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Tomah Health will offer a chair yoga session during its Parkinson’s Support Group meeting Oct. 7.
The class, led by instructor Annie Fleming, will run from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Tomah Health. …
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9/29/25
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The Monroe County Health Department will host a series of community flu vaccine clinics throughout October to make it easier for residents to get their annual flu shots.
Health officials …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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9/29/25
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After nearly 40 years caring for patients in Sparta, Doctor Jon M. Williamson will retire Oct. 3 and transition his practice to his son Martin “Marty” Williamson.
Jon and Marty …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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9/29/25
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The Sparta Free Library’s grand opening week kicked off Monday, Sept. 15, with a ribbon cutting in front of the new entrance.
Library Director Michelle Tryggestad held the ribbon while …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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9/25/25
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September 15:
Jacob Babcock, 27, of La Crosse, was charged with resisting or obstructing an officer, operating a firearm while intoxicated, second offense OWI and exceeding …
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9/25/25
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The Monroe County Local History Room & Museum’s latest exhibit highlights the colorful comic artwork of former county resident Dorothy Bean (1917-82), the rise of a post-World War II …
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By JARROD ROLL
MCLHR Director
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9/25/25
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The Kiwanis Club of Sparta recognized Bill Nussdorfer as the 2025 George F Hixson Fellowship Award Recipient during their recognition and installation of officers & directors banquet held at Club …
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9/25/25
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Wisconsin Legends and Lore:
From farm fields to the front lines: The heroism of Stanley Christianson
Monroe County Herald readers were introduced to Stanley Christianson in a previous article about his cousin, Ron Hanson and his musical career, published Sept. 15. Here is Stanley’s story.
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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9/25/25
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Sharps disposal is now available at the Monroe County Health Department at 315 West Oak Street in Sparta.
Monroe County residents can bring in sharps for disposal during regular business hours …
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9/25/25
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When it comes to donating blood, the Thomson family makes it a family affair. Gary Thomson, his wife, Jessie and their son, Tyler all donated blood on Sept. 17 during a two-day Tomah Health / Versiti …
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By ERIC PRISE
Tomah Health Marketing & PR Director
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9/25/25
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What began at a kitchen table in 1980 has grown into one of Sparta’s longest-standing real estate businesses.
McClain Realty is celebrating 45 years of helping families buy and sell homes. …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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9/25/25
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The Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) announced Sept. 23 its strong support for a housing package, specifically three legislative proposals—LRB-0669/P5 (Subdivision Reform), LRB-2130 …
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9/25/25
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The Sparta Area School District Board of Education has approved a preliminary mill rate of $7 per $1,000 of property value as a recommendation to present to taxpayers at its upcoming annual meeting.
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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9/25/25
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By MONROE COUNTY HERALD STAFF
1st - Bessie E Kmiecik
The 167 th annual Monroe County Fair was held July 23-27 at Recreation Park in Tomah. Results from the fair are …
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9/25/25
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Tomah city officials have approved a new fee for improperly discarded mattresses and a change to the city council meeting schedule.
At its Sept. 16 meeting, the council approved with a 6-1 vote …
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9/25/25
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Two new principals are stepping into leadership roles in the Bangor School District this year, each bringing unique backgrounds in education and service.
Brian Wopat is the new Bangor …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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9/22/25
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The fields are bursting with seasonal colors at Happy Hills Flower Farm at 30055 Nevada Road in Cashton. For owner Jennifer Watkins, farming flowers is more than a business — it’s a way …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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9/22/25
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140 years ago (1885)
An exciting combination runaway occurred Saturday on Oak Street. Hoffman Bros. market team took fright at a piece of circus bill, broke the hitching strap and started down …
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Compiled by: JOHN GESSNER
Staff Writer
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9/22/25
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This coming weekend, more than 150,000 people will descend on the small town of Warrens for the 52 nd Annual Cranberry Festival.
The festival will feature over 800 arts and crafts, 300 flea …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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9/22/25
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