Articles from the March 23, 2022 edition
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Winter's last grasp?
Cashton and the ridges surrounding it were the target for around two inches of wet, heavy snow Friday, March 19. What started out as rain quickly turned to a hefty snowfall that fell locally, sparing...
Suspect arrested after fleeing officer near Cashton
A suspect was arrested Saturday night after fleeing area Law Enforcement. On March 19, 2022, the Monroe County 911 Communications Center was informed of a black Chevy Equinox traveling without headlig...
By Cashton school board approves proposal for middle school softball & baseball programs
The school board for the district of Cashton approved the formation of a middle school baseball and softball program during their last regular meeting, held on Wednesday, March 16. The inaugural season for the program will start this spring and...
Fanning Files
By Me I worked with a young lady about a couple years ago. She was learning to be an ink tech and barely 20 years-old at the time. I asked her once how she was doing, and she stopped and told Me. While I was a bit taken off guard, I listened. And...
Looking Back
70 Years Ago Week of Friday, March 21, 1952 State aid was withdrawn from St. Mary’s School, Middle Ridge, after being charged with failing to conform with state law. Aid lost amounted to $625. Cashton High School is offering driver’s education...
Letter to the Editor
In reading the Clinton Town Treasurer’s recent letter to the editor in the Cashton Record, I decided that several points merited a response. The treasurer asserts that it is ridiculous for the board to change the minutes when they don’t approve...
Hanley's Helpful Hints
Stuffed Meatloaf 1-1/2 pounds ground beef 1 cup crushed saltine crackers 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 pound bacon - fried crisp 3/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, beaten 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 clove garlic - chopped...
Ulmen-Williams engaged
Jeff and Judy Williams of Cashton would like to announce the engagement of their son Jason to Jen Ulmen, daughter of Bill and Linda Ulmen of Hokah, Minnesota. An August 20, 2022 wedding is being...
Cashton Lions Club makes donations
The Cashton Lions Club has recently made donations to Leader Dogs for The Blind, Restoring Hope Transplant House, Wisconsin Lions Camp, and The Wisconsin Eye Bank. On March 1, 2022, the Cashton Lions...
UW-La Crosse announces December 2021 graduates
The following area students completed degree requirements at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in December. The 57th Annual Winter Commencement was held at the La Crosse Center Sunday, Dec. 19. UW-La Crosse, founded in 1909, is one of the 13...
Cashton School District Menu
Cashton Elementary Breakfast Mon., March 28 – Kellogg’s breakfast kit, fruit cup, cheese, milk. Tues., March 29– WG pancake sausage on stick, fruit cup, cheese, milk, juice. Wed., March 30 – WG asst. Pop Tarts, fruit cup, cheese, milk,...
Donald "Don" Anton Pieper
Donald Anton Pieper, "Don," 87, of Cashton, WI, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. Don was born September 7, 1934, to Ludger and Anna (Brueggeman) Pieper in... Full story
Allan Duane "Doc" McGinnis
Allan Duane McGinnis, "Doc," 73, of Sparta, WI, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, at his home in rural Sparta. WI. Doc was born July 18, 1948, to Ronald and Norma (Hanson) McGinnis, in Vernon County... Full story
Oldenburg Presented Cooperative Network's 'Friend of Cooperatives' Award
On March 14th, Representative Loren Oldenburg (R-Viroqua) was presented the Friend of Cooperatives award by Cooperative Network. Cooperative Network chose to recognize Oldenburg after his work for...
Wrestlers recognized...
It was a "season to build on" Cashton head coach, Derrick Mashak said before handing out awards and letters last Tuesday, March 15....
Eagle Track season opens at Platteville
The Cashton boy’s and girl’s track teams traveled to UW-Platteville to open their season for the Tri-State Small School Invitational on Saturday, March 19th, 2022. The boy’s team finished 6th scoring 42 points. Sugar River won the meet with 88...
Vehicle pursuit on Hwy. 14 leads to arrest
On March 16th, 2022, at 9:10 am, Vernon County Sheriff’s Deputies were investigating a theft of gas from Richland County. A white U-Haul van, matching the description was located at Walmart in the City of Viroqua. Deputies attempted to make...
Free COVID 19 Vaccinations Available at Monroe County Health Department
The Monroe County Health Department will be offering appointments for free COVID-19 vaccinations at the office location, 315 W. Oak St., Sparta, on the following dates and times: • Fridays in March from 8:30am-4:00pm • Fridays in April from...
local author
Larry Scheckel, from Tomah, grew up on a family farm of southwestern Wisconsin near Seneca, one of nine children. He attended eight years of school in a one room country school house. Larry spoke of...
Cashton Police Report
March 14 Community Relations- Main Street Community Relations- Front Street Community Relations- Sara Ave Noise Complaint Community Relations- Park Building Check- Front Street Building Check- Park Building Check- Main Street March 15 Community...
Vernon County Sheriff's Report
3/14 - Donald Thew, Hillsboro, was traveling westbound on County Road WW, town of Hillsboro, when he drove upon a beef cow in the roadway. Thew was unable to avoid the collision and struck the beef cow. The cow was owned by Elmer Beecher. The cow...
An Outdoorsman's Journal
Hello friends, This week's column is about winter camping on the ice in what at first was brutal weather conditions on Chequamegon Bay which is Lake Superior at Ashland and north. Along for this trip...
