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Tomah Health has recorded its first reportable case of influenza this year. Hospital Infection Preventionist Jena Cornell said a patient was hospitalized for Influenza Type A recently.
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12/1/25
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On Friday, Dec. 5, there will be a holiday open house and sale at the Karner Korner Nature Store, inside the visitor center at the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge. All items in the store will be 20% …
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12/1/25
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The community will kick off the Christmas season Dec. 5 with its annual holiday parade and lighting of the Christmas displays at Evans-Bosshard Park.
The parade begins at 6 p.m. on North Water …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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12/1/25
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150 years ago (1875)
The Governor issued the proclamation appointing Thursday as the day of Thanksgiving and stuffing. Carry the news to Turkey. (Thanksgiving was celebrated on various days in …
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Compiled by: JOHN GESSNER
Staff Writer
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12/1/25
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Three positions on the Tomah Area Historical Society and Museum board are up for election, the organization announced in a Nov. 25 press release.
Each seat carries a three-year term. Candidates …
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12/1/25
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Tomah Area School District officials reported an increase in participation in advanced placement courses to receive college credit while still in high school.
AP English Teacher and AP …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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12/1/25
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The Tomah VA Medical Center will induct two U.S. Army veterans into its Hall of Heroes during a ceremony Dec. 4.
Specialist Martin Waltemath and 1st Lt. Leland Chenoweth will be honored for …
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12/1/25
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Editor
Couleecap Executive Director Hetti Brown told Monroe County Board of Supervisors demand for food assistance in the Monroe County area continues to rise while federal food resources have …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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12/1/25
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Sparta school officials are continuing to weigh the possibility of putting an operating referendum on the April 2026 ballot.
The board took no action but continued to discuss possibilities at …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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12/1/25
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At 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, the opening day ribbon was cut at Kriskindlmarkt, signaling the arrival of the 2025 holiday season and Kriskindlmarkt’s 11th year in downtown Sparta.
Moments …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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12/1/25
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An 18-year-old Black River Falls man was arrested Nov. 23 after authorities say he led officers on two separate pursuits in Tomah and later hid inside a residence.
According to the Monroe County …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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11/25/25
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Town of Angelo
Alejandro Llanos Castillo A/K/A Alejandro Llanos-Castillo to A & P Plus, Llc - 15814 County Highway A, Sparta Wi 54656 - $10,500
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11/24/25
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130 years ago (1875)
Saturday was a very lovely day in town and more teams (horse and buggy or wagon) and people were on the streets than we have seen before at any time for a year.
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Compiled by: JOHN GESSNER
Staff Writer
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11/24/25
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By Eric Prise
Tomah Health Marketing and PR Director
Dawn Spence understands the importance of …
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11/24/25
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Tomah School of Childhood has expanded its 3K program to offer a full day schedule, in addition to half days, in response to growing community needs for childcare options.
Director Michele …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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11/24/25
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All four school districts in Monroe County — Sparta, Tomah, Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton and Cashton — all received “Meets Expectations” ratings on their 2024-25 report cards …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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11/24/25
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Tomah officials say a clerical error in the city’s newly approved 2026 budget caused certain expenditures to be placed in the wrong category, prompting a budget amendment that is expected to go …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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11/24/25
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Park Bank’s annual Sparta Santa Scamper fun run will return Dec. 5, offering families a festive start to a night packed with holiday traditions in downtown Sparta.
The one-mile run begins …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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11/24/25
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Sheryl L Adler, 60, died on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Serenity House, Tomah. Private family services will be held. The Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online …
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11/20/25
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Bill and Lynn Biederman have seen at least three generations pass through their doors since opening 40 years ago.
“Quality merchandise is important to the jewelry business, but customer …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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11/20/25
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