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Tomah Health and Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin are asking area residents to help meet a need for blood. The organizations have teamed up for a two-day blood drive on July 16 & 17 from noon to …
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PRESS RELEASE
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6/23/25
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean's List for the spring semester of the 2024-2025 academic year.
Students who achieve at a high level …
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6/23/25
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City officials approved business revitalization grants and an ordinance allowing sidewalk cafes in downtown Tomah at its June 17 meeting at city hall.
The council approved with a 7-1 vote the …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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6/23/25
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Monroe County employees organized a protest in response to a directive to remove any displays and banners reflecting personal beliefs and affiliations from all county government buildings, which they …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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6/19/25
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Spencer Jenkins was finally ready to settle in at his new apartment at Morrow Home Community in Sparta on January 1, 2023, where, now in his 90’s, he could receive the special care he needed, …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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6/19/25
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by JAYME BAHL
Special Section Editor
For forty-four years, Monroe County has celebrated National Dairy Month with the most important meal of the day, which, here in Wisconsin, …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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6/19/25
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Town of Adrian
Caleb L. and Elsa Dawley to Marcus and Katelynn Novak - County Road A - $130,000
Town of Byron
Robert T. Crook to Gary Crook - 7658 Crescent Road - $71,400
Village …
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6/19/25
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June 9:
Ryan DeClute, 47, of Tomah was charged with strangulation and suffocation, and disorderly conduct, both related to domestic abuse. A $1,500 bond was requested. Released on a $500 cash …
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6/18/25
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Sparta school officials have given the go ahead to resume the Sparta Spotlight Players production of “9 to 5: The Musical” for its fall musical.
At its June 9 special board meeting, …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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6/17/25
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At its June 2 board meeting, Tomah’s Board of Education approved the implementation of a four-day, all day 4K program, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.
The all-day program will meet …
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6/17/25
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Dr. Chai Lee has been named as Tomah High School’s new principal for the 2025-26 school year.
Tomah Area School District Board of Education approved to choose Dr. Chai Lee for the role at …
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PRESS RELEASE
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6/17/25
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When the ground thawed this year, crews got to work taking apart and removing the old, damaged playground at Fisherman’s Park, located just off East Avenue, along the shores of Perch Lake. The …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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6/17/25
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160 Years ago (1865)
The 1,100-acre Arlington National Cemetery was obtained by the war department for $92.07. The property was formerly owned by Mary Lee, wife of Confederate General Robert E. …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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6/17/25
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The 25th Annual Butterfest Quilt Show had a little over 144 entries and hundreds of voters. A special thanks to our sponsor, Quilt Corner and to Sparta Butterfest. Also, a very special thank-you to …
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By BUTTERFEST QUILT GROUP
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6/17/25
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At the Sparta Area School District (SASD) committee of the whole meeting, June 9 Superintendent Sam Russ provided an update on the approved $87 million capital referendum’s progress and offered …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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6/17/25
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Meal prices could increase at Sparta Area School District next school year, along with ending the universal free breakfast program for 4K-4 th grade.
At the school district’s Committee of …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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6/17/25
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Fifty years ago, Jerry Martell dumped one of the first loads into what was then Monroe County’s new landfill.
On June 4, the now 71-year-old owner of Modern Disposal Systems dumped what …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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6/12/25
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April 29:
Edward Boydston, 44, of Anamosa State Penitentiary, IA was charged with possession with intent to distribute amphetamine or methamphetamine.
June 2:
Damian …
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6/12/25
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Cara Potter from Rome and Cardell and Laylah Potter from Wisconsin Rapids visited Grandad and gram Christensen on Thursday evening.
Ken and Sue Olsen played cards on Tuesday at the Senior …
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6/12/25
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In downtown Wausau sit two theaters within a block from each other. Not only were they both built about 100 years ago, but they also both purport to be haunted. The first theater is the Filmore on …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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6/12/25
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