Friday, April 29
Please reconsider decision to close Libby's Clay Mart store
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Language for Libby back in bill
BY ROGER MORRRIS Western News Publisher
Medicos thanked
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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
Ruth Foster
Former Libby resident and retired nurse Ruth Elizabeth Foster, 93, died on March 14, 2005, at Sandpoint, Idaho.
Pregnancy Care Center experience leaves lasting impression
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Council tables hookup fees
By BRENT SHRUM Western News Reporter
Hookup fees kudos
The City of Libby is on the right track in respect to new sewer and water hookup fees.
Wednesday, April 27
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.
Eldin Butts
Lifelong Eureka resident Eldin R. Butts, 79, died April 19, 2005, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Allow people with a vision to try and make it work
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Joe Duffield
Joe C. Duffield, 89, of Libby, died on Sunday, April 24, 2005, at the Libby Care Center.
Helen Doble
Helen Barbara Doble, 80, of Eureka, died on April 23, 2005, at the Mountain View Manor in Eureka.
GOP wastes money with grandstanding
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Three vie for two trustee seats
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
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.
Don't let there be a vacant lot
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Hopefully smoking change will occur sooner
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Preserving old high school called a win-win situation
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Bill currently excludes Libby victims
BY ROGER MORRIS Western News Publisher
Modern shooting range needed but where?
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Friday, April 22
MASSA participants receiving excellent healthcare
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Cooperation needed with county trash
By BRENT SHRUM Western News Reporter
Maki calls for stronger tax collections
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
Trustees hear more old school sparring
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
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.
Smoking ban will not be bad for restaurants
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Ilah Davis
Ilah M. Davis, 86, a longtime Troy resident, died Wednesday, April 20, 2005, at the Libby Care Center.
Pretty streets won't bring people to Libby
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Wednesday, April 20
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.
Mine development offers opportunities
BY ROGER MORRIS Western News Publisher
Troy school converts heating to pellets
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
Norman Cormier
Libby native Norman G. Cormier, 80, died on April 10, 2005, at his home in Kernersville, N.C.
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.
Gayle Rodes
Former Libby resident Gayle Joann Rodes, 75, died on Dec. 13, 2004, at Everett, Wash.
Ruby Curtis
Ruby L. Curtis, 87, of Libby, died Sunday, April 10, 2005, at the Libby Care Center.
Too much for too many?
The devil is always in the details.
Friday, April 15
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.

Firefighters knock down blaze
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
Save Old School effort gearing up for election
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
Wednesday, April 13
Smoking ban irks patrons
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter

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

Citizenship comes to two Libby women
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
Downtown design
It's up to us.
Wednesday, April 6
Judge blocks mine development
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
MASSA program still accepting new participants
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Something is missing in Libby
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Sylvanite, Yaak boards mull consolidation
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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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.