Articles from the June 29, 2022 edition
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Breathing new life into the Betz building in downtown Cashton
Since its construction in 1903, the George L. Betz building, in downtown Cashton has been many things. Most recently it was home to a restaurant. But the original occupant in the enormous structure,...
Cashton athlete receives walk-on offer from Badgers
Zack Mlsna, who is heading into his senior year at Cashton High School, has been extended an invitation to a walk-on tryout with the Wisconsin Badgers Football team. Mlsna, who plays both offensive...
Fanning Files
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 of our lives, but realize we are one step closer… We...
Looking Back
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 the home grounds. 60 Years Ago Week of Friday, June 29, 1962 A...
Letter to the Editor
The Minority Now Rules Don’t be fooled: The government that bans abortion can also force you to have an abortion if they decide the country is becoming overpopulated. Remember China’s “one child policy”? They could also force all men of a...
Books and Beyond Bike Winner
Cali Mack is the recipient of the Books and Beyond Program bike that was donated by the Cashton Elementary PTO. The bike is awarded to a child who was honored with reading the amount of books...
Hanley's Helpful Hints
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 was awesome!!!! Bitterballen For the beef braise 1...
Feast of Corpus Christi
On Sunday, June 19, the Tri-Parish Catholic Community celebrated the feast of Corpus Christi – the Body & Blood of Christ – with a Eucharistic procession through the streets of Cashton. Big...
Murder/suicide in rural Westby
Vernon County Sheriff John B. Spears reports the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 phone call on June 19th, 2022, at approximately 8:47 PM regarding a possible suicide that occurred at an address on County Road P in rural Westby, WI....
Ontario to celebrate July 4th
Looking for an old-fashioned July 4 celebration in a small town? Then don’t miss Ontario’s annual event, back in full force after a couple of abbreviated years due to the pandemic and the disastrous flooding of 2018. The musical event of the...
UW-Platteville announces Dean's List
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces its Dean’s List, honoring those full-time students who earned high honors in the spring 2022 semester. College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture and the College of Liberal Arts...
Watershed Council to meet at member's farm
The Coon Creek Community Watershed Council (CCCWC) will meet at the farm of member Al Seelow on Wednesday, July 6. Food will be served at 6 p.m., and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m. The farm is located at E5052 Ember Lane (could be Schultz Lane in...
Still beautiful things
This picture was submitted by Lori Stamm. The photo is a picture of her neighbor Clarence Stoudt, 102 years old. There are still beautiful things in this world. What a great place to live. I am so...
Alan Szepi
Alan Szepi, husband to Mary, son to Louis and Florence, brother to Lou, father to Randy, Paul, Taeryn, Lukas, Alyssa, and Danielle, and grandfather to Justin, Tara, Shawn, Thayne, Mitchell, Bryana,... Full story
Books and Beyond Gold Medal
Cashton Elementary's Books and Beyond Gold Medal winners for the second half of the year named....
VMH and Versiti Blood Drive July 8
Vernon Memorial Healthcare (VMH) and Versiti will hold a blood drive on Friday, July 8. The event will take place 9:30AM-2:30PM at Church of Christ, 825 Nelson Parkway, Viroqua. To make an appointment, call 877-232-4376 or visit versiti.org/wi....
UW-Platteville announces Chancellor's List
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announced its Chancellor’s List, honoring those with perfect 4.0 grade-point averages for the spring 2022 semester. Students from this area who earned the 4.0 grade-point average include… From Bangor...
End of year awards banquet
Cashton Baseball team held their end of year awards banquet on Sunday evening....
Free Fight the Bite Kits at MC Health Department
When enjoying time outdoors this summer, remember to take steps to protect yourself from tick-borne illnesses. Monroe County Health Department is giving away a limited number of free Fight the Bite Kits, available at 315 West Oak St. in Sparta....
Cashton Police Report
June 19 Community Relations- Front Street Out with Party Traffic Stop Traffic Stop Traffic Stop Building Check- Main Street Building Check- Front Street Building Check- Park Street June 20 Community Relations- Kissel Ave Theft Assist Other Agency- Ac...
Vernon County Sheriff's Report
6/20 - Evan Koch, De Soto, was traveling northbound on Glass Road in the Village of De Soto. Koch proceeded to turn left at the stop sign, onto State Highway 82, when he collided with an oncoming eastbound dump truck operated by Jeremy Ashby,...
An Outdoorsman's Journal
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...
