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The Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to celebrate the season with a lineup of fall events, starting with its annual Prost! celebration.
Prost! will be held from 5-8:30 …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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9/22/25
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A free suicide prevention training will be offered Sept. 29 at the Monroe County Health Department in Sparta.
The session will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 315 W. Oak St. and will cover …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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9/22/25
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A threatening message written on a bathroom wall at Tomah High School prompted a HOLD during the morning of Friday, Sept. 18, but police determined the threat was not credible.
The incident was …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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9/22/25
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The complimentary balance screening used a Biodex Balance System that officials said helps to identify a person’s risk of falling, which is the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for …
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PRESS RELEASE
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9/22/25
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The Monroe County Aging and Disability Resource Center and Health Department will host a community open house Thursday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot at 315 W. Oak St., Sparta.
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9/22/25
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The Sparta Police Reserves are putting the department’s motto — “Committed to Excellence. Committed to Community” — into action in visible and practical ways.
As an …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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9/22/25
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A threatening message written on a bathroom wall at Tomah High School prompted a HOLD during the morning of Friday, Sept. 18, but police determined the threat was not credible.
The incident was …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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9/19/25
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Town of Adrian
Lou Ellen Williams to Thomas Filipek - 18144 County Aa - $263,700
Town of Byron
Gary Crook to Bonnie Robarge-Owen - 7658 Crescent Road - $59,500
Gary Crook to Kenny …
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9/18/25
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Barbara Jo (Tonn) McNaughton, 80, of La Crosse, died Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Serenity House in Tomah, Wisconsin.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at …
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9/18/25
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After a successful first run in 2023, the Horse N’ Horse Power Show Two is returning to Achy Breaky Acres on Saturday, Sept. 20.
Owners Terry and Bonnie Brown, who operate the 80-acre …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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9/18/25
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About half a dozen legislators and several passenger rail advocates from across Wisconsin gathered in Tomah on Friday, Sept. 12, to discuss the importance of passenger rail to the state’s …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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9/18/25
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Tomah’s school officials have approved for the school district to borrow up to $2 million in short-term borrowing for the 2025-26 school year.
Superintendent Dr. Mike Hanson said the …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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9/18/25
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August 28:
Simon Snowball, 31, of Black River Falls, was found guilty of two lessor charges of disorderly conduct for charges filed on July 25, 2023. Sentenced to time served of 632 days in …
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9/18/25
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Then Bangor and Area Historical Society (BAHS) continues to stay active within the Village of Bangor with its museum and Old Baptist Church activities. Coming up soon on Tuesday, Sept. 23 will …
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9/18/25
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Joe and Cara Potter from Rome and granddaughter Laylah Potter from Wisconsin Rapids visited Grandad and Gram Christensen on Wednesday.
Cardell and Laylah Potter from Rapids visited Grandad and …
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By PAT CHRISTENSEN
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9/18/25
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The Monroe County Herald recently had the opportunity to sit down with Allison Pfaff Harris, registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and spokesperson for Healthy School Meals for All Wisconsin …
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By STEVIE VELASQUEZ, Staff Writer
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9/18/25
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Innovation was the key to this business, which led Travis Thieman to develop and produce high quality gun racks for businesses and private owners. Other than gun safes and cases, many firearms sat in …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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9/18/25
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Innovations STEM Academy in Sparta Middle School announced Tuesday, Sept. 16 it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2025-2028 program term.
Schools apply and are …
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9/18/25
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With handmade signs, quiet determination, and a few hours each day at Blyton Park in Sparta, Debbie and Sue Bailey have turned their retirement into a protest for democracy.
Each day, the …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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9/18/25
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Wisconsin has been producing cranberries since the late 1800s when settlers arrived in the territory and found the soil and climate were conducive for growing cranberries.
Wisconsin produces 60% …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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9/18/25
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