Students shine while helping one of their own (2010/03/12)
Going above and beyond is what it’s all about when it comes to showing how important friendship really is. That scenario played itself out perfectly when Westby Area High School students Zach King, Keegan Erickson and Mitchell Larson worked with the school counselor to raise money for their friend, Kirk Austin, a 16-year-old junior, who was injured in a fall on Friday, Feb. 19.

Historically yours... (2010/03/08)
The first official bank of Westby was the Westby Exchange Bank more commonly called the Bank of Westby. Owned by Carl Brye it was sold to Martin Bekkedal in 1902 and became the Westby State Bank.

Hanson takes pride in serving his country (2010/02/26)
Michael Hanson knows firsthand how dangerous it is for active military deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan after surviving an IED, improvised explosive device, explosion (roadside bomb), while driving an Army cargo truck while stationed in Afghanistan.

Historically yours... 88th anniversary of the Feb. 21-23, 1922 ice storm (2010/02/19)
This storm still stands out as one of the worst ice storms ever experienced in Wisconsin. Ice accumulations of 1-2", with a few reports of around 4", built up on trees, poles, and wires. Property damage was a staggering $10 million in Wisconsin. Additional ice damage was reported in northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota, but newspaper accounts were rather sketchy on the extent of this damage.

Westby teen earns Tribune/DNR Youth Ethics award (2010/02/12)
Kaleb Storm knows what it’s like to be an only child growing up on a family dairy farm.

Reflections of the Times (2010/02/08)
The Times February 3, 2000 10 Years Ago This past January, Norseland Nursing Home marked 25 Years since the facility opened its doors in 1975 and 15 years since Bethany St. Joseph took over as managers of the nursing home.

Reflections of the Times (2010/02/01)
The Times January 27, 2000 10 Years Ago The Westby First Responders, now in its 14th year, is making an effort to recruit more members. They currently have only six members.

Hendrickson safe at Fort Hood despite shooting (2010/01/22)
On Nov. 5, 2009, the family of Greg Hendrickson spent six hours nervously waiting to hear from their son, who was stationed at Fort Hood during the mass shooting, which left 13 soldiers dead and 30 others wounded.

Snowflake Ski Jump buttons on sale now (2010/01/15)
The 2010 Westby Snowflake Ski Tournament buttons are now available.

Historically speaking... (2010/01/11)
The Westby Cooperative Creamery is one of the oldest cheese factories in the state. On Oct. 31, 1903, Articles of Incorporation were drawn and 300 Vernon County farmers each purchased a $10 capital stock certificate to form the Westby Cooperative Creamery. By pooling their money, resources and product, they hoped to build a future for themselves and their families. They did not know they would be forming a business entity that would become the anchor of their community, and continue to be a part of their great-great-great-great-great grandchildren’s lives. They just thought they would make butter. And they have.... for over 100 years. In a small building built for $1,225 on a $400 piece of land, the Creamery produced 67,524 pounds of butter during its first year.