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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN
Contributing writer
Sparta Area School District teacher and coach Buck Engel, a well-rounded outdoorsman who enjoys teaching everything from pottery to football, …
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5/22/25
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In downtown Manitowoc at 901 S. Eighth Street there exists a building with paranormal activity that has been turned into a profitable business. The name even suggests hauntings with a play on words, …
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5/22/25
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May 12:
Brian Berglund, 67, of Tomah was charged with domestic abuse disorderly conduct against an elderly victim. Released on a $500 signature Bond.
Shanna Endle, 32, of …
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5/22/25
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On Saturday, May 17, over 150 bikers converged on Great River Harley-Davidson dealership in Onalaska. The bikers were there to participate in the annual Big Bikes for Little Tikes charity ride, in …
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By NICOLETTE NAUMAN
Sentry-Enterprise Editor
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5/22/25
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By: JOHN GESSNER
Herald Staff Writer
Wednesday evening, May 7, 2025, was the night for scholarship awards for college-bound Sparta High School seniors. Their hard work in academics, sports, …
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5/22/25
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In a criminal complaint recently filed with the Monroe County Circuit Court, former Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Heidi Prestwood-Funkhouser has been investigated for alleged …
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By: MONROE COUNTY HERALD STAFF
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5/19/25
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The 12th Annual Reginal Tomah High School Rodeo and Junior High Rodeo took place at the Monroe County Fairgrounds, located at 1625 Butts Avenue, in Tomah, over the May 16th-18th, 2025, weekend.
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5/19/25
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On Wednesday, May 14 th , 2025; Tomah’s ad hoc committee, regarding the reinstatement of city administration, came to a decision and an ending. The ad hoc committee unanimously approved …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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5/19/25
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Chuck Braun becomes Bangor’s newest police officer at his swearing in ceremony on Tuesday, May 13. He has been on the job for about a month, having just completed two weeks of orientation …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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5/19/25
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The 3rd annual Birds Bees and Butterflies Event will be held at the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge, N11385 Headquarters Road, Necedah, on Saturday, June 14. This free event goes from 10-3 …
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5/19/25
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County Trunk Highway P in the towns of Sheldon and Wellington in Monroe County, between the Vernon County line and CTH Z east of the Village of Ontario, will be restricted to alternating one lane of …
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5/19/25
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Free Pizza & Free Beer at Sustainable Living Workshop
Sparta, WI — Justin Trails Resort invites you to take part in a greener future at our Sustainable Living Workshop on …
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5/19/25
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On Saturday, April 12 Scouts, Scout leaders, parents, family and friends gather at the Sparta Rod & Gun Club to award Levi Miller the Scouting America Rank of Eagle Scout.
Levi joined …
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5/19/25
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The Monroe County Health Department has recently become an agent for the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) for the State of Wisconsin and is responsible for licensing …
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5/19/25
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QUESTION
How is natural gas different from propane that we use on our grills and campers?
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Methane, ethane, propane, and butane are all gases called hydrocarbons made …
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5/19/25
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The Sparta city council convened at 6:00 pm on May 14, 2025, for its monthly meeting. The highlights are listed below. The full meeting notes can be found on the Sparta city website at …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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5/19/25
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150 Years Ago (1875)
It seems pretty near settled that the woolen mill company will build their dam at Water Street crossing very soon. They are only waiting the completion of the necessary …
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Compiled by: JOHN GESSNER
Staff Writer
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5/19/25
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Tomah Health registered nurse Ryan Fish knows the importance of making a connection with his patients. The Emergency Services RN was named the hospital’s 2025 recipient of the internationally …
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5/19/25
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April 29:
Mayking Murillo-Palacios, 27 of Sparta was charged with 2 offenses of operating a vehicle without a valid license, 2 offenses of operating a motor vehicle without insurance, and …
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5/15/25
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The Roadhouse Bar in Hawthorne is located at the intersection of Highways B and 53, southeast of Superior and Duluth. It makes for a great supper club stop after visiting Lake Superior and other …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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5/15/25
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