 25 from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. The dinner will be held at Sparta America Legion at 1116 Angelo Rd in Sparta. The …
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12/15/25
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The following student-athletes were winners in the Wisconsin State Punt, Pass and Kick Contest, sponsored by the Wisconsin State Council of the Knights of Columbus (Madison) in cooperation with local …
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PRESS RELEASE
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12/15/25
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The Caring Closet of Tomah celebrated a major milestone Monday, Dec. 8, by welcoming the community inside for a special open house and ribbon cutting ceremony that highlighted the growing impact of …
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By STEVIE VELASQUEZ
Staff Writer
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12/15/25
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Kathleen Higginbotham to Jason A and Courtney M Lou - Koala Avenue - $15,000
Theodore C. and Michelle P. Moser to Andrew and Kristen Schaitel - 28254 County Highway P - $550,000
Rudy J …
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12/11/25
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December 1:
Thomas Carpenter, 43, of Sparta, was charged with repeated domestic abuse disorderly conduct. Held on a $150 cash bond.
Richard Diaz, 23, of West Salem, was charged with …
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12/11/25
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If you’ve noticed that the shorter, colder days have started to take their toll on your mental wellbeing, you’re not alone. Not only can it play a role with our physical health, but it …
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Submitted by Emplify Health
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12/11/25
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In 1920, the headline appeared in the Monroe County newspaper: “Attorney, L.M. Stevens reported that Civil War veteran Noah G. Armstrong of Sparta, Monroe Street, had his pension raised to …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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12/11/25
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Holiday spirit filled every corner of the Tomah Public Library on Tuesday night Dec. 2 as the Friends of the Tomah Public Library hosted its annual Silent Auction, an event that turned the building …
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By STEVIE VELASQUEZ, Staff Writer
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12/11/25
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Sparta’s Innovation STEM Academy was recognized by school officials as being named an Apple Distinguished School, a recognition awarded to what Apple calls some of the most innovative schools …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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12/11/25
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Throughout the month of November, students across Tomah Area School District (TASD) participated in a district-wide celebration of Native American Heritage Month, made possible through the generous …
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Submitted by Tomah Area School District
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12/11/25
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After over four years of dark screens and empty auditoriums, the movies are back in Tomah as Ho-Chunk Cinema has reopened its doors at 135 Wittig Road, restoring a long-missed source of entertainment …
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By STEVIE VELASQUEZ, Staff Writer
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12/11/25
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Sparta Area School District leaders spent much of their Dec. 8 Committee of the Whole meeting walking school officials through updated projections showing the district will likely need to pursue a …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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12/11/25
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The Tomah Area School District is approaching the Dec. 15 bid deadline for two rural properties it’s selling.
The parcels include a 71.41-acre property in Monroe County and a 73.63-acre …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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12/11/25
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