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February 10:
James Artz, 54, of Tomah, was charged with repeated possession of narcotic drugs. A $250 arrest warrant was issued for failure to appear.
David Cummins, 44, of Tomah, was …
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2/20/25
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Julian Hutchinson, a 94-year-old Sparta author, has scheduled a book signing for his latest historical novel, American Hero , at the Sparta Free Library, from 9:30 a.m. to 11a.m., on February 22, …
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2/20/25
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People gathered in front of Sparta City Hall on Presidents Day, Monday, February 17th, at noon, to speak up against executive overreach. The protest in Sparta was part of the National Day of Protest, …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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2/20/25
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The days are getting longer, and that means more time to soak up the sun on the slopes of Whitetail Ridge, located on Fort McCoy and open to the public. Whether enjoying this winter playground during …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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2/20/25
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The Titans Bantam 14U team is going to the state tournament this weekend, February 22nd and 23rd, in Antigo, Wisconsin. The road to state for the Titans came down to two games being played …
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2/20/25
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Last weekend, on Saturday, February 15th and Sunday, February 16th, the Sparta High School gymnasium airways were filled with a buzzing of the future at “Battle of the Bluffs.” For the …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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2/20/25
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In July 1945, the USS Indianapolis heavy cruiser was sent on a top-secret mission, that of delivering atomic bomb components to Tinian Island, in the South Pacific. The delivery was a success and …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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2/20/25
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QUESTION
What about that lunar eclipse on March 13th?
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Weather permitting, it should be a good one. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon, Earth, and Sun are aligned. The Moon …
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By LARRY SCHECKEL
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2/20/25
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150 Years ago (1875)
Attorney Charles M. Masters has effected (as written) a co-partnership with J. M. Morrow, attorney at law, and the firm is now Morrow and Masters. [Joseph Morrow went on to …
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2/17/25
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By 1961, the county’s civil defense program had grown larger and more complicated. In October, members of the program met to appoint a chairman to head up “about 15 different branches of …
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By ADAM BALZ
MCLHR Volunteer
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2/17/25
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The Bangor Village Board met last Tuesday, February 11th, for their scheduled monthly meeting, to discuss issues affecting the Village. Following the normal conduct of business, such as approving …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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2/17/25
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Under the leadership of Sylvia Goede, the Junior Garden Club in Sparta has been steadily growing in numbers and knowledge, even through these frigid, snowy, winter months. The junior version of the …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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2/17/25
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The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (Dean's lists) for the past fall semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced by Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, …
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2/17/25
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Take a big room, add some swing music, bring in some chairs, exercise balls, maracas and resistance bands, and the scene is set for another twice-a-week musical and social fitness session, with …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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2/17/25
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QUESTION
How did the English language start?
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English is an Anglo-Frisian or West Germanic language developed in England. Germanic-speaking people from northwest Germany and …
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2/17/25
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Tomah Health Community Foundation President, Brian Eirschele, said he was shocked to hear children in the area were sleeping on the floor and needed a bed. “I was one who was shocked that we …
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2/17/25
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Tomah Timberwolves Custom Designs, the School-Based Enterprise (SBE) at Tomah High School, achieved Gold Status for the 2024-2025 school year and will be recognized during DECA’s International …
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2/17/25
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Tomah Health has scheduled a childbirth education class for expecting parents March 8 from 8 a.m.- 10 a.m. The hospital-recommended course focuses on planning for the birth experience with …
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2/17/25
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Brady Breitsprecher, 17, from Tomah, recently won big while spending time team roping in Arizona. Brady spent much of his winter in Wickenburg, Arizona, where he stayed with family friends and …
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2/17/25
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The School District of Bangor is excited to announce the hire of Brian Wopat as Middle/High School Principal. Brian will take over for the 2025-2026 school year and is currently completing his …
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2/17/25
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