Thursday, March 31
County cuts fire service area fee
Residents south of Libby have 60 days to comment on a proposal to expand the Cabinet View fire service area following action Wednesday by the Lincoln County Commissioners.
School board's decision makes teachers question efforts
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Performance-enhancing hoopla
Opening day couldn't come sooner for Major League Baseball.
Local leaders discuss mine impacts
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
Four-year-old boy's dream takes flight
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
Tuesday, March 29
Access concerns voiced over Rainbow Lake subdivision
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
Help the library
It's our turn.
Troy considers electrical increase
BY ROGER MORRIS Western News Publisher
John Cox
Longtime Troy resident John W. Cox, 70, died on March 4, 2005, as a result of an ATV accident near his home at Bouse, Ariz.
Bernard Burk
Former Troy resident Bernard (Bernie) Burk, 49, of Manhattan, died on March 21, 2005 at his home.
Pearl Bangeman
Former Libby resident Pearl Thoreson Bangeman. 97, died on March 22, 2005 at Brendan House in Kalispell.
Kootenais share culture at Morrison school
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
Answers needed on shooting range
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Less said the better Mr. Mayor
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Can't live with range? Leave
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Ted Coleman
Longtime Libby resident Theodore E. (Ted) Coleman, 90, died on March 24, 2005, at the Libby Care Center.
Thursday, March 24
Proposed shooting range project raises concerns for Troy residents
To the Editor:
Saving the Empire Builder
By ROGER MORRIS Western News Publisher
Yaak, Sylvanite trustees to talk consolidation
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
Too bad governor couldn't tell Curtiss that SB417 was poorly crafted
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Trustees nix levy
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
Tuesday, March 22
Potato bar, books attract young readers
There were books for youngsters to take home and a potato bar to feed adults and their children Friday evening during a special event at Asa Wood Elementary School.
Troy students thanked for effort while Libby students challenged
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Shelley McCabe
Shellaine Marie (Shelley) McCabe, 55, of Troy, died Feb. 18, 2005, at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle after a six-year battle with cancer.
Fire service area moving forward
By BRENT SHRUM Western News Reporter
Theodora Swenter
Theodora M. Swenter, 97, of Libby, died on Sunday, March 20, 2005, at her home.
Pearle Moore
Former Troy postal clerk Pearl Lucille Moore, 87, of Cottage Grove, Ore., died on March 17, 2005.
Thief takes flowers off grave
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Cabinet View
The proposed expansion of the Cabinet View fire service area is a big win-win for the entire Libby area.
Marine returns to Vietnam village
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
D.C. queried on conspiracy-of-week
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Thursday, March 17
Rush of development makes it ethical to preserve habitat
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County citizens urged to get involved, ask some questions
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Trustees to decide on levy or not
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
Students raise $2,631 for Wings
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
Gun club adding archery, trap to range
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
Council agenda change involves mayor's latest subdivision proposal
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Libby resident spreads word of senseless murder in Washington
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Hilda E. Hatlen, 96
Hilda E. Hatlen, 96, a Libby resident since 1949, died Monday, March 14, 2005, at the Libby Care Center.
Troy resident questions county on new Troy shop proposal
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Tuesday, March 15
Maurice Keniston
Former Libby businessman Maurice S. Keniston, 67, of Longmont, Colo., died on March 7, 2005, at LifeCare of Longmont.
There you go again
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DEQ cleanup a year away for Troy area
By ROGER MORRIS Western News Publisher
Kudos to recent letter writers
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Dion Brumitt
Dion Damon Brumitt, 38, of Tigard, Ore., died on March 9, 2005, at Meridian Park Hospital in Tualatin, Ore.
Day of judgment is coming
To the Editor:
Socialism has failed every time
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Youngest volunteer connects with animals
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
Libby 'victims' urged to register
By BRENT SHRUM Western News Reporter
Good timing
U.S. Sen. Max Baucus' proposal that W.R. Grace be forced to create $250 million medical trust for the Libby asbestos victims is big.
Marlene Conley
Former Libby resident Marlene Conley, 64, of Hillsboro, Ore., died on Feb. 26, 2005, after a brief illness with pancreatic cancer.
Thursday, March 10
Grace Smith
Grace M. Smith, 90, of Troy, died Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at the Libby Care Center.
Association considers woodstove aid
By BRENT SHRUM Western News Reporter
Brian Smith
Brian K. Smith, 46, of Troy, died on Friday, March 4, 2005, at St. John's Lutheran Hospital.
Council seeks divine guidance
By BRENT SHRUM Western News Reporter
Trial set May 15, 2006 in Grace case
The federal conspiracy case against W.R. Grace and seven company executives has been set for trial May 15, 2006.
Leonard Howard
Leonard Paisley Howard, 81, of Libby, died on Tuesday, March 8, 2005.
Lorena Savage
Former Troy resident Lorena Willson Savage, 88, of Anacortes, died at her home on March 1, 2005.
Will Springer
Willard E. (Will) Springer, 36, who grew up in Libby, died on Sunday, March 6, 2005, at Village Health Care Center in Missoula.
Tuesday, March 8
More musings
Flathead County is in a similar position as Lincoln County in respect to the detention facilities. They need more space.
Are these conservative values?
To The Editor:
Sally Ramel
Frances L. (Sally) Ramel, 73, of Libby, died on Friday, March 4, 2005, at the Libby Care Center.
What is real purpose behind proposed tax on 'big box' stores?
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Older Montanans need new tax
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Health trust proposed for local asbestos victims
A proposed $250 million health care trust for Libby asbestos victims should be managed locally, said Dr. Brad Black, director of the Center for Asbestos-Related Disease.
Libby welcomes Guardsmen home
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
Artist-in-residence taps imagination of Troy students
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
Thursday, March 3
Driver charged with DUI, meth
The driver in a one-vehicle accident along U.S. Highway 2 just south of Libby last month has been charged with felony drug offenses as well as driving under the influence after investigating officers found methamphetamine along with empty beer bottles in the wreckage.
Marcella Goodrich
Marcella A. Goodrich, 61, of Troy, died Feb. 25, 2005, at St. John's Lutheran Hospital.
Verda Lowry
Verda Lowry, 86, of Missoula, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, at her daughter's home in Libby.
Yaak club, residents seek lake fix
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
Student film project comes to light
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
Dorothy Mann
Dorothy A. Mann, 83, of Libby, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, at Libby Care Center.
Tuesday, March 1
Jail problem
Lincoln County Commissioners are struggling through a contentious problem with the county jail.
GOP refund plan follows bad policy
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Say no to use of spraying of herbicides in national forest
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Baucus seeks screening for CARD
BY ROGER MORRIS Western News Publisher
Misleading statements made of mill closing
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Troy High mourns teacher
By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter
Legislative session eye-opening for Heinert
By BRENT SHRUM Western News Reporter
Marsalla Goodrich
Marsalla A. Goodrich, 61, of Troy, died on Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at St. John's Lutheran Hospital.
John Argo
John David Argo, 75, of Plains, died surrounded by his family on Feb. 22, 2005, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Arlene Rogofski
Arlene Rogofski, 72, died on Feb. 22, 2005, at her home in Troy.
