By Mark Walters As I am most of you are aware I am taking a month off from my travels as I go through the process of taking care of everything required due to my beautiful girlfriend Michelle …

By Me I had the chance to talk to a gentleman Monday afternoon about his recent knee replacement surgery. He said he had the surgery in May and still had quite a bit of pain in the joint. …

70 Years Ago Week of Friday, July 11, 1952 The Annual Lion’s Club picnic is set for Sunday afternoon, July 13. “March of the Wooden Soldiers” Staring Laurel-Hardy, is playing at the …

Dirt Cake Cookies 1 tablespoon vanilla 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1-1/4 cup all-purpose …

By Mark Walters I am trying to do my best to deal with the loss of a beautiful person "Michelle Chiaro" who was my partner in life. This week's column is one that I wrote almost thirty years ago …

By Me This 4th of July we had planned to head north to the Mitchell Red Cloud Jr. Pow-Wow grounds near Black River Falls. It would have been our third time attending the ceremony, including one …

70 Years Ago Week of Friday, July 4, 1952 The new drive-in theater on highway 16 east of Sparta will open for business Friday, July 4. La Verne Hagen and William Mauel of Cashton are among …

This week’s recipe is from my daughter’s new cookbook “Taste of Home Copycat Restaurant Favorites”. We will definitely be making this one again!! Chicken Quesadillas 2-1/2 cups shredded …

As many of may know be my beautiful girlfriend Michelle Chiaro passed away unexpectedly on June 15th. I am trying to find myself and begin a life minus Michelle and her children who were set to move …

By Me One of the most life-changing moments, the phenomenon that occurs in almost every child’s life, is the death of parent. It is a time when we not only feel a major shift in the remainder …

70 Years Ago Week of Friday, June 27, 1952 The local Legion named Janet Perso as president at the monthly meeting held Wednesday. The next three games for the Cashton Warriors will be on …

My daughter recently returned from a study abroad trip in the Netherlands. She enjoyed some great foods native to the Netherlands and researched how to make one of them to share with the family. It …

Hello friends, Before I write this week's column, I must tell you something so that you understand what is likely going to happen until early August. Tragedy has struck in a horrible way, my …

Well, I have hit rock bottom! I was on You Tube watching the best scenes from one of my favorite movies. One of the stars, who happens to be a heart throb, is one of my favorite actors. I could not …

70 Years Ago Week of Friday, June 20, 1952 Wisconsin livestock producers face a serious outbreak of anthrax this summer. “The Milkman” a hilarious comedy with Donald O’Connor and …

This week’s recipe was found in the June/July 2022 “allrecipes” magazine. Strawberry-Lemonade Poke Cake 1 (15.25 oz.) package lemon cake mix 2-1/4 cups cold water 3 large …

By Selina Walters Our family is dealing with an unexpected tragic event at the time. On that note, Selina will be taking the role as author for the week and updating you all on her life! …

By Me There are some sounds, like a hard rain hammering a metal roof with boisterous claps of thunder accompanying blinding lightening, that can be deafeningly uninvited in certain situations. …

70 Years Ago Week of Friday, June 13, 1952 Senator Richard M. Nixon (R-Cal), will be the keynote speaker at this years Republican convention to be held at Milwaukee June 13, 14. This …

Lemon Pound Cake 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature 3 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour Dash of salt 1/4 …