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140 Years ago (1885)
The members of the Rebekah Lodge (Odd Fellows) will have a social party at Thayer’s House on Wednesday evening, to which all Odd Fellows are invited. (The Odd Fellows …
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Compiled by JOHN GESSNER
Staff Writer
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3/31/25
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The Challenge Academy at Fort McCoy trains two classes per year of students needing additional motivation and assistance in academics and personal discipline to become successful in their future …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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3/31/25
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Sparta Area School District (SASD) board of education held a monthly meeting at 6 p.m., on Monday, March 24th, 2025, in the Meadowview Middle School cafeteria. All the evening’s consent agenda …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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3/31/25
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The city of Tomah is currently considering the use of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) program to monitor code violations within the city. The camera gathering the information for the AI program would …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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3/31/25
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City of Tomah Investigators have identified a juvenile male responsible for the incident on January 30, 2025, at the Tomah Middle School. This incident involved locating a …
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PRESS RELEASE
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3/31/25
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District 1
Name: Travis Scholze – District 1 Incumbent Running Unopposed
Background
As a proud Tomah City resident and 1999 graduate of Tomah Senior High, my wife and I have …
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3/28/25
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Tara Schmitz (Brooks) of Cashton is a busy mom, who is also a teacher, adjunct professor, owner of Mama T’s Baked Goods, and Tara’s Travel Tours. When talking with Tara, it quickly …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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3/28/25
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Sparta Junior Prom is this Saturday, March 29th, 2025. The theme for this year’s Junior Prom is “A Night in the Garden.” The event will be held in the Alton Ask Gymnasium, located …
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3/28/25
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With a school-wide send-off on Thursday, two representatives from the Sparta High School Powerlifting Club traveled to Appleton, Wisconsin, to compete in the National Powerlifting Competition. Jessie …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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3/28/25
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On Tuesday, March 11 th , 2025, at 6 p.m., Tomah candidates for city council and the school board met for a community question forum. The two-part assembly took place in the Cranberry County Lodge …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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3/28/25
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Evans Print & Media Group collected a total of 40 awards at the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Banquet held on March 7, 2025.
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3/28/25
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Pat Christensen, from Wisconsin Rapids, went to St. Mary's Catholic church in Tomah, on Monday, for the funeral of Sandy Baumgarten.
Pat Christensen went to the visitation for Sharon Gabower, on …
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By PAT CHRISTENSEN
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3/27/25
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Nestled in the heart of Tomah is the Boy Scout Cabin, located at 415 East Council Street. It stands as a testament to community spirit, civic engagement, and a commitment to youth development. Since …
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By STEVIE VELASQUEZ, Staff Writer
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3/27/25
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Julianne Hyma recently donated a collection of new books and colorful gardening tools to the Sparta Free Library. As a result, Youth Services Coordinator, Cheyenne Puetz, is busy creating fun and …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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3/27/25
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Please join the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in congratulating our 569 Fall 2024 graduates from the Eau Claire and Barron County campuses.
Local students who received degrees and their …
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3/27/25
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Monroe County Crime Stoppers (MCCS) announces its annual concert fundraiser, “Petty Kings, A Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers,” at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) on Friday, …
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3/27/25
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February 20:
Gary Buehner, 31, of Tomah, was charged with possession of an illegally obtained prescription and 2 counts of bail jumping. Released on a $1,000 signature bond.
February …
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3/27/25
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QUESTION
How long does it take a bowling ball to fall to the deepest part of the ocean?
ANSWER
It depends on the size and weight of the bowling ball. The most important consideration …
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By LARRY SCHECKEL
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3/27/25
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Sparta High School has a very special Spring Musical running for just one weekend: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” This musical is loaded with musical, comedic, and acting …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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3/27/25
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