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Jolly Joiners' November Meeting

Most of the club members eagerly arrived two hours before the official meeting on Nov. 12 in order to make floral centerpieces, directed by Faye Schreier, and, an hour later, to learn how to score …

11/22 A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on US Highway 14, town of Coon.  The driver was given a warning for speeding. 11/23 A horse was reported in the roadway on County Road …

Museum Notes

The Vernon County Historical Society’s first-ever Holiday History Tour is coming up this Sunday, December 3, from 1 to 4PM.  Start your afternoon at the Vernon County Museum and History …

Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports the Sheriff’s Office 9-1-1 Dispatch Center received a report of a missing person early Friday morning, November 24, 2023, at approximately 1:30 AM, …

La Farge Gas Leak

Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports on Wednesday night, November 22, 2023, at approximately 10:00 PM, a Sheriff's Deputy was responding to an unrelated call for service when the strong odor of natural gas …

On Friday evening, November 24, 2023 at approximately 5:45 PM, the Sheriff's Office 9-1-1 Dispatch Center received a report of a two-vehicle collision that occurred on State Highway 56, at County …

Hamburg Fire

Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports the Sheriff’s Office 9-1-1 Dispatch Center received a report of a fire, late Friday morning, November 24, 2023, at approximately 11:45 AM, in a …

Lions Conduct Vision Screenings

The Cashton Lions Club in cooperation with the Hillsboro Lions Club conducted vision screenings for 140 elementary aged students attending Sacred Heart and the Cashton Public Schools on Monday …

On Monday, November 11th, some of the finest student musicians from the area attended the Western Wisconsin Honors Band.  The Western Wisconsin Music conference consists of Brookwood, Cashton, …

Vernon County Holiday History Tour

The Vernon County Historical Society’s first-ever Holiday History Tour will be held on Sunday, December 3, from 1 to 4PM.  Modelled on the Tour of Homes of years past, the Holiday History …

WE WANT YOUR HIDE!

The Cashton Lions Club is once again asking hunters to donate their deer hides this year to help fund the Lions Camp for disabled kids. The camp serves about 1500 a year with individuals attending …

11/12 The sheriff’s office received a phone call from a female reporting another female came into her residence in the village of Readstown and tried to throw her to the ground.  Two …

Museum Notes

The Vernon County Teacher and School Honor Roll continues to grow.  The Vernon County Historical Society created the honor roll several years ago as a way to honor those who have taught in the …

In a case filed on October 15, 2020, to Monroe County Circuit Court, Jerome Robert Leuck, of Cashton, had a trial in January at the Monroe County Courthouse. There are 14 different charges, including …

Do you or someone you know have a memorable deer hunting story from this year? Starting now until December 5th, you can submit a brief summary of your story to us at cashtonrecord@mwt.net for a …

Jolly Joiners Get Their Hands Dirty

While passing the new gazebo across the firehouse, you might notice some additions to the lawn. It started not too long ago when Andre Paquette, owner of Firefly & Mercantile, reached out to the …

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary a democracy is defined as "a government by the people." This definition leaves you with a sense of personal interpretation. Some might view democracy as …

We Americans have had great leaders, inventions, and new technologies. But there are also traditions that Americans celebrate and take pride in. Here are some traditions that inspire me. On the …

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