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SHS
will graduate 30 honor students on May 24
by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor Final
rites pending for community leader Zel S. Rice II
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W. Virginia activists recount defeat of $2.5 bil. power line by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor Police
bust suspected meth lab on Hill Street
Safe
stolen from Wayside Tavern early Sunday
Fire
dept. douses runaway debris fires
Still
no application for Badger Coulee transmission line project
Kids
and families celebrate diversity
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Rural Sparta man crashes motorcycle after high-speed chase by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Three
people hurt in one-car crashes
County
considers non-union pay hike
County,
city offer spring clean sweep
Golf
benefit planned for Sparta senior battling cancer
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Fire destroys Inspiration Avenue home by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer Potential
explosives draw emergency teams to Main Street neighborhood
OK
site for La Crosse industry's move to city
Turkey
smashes through window on Fairview Drive
Sparta
runner less than a mile from race finish line when bombs explode
Order
jail time in police confrontation
McCoy
furloughs delayed, number of days shortened
Community
garden urged by alderman
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Winter claims two greens at municipal links by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Board
poised to scrap business ed. program
City
elementary school memorializes educator
Extended
winter weather wreaks havoc with spring sports schedule
Residents
home during Warrens area burglaries
Arrest
men from Sparta, Cashton after meth lab find in Vernon County
Two
new proprietors for storied local meat store
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Monroe County Board overturns controversial dept. staffing measure by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor Icy
Perch Lake rescue reunites canine companions
Former
Sparta industrialist, benefactor, mayor dies at 92
Sparta
man among three accused in Tomah break-in
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Ron Button chosen city's next mayor in very high profile run-off by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor Gary
Zimmerman, Carol Ostrem get set to reign over Butterfest '13
Heroin
dealer Chris Heintz gets 8 years in penitentiary
B&H
Lumber to close for good, later in April
Area
town chairs to serve another term
Two
new school board members elected
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Town of Sparta dairy farmer at odds with sand mine over well by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor Local
treasure hunter returns long lost retirement ring
Woman
gets seven years for 2009 fatal car crash
Two
injured in Hwy 16 mishap
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Plan to save bond interest on jail project by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Board
buys properties for new justice center
Area
legislators bemoan proposed budget impact on public education
Jobs
at iron ore mine 10 years away
Riley
ready for Roberts' challenge for alderman
21
tons of cheese stolen in Cashton
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Mayoral n how to lead the city by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor Parents,
educators meet to discuss bullying issue
Honey
Princess spreads sweetness
Cashton
School District, City of Tomah hire new administrators
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Town of Grant mine is not going to happen by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor City
balks on police contract
Tap
committee for city drug probe
Woman
jumps from a moving car to flee cops
School
candidates speak on issues
County
getting healthier
Cracker
Barrel event Monday
Candidates
forum
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State roadkill claims drop in recent years by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor Winter
storms make for very long hours for public works department
School
officials invite public to get involved in bullying prevention
Audience
heard on ways to curb behavior problem
OK
school staff reductions due to enrollment changes
$7,720
in tourism funds allocated to three entities aimed at beautification
City
to mull scrapping soda pop sales licensing
Retaining
middle school business program is urged
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New Hansen's IGA store coming to town by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer County
lands provisional agreements on two downtown properties
School
faces potential $750K deficit
Outdoor
expo reels 'em in
New
firm coming to business park, two others expanding
Cashton
school superintendent accepts job in Chippewa Falls
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Police refer youth accused of bullying to human services by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Craig's
Meats to appear on Travel Channel
Police
union, city agree to new contract
Family
tribute helps young musicians afford instruments
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Walker defends state budget during Sparta economic conference by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor Power
lines, sand mines "hot topics" for county
Social
media can distort reality
Justice
center project switches into high gear this week
Sparta
family gets a surprise delivery
Winter
storm warning thru Tuesday
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Button, Angelini advance to this spring's mayoral General Election by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Tomah
firm picked for jail project coordinator
Administrator
question to be resolved by end of March
Law
change kicks beer referendum to the curb
Order
no jail time in state charges stemming from Fast Eddie's arson
Cost
of heroin delivery trial upward of $5,600
Snow
plow operators, the unsung heroes of Sparta
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Mayoral candidates air views, give local voters options by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer Two
supervisors left in candidate field for justice center project coordinator
job
Jurors
return guilty verdict after lengthy heroin sale trail
Race
for town chairman set
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Dickenson resigns by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Two
killed in Hwy. 16 collision
Jumpers
woo crowd in Timber Coulee
Hearing
held on discrimination complaint against city
Sparta
man gets prison for assault
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Sparta mayoral candidates ready for February primary by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor State
rep answers mining, school concerns
Southside
School program staves off hunger for youth on weekends
Flap
between neighbors, school district resurfaces
Teen
killed by freight train on Walrath Street
Man
hurt while trimming tree
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Supervisors overturn administrator's staff sharing initiative by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Town
of Sparta officials upset over sex offender residences
Science,
tech alternive school to be unveiled to the community
Salvage
yard wins nod over town's wishes
Tools
lost in Angelo garage conflagration
Iraq
War vet is city's newest policeman
Feb.
11 candidates event
Second
man in meth bust facing a lot fewer counts
Sheriff's
sergeant awarded Purple Heart for duty injuries
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Sups.'s bid on jail project provokes ethical concerns by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor County
eyes $5M fix for radio system
Martin's
plans $2.6 mil. expansion in Sparta's East Side Business Park
Heroin
sting nets four
County
board to settle staffing controversy Wednesday
Races
materialize in villages
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Administrators OK with armed school cop, not armed teachers by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor In
aftermath of massacre, school safety studied, changes are likely
29
counts filed against alleged meth producer
Recommend
30-day jail stint in police gun confrontation case
Non-fatal
heroin overdose in Tomah leads to an arrest
Police
upset with deal
Conference
realignment on the table
City
retail beer sales petitions in circulation
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Search warrant leads to discovery of significant drug operation in city by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer State's
health ranking falls
Sparta
Public Safety Committee to consider proposed towing policy
Sparta
man arrested for battery and third offense drunken driving
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Snowday by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Three
file for mayor, primary in February
East
Main Street housing plan receives preliminary green light
Joint
rural, city fire force is almost a fait accompli
Sheriff's
office would temporarily move to bank during building of justice center
Sparta,
the city of light
Concessionaire
pact is renewed
Sparta
teen arrested after fleeing police
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Sparta woman leads police on high speed chase through city by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Tomah
heroin deaths part of wider problem
MCHfH
dedicates 13th home
Man
found dead after calling 9-1-1
County
board to reconsider departmental staffing issues
Local
humanitarian's focus is Tanzanian secondary school
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Two take out papers for mayor by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer How
voting went on justice center resolution
Five
injured in weekend accidents
Lack
of info on power line project sparks legislators to hold hearing
Homeless
vet program dropped
Olsen
expected to plead in shooting incident
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Area hunters bag plenty of deer in weekend opener by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Police
standoff ends in tasering
Train
vs. pickup accident results in injuries, bust
Police
chase results in three drug arrests
Study
concludes Monroe County courtrooms need replacing
No
recount in 70th
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Most Sparta sports teams showed little attrition during fall campaigns by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor City
tax levy rate to drop
Second
ward alderman looks to be next mayor
Sparta
family to open Papa Murphy's Pizza franchise in December
Fire
merger would cost city more
Young
funeral director fulfills dream
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School tax levy to jump 2.63 percent in 2012-13 by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer Sparta
man nabbed for shoplifting video games at Wal-Mart
Supervisors
allocate $161,552 to cover shortfall in out-of-county inmate budget
Steady
influx of early voters makes for a busy city hall
Tomah
Republican touts business background
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Proposed sand mine creating controversy in Town of Grant by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor Exotic
animals are the focus when county board meet on Wednesday
County
tax rate to increase slightly
Sparta
musical dynasty to celebrate 50th anniversary
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Lightning strikes keep rural firefighters busy with weekend blazes by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Authorities
ID La Crosse man killed in one-vehicle crash on I-90 Thursday
Early
voter registration recommended
River
Bank files lawsuit against Lasermonks
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City restores donation to bike museum by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer Candidates
sparse at campaign forum
Schaffer
gets 20 years in prison, more than plea recommendation
Armed
robbery suspect crashes in police pursuit
Students
suffered 30 concussions playing school sports in 2011-2012
Starbucks
cafe to elude Tomah, for now anyway
La
Crosse man dead after Interstate crash
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Special meeting slated for FD consolidation by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Police
ID woman in Ridgeville car fire
City
duplex destroyed in fire
Final
proposed transmission line routes wing county
Former
bookkeeper charged with embezzling from Cashton business
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Five-year-old Sparta boy hit by school bus by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Fast
Eddie's arsonist may avoid state prison
Expect
enrollment to rise at three of four school districts
Project
at Morrow Home funded by Meissner gift
Car
damaged in Sunday fire reported stolen from La Crosse
Board
to mull $28 million for justice center project
County
parsed into four state Assembly districts
Jailed
convicted murderer charged with inmate assault
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Woman killed in 3-car pile-up near Warrens by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor Police
still investigating incident that injured teens
Recall
election cost Monroe County $21K
Cops
pretty sure what happened in Ridgeville car fire
Sups.
don't support online sales tax
Minnesota
man arrested after scamming three local women
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Farm bill blasted at legislative gathering by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor Reveal
concept for new charter school
Local
woman's artwork to be displayed at UN in New York
Negotiations
for landfill land buy get green light
Burned
boys air-lifted from various sites
Teacher
evaluation aired by state solons
Parent
urges more school bussing
Two
injured in head-on crash
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Four Sparta teens Med-linked after reported fireworks incident by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor Foul
play not suspected in Ridgeville car-fire death
Mother
and toddler hurt in rollover
Judge
urges county board to move on justice center project
Rasch
pitches WTC's $79.8M referendum to local audience
Sloppy
moped driving leads to arrest
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Unimin's Greenfield mine gets high-capacity wells by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor Senate
committee meets in Sparta to discuss job crisis among veterans
City
to seek bids to raze Water Street watering hole
Planning
commission to consider dog pound expansion project
Man
reports burglary then gets busted
Vets
leave Sat. on Freedom Honor Flight named for Sparta Legion
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Higher open enrollment in local district by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer Museum
pleas for restoration of $10,000 in city contribution
Director
of finance title mulled by solons
Tenant
escapes unhurt from downtown blaze
Plan
to rid golf course of cranes voted down
Foxhole
Pub to get new owners
Angelo
sand mine law hammered out
City's
next mill rate may drop a penny
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Break-in suspect nabbed by SPD after short foot chase by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor St.
Mary's School now a memory
Committee
of the whole meeting called on justice center issue
Artist,
local business woman team up on bridge series
Court
officials recuse selves in OWI case
Tomah
police issue scam alert
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ATC looking to regain sole ownership of transmission line project Unimin
likely passing on Tomah city water deal
Gaterfest
wraps up 10th annual celebration
Governor
suspends October deer hunt
Burglary
suspect arrrested after selling stolen items at yard sale
Jury
trial postponed for Sparta pastor accused of sex assault
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Raises for transition team members OK'd by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer Beef
up liquor ordinance
Action
taken against tax delinquent lands
Two
west city wards grow geographically
Bangor
man in court for gassing up bare naked
County
committee merger attempt fails on tie vote
Car
charger up, running
SHS
college entrance exam score better, but among region's lowest
New
alderman on board
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Little Falls sand mine hearing at cty. zoning committee is delayed by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor Perfect
weather brings in crowd for 2012 SACS walk
Teens
hurt in ATV mishap
Opponents
file court challenge against CapX2020
Retired
La Farge police chief nabbed for theft
Bond
payoff measure to go before county board
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County voter turnout strong during primary races Tuesday by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Brandt
wins primary for Register of Deeds
Attacks
by coyotes result in heavy casualties to farmer's young stock
Young
Spartan is going Hollywood
Break-ins
in township
B&B
opens near trail in Norwalk
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No permit for town sand mine by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor Schaffer
accepts negotiated plea, 16 years in prison likely
Options
to deal with liquor sales violations
Colorado
shootings spark brief debate at local legislative event
City
bartender license becomes controversial
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Thompson touts "right" platform by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Rural
Sparta woman hurt in ATV accident
Young
bicyclist injured in Water Street mishap
Justice
center plan pared
Gretchen
Wilson concert draws 5,000 country fans
High
speed chase originates in Sparta
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Jersey Valley Park cleared after man weilds knife by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer Sparta
gridiron club names new facility in honor of long-time fan
Fort
McCoy to host free concert tonight
Reapportionment
concerns addressed
Tomah
women nabbed after beating in Sparta
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Fugitive's exploits led cops to dad's pot operation by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor Risk
behavior survey shows positive trends
Good
weather, great shows boost attendance at Monroe County Fair
Tomah
man arrested after injuring owner in car jacking
Surveillance
video helps Sparta police nab bicycle theft suspect
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Board nixes administrator clerical help by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Nab
cons in Florida in car stolen near Tomah
LaGrange
agronomy plant to create permanent jobs
Despite
rain, drought continues to wreak havoc on county crops
SHS
Alumni Association disbands
School
board allows donor naming rights
Driver
injured in crash on Hwy 71
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Supervisors to consider new position by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Sparta
man dead after one-car accident near Bangor early Saturday
A
love of the land
Despite
flurry of tips, escaped convicts still at large
Fast
Eddie's arsonist, burglar gets five years
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Escaped convicts lead authorities on high speed chase by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor Museum's
annual pig roast draws crowd
Health
officials offer tips for dealing with sustained heat wave
Good
samaritan pulls accident victim from burning car
Sparta
man sustains serious injuries in fiery crash on Highway 16
I-90
accident causes road closure today
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County's building committee trying to foster compromise by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor Rural
Cashton woman killed in Highway 27 rollover crash
Top
female religious leader pays visit to Sparta's Lugar de Reunion
Former
jailer reaches plea agreement on sex charges
Next
Honor Flight to honor Sparta American Legion
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Interviews for bidders on new gym by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Businesses
pinched for selling liquor to minors
Board
gives green light to new archery range
Tap
Fahning, Sund to head administrator transition team
County
included in Governor's emergency drought declaration
Cop
car involved in accident with injuries
City
council asked to raze After Dark tavern
Union at sand mine plant files grievance Riniker
resigns from PFC
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County settles suit over Taser incident by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer Group
awaiting PSC's power line decision
Foot
pursuit ends in Sparta man's arrest
City
simmers during heat wave
Cross-country
wheel chair trip cut short by mishap
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Stubborn heat spell posseses staying power by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor Charges
detailed in vehicular death case
Outing
to Deadwood, S.D. is surreal for Cataract area man
OK
school hires, retirements
Montessori
test scores lower than in the past
Rural
brigade fights one fire during hot, dry spell
Tomah
school system to start dental program
Hotchkiss wants Anderson's post Village marshal wants new title Lawn
ornament suspect in court
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Cross-country bikers to pass through city by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer Sparta
man charged in 2009 fatal accident that killed his brother
Building
comm. seeks consensus
Ho-Chunk
money issue settled
A
squirmish for the fastest invertebrate
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Rockland readies for gala by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Departing
administrator Witt was fine with the challenges of his job
Multiple
counts of soliciting bartenders for prostitution filed against Tomah
man
Series
of vehicle thefts, arsons
Connie
Anderson to quit city council post in Aug.
Uninvited
guests prompt new fence construction
Deeds
candidates hail from different parts of the county
Norwalk
beef plant given 11 citations
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City launches search for new administrator by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Rural
Ontario man killed in tractor mishap
Park
board sets skate park rules
Merging
fire depts. still being considered
TIF
districts on schedule
Mark
Neumann reveals plan to balance the federal budget
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County jury issues $13.5 million award in suit against Gundersen Clinic, TMH and others by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer Ken
Witt accepts city administrator post in Reedsburg
City
looks into options for vacant After Dark building
Little
Falls shoots down proposed sand mine
Arson
suspect released on $10,000 signature bond
Police
confirm bomb report was bogus
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Scorching weekend for area firefighters by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer City
to mull merging aldermanic districts
Police
say Tomah shooting victim's wound sel inflicted
Another
sizzling Butterfest
Enjoying
the rewards of foster parenting
Garage
burglar caught red-handed
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Gov. Walker survives recall by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Dickenson
proposed in District 4
Skateboard
park opens, Sunday dedication slated
June
5 voting nets Democrats majority in Wisconsin Senate
County
voter turnout 69%, city's was 61%
Release
former Sparta man kidnapped in Egypt
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Food for thought by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer County
residents getting healthier
Dairy
breakfast draws record crowd
Butterfest
kicks off Thursday
Xcel
Energy requests 6.7% electric rate hike
Fiery
crash leads to OWI for Warrens man
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Embattled chairman back on city police and fire commission by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer County
supervisors choose new chairman
Sand
mine resolution pulled, city continues CUP discussion
Native
American artifacts uncovered at sand mine site
Unique
Bangor auction to be held over three days, two weekends
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City moves forward on new pool design by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Sparta
man arrested for trying to set car on fire
Opponents
to transmission line plan "the other" meeting in Norwalk
Couple
subdues drunk intruder
Committee
recommends extending Lamer's school bus contract 2 years
County's
victim advocates plan family-friendly "Expect Respect Walk"
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Examine Police & fire commission role in wake of civil settlements with city by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor Ron
Kind faults ATC, defense spending...backs Tom Barrett
Former
SHS quarterback still missing
County
eyes raising mileage to IRS level
Butterfest
dignitaries learned annual event set for June 7-10
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Drawing to resolve 3-way tie in Tomah supervisor district by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor Warrens
ask county for a hand up
Name
change is coming for Piggly Wiggly
Program
trains future firefighters
Judge's
ruling is overturned
Police
apprehend Black River Falls stabbing suspect in Tomah Walmart
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County electors favor downtown justice center site by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Officer
involved in Jan. shooting exonerated by district attorney
Prayz
Network offers encouraging, uplifting programming to listeners
Write-in
candidates earn Sparta City Council seats
County
voters pick Santorum over Romney
Five
incumbents returned to county board, four others fall
City
voters give stamp of approval to new pool
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Sparta Chamber hires new director by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer Mild
winter helps city save close to $30,000 in snow removal expense
Degenhardt
has new owner
County
requests info from ATC
GOP
hopeful critical of Dem. policies
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Sparta School Board OKs several changes to co-curricular code by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer GOP
campaign trail rolls through Sparta
Sparta
DECA students earn trip to national competition
Authorities
identify Tomah man wounded in Saturday shooting
Local
county board race pits Humphrey against Von Ruden
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City settles discrimination case with former officer for $300K by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor Authorities
rule out foul play in man's death at a Tomah motel
Naked
man leads cops to drug dealer
County
to take action on transmission line resolution at Wednesday meeting
An
underground railroad for dogs
Incumbent,
newcomer face off in District 16 for county board seat
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Sunday was warmest day of the winter by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor OK
concessonaire's contract, golf course memberships rise
Direct
annexation bid gets green light
Charge
ex-city cop in alleged brouhaha
Loan
program interest rate is eliminated
Barkeep
licenses get nod, raise fines for non-complying taxi cabs
Tee
Pee sale pending, liquor licenses awarded
Perceived
threat puts schools on lock-down
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Rural Sparta man facing charges of felony kidnapping by Staff Writer Runaway
controlled burn leads to fire on 15 acres in Town of Sparta
Three
teens injured in a pair of Friday car accidents
Police
seek scam artists who targeted three Tomah businesses
Write-in
candidate enters race for Monroe County Board seat in Tomah
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Intentional fire claims heirloom, DA alleges Western
city limit could be redrawn again for sand mine
Lawsuit
settlement details forthcoming
Tour
funds requests get green light
Theft
of motorcycles from back of vehicle
House,
outbuildings feared lost in blaze
Pool
referendum hearings
UW-Richland
college credits may be offered at high school
Rockland
man in wheelchair is crime victim
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City mum on lawsuit by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor Gridiron
Club's outdoor expo attracts record-setting crowd
Pair
of blazes make for a busy weekend for rural firefighters
River
Run Golf Course set to open Tuesday
County
officials schedule informational meetings on justice center site options
City
ponders changes in Greens' concessionaire contract
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Driver injured in single-car crash in Leon by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor Town
of Sparta OKs moratorium on mining
Pair
of downtown restaurants getting set for spring service
Burnstad's
may expand to town with no grocery
Facebook
leads to allegation
"Death
threat" teenager may face misdemeanors
Veteran
defrauded of $466,000 by business partners, according to DA
Area
contingent to attend funeral for fellow fireman
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High school returning to normal in wake of "death list" incident by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Mining
company expresses interest in county-owned property in Town of Grant
Niedfeldt
land goes for $1M
Sparta
contractor allegedly bilked clients out of $35K
Workers
file meat plant in Norwalk
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K-garten at SHS gets green light by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer Police
detain pupil with SHS "death list"
Town
of Angelo Board authorizes moratorium on sand mine endeavors
Preacher
unsure sex with juvenile occurred
Man
shot by Sparta cop wielded loaded firearm
Skate
park extravaganza on tap
Designer
with local ties outfits some major stars
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Sparta restaurateur awarded $25K in police harassment suit by Herald Staff Utilities
voice support for transmission line projects
Tomah
teen suffers life-threatening injuries in one-car crash on Sunday
Skeptics
say not so fast
Spartan
is all the buzz in the honey biz
Taxicab
robber gets prison time
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House siding in Little Falls catches fire, home saved $25,000
bail for pastor nabbbed for sex assault
Oakdale
use permit gets green light over neighbors' objections
Forward
ATC resolution to county board in March
Yarrington
out, Las still in referendum a big winner
Supervisors
fail to agree on justice center cost estimates
Angelo
to mull mine ordinance
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Cost comparisons favor a downtown justice center site by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor Victim
of officer involved shooting booked into jail
Polls
open Tuesday morning
Hay
load goes up in flames on I-90
City
buys out Xcel's interest in East Side Business Park
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No go with insurance proposal by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor Health
department recipient of Tomah teen's memorial run
Eve
high school k-garten site
Expect
green light for $84,000 in improvements at high school
School
district's budget outlook better than many
Cataract
area incumbent, challengers air concerns
Tomah
supervisor locked in three-way board contest
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Accused jailer back in court on assult case by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor Authorities
identify body discovered in Tomah motel
Preliminary
cost estimates released for downtown Sparta justice center project
Two
more public forums scheduled on school referendum
Raises
ok'd for elected officials
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Police nab driver toting switchblade Sparta
UW-L student copes in aftermath of residence hall fire
City
park board mulls pact for The Greens
Tomah
district mulls axing retirement plan
City
aims to get tougher with taxi operator using unapproved drivers
Schaffer
double murder trial underway March 5
Escapee gone for two weeks DNR
sand mine hearings on tap
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Bangor PO to relocate to Hansen's for now by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Cops
mum on officer involved shooting in city
Hundreds
gather for annual ski jump
Snowmobiling
takes a community
Extended
open-enrollment burdens budget process
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Deliver OD victim to city hospital by Staff Writer SHS
gym reopens with cage win after being closed for 13 months
Views
differ on job creation in the state
OD
results in more drug charges
Wisconsin
Legislature still beset with rancor
More
detail learned about accused county service worker coordinator
County
schools' starting teacher pay below median income level
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Local man kicks off campaign for Third Congressional District by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor Accused
arsonist faces federal charges
City
sheds a little light on Holly Grady termination
New
and improved Sparta emergency room now open for business
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Dispute results in removal of Yarrington from Monroe County Board meeting by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer SHS
football coach Mark Byom resigns
County
opts to spend $15,000 on ads to educate public on jail options
Man
charged after Sunday stand-off
Local
solon introduces bill on sand mine moratorium
Regular
county board committee reports end
School
hockey to drop co-op status
Vinehout
wants a shot at governor's contest
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More details on officer-involved shooting in city Thursday night by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor County
cops get gift of life-saving equipment
Community
service crew sup. faces sex charges
Sparta
man hurt in snowmobile crash
City
has three write-in campaigns
Local
woman pushing for Monroe County homeless shelter
Police
charge three in Sparta area heroin ring
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County fails to act on high voltage power line measure by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor City
commission backs measure to consider options to ATC plan
Fire
department merger study OK'd after mayor breaks voting deadlock
7th
Ward write-in candidate
Cashton
cager seriously hurt in game vs. Bangor
Committee
not interested in sand mine moratorium
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Fast Eddie's foregoes offer of utility hookups by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer Sparta
teachers represent WI in VFW program
Anderson
to run as write-in
Building
committee: either pay for info campaign or scrap referendum
E.
Oak Street on 2012 construction list
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Aldermen to ponder pool vote by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Fire
department merger study OK'd
Warrens
man dies after RTV plunges through ice on pond
Night
blaze closes Rockland business
Sparta
Public Works offers utility pact to Fast Eddie's liquor store
County
board to be delivered from committee report tedium
Local
construction in '11 spirals downward
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Mining company pays nearly $8 mil. for Wagman property by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer Teenager
busted for rash of auto thefts
Man
learns the hard way Wilton isn't the wild west
Park
board to consider pool referendum tonight
County's
nursing home admin. takes job in Tomah
Transmission
line meetings Jan. 16
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10 board members opposed by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Deny
sand mine appeals in split vote, eject Angelini from hearing
UK
manufacturer buys major Sparta employer
Jaxon,
Adalyn, county's most popular baby names in 2011
Local
recall office to close soon
Arrest
in heroin sale by convenience store
Nab
new worker in store burglary
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Appeal filed on sand mine CUP by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer Christmas
Eve crash claims life of Sparta man near Cataract
Divided
county board okays justice center siting referendum
Sand
mines top news of 2011
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Community dinner on Christmas by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer U.S.
Silica gets OK for sand mine plan
Towns
divided on moratorium for emerging industry in county
Nix
charges, allegations were false
School
hockey co-op to disband
Reclaim
mining venue with lake, campground
Permit
may be appealed
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County jailer accused of engaging in sexual relations with inmate by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer SYHA
accelerates payments to city
Supervisor
proposes question on location of a justice center
Whooping
cough on the rise in county and state
Building
comm. tackles obstacles to project
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Anderson won't seek another term on Sparta City Council by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Special
assessments bump up back taxes
Committee
reverses administrator's decision on firemen double-dipping
Fire
department consolidation talked about
$20,000
cash bail set in liquor store arson case
Tomah
trio busted in heroin raid
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Grady fired from Sparta chamber by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Crash
& burn incident at Eddies leads to arrest
4
sup. races shaping up in county
Man
killed in Norwalk meat plant mishap
Petition
seeks silica dust emission standards for sand mines
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Sparta man arrested after crashing car into house by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Dan
Hellman won't try to retain council post
Population
of school district elementary pupils to boom
Drug-related
arrest for woman dining in restaurant parking lot
Texas
truckers jailed for drugs
Alderman
checks out Illinois sand mine plant
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U.S. Silica submits its sand mine application by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer County
board contest shaping up in Sparta
Man
dead after car crashes into cafe
Peanut
butter prankster nabbed outside Norwalk
New
3-D photo exhibit at History Room is a community-minded effort
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Gun-deer harvest up 11% in county by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Proposed
crossing guard bill comes out of city's debate
Trio
nabbed for theft at Laser Monks' abbey
Dog
hero from Sparta featured on Animal Planet series Monday
Norwalk
man sentenced to prison in cop beating
Lawmakers
lament Gov.'s policies at Cracker Barrel
Radcliffe:
ban on cameras at state Capital diminishes open govt.
Underage
decoy served at 11 bars during compliance check
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Teen suffers serious injuries when car flips after high-speed chase by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor Monroe
County Board taps contingency funds to cover increase in medical examiner's
budget
New
committee will oversee justice center project
Herald
contributor pens short story
Long
weekend for Sparta Rural Fire Department
Sheriff's
Dept. investigating shooting in rural Tomah
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Mining firm offers info on proposed Sparta operation by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor Opening
weekend deer harvest up at one Sparta station
More
justice center discussion expected at Monroe County Board meeting Tues.
Circumstances
of Laser Monks' dissolution remain murky
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Latest mineral extraction permit request isn't for frac sand mining by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer City
adopts lowest mill rate in 25 years
Install
fence at lake to serve as part of goose management
County
board reverses earlier decisions. OKs jail schematics
Army,
locals move toward joint use pact
Mock
poll of supervisors backs new jail at a downtown location
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Report sheds light on Ohio man killed by Tomah officers by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor Illinois
man hurt in one-car accident near Warrens
Park
board picks 'Sparta Downtown River Trail' as name of newest city bike circuit
Jail
is site of special county board meeting Wednesday
Cross
country ski trail approved at River Run Golf Course
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Lincoln crash results in homicide charges by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer Early
snow storm hits hinterland
After
about a decade, skate venue may become a reality
Expect
city council ruling on lay-off plan
SHS
poised to try block scheduling next semester
Mull
no-fault sewer backup insurance again
Little
criminal activity thus far this month, but police stay busy
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Local land developer wins dispute with city over tax assessments by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor City's
new pool plan includes zero-depth entry, lazy river, slide
City's
signature cycling statue to get much-needed makeover
First
nationwide EAS test slated Wednesday
Schools
plan Vets Day programs
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County tax rate drops just a little by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Most
city buildings not exempted from concealed gun law
Order
prison in theft of valuable animals
Fifth
arrest for drunken driving proves difficult for county police
'Can
Walker' food drive in city November 19, 20
Charge
in Tomah Burger King prank
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Felony charges filed in August alteration by Staff Writer County
board to tackle budget at annual meeting
Board
blocks effort to secure schematics for downtown justice center
County
survey will track prescription drug use, abuse
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U.S. Silica eases mine permit push by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor County
up to speed on exotic animal regulation, but many species allowed
Judges,
others plead for justice center nod
Faulty
wall causing problems at SHS
Raft
of extracurricular hires okayed by board
McTaggart
likely to stay on energy subcommittee
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DOT identifies problem with Hwy. 16 viaduct by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor Sheriff
shows his mettle in top Ironman competition
Hundreds
gather to remember Ed
For
these Sparta area cousins music is the tie that binds
Weekend
accidents result in injuries
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Building permit fee rises on January 1 by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer City
grows by 520 acres on West side
Prostitution
charge stems from attempt to produce bail money
Most
non-union city workers get 2% hike
Police,
fire department consolidation not a go
Planning
commission embraces annexation
Lower
bridge weight limit
Sparta
man convicted in woman's overdose
U.S.
Silica plans a clean mining process
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Redistricting law changes city's legislative representation by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor Lassa
likely area's new senator
Maggie
Mae concert to help out grapplers
MTNT
grant will fund car charging station in Ray's lot
Sparta
man arrested after pot patch found in city
Inmate
facing charges following jail altercation
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Police bust 'pot' farm near town by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor Eye
city annexation for sand mine sites
Arrest
suspect in post office, school, home, church crimes
McTaggart
voted off energy subcommittee
Jerome
public works department
After
30 years lost wedding ring found by Kendall farmer
Cable
remains concessionaire at golf course through 2012
Aircraft
using Fort McCoy training areas on Oct. 14-15
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Schaffer trial to be in Monroe County by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor Grass
fire destroys camper in Little Falls
Heroin
forum is eye opening
Firefighters
honor fallen brethren
Rural
Warrens man seriously hurt in mishap
Lassa
meet and greet Tuesday
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Test land for sand mine very near city by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor Park
board adopts new promo rates at golf course
The
street is open --- at last
School
enrollment rises, Montessori posts big gain
New
owner for storied pizzeria, second subway shop in Sparta
Renter
charges after disputed damage claim by local landlord
Fire
chief breaks neck in training
Police
to accept unwanted drugs
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Penn. man busted after pulling knife on clerk and fleeing cops by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor Activities
slated for observance of Domestic Violence month
Housekeeping
item turns controversial
Supervisors
split over general fund reserve policy
Rural
Ontario man injured in mishap
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Vote to lift school levy cap in Feb. by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor Supervisors
nix total payoff of landfill debt
Save
museum, library from budget scalpel
Shilling
hopes for no more recalls
Fall
Fest on Saturday
New
associate at law firm
City
may drop out of Chamber
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Tempers flare over Sand Creek debt by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor Court
officials want justice center on front burner
County
treasurer's office broken into
Heroin
forum to shed some light on a growing problem
Govt.
shutdown looms this week
Sparta's
new dog park open for "business"
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Little Falls Board vs. sand mine by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor Principal
Stafslein spent part of his ummer on the Argentine
Require
residency of works director
Aldermen
not to post gun signs in city buildings
Cottage
Grove folk get red carpet
New
eatery to open in former Country Kitchen
Webster
Lumber business eyed for sand processing?
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Area traffic accidents pile up injuries Former
vet clinic manager gets probation in prescription drug theft case
The
end is near
Monroe
County landfill to collect hazardous waste materials
State's
SAT scores eclipse national average
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Tourism funding awarded by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor City's
financial contribution to space museum causes stir
Board
turns down plans for grocery
Greenfield
agrees to pact with Unimin
Golf
course honcho Barry McMullin quits
Shake-up
in golf fees in offing
Former
parks director Amundson dies
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McCoy's deployment mission winds down by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Finance
to mull $50K cost saving measure
Thieves
steals cash from Tomah's Aldi's
Honoring
all Tomah area vets
Researchers
gather data on bike trail tunnel bats in advance of disease
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Labor Day turns ugly for IA man by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor Tomah
anticipating $20M in commercial expansion projects
Families
First partners with United Way
Drug
sting nets Michigan man
A
decade of pushing child safety
Local
military man turned author pens third book in action series
Transmission
line opponents to hold an informational meeting in Mindoro
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Hostile teen charged with battering cop by Staff Writer Unimin
land purchase top $10M in Town of Greenfield
Insurance
savings leave $75K wiggle room in city budget
City
mulls dropping Deke Slayton Museum contribution
Justice
center issue to resurface in Sept.
Community
and friends rally after Norwalk-area barn damaged by fire
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Chemical fire at Sparta Northern Engraving plant forces evacuation by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Greenfield
sets vote on Unimin agreement
Kind
gets feedback in Cashton
School
board okays policy on nepotism
23
new teachers in local system
Dog
license purveyors allowed to retain more
Sparta
man hurt in crash
Bicyclist
injured
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Board can't agree on refinancing debt by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Skiff
quits as public works director
Fake
auto theft report is cover-up
Is
there a need for transmission line?
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Hearing set for Little Falls sand mining by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor Green
light given for .9% school levy hike
County
board agrees in split vote to sell Angelo dam to WTC for $1
School
board fields hirings, resignations
Talk
of religion leads to arrest
Board
hears flap about sports facility
Greenfield,
Unimin mining firm progress toward an agreement
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Road work delay will affect school traffic by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor Board
hopes to revive jail discussion
SACS
walk donations approach $80K
Memorial
field Sports Facility becoming a reality
Fewer
Sparta students take ACT
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Budget shortfall less than expected by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer Proposed
Unimin development agreement spurs more debate
City
okays money for crossing guards
Unimin
land reclaim plan gets green light
Dedicate
bridge, conduit between E-S Bike Trail and city's downtown
Chief
Lindemann against public safety consolidation
County
board members urgedd to be policy makers in wake of repair bill
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Two dead in traffic accidents by PAT MULVANEY Herald Editor Accomplice
in armed robbery sentenced
Suspect
in alleged cop beating bound over for trial
Sand
mining company's land purchases top $9M
St.
Clare Mission Clinic director, administrator try to keep volunteer facility
viable
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Lay-off plan gets green light by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer Town
mired in controversy over sand mining operation
Heat
wave faulted for woman's death
Shilling
ousts Kapanke without much help from Monroe County
Raises
for aldermen, mayor to be verified
Expect
less than 1% school levy increase
Agree
to compensate Pine Street resident for sewer backup damage
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Canoe, kayak instructional program being considered by park board by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Monroe
Co. Dive Team disbands
Montley
Crue, Poison and New York Dolls draw a record crowd of more than 12,000
to Fort McCoy
Blaze
leaves $20K worth of damage to L St. home
Board
hears report on SAILS
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Brokaw interview at Ginny's on Sunday by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer Town
board chairman's kin gets $2 million in land sales
Road-patching
project causes auto problems
No
recall voting in Sparta on Tuesday
City
safety board mulls consolidating command of police, fire departments
Escaped
prison convict at large in Tomah, LaGrange for 12 hours
New
site for concrete plant to get planning commission consideration
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Baraboo man arrested after fleeing police by Staff Writer Board
scraps plan to refinance landfill bond
Sparta's
Rachel Reeck enjoying her reign as county's first Honey Queen in over 40
years
Unused
retirement funds returned to county coffers
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County delays action on gas-to-energy plan by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer School
board upset with city for crossing guard stance
Concerns
continue in Greenfield
Teachers
volunteer during summer to ensure best possible learning capabilities for
ESL kids
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Tom Wright picked to replace Kenyon by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer County
fair to kick off Wed.
Black
River St. project delayed after car drives on wet cement
Local
philanthropist backs a big heart with her pocket book
Three
injured in Leon mishap
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Community sizzles in warm spell by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer Delay
action on dropping cross guards
Plan
for concrete plant voted down after neighbors complain
Expansion
of Amundson Park garners city council approval
Folks
must dig deeper to pay recreation fees
Wayne
Tretsven, convicted of 2 murders, dies in penitentiary
Planning
commission deals with lot issues
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City facilities hit, as string of burglaries climbs to ten by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Sand
mining land brings top dollar
More
northern exposure for MTNT
School
committee recommends five-cent increase on all meals
Mother
also faces charges in boyfriend's child abuse case
Mueller
to span Beaver Creek again?
Driver
trapped after accident
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School will ask voters' endorsement to exceed revenue cap in November by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer 50
homes damaged in tornado
Cole
gets life in 2010 murder
City
council mulls fix for $200K shortfall
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Tornado hits city by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer County
board ratifies new round of union contracts
Gawkers
impede emergency crews' responses in aftermath
Lineup
final for summer's Concert in the Park series
New
ethics complaint filed against county sup.
Fire
destroys garage in Town of New Lyme
SPD
foils I-90 bridge jumper
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30 honor students lead Sparta High School graduating class, commencement May 27 by BILL GLEISS Democrat Editor To read these articles please
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County board meets Fri. on redistricting by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer ER
under construction
Farmers
market group pushes bank lot location
Top
seniors revealed at Sparta High School's Scholarship Award Night
Five
injuries, one arrest in I-90 collision
Investigation
continues in woman's death
Four
more busted in drug probe
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Council elects to take no action on proposed residency requirement by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer Sparta's
new website is up and running
NBC
correspondent conducts interview at Ginny's Cupboard
To
raze, or not to raze Ray's? A question for the council
Committee
denies police grievance
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Park board picks pool architect by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Army
of volunteers help ensure a beautiful Sparta for years to come
Actors
put a humorist twist on biblical tales
Suspected
heroin dealers held on cash bonds
Figures
tilt toward county run landfill gas-to-energy project
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Authorities break up heroin rings in Sparta by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer Police
release video in Tomah shootout
Little
Falls man arrested after crashing, firing off shots
Doyle
losses Monroe County but carries the 94th District
Sparta
High School's greenhouse brimming with foilage and lessons
Little
change after county's Supreme Court race recount
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Co. clerk busy with recount, special election by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Crash
demo grabs students' attentions
Three
people injured in two accidents over the weekend
Laser
Monks folds
DNR
honors bike trail nature writer Bob Lee
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SHS Varsity cage coach, staff resign by RENAE CALDWELL Staff Writer Veterinarian,
public figure Dr. Burr Nussdorfer dies
Foreclosures
kept at bay on 83 Warrens properties
Supervisor's
uncollected per diems to be used for jail construction fund
Recommend
Sparta school referendum
Mother
of three returns home from storied Boston Marathon
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Former Sparta cop shot during standoff on Tomah street by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER Staff Writer Private
nursing home firm gets cool reception at Rolling Hills meeting
Sparta
High School prom court named
Convicted
burglars get prison
Sup.
offers per diems for building account
Senate
recall efforts unfold
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