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Tomah Health and Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin officials are asking area residents to consider giving the gift of life by donating blood during a two-day blood drive, on January 15th and 16th, at …
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1/9/25
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2024-2025 academic year. Students who achieve at a high level academically are …
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1/9/25
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The following students have been named to the Dean's List at the University of Wisconsin-Superior for academic achievement during the Fall 2024 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, students must …
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1/9/25
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The Sparta Parks and Rec December Pickleball Ladder went out with a bang, on December 31st, with 28 players on 6 courts. Dale Hemmersbach finished on the podium in 3rd place, while JD Sydow …
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By MARK GUMIENNY
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1/9/25
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“Canceling Christmas" opens at ACT this Thursday, January 9th! The story begins with Emily, played by Ashley Williford, putting together her father's Christmas Program at the local theatre. …
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1/9/25
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With all of the renovations nearing completion in the Bangor schools this year, the Bangor Technology Education Program is now offering two automotive classes for our students. As a result of the …
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By DAVID BROKOPP
Bangor Superintendent
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1/9/25
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The Wisconsin EMS Association® (WEMSA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 EMS Excellence in Service Awards. The awards will be presented during the Wisconsin EMS …
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Compiled by BENNY MAILMAN
Editor
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1/9/25
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When I look back at all the articles I wrote about this past year, there are a few that stand out. They are the ones that shook me to my core and left a mark in my everyday life. My top three stories …
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By JAYME BAHL
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1/9/25
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The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an individual wanted in connection with a bank robbery that occurred in Bloomington, Minnesota. The arrest was made in the …
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1/8/25
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Last evening, Tomah Officers received information that David Milton Hintz was at an address in the City of Tomah. Attempts were made to have contact with someone at this address, but they were …
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1/7/25
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Aubrey Davis and Jon Ortiz of Sparta were surprised that their daughter was the first baby born at Tomah Health in 2025. Adalee Anne Ortiz arrived at 11:14 p.m., on January 3rd, weighing 6 pounds 10 …
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1/7/25
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Last night, Sunday, January 5, the Sparta Police Department was notified of online threats to Meadowview Middle School. The school administration worked quickly to notify families and staff. Officers …
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1/6/25
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A shocking act of violence unfolded in the early hours of December 31st, 2024, on Mary Kay Avenue, in Tomah, leaving an elderly man critically injured and the suspect in custody. The Tomah Police …
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By STEVIE VALASQUEZ
Staff Writer
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1/6/25
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At this time last year, January of 2024, I had just completed my first full year as the editor for the Monroe County Herald , having taken the reins of this position midway through 2022. With 365 …
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By Benny Mailman, Editor
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1/6/25
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January is National Radon Action Month. Radon is a natural radioactive gas that you can’t see, smell, or taste but could be present at a dangerous level in your home. Radon is dangerous because …
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1/6/25
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Christmas Day guests of Leroy and I were Joe and Cara Potter, from Rome, and Grandson, Cardell Potter, from here in the Rapids. A nice family day, good food, games etc.
Relatives, neighbors and …
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BY PAT CHRISTENSEN
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1/6/25
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December 2024 has been a busy month for the Tomah Knights of Columbus Council 4125, as they continue their mission of community service, charitable contributions, and living up to the four pillars of …
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By LARRY SCHECKEL
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1/6/25
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About a year ago, I, Jenny Moran, dove into creating the Planting Trees With Kids Program. I turned to the Sparta Garden Club for support, which was given, after a persuasive presentation on the …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN
contributing writer
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1/6/25
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A month-long collection drive will help parents and newborns at Tomah Health. Staff from Maximus Aesthetics & Wellness of Tomah donated several thousands of dollars’ worth of baby diapers …
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1/6/25
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The Tomah VA Medical Center and Portage County Veteran Service Office will host a Veterans Mini Fair, on Thursday, January 16th, 2025. Join us at the Artist & Fare, 1800 Plover Rd, Plover, WI …
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1/6/25
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