Wednesday, August 30
Eddie Eggers
Eddie E. Eggers, 57, of Superior, died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, at his home of pancreatic cancer.
Lebanon should stay on porch if it can't run with the big dogs
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Alice Preston Hill
Alice M. Preston Hill, 88, died Friday, Aug. 25, 2006, at St. John's Lutheran Hospital in Libby.
Letter went over the top involving Constitution Party with Nazis
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Kathyrn Thatcher
Kathryn "Kat" Ann Thatcher, 47, of Hungry Horse and formerly of Libby, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2006, from natural causes.
God bless teens involved in 'Meth: Not Even Once' campaign
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City attorney explains Crismore's removal from council
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Family of murder victim going on with their lives after 19 years
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Dangerous corner at Eighth and Minnesota needs attention
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Appeal puts Grace trial in limbo
By BRENT SHRUM Western News Reporter
County seeks input on plan
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Troy city budget holds the line on property taxes
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Organic community garden overflows
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Friday, August 25
Pot bust nets 414 pounds of B.C. Bud
By BRENT SHRUM Western News Reporter
Baucus calls for EPA investigation
U.S. Sen. Max Baucus is calling for an investigation into how the Environmental Protection Agency is handling the cleanup of asbestos contamination stemming from former vermiculite mining and processing in the Libby area.
Sylvanite to remain open for 2006-2007 school year
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Changes in store at Libby schools
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Four new teachers start at Troy schools
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Thursday, August 24
Janie Erickson
Janie Davis Erickson, 72, died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006, at her home in Libby.
Elected officials receive COLA, longevity raise
By BRENT SHRUM Western News Reporter
Ignite the Nites
This year's version of the community's Ignite the Nights proved once more to be a strong part of the future of the town's culture. It continues to attract a significant portion of the population as well as attract a sizable tourism base.
Sweeney, Berget win anti-meth contest
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Wilderness Society litters wild lands with solicitations
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City Council removes Stu Crismore
By BRENT SHRUM Western News Reporter
Bill Prentice
William "Bill" Prentice, 75, of Libby, died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Spokane, Wash.
Friday, August 18
Stanley Kenelty
Stanley M. Kenelty, 35, died Monday, Aug. 7, 2006, at his home in Rochester, Wash.
Ellen Dryden
Ellen Elizabeth Orr Resch Dryden, 82, formerly of Libby, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, at her home in Albany, Ore.
Owner society strikes again with criminal trespass charges
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Larry Davis
Larry Gene Davis, 62, a lifelong resident of Troy, died Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, in Hayden, Idaho, as the result of an accidental gunshot wound.
Asbestos, autoimmune diseases linked by study
A study of current and former Libby residents who participated in a screening program for asbestos-related disease is indicating an increased risk of autoimmune disorders among those exposed to asbestos-contaminated vermiculite.
Local drag racer doesn't let the years slow him down
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Communist raises fist not to intimidate but to empower
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DUI crackdown under way
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Burns advocates niche markets, resource industries
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Knapweed problem needs addressed along with vermiculite
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Wednesday, August 16
Robert Siefke
Robert W. "Bob" Siefke, 86, formerly of Libby, died of natural causes on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, at a Great Falls nursing home.
Cabinet Resource Group concerned with Revett's distortions
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Roger Smith
Roger Edward Smith, 65, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, at his home in Libby, with his wife Merry at his side.
Mine garnering attention of job-seekers
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Donna Trainor
Donna L. Trainor, 50, died Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006, following a two-year fight with cancer.
Rate hikes planned for water, sewer
Libby city water and sewer customers can expect modest rate increases following the adoption of a preliminary 2006-2007 budget by the city council last Wednesday.
Eighty fires reported on Kootenai
Approximately 80 lightning-sparked fires have been tallied on the Kootenai National Forest over the past week, according to Forest Service officials.
Frank Magera
Frank Magera, 90, formerly of Libby, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, in Kalispell.
Scott Gilden
Scott Andrew Gilden, 43, died Tuesday, July 25, 2006, in Helena after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Woman involved in neo-Nazi incident takes letter writer to task
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Ralph Spencer
Ralph E. Spencer, 86, died Friday, Aug. 11, 2006, at Libby Care Center from natural causes.
Survey: property owners opposed to streetscape
By BRENT SHRUM Western News Reporter
Calling woman and children liars doesn't show respect, civility
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Friday, August 11
Peronard
The Environmental Protection Agency's media darling, Paul Peronard, is back in charge of the Libby Superfund site. And it's a good thing.
Woodstove changeout ongoing
Libby-area woodstove users are being reminded that now is the time to take advantage of a changeout program aimed at improving air quality and forestalling the need to ban wood heating altogether.
Future uncertain for Sylvanite School
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Bad behavior by neo-Nazis should have been a non-event
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Bill Pattie
Former Troy resident Leonard W. "Bill" Pattie, 76, died Thursday, July 13, 2006, in Big Timber.
New forest supervisor back to where he started
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Nine fires sparked by lightning
The Kootenai National Forest as of Wednesday had nine fires started from recent lightning activity.
Record sunfish reeled in at Upper Thompson
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Wednesday, August 9
Peronard brings experience, skills back to Libby
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Block manufacturer eyes Libby for plant
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Canadian motorcyclist dies in crash
A 58-year-old Canadian woman was killed and her husband seriously injured in a motorcycle accident around 1 p.m. Saturday along U.S. Highway 2 in the Libby area.
Snowmobilers speak out on forest plan
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Taxidermist couple win awards
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Anna Marie Thacker
Anna Marie Thacker, 49, of Libby, died Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, at Libby Care Center from natural causes.
Friday, August 4
Schweitzer a no-show at mine tunnel opening
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Fire hits Koocanusa Resort
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Speed limit too low on Farm to Market Road
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Re-filed charges dismissed in Grace case
By BRENT SHRUM Western News Reporter
Old school appraiser selected
A Missoula firm has been hired to appraise the old Libby High School for its pending sale to a Spokane developer.
Olympic-size pool not necessary in Libby
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