Friday, April 29
Please reconsider decision to close Libby's Clay Mart store
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Tear down old school building, don't sell public property
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Trail paving ongoing at J. Neils
By BRENT SHRUM Western News Reporter
Language for Libby back in bill
BY ROGER MORRRIS Western News Publisher
Medicos thanked
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Council tables hookup fees
By BRENT SHRUM Western News Reporter
Pregnancy Care Center experience leaves lasting impression
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Hookup fees kudos
The City of Libby is on the right track in respect to new sewer and water hookup fees.
Ruth Foster
Former Libby resident and retired nurse Ruth Elizabeth Foster, 93, died on March 14, 2005, at Sandpoint, Idaho.
Wednesday, April 27
Bill currently excludes Libby victims
BY ROGER MORRIS Western News Publisher
Don't let there be a vacant lot
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Joe Duffield
Joe C. Duffield, 89, of Libby, died on Sunday, April 24, 2005, at the Libby Care Center.
Allow people with a vision to try and make it work
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Modern shooting range needed but where?
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GOP wastes money with grandstanding
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It's a wrap
While state Democrats are pounding their chests and talking about how they took care of business, Montana Republicans are trying to convince anyone who will listen that the opposition simply gave state residents the business.
Obvious trio pleads not guilty
Three suspects pegged by an eyewitness as the perpetrators of an April 11 daylight burglary and arrested with the reported stolen loot in their car entered not guilty pleas Monday in district court.
Three vie for two trustee seats
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
Helen Doble
Helen Barbara Doble, 80, of Eureka, died on April 23, 2005, at the Mountain View Manor in Eureka.
Eldin Butts
Lifelong Eureka resident Eldin R. Butts, 79, died April 19, 2005, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Preserving old high school called a win-win situation
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Hopefully smoking change will occur sooner
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Friday, April 22

Cooperation needed with county trash
By BRENT SHRUM Western News Reporter
Maki calls for stronger tax collections
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
Ilah Davis
Ilah M. Davis, 86, a longtime Troy resident, died Wednesday, April 20, 2005, at the Libby Care Center.
Trustees hear more old school sparring
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
Smoking ban will not be bad for restaurants
To the Editor:
Careful
It's becoming clear that the upcoming school election ballot question on whether to sell the old Libby High School or tear down the old Libby High School will not be the end of discussion on an issue that has dragged on too long.
MASSA participants receiving excellent healthcare
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Pretty streets won't bring people to Libby
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Wednesday, April 20
Troy school converts heating to pellets
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
Ruby Curtis
Ruby L. Curtis, 87, of Libby, died Sunday, April 10, 2005, at the Libby Care Center.
Gayle Rodes
Former Libby resident Gayle Joann Rodes, 75, died on Dec. 13, 2004, at Everett, Wash.
DEQ, FS say mine app incomplete
The two agencies that must approve permits for the Montanore Mine have found an application and proposed operating plan to be incomplete.
Norman Cormier
Libby native Norman G. Cormier, 80, died on April 10, 2005, at his home in Kernersville, N.C.
Mine development offers opportunities
BY ROGER MORRIS Western News Publisher
Too much for too many?
The devil is always in the details.
Bonnie Walker
Former Libby resident Bonnie Arlene Walker, 79, of Bigfork, died on April 11, 2005, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center, after a long battle with asbestosis.
Friday, April 15

Firefighters knock down blaze
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
Advocates remain concerned about asbestos bill
An exception for Libby residents has been written into an asbestos litigation reform bill under consideration by the U.S. Senate, but some local advocates remain concerned that it won't be enough to ensure victims receive adequate compensation.
Save Old School effort gearing up for election
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
Wednesday, April 13
Downtown design
It's up to us.

Architects offer pedestrian-friendly design
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter

Citizenship comes to two Libby women
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
Smoking ban irks patrons
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
Wednesday, April 6
Judge blocks mine development
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
Pope John Paul II
The world lost an extraordinary individual last weekend with the death of the Pope John Paul II.
Teachers deserve more respect than they've been shown
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Something is missing in Libby
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Sylvanite, Yaak boards mull consolidation
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
Marijuana a factor in fatal crash
Marijuana was a factor in a Feb. 25 crash on U.S. Highway 2 that killed a Troy High School teacher and seriously injured a California couple, according to information released by the Montana Highway Patrol.
MASSA program still accepting new participants
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