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When the miles become difficult, Pat McAleer looks down at a name written on a piece of tape affixed to his bicycle's handlebar.
"That's why I'm doing this," he reminds himself. "Get back on …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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8/31/26
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Monroe County officials are considering whether to close, sell or lease the county landfill after the loss of a major waste supplier created a projected operating deficit of approximately $746,000 …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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8/31/26
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As Couleecap celebrates 60 years of serving southwestern Wisconsin, the organization has released its 2025 Couleecap Impact Dashboards for Crawford, Monroe, and Vernon counties, offering a …
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8/31/26
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), today announced the online publication of the 2026-2028 Choose Wisely …
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8/31/26
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NAMI Monroe-Juneau announced it has become an official affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), serving residents in Monroe and Juneau Counties with expanded access to mental …
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8/31/26
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140 Years Ago (1886)
A thick smoke, heavy with the odor of burning pine, came down over the town Friday night, driven by a stiff northeastern breeze. It was decidedly uncomfortable to breathe …
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Compiled by JOHN GESSNER
Staff Writer
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8/31/26
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Recently, the Warrens Lions Club met to award community members and local businesses for their dedication to the area and the service they provide. The award recipients met for a steak dinner …
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By BRIN NEUMANN
Contributing writer
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8/31/26
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Town of Angelo
Lydon, Carolyn A/K/A Carolynn to Carolyn A. Lydon A/K/A Carolyn A. Lydon Revocable Trust Dated July 30, 2026 - Janus Avenue - $110,400.00
Tessman, Steven D to Rpi …
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8/27/26
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August 17:
Skylar Andersen, 23, homeless (previously of Wilton), was charged with bail jumping. A $1500 cash bond was requested and released on a $5000 signature bond with an initial court …
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8/27/26
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Members of the Sparta High School Marching Band were back on the practice field last week, beginning the work of learning a new halftime show and preparing for another season.
The band spent …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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8/27/26
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More than 6,100 homes and businesses included in federal program
More than $25 million in federal funding has been awarded to bring high-speed internet service to 6,124 homes and businesses in …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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8/27/26
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In Madison, at the corner of East Washington Avenue and Highway 51, stands a memorial stone known as the Elvis karate fight memorial. The King of Rock n' Roll, Elvis Presley, was a master of many …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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8/27/26
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The Sparta Area School District will move forward with a $6.9 million expansion of its planned three-station gym at Sparta High School. Administrators continue gathering information and seeking …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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8/27/26
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Tomah Health has scheduled a childbirth education class for expecting parents Sept. 12 from 9 a.m.- noon. The hospital-recommended course focuses on planning for the birth experience with information …
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8/27/26
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In a secret meeting held in May 2026, six adventurers summoned from across Monroe County gathered in Tomah. Some brought hard-won knowledge, others came with questions whose answers might shape the …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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8/27/26
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When you can’t get the spectators to the event, you bring the event to the spectators. That’s exactly what the Wizard of Rods Car Club of the Tomah area did on August 23 by hosting the 39th …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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8/27/26
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At approximately 2:57 p.m. on August 22, 2026, the Monroe County Communications Center received a report of found property along the riverbank near the walking trail in Memorial Park in Tomah. The …
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8/26/26
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The Wisconsin Association of Treatment Court Professionals (WATCP) is excited to announce its 1st Annual WATCP Charity Golf Outing – “Driving Change, One Swing at a Time!” on Saturday, …
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8/24/26
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Sparta Free Library is catching the sun with their newly installed roof solar panels. To become more sustainable and environmentally conscious, the library board and city administration decided …
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8/24/26
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In early July, the Tomah Public Library saw a change of guard as longtime director Irma Keller retired.
Ms. Keller moved to Tomah with her family nearly 30 years ago from Alaska, where she had …
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By DEB REID
Contributing writer
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8/24/26
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