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B.1.1.7 COVID-19 Variant Detected in Monroe County
The B.1.1.7 variant of the COVID-19 virus has been detected in Monroe County. This is the variant that was first discovered in England in November 2020. It was first reported in the United States in December 2020 and first identified in Wisconsin in...
By A bit of normalcy returns
Signs that life is slowly getting back to normal continue to show up. Parades, concerts, and other outdoor events are being added back to the calendar. Festivals, too, are being planned, including Cashton’s Fall Festival. That was the decision...
WI Community Health Centers to Receive Over $59 Million to Expand Vaccine Distribution
As a result of the American Rescue Plan, community health centers across the Badger State will soon receive over $59 million to expand COVID-19 vaccinations, testing, and treatment for vulnerable populations. The announcement, made last week by the...
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Available By Appointment
Monroe County Health Department has openings this week for COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Clinic openings are available: • Wednesday, April 7th in Sparta from 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. • Thursday, April 8th in Tomah from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ...
Cashton School District Menu
Cashton Elementary Breakfast Mon., April 12 – Asst. breakfast grab bags including juice and milk. Tues., April 13 – Asst. breakfast grab bags including juice and milk. Wed., April 14 – Berry burst French toast, go-gurt, juice, milk. Thurs.,...
The Eagle flies high
This eagle was seen flying above Cashton last week. According to reports from the US Fish & Wildlife Service they estimate 316,700 individual bald eagles are living in the lower 48. The amount...
Card of Thanks
To all those who sent flowers, visited, and brought food and otherwise supported our family during the loss of our loved one, we want to sincerely “thank you!!!” You all are truly appreciated, and we could not begin to tell you how much your...
Gov Evers Announces More Than $46 Million in Support to Small Businesses
Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the Department of Revenue (DOR), announced more than $46 million to support an estimated 9,300 small businesses across Wisconsin which will receive a $5,000 gran...
Sacred Heart Chicken Q
Cars and trucks lined up on Sunday, March 28th for the Sacred Heart Chicken Q. The event was well attended as it was the first Chicken Que of the season....
Sparta Post 100 to host final service for our Veterans passed
O.L. Arnold/D.K. Slayton Post 100 will conduct their Annual Post Everlasting Ceremony on April 11th, 2021 at 1pm. Post Everlasting is a ceremony for the Post’s Legionnaires that have passed away. Thus, meaning that it is a final farewell to those...
COVID Limited building access limits removed at many County sites
Under the recommendations of the Public Health Department, Monroe County removed the limited building access on April 1, 2021 to a majority of buildings with the exception of certain departments. With the reduced cases of COVID-19 in Monroe County,...
Vernon Electric Coop Holds 85th Annual Meeting
Due to continued uncertainty with the COVID pandemic, this year's annual meeting was held online. On the morning of Saturday, March 27, pre-registered members of the co-op were able to login to the...
Become a citizen scientist
Join Valley Stewardship Network (VSN) on either Wednesday, April 21, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. or Saturday, April 24, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. to be trained as a Water Action Volunteer and learn how to contribute to the health of our watershed by...
Accident near Westby
The Vernon County sheriff’s office reports a single vehicle accident on Wednesday, March 31st at approximately 6:35 p.m. The accident occurred on USH 14 near Cut a Cross Rd in the Town of Christiana. Brittany Beaston, age 22 of La Crosse, was...
Cashton Police Report
March 28 911 Abandoned Public Relations- Main Street March 29 Harassment Public Relations- Main Street Traffic Stop- Citation Issued Building Check- Park Building Check- Front Street Building Check- Main Street March 30 Traffic Stop- Citation Issued...
Vernon County Sheriff's Report
From the week ending April 5, 2021 3/29 - Vernon County Deputy Sheriff Roy Torgerson was traveling eastbound on Husker Hollow Road, town of Webster, and hit a deer. The squad car received minor damage. Deputy Torgerson was not injured. This week...
Two candidates on ballot/one write-in running for Portland Town Board Chairman
My wife Jaclyn and I have lived I Portland Township for eight years and we have four children. My parents and six of my seven siblings are local, and most of us live in and have businesses in the...
Two candidates on ballot/one write-in running for Portland Town Board Chairman
Hello, my name is Gary Flock and I have served on the Town Board for 16 years and as your elected Board Chair for the past 6 years. I am originally from the St. Mary's Ridge / Pine Hollow area east...
Two candidates on ballot/one write-in running for Portland Town Board Chairman
My wife Bobbie and I have lived in Portland Township for 15 years and we have 4 children. My wife's mother, Terry Mickelson and her grandmother Beverly Erickson and the late Robert Erickson still...
Cashton forensics advance to District
The Cashton High School Forensics program was able to continue this year through a virtual format. Participants recorded video performances and submitted them to the Wisconsin High School Forensics...
Piano students perform virtually
Piano students of Margaret Jothen performed virtually on their contest pieces on Saturday, March 27th with the help of Mr. Muraski recording. Each student will be judged on accuracy, style,...
Vernon Communications Cooperative Annual Meeting
Vernon Communications Cooperative (VC Co-op) nominating committees have met and selected candidates to fill three-year terms as directors of the Cooperative. The nominees selected for District 4 (Viroqua) are Gene Cary, Rachel Hanson, and Trudy...
Cashton School District Menu
Cashton School District Menu Cashton Elementary Breakfast Mon., April 5 – No school! Tues., April 6 – Asst. breakfast grab bags including juice and milk. Wed., April 7 – WG cinnamon roll, go-gurt, juice, milk. Thurs., April 8– Asst....
Highway encroachments prohibited
With the welcome arrival of Spring the Monroe County Highway Department reminds property owners and residents of the following restrictions within highway rights-of-way. The restrictions are necessary to maintain drainage, reduce erosion, maintain...
Viterbo University Announces Fall Semester Dean's List
Seven hundred seventy students have been named to the Viterbo University 2020 fall semester dean’s list. Full-time students must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit for letter grades and receive at least a 3.50 GPA with no incomplete...
