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140 Years ago (1885)
For Sale – A yoke oxen six years old and well broken. Apply at the McCormick agency, Sparta.
130 Years Ago (1895)
Mr. Joseph King has a fine new residence …
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Compiled by JOHN GESSNER
Staff Writer
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5/5/25
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Arbor Day was celebrated on April 25th this year. It was a cool and rainy morning in Sparta, as dozens of participants came to pick up their bundles of green joy at the Monroe County Land …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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5/5/25
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The Zor Shriners will once again be bringing sweet, Southern flavor to the Sparta area with their annual Vidalia onion sale, scheduled for Saturday, May 10th, at the Sparta Masonic Lodge, located at …
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5/5/25
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On Friday, May 2, the Tomah High School Junior ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) executed their version of Operation Bego. Operation Bego translates to a community service project at …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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5/5/25
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Cancer … The heaviness of the word causes people to cringe, cry, and recall any semblance of normality before their diagnosis, a family members diagnosis, or a dear friend’s diagnosis. …
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By BENNY MAILMAN
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4/28/25
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Holding its grand opening celebration on Saturday, April 12, Driftless Academy, located at 138 N Water Street in Sparta, has officially opened its doors. Founded by Chris LaForce, Ian Maland, Jason …
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Eric Roellig Staff Writer
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4/21/25
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For the fourth straight year, the Ornes family farm, known as Briar Oak Showstock, located at 11277 Janus Avenue in Sparta, is gracing passersby with brightly colored sheep, in a tradition they …
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By BENNY MAILMAN, Editor
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4/14/25
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High Honors (4.0) Honor Roll (3.5-3.99) Scholastic Roll (3.0-3.49)
No grades lower than 74%
Class of 2025- Seniors
High Honors
Payge A. Clark
Brayden T. Thieman
Deanna …
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4/7/25
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According to an email, the Sparta High School is currently in a classroom hold due to a bullet being discovered in one of the classrooms. The Sparta Police Department is present on site conducting an …
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4/7/25
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If you grew up in the 1960s and 70s your world was defined by the number of miles you could ride your bicycle in a day, with the signal to go home being when the streetlights came on. Those …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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4/7/25
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On Wednesday, March 26th, 2025, Monroe County’s Board of Supervisors held a quick quorum, at 6 p.m. in the assembly room. To begin, Cedric Schnitzler, county chair, led the assembly in the …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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4/7/25
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After more than two decades of dedicated service to the City of Tomah, Police Chief Scott Holum is preparing to retire this coming April 18th. Holum, who has served in law enforcement for nearly 30 …
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By STEVIE VELASQUEZ, Staff Writer
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4/7/25
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150 Years ago (1875)
Mrs. R. Bunn won the prize, a book of poems, at the spelling contest at the M.E. Church, on Friday evening last. There was a fair attendance. Tonight, another spell occurs …
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Compiled by JOHN GESSNER
Staff Writer
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4/7/25
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March 3:
Charles Rehfuss, 48, of Sparta, was charged with resisting an officer, disorderly conduct and 4 counts of bail jumping. Released on a $10,000 signature bond.
March 7:
Devin …
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4/7/25
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It’s halfway through the grueling nearly six-month Challenge Academy course at Fort McCoy and 104 cadets have successfully made it to this point. Achieving this water mark means that there is a …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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4/7/25
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During the week of April 7-13, 2025, we celebrate National Public Health Week. Monroe County Health Department (MCHD) has been serving this community since 1921 and has a mission “To empower …
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4/7/25
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Owner-Operator, Jacki Jaeger, built KEPS From the ground up, as a shopping destination and safe space for all. On a recent April Wednesday, KEPS, LLC Eco Boutique, located at 123 North Water Street, …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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4/7/25
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Town of Angelo
Richard M. and Ruth A. Brueggeman to Richard and Ruth Brueggeman Irrevocable Trust - County Highway Q - $250,200
Village of Cashton
Estate Of Donna L. Sykora to Susan …
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4/7/25
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QUESTION
What value is Greenland from a science point of view?
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Greenland is a treasure trove of natural resources, including rare earth minerals. These minerals are vital for …
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By LARRY SCHECKEL
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4/7/25
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Recently, the Sparta Chamber of Commerce enlisted the assistance and expertise of Sparta High School students in Mr. Steve Schauf's Advanced Machining, Engineering and Computer Numerical Control …
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By JOHN GESSNER – Herald Reporter
By STEVEN SCHAUF - Sparta High School teacher
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4/7/25
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