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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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Solar Project Update Presented to School Board
www.wordsbyreese.com District administrator, Ryan Alderson, gave the school board an update on the district’s solar project, during the last regular school board meeting, held on Wednesday, June 15. The solar project was completed and went online...
Von Ruden unhappy with swampy land
Howard Von Ruden, who appeared before the Cashton Village Board a few months ago about a storm drain that empties near the back corner of his lot. Evidence remains from last week's storms that his...
Cashton Fine Arts Booster Club Announces Brats, Burgers, Band
The Cashton Fine Arts Booster Club will host the Brats, Burgers, Band event on Wednesday, June 29th at the Cashton Village Park. A fundraiser picnic will start being served at 5:00 PM and the free Viroqua Area Community Band performance, with...
Barn gone
The old barn located at the corner of Melvina and Valley Streets is gone. The Trescher family agreed to remove the tenuous structure after the Village granted approval to allow the building of a...
Vernon County Sheriff's Department investigates suspicious deaths
On June 19th, 2022, at approximately 8:47 PM, the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office received a call in reference to a suspicious death in rural Coon Valley, WI. Responding personnel discovered two deceased parties in the residence. There is no danger...
Area students named to Dean's List for spring semester at UW-Eau Claire
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire extends congratulations to the 2,461 students named to the spring 2022 Dean’s List. Their academic performance has been outstanding, and we recognize these students with pride. Students from this area who...
Amish Bake Sale fundraiser
The Cashton Fire Department held their annual Amish bake sale fundraiser along with a brat fry on Saturday last weekend. As you can see from the photo above, there were A LOT of items up for...
Village employees replace blacktop
Village employees took time out of their busy schedule last week to refill some low spots in the parking lot where Live on Main would be held over the weekend. Pictured is Mike Klinkner, Dave...
Tornado touches down near Tomah
Shortly after 4pm on Wednesday June 15th, a tornado was reported east of Tomah, Wisconsin. The Tornado appears to have traveled northeast from Hwy 131 and County Hwy A for about 15 miles before...
Fatal Motorcycle Crash near Portland
On June 20, 2022, just after 7:00 p.m., the Monroe County 911 Communications Center was informed of a crash involving a motorcycle on State Highway 33 near Nebraska Avenue, in the Township of Portland. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Cashton...
