For several months now we’ve been examining the 1878 Vernon County plat map, and specifically the business directories that form the border of the original wall map.  You can see a copy of …

Since its founding in 2019, the Cashton Fine Arts Booster Club (CFAB) has been working hard to “recognize, support, enrich, promote and encourage the fine arts programs in the Cashton School …

The Cashton Fitness Center is home to a host of resources that are currently being underutilized, according to Josh Goede who teaches Social Studies at Cashton’s middle school and is employed …

Ken Tucker worked with children his entire life as a school librarian.  But now at the age of 85, his passion for literature and volunteering shines through at the McIntosh Memorial Library in …

The Sparta Area Fire District was dispatched to a reported house yesterday afternoon at 21457 Kapok Road around 5:20 pm. When Chief Mike Arnold arrived there was heavy smoke and fire coming from …

The Agents 4 Change presented the 5th grade class at Cashton Elementary School with information on tobacco and vape use. The group used a variety of props and interactive activities to provide …

12/17 Michael Thompson, Viroqua, struck a deer while driving northbound on County Road T, town of Franklin.  Thompson did not report any injuries.  The vehicle received functional damage …

Happy New Year!  Everyone at the Vernon County Museum, including staff and executive board members hope that you had a very Merry and Blessed Christmas!  The staff is enjoying a Christmas …

On Tuesday December 19, the Cashton Lions, along with the Cashton Knights of Columbus, hosted Christmas Bingo. The event, held at the Cashton Community Hall, was very well attended and even included …

After a break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cashton Elementary PTO is excited to bring back one of their long-time fundraisers – the Chili Supper. It will be held on Friday, February 2, …

The Cashton School District held their December board meeting Wednesday, December 13th as the 2nd academic quarter of the year was coming to an end. The December board is always especially important …

Tuesday morning, at 10:45 a.m., the Monroe County 911 Communications Center received several 911 calls, reporting an active fire inside the Sparta Walmart, located at 1600 West Wisconsin Street, in …

Growing up on the family farm, I learned at an early age that you don’t stop working until the job gets done.  I’m proud of the work I’ve done this past year to improve our …

12/10 A citizen reported eight Amish draft horses were in the roadway on County Road P, town of Clinton.  A deputy responded and found the horses.  The horses were removed from the roadway. …

This is the last week for Christmas shopping!  If you are looking for the perfect last-minute gift, stop by the museum’s gift shop to peruse our collection of local history books, …

Forty-five minutes before the Jolly Joiners' Dec. 3 meeting started some of the members and club leaders met in the club's park to decorate it for Christmas. There was a lot of fun had putting up the …

Last week, Saint Nicholas of the North Pole visited Cashton on several occasions to find out what the good boys and girls of Cashton wanted most. He was sure to make his annual visit to the …

12/03    Bretton Anderson, Viroqua, was traveling southbound on County Road B, town of Jefferson, and lost control negotiating a curve.  Anderson struck a rock wall and re-entered …

The date is fast approaching for the Vernon County Historical Society’s annual sweepstakes drawing.  The drawing will be held on Wednesday, December 20, at 4PM at the museum and history …