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Local news for Westby, WI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Sunday Aug 31 | Westby Times

Historically Speaking...

The Temperance Hall and the Temperance Society written by Palmer Rude From the early history of Coon Prairie, we learn much about the hardships and difficult conditions encountered by the early settlers.

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Fri Aug 29, 2008

Westby Times

Fire damages Coon Vally House

An early morning fire extensively damaged a Coon Valley home at 804 Anderson St., Friday.

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Related Topix: Fire, Coon Valley, WI, Stoddard, WI

Wed Aug 27, 2008

Westby Times

Long distance love takes Walters back to Jordan

For the past six years Mary Walters has been on a mission. A mission, which she never dreamed would keep her and her new husband apart for so long.

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Related Topix: Jordan, World News

The Country Today

, Where the world meets rural

After nearly 20 years of making cheese, Al Bekkum doesn't eat much of it. "I've tasted so much cheese over the years that I'm not a big cheese eater," he said.

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Related Topix: Vernon County, WI, Viroqua, WI, Life, Food, Cheese

Mon Aug 25, 2008

Westby Times

Historically Speaking...

First Pastoral visits on Coon Prairie Continued from last week In 1872, the congregation numbered about 1,200 souls and the Church built in 1857, was too small so it was decided to build a church large enough ...

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Sat Aug 23, 2008

Vernon County Broadcaster

Frie to take on new challenge in Monroe County

Gail Frie resigned as Vernon County Solid Waste Administrator last week to take a similar position in Monroe County.

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Related Topix: Buffalo County, WI, Viroqua, WI, Vernon County, WI

Thu Aug 21, 2008

Westby Times

Westby school board discusses cell phone policy

It was a lost call for members of the Westby Area School Board of Education when they began discussing how to adopt a new state policy regarding cell phones and other video capable recording devices in locker ...

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Related Topix: Privacy

Wed Aug 20, 2008

Westby Times

Malin earns gold at FCCLA Nationals

Caitlin Malin doesn't brag about her feat, but this quiet 15-year-old teenager from Westby has the right to be proud of her recent accomplishment, winning a gold placement in the FCCLA competition held in ...

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Related Topix: Rochester, WI

Westby Times

Across the Fence: Where Have All the Barbers Gone?

Vern Lund stands next to the chair in his barbershop in Woodville, Wisconsin, as he waits for the next customer to take a seat.

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Related Topix: Fence, WI, Woodville, WI, Opinion

Mon Aug 18, 2008

Westby Times

Bean to make promotional stops for Glock in Viroqua, Westby

Westby racecar driver Dexter Bean will be making a promotional stop in Viroqua and Westby on Tuesday and Wednesday with several events on the schedule.

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Related Topix: Viroqua, WI, R. Lee Ermey

Sun Aug 17, 2008

Vernon County Broadcaster

Sales tax referendum question debated

The legal affairs committee of the Vernon County Board of Supervisors met on Friday to discuss how to word a November referendum question seeking a .5 percent sales tax to rebuild the county's dams.

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Related Topix: Vernon County, WI

Fri Aug 15, 2008

Westby Times

Growing pains force expansion at Bethel Butikk

The Bethel Butikk and Food Pantry on the north side of Westby is in need of expansion.

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Related Topix: Vernon County, WI

Thu Aug 14, 2008

Westby Times

Florida man injured by helicopter tail rotor

A Florida man was seriously injured on Thursday, August 7, after he was struck in the head by a helicopter tail rotor blade.

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Related Topix: Vernon County, WI

Westby Times

Across the Fence: Stargazing Brings a Surprise Visit

Have you ever spent an evening stargazing in the country? I mean really stargazing.

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Related Topix: Astronomy, Science, Opinion

Westby Times

Westby police to join nationwide campaign to fight drunk driving

The Coon Valley, Stoddard and Westby Police Departments are joining in a nationwide crackdown to combat drunken driving.

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Related Topix: Coon Valley, WI, Stoddard, WI

Mon Aug 11, 2008

Vernon County Broadcaster

Sales tax referendum to be on fall ballot

Vernon County residents will vote this fall on whether or not they're willing to have a .5 percent sales tax established to pay for repairs to county dams.

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Related Topix: Vernon County, WI

Sat Aug 09, 2008

WEAU-TV Eau Claire

Man Injured By Helicopter

Officers say a man is out of surgery and expected to survive after he walked into the blade of a crop-dusting helicopter.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Viroqua, WI

Thu Aug 07, 2008

Westby Times

Sebion gets new wheels

Persistence and good documentation paid off for Westby business owner Mike Sebion when General Motors made good on their manufacturer's warranty and replaced his 2006 GMC Sierra pickup truck, which was ...

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Related Topix: Fire

Westby Times

Youths apprehended for crime spree; curfews being implemented

After months of investigations two Coon Valley youths were apprehended for a series of crimes which were often more mischievous than dangerous, but left area residents missing a number of personal belongings ...

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Related Topix: Coon Valley, WI

Fri Aug 01, 2008

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Wisconsin wins the Olympics of cheese

A creamy Wisconsin cheese named Snow White Goat Cheddar stole the show at the annual American Cheese Society Competition last week in Chicago, beating out 1,148 other American and Canadian cheeses for top ...

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Cheese

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