Saturday, September 30
Combined Campaign sets goal of $45,000 for annual drive
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Undefeated Libby, Whitefish to clash on gridiron
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
MDOT seeks input on Pipe Creek Road proposal
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Phyllis Weisbeck
Phyllis P. Weisbeck, 62, of Stevensville and formerly of Libby, died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula of advanced kidney failure.
Elk banquet raises near-record $40,000
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Gladys Olson
Gladys V. Olson, 94, died Monday, Sept. 25, 2006, in Libby.
Can't vote for someone who takes land without compensation
To the Editor:
Wednesday, September 27
EPA does not have the best interests of Libby at heart
To the Editor:
Community, colleagues remember Roger Morris
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Torture to be considered collateral damage of modern warfare
To the Editor:
Meth sentence stunning
To the Editor:
Heinert reflects conservative beliefs of most Montanans
To the Editor:
Local officials lobby Congress to re-authorize annual subsidies
By BRENT SHRUM Western News Reporter
Judge rules in council's favor
By BRENT SHRUM Western News Reporter
More information needed on elections
To the Editor:
You made me what I am today
By Brian Morris
Wes Habeck
Longtime Libby resident Wesley Owen Habeck, 72, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, of lung cancer.
Kudos for Kilbrennan project
To the Editor:
School district mulling changes to scholarship criteria
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
John Howard Hicks
John Howard Hicks, infant son of John and Raquel Hicks of East Helena, died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006, in Missoula from complications from a perforated intestine.
Roger Morris
Roger Morris died on a Thursday afternoon. I think he'd have a good laugh at the irony of that.
Ron Thompson
Ronald "Ron" L. Thompson, 61, of Troy, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006, at his home.
Harley Youmans
Harley A. Youmans, 85, an area resident for the past 38 years, died Monday, Sept. 25, 2006, at the Libby Care Center.
Friday, September 22
Jacqueline Toothman
Jacqueline Jean Toothman, 77, died Monday, Sept. 18, 2006, at her home in Libby.
Raegan Johnston
Raegan Christine Johnston, infant daughter of Ryan and Teresa Johnston, died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006.
Don't legalize torture
To the Editor:
Harvest Festival planned Oct. 5
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Donald Collum
Donald R. Collum, 82, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006, in Libby.
School board OKs raises for driver ed teachers
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Kilbrennan Lake rehabilitation aims to restore native trout
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Rose West
Rose M. West, 76, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006, at St. John's Lutheran Hospital in Libby.
Plan calls for more grizzlies in Cabinet-Yaak
By BRENT SHRUM Western News Reporter
Wednesday, September 20
Alleged gang knifing leads to deferred sentence
An 18-year-old Libby man who pleaded guilty to felony charges stemming from an alleged dispute between two rival "gangs" was sentenced Monday to three years probation.
Pablo man wins Demo Derby
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
We don't need six more years of embarrassment from Burns
To the Editor:
Karen Thompson Glick
Karen Thompson Glick, 67, of Somers and formerly of Libby, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006, at the Brendan House in Kalispell.
Couple sentenced to probation on meth charges
A Libby husband and wife arrested in May on charges of operating a methamphetamine lab at their home at 3502 U.S. Highway 2 S. were sentenced to three years probation Monday after pleading guilty to felony drug possession.
Troy homecoming bonfire plans re-ignited
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Stage 1 fire restrictions lifted
Stage I fire restrictions for northwestern Montana were lifted as of noon Thursday, Sept. 14, due to cooler temperatures and recent moisture.
People need to watch documentary, stop listening to EPA
To the Editor:
Friday, September 15
Frank "Shorty" Nelson
Frank A. "Shorty" Nelson, 86, a native son of Montana and longtime resident of Libby, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006, at Libby.
Council, LRI revisiting revitalization
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Frament appointed to fill school board vacancy
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Phillip Chapman
Phillip A. Chapman, 53, of Boise, Idaho, and formerly of Libby, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006, at home after a short but courageous battle with cancer.
Betty Roberts
Elizabeth "Betty" Wiswall Roberts, 87, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006, at Guardian Angel Homes in Liberty Lake, Wash.
Shaving cream, Silly String to replace homecoming bonfire at Troy
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Crismore back on council - for now
By BRENT SHRUM Western News Reporter
Mildred Gould
Mildred Gould, 95, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006, at Libby Care Center.
Police force, city workers appreciated for efforts downtown
To the Editor:
There seems to be a need for a "regime change" in Libby
To the Editor:
Wednesday, September 13
Oregon car club members enjoy Libby's 'Ignite the Nites'
EDITOR'S NOTE: The following letter is from the president of the Clatskanie Cruisers Car Club, which participated in the Igniters Car Club's "Ignite the Nites" car show and cruise last month in Libby.
Naola Hansen
Naola "Red" L. Hansen, 75, of Polson, died at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006.
Carlyn McElroy
Carlyn Russell McElroy, 70, died Aug. 23, 2006, at the family home in Libby.
Ancient profession alive in Libby
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
W.R. Grace trial delayed at least a year
The criminal trial of W.R. Grace and company officials charged with conspiracy and other offenses related to the company's vermiculite mining operations in the Libby area from 1963 to 1990 isn't expected to start for at least another year.
Garden takes root in Troy
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Fire burning at Ross Creek
A fire started by lightning last Wednesday in the Ross Creek drainage had grown to 307 acres by Monday but is being classified as a low threat due to its distance from people, facilities and improved areas.
Jean Troyer
Jean Troyer, 59, of Libby, died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, at St. John's Lutheran Hospital.
Jimmy Dever
Jimmy R. Dever, 66, of Libby, died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, at St. John's Lutheran Hospital.
Parents, taxpayers need to speak up on school decisions
To the Editor:
Friday, September 8
Bull Lake residents seek reduced speed limits
By BRENT SHRUM Western News Reporter
Libby schools receive Indian education grant
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Author pens tribute to fallen comrades
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Windom Distributing closing after 39 years in business
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Wednesday, September 6
Expect more instability, irresponsibility without Crismore on council
To the Editor:
Judy Smith
Judith "Judy" Smith, 88, of Missoula and formerly of Libby, died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2006, at her daughter's home in Lolo.
Showen arrested in Kalispell on probation violation charge
A man who received a five-year suspended sentence for his role in a Eureka shootout last December was arrested again last week and charged with a probation violation.
New stage ready for Nordicfest
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Two apply for school board vacancy
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Friday, September 1
Just why is locking U.S. Forest Service roads necessary?
To the Editor:
Seven-year-old meets challenges to start school year
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
State timber policy criticized
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Swamp Creek project scaled back
By BRENT SHRUM Western News Reporter
Jane Carlberg
Jane V. Carlberg, 85, formerly of Libby, died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006, in Richland, Wash.
