Tomah WI

Work started this week on replacing outdated street lights on Tomah's Superior Avenue. As part of its downtown master plan renovation one of the key components was funding to replace lights on Superior Avenue. The first was erected Tuesday by Public Works employees. Herald photo Bob Kliebenstein

Tomah council takes action on liquor license

Thursday, August 15, 2019 - 9:52am

As of Tuesday night the city of Tomah has a class B liquor/class B fermented malt beverage license available for issuance. The Tomah City Council approved a motion after the license had been in limbo since July 2018. At that time the council agreed to keep the license with the defunct Sportsman's...

Pictured are Union Bank staff with Tomah city officials and Tomah Chamber and Visitors Bureau staff and ambassadors. Contributed photo

Ground Broken On Union Bank of Sparta Building

Thursday, August 15, 2019 - 9:34am

Ground was broken earlier this summer for the Union Bank of Sparta branch in Tomah. It is located on the lot that was originally planned for the Tomah Area Historical Museum across from Band Box Cleaners; when the museum purchased an existing building the lot became available. Completion of the 3,...

Farmers markets are my family's jam

Thursday, August 15, 2019 - 9:16am

Shopping in one place to purchase fresh, seasonal products directly from the hands of the producers is my jam. I can think of no sweeter way to start the day than with a morning trip to the market to fill up on farm- fresh products for the week. Making this experience even more delightful is the...

Williams arrested following hit and run

Thursday, August 15, 2019 - 8:53am

Bruce E. Williams, 36, of Sparta was charged last Friday in Monroe County Circuit court with a hit and run and resisting or obstructing an officer after he failed to report an accident to law enforcement. On Aug. 7, at approximately 1:37 p.m., officers were dispatched to McCoy Blvd and N Superior...

TACU will recognize 80 year milestone

Monday, August 12, 2019 - 10:10am

On Friday, Aug. 23, the Tomah Area Credit Union (TACU) celebrates 80 years serving the local community. To commemorate the occasion, TACU will be serving cupcakes from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day. “Since 1939, TACU has been member-owned and operated in Tomah. We believe that local matters,” said...

Active members of the military and veterans participated in the Central Wisconsin Hero Games at the Tomah VA Aug. 9. The event featured 13 events for those serving in the military. The event offered a good mix of younger and older veterans working and competing together for a common cause of wellness and competition. Contributed photo

Tomah VA hosts Central Wisconsin Hero Games

Monday, August 12, 2019 - 10:07am

The competitive fires were burning Friday, Aug. 9 at the Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The Central Wisconsin Hero Games were held at the Tomah VA. The event is coordinated to celebrate the competitive spirit for current military personnel and veterans. Participants competed in events that...

Law enforcement apprehend suspect after high-risk pursuit

Friday, August 9, 2019 - 9:15am

On Wednesday, Aug. 7, at approximately 4:45 p.m., the Monroe County Communications Center, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO,) Tomah Police Department and Sparta Police Department were made aware of a vehicle that had fled from the Wisconsin State Patrol. Tomah PD located the vehicle travelling...

The first patient day at the new Tomah Health is scheduled for Oct. 2. Also pictured is the exterior of the rehabilitation and wellness center. Contributed photos

Closer every day for Tomah Health opening

Thursday, August 8, 2019 - 9:42am

It's official. Tomah Health officials have taken ownership of the new building at 501 Gopher Drive. Patients will not be in the hospital until Wednesday, Oct. 2. said Tomah Health CEO Phil Stuart. "Construction of Tomah Health is on budget and on schedule with our first patient day scheduled Oct. 2...

Budding Top Gun candidate? Too soon to tell. But Colby Jones clearly looks the part with his sun glasses and his perch in the seat of the Blackhawk helicopter that was a popular attraction at Monroe Count National Night Out at Winnebago Park in Tomah Tuesday afternoon. Colby was at NNO with his mother Jessica, and his brother, Kasen. Herald photos Bob Kliebenstein.

Blackhawk chopper a hit at National Night Out

Thursday, August 8, 2019 - 9:33am

It's not often family get to see how Leah Baldwin and Tim Wildes spend some of their work days. But at Monroe County's National Night Out Tuesday at Winnebago Park, not only family, but hundreds of strangers had the opportunity. Baldwin and Wildes were two of three crew members who staffed a UH-60...

Pictured is the winning team at the TMH Foundation golf outing. From left are Dustin Powell, Joe Berry and Jeff Penkwitz. Missing from the photo is Tim Best. Contributed photo

TMH Foundation golf outing supports area wellness

Thursday, August 8, 2019 - 9:22am

The MBE Wealth Management team made up of Dustin Powell, Joe Berry and Jeff Penkwitz and Tim Best, topped the field of 30 teams to win the 24th annual Tomah Memorial Foundation Golf Outing held at Hiawatha Golf Club, Aug. 2. The team recorded a 14 under par 58 during the 18-hole scramble event,...