Paul and Kim Fanning, owners of the Cashton Record for nearly 24 years, have announced the sale of the newspaper to Evans Print & Media Group. The Sparta-based news group is owned and operated by Greg and Sue Evans, who also own the Monroe County Herald and the Hillsboro Sentry-Enterprise.

The new owners will continue to serve local businesses from the existing office, with no change to current staffing, according to the announcement.

It’s no secret that election misinformation is rampant. It’s an issue that has prompted mistrust in elections, voting access restrictions and a decline in public confidence — and it's up to election officials, civic groups and the media to oppose this threat.

That’s why we’re encouraging members to participate in the Elections 101 campaign and donate space to run a series of ads aimed at fostering a better understanding of election administration in our state and establishing more trust in the process.