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The school board for the district of Cashton reviewed a tentative proposal for a potential construction/remodel project for the band and/or choir facilities during their last regular board meeting, held on Wednesday, July 21, and approved a...

It might come as a surprise to some that there is no official Wisconsin State Cheese, but there is an effort underway to change that. But a recent survey indicates that there may not be much of an appetite among state residents to do so. Polco...

July 18 Out with Party Building Check- Front Street Building Check- Main Street Building Check- Park July 19 Gas Drive Off Traffic Stop- Citation Issued Building Check- Park Building Check- Main Street Building Check- Front Street July 20 Community...

The countdown is on, and the Melvina Park is ready for the 44th Annual Melvina Frog Days. On Friday, August 6, the Frogtown Sports Club will return the weekend-long event with all the usual events back on the schedule after last year was scaled...

The following area students have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the spring semester of the 2020-21 academic year, ending May 2021. Students on the Dean’s List from this area include… Bangor...

It’s hard to believe that August is around the corner. While you may be out tending to the garden, landscaping, or other yearly tasks, have you taken the time to test your private well water? Many contaminants such as bacteria and nitrates are...

70 Years Ago Week of Friday, July 27, 1951 The Kickapoo Valley was ravaged by flood over the weekend, and a family of six was wiped out by a flash flood at Springville near Viroqua. A fine black horse owned by Dick Langan was out on highway 33...

By Me Time travel exists, currently, only in science fiction movies. That’s not entirely true, however. Traveling back in time is sometimes as easy as picking up an old newspaper. And, since this is the year the Cashton Record is turning 125...

This week’s recipe is from the Aug./Sept. “Taste of Home” magazine. Who doesn’t love bacon? Spaghetti With Bacon 8 oz. uncooked spaghetti 1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 1...