Articles from the May 4, 2022 edition
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Petitions and signatures may not be sufficient in Town of Clinton recall effort
It is not entirely clear how widespread the controversy is surrounding the Town of Clinton Board’s decision to make improvements to Irish Ridge Road, but it is clear not everyone is in favor of it. Allegations that the board acted outside the scope...
Cashton Elementary, Middle and High school present Concerts next week
Cashton will host two concerts next week to showcase the hard work of our music students. The elementary will be hosting a concert at 6:30 pm, Tuesday, May 10th in the elementary gym to showcase the hard work of our youngest student musicians....
Fanning Files
By Me You hold your child gently, carefully the first time you meet them. They are so small. They are smaller than you could ever have imagined. Then they cry, and you can’t figure out how to make it stop! You think to yourself, “Oh my God, how a...
Letter to the Editor
I am writing today, in support of the Town of Clinton Chairman, Corey Leis. He is mindful of the responsibilities of his position, and that of the entire Town board, the principle cause, maintenance of the roads. Corey was elected in 2019 as a...
Looking Back
70 Years Ago Week of Friday, May 2, 1952 Behind Kenny Hansen’s two-hit pitching, Cashton racked up another win in the M-V conference, blanking Norwalk Monday afternoon, 13-0. The Monroe County trout season will open Saturday at 10 a.m.. 60 Years...
Monroe County Land Stewardship Awards Banquet
The Monroe County Land Conservation Department will be hosting a Land Stewardship Awards Banquet to recognize and celebrate the 2020 & 2021 Conservation Farmer, Conservationist and Tree Farmer of the Year on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, beginning at...
Hillsboro juvenile arrested for felony assault
Chief Patrick Clark of the Hillsboro Police Department reports that on April 29, 2022, the Police Department responded to the Hillsboro High School after an altercation had occurred at the school. During the course of the investigation, it was...
Hanley's Helpful Hints
Belgian Waffle 1 envelope (2-1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast 3 cups milk 3 large eggs, divided 3/4 cup unsalted butter (1-1/2 sticks) 1/2 cup sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons vanilla 4 cups flour Melt butter in a saucepan and let cool. Warm 1/4...
Malins celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations to Alvin and Phyllis Malin on their 60th Wedding Anniversary. They were united in marriage on May 5, 1962, at the St. Luke Catholic Church in St. Lucas, IA and have lived in rural...
VFW Auxiliary 8584 Illustrating America Art Contest winners
Forty-four entries were received from Cashton Elementary and Middle Schools in the VFW Auxiliary 8584 Illustrating America Art Contest. VFW Auxiliary 8584 would like to announce the winners of the...
Jolly Joiner minutes
On Sunday, May 1st, the Jolly Joiners 4H held a meeting at the Cashton High School. To keep the Clover Buds busy Andre Paquette of Firefly Farms did a presentation with coloring sheets and plant identification. At the end everyone else had the...
Janice "Jan" Kanable
Janice "Jan" Kanable, 83, of Cashton, WI, passed away peacefully Monday, May 2, 2022, at her home with her loving family at her side. Jan was born to Keith and Ethel (Hendrickson) Rich in Ontario,... Full story
Pete Nichols
Pete Nichols, age 77, of Oregon, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on May 18, 1944, in Sparta, Wis., the son of Wayne and Grace (Burlingame) Nichols. Pete... Full story
Cashton School District Menu
Cashton Elementary Breakfast Mon., May 9 – WG banana bread, string cheese, applesauce cup, juice, milk. Tues., May 10– Sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich, juice, milk. Wed., May 11 – Asst. WG muffins, string cheese, applesauce cup,...
Letter to the Editor…
Response to the Petition to Recall Corey Leis, Town of Clinton Chair… Items in bold print are quotes from the petition to recall Corey Leis, Town of Clinton Chair. “Mismanagement of Funds”: The Town Treasurer accounts for funds each month and...
Boy's Track claims title at Gerard Brunner Invite - Girls place second
The Cashton Track & Field team traveled to Royall on Thursday, April 28th for the Gerard Brunner Invitational. Again, despite challenging weather conditions, the athletes from Cashton put forth great team efforts. The Cashton boys won the meet,...
Eagles hold off Bangor - Rally for a win over Brookwood
Brookwood 1 – Cashton 8 Jack Kleba went 4-4, scored, and drove in three runs to lead the Eagles to a win over Brookwood on Thursday, April 28. Kleba's two-run double in a four-run, fourth inning hel...
After falling to Bangor, Eagles hold off Falcons for home thriller to end last weeks action
Brookwood 5 – Cashton 6 The first time around, at Brookwood, the Eagles won easily over the Scenic Bluffs rival Falcons. Thursday, April 28, was a different ballgame. Cashton held on for the win,...
Cashton Police Report
April 24 Building Check- Front Street Building Check- Park Building Check- Main Street April 25 Community Relations- Front Street Community Relations- Wisconsin Ave Building Check- Main Street Building Check- Front Street Building Check- Park April...
Vernon County Sheriff's Report
4/27 - Taylor Sprain, Holmen, was traveling southbound on Kuehn Road, town of Genoa, when she swerved to miss a deer, went into the ditch, and struck a tree. Sprain did not report any injuries at the time of the crash. The vehicle was towed due to...
An Outdoorsman's Journal
Hello friends, If you are a farmer, work outside construction, or an outdoor writer, this spring has been a tough one to get the job done. Rain, snow, always a solid wind and an air temp consistently...