Holen family continues 142-year-old tradition

Michelle and Todd Holen have been reviving a farm once left empty after Todd’s uncle’s passing. The family is working on increasing it’s livestock numbers. Record photo by Logan Everson.

On a ridge northwest of Westby, windchimes provide a soundtrack to an otherwise quiet life of farming. Tall, old pine trees that have stood for generations dot the property line of the Holen family …

Ruby Schmitz earns Fall Festival Queen title

Outgoing Fall Festival Junior Queen Ivy Schmitz (left) hugs her older sister and incoming Fall Festival Queen Ruby Schmitz after she received her crown and sash Saturday evening. Record photo by Logan Everson.

It’s Ruby’s time to shine. Ruby Schmitz, the middle daughter of Tara and Jimmy Schmitz, was crowned Fall Festival Queen during the formal ceremony held in the Cashton Middle & High …

Goodbye after 55: Westby Locker & Meats closes its doors

Standing in the storeroom, from left to right, back row: Palmer Sordahl, Amy Gerke, Pat Compton, Rod Aspenson, Rosanna Aspenson, Miranda Larson, and Roland Aspenson; kneeling, front row: Rhonda Rayburn and Reyne Larson. One big trophy sits atop the bookcase while the walls showcase some of the nearly 100 state, national, and international awards the Westby Locker & Meats has collected during its run. Record photo by Logan Everson.

At 88 years old, Rosanne Aspenson says it’s time to retire. “It will be different,” said Aspenson. “Of course I got a lot of bookwork I can do for now, but I won’t have to get dressed …

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AREA ROUNDUP - Sept. 24-30

Sparta's Quinn Revels returns a ball during a volley in the fifth place match at Monday's Mississippi Valley Conference meet. Record photo by Nate Beier/GX3 Media.

BANGOR September Harris lined up a statline that included 11 assists, six kills and a pair of blocks in Tuesday's 3-1 at Hillsboro. Jaycee Michek led the Cardinals' offense with 15 kills. Bangor is …

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Norsemen blanked by visiting Arcadia

The Westby defense didn't allow any big scoring plays from the visiting Arcadia football team on Friday, Sept. 25, but couldn't stop the Raiders from piling up 44 points to spoil the Norsemen's …

Stunned in OT

The stakes were high for both Ithaca and Cashton upon entering Friday's Scenic Bluffs Conference tilt. The SBC lead was at stake as the final two league unbeatens prepared to face off.

Westby aiming to stay level-headed after moving into top spot in D3 rankings

There's still a tinge of disappointment for how the team portion of the cross country season went in Westby a year ago.

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Obituaries

Brandon Michael Vieth

Brandon Michael Vieth, 29, of Cashton, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 4, 2026. Brandon was born on May 20, 1997, to Todd and Karen (Hoeth) Vieth. He graduated from Cashton …

Shirley (Sagmoen) E. Sidie

Shirley (Sagmoen) E. Sidie, age 92, of Westby, WI passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Norseland Nursing Home. She was born on September 21, 1933, to Lester and Alice (Larson) Sagmoen on the …

Charles Frederick Anderson

Charles Frederick Anderson, age 93, of Sparta, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Morrow Memorial Home in Sparta, WI. Charles was born on October 27, 1932, to Simon …

Peter David Peterson

Peter David Peterson, age 88, of Cashton, WI, went to his heavenly home on July 25, 2026. Peter was born May 25, 1938, in Viroqua, WI to Hilmer Joseph and Frances Louise Peterson. He was …

David Frain Winchel

David Frain Winchel, age 82, of Cashton, WI, passed away at his home on July 16. He was born Oct 31,1943 to Dariel and Delphia (Bugbee) Winchel in Ontario, Wisconsin. David graduated from …

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AROUND THE COUNTRY

7 e-commerce mistakes that can slow peak season growth

Passport reports seven e-commerce mistakes that can hinder growth during peak season, emphasizing the need for early preparation and streamlined operations.

Halloween should be scary. Your bill doesn't have to be

CreditFresh reports that Halloween expenses are rising, with families facing higher costs for candy, costumes, and decorations.

Exclusive: Hybrid schools open new legal front for choice

The 74 reports that Roots Learning Academy, a hybrid homeschool program in Pennsylvania, faces state scrutiny and potential closure due to childcare licensing requirements.

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