Friday, April 27
Brush fire spreads to burn more than three acres
By Kyle McClellan Western News
Edwin Kendall
Edwin Winfield Kendall, of Troy, died April 21, 2007, in Butte surrounded by family and friends.
Photo by Paul Sievers
A River Road ruminant pauses its grazing to consider the photographer's distance.
Public reading held
Several individuals who are writing their life stories recently met at Cabinet Books and Music in Libby for a public reading.
Lincoln County has state's highest unemployment
By GWEN ALBERS Western News
Transformer to be moved
By Kyle McClellan Western News
Marjean Orr
Marjean J. Orr, 48, died Tuesday April 24 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center of injuries received in a vehicle accident near Libby.
Dan Waylett
Former Libby resident Dan King Waylett, 70, of Hampton, Va., died April 17, 2007.
Wednesday, April 25
Achievements Inc. receives compassion award
By CAROL HOLOBOFF Western News
National Volunteer Week recognizes outstanding volunteers
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Kalispell citizens remind Gov. Schweitzer of radio comment
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Don R. Chambers
Don R. Chambers, 75, died Sunday, April 22, 2007, at home.
Asbestos cleanup begins in Troy
By GWEN ALBERS Western News
Gambling addictions become worse with more new casinos
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Wings Week gears up to help cancer patients
By KYLE McCLELLAN Western News Reporter
Kevin Wood
Kevin Wood, 40, died Monday, April 23, 2007, in Libby. He had continual health problems since an accident left him paralyzed over three years ago.
Photo by Carol Holoboff
Carol Camp, a technician with Achievements in Libby, gives Shon Foote a hug. Camp nominated the nonprofit agency for The Compassionate Friends 2007 Compassionate Employer Recognition Award.
Mark Tanner
Mark Tanner, 50, of Deer Park, Wash., died Tuesday, April 10, 2007, from melonoma cancer.
Betty Jane 'Susie' Johnson
Former Libby resident Betty Jane "Susie" Johnson Sorochuk, 64, died Wednesday, April 18, 2007, in Randolph, Utah, after a valiant battle with cancer.
Friday, April 20
Joseph Fennessy
Joseph Francis Fennessy Jr., 90, died Wednesday, April 18, 2007, at his home in Libby surrounded by family.
Loree Larson
Loree A. Larson, 56, of Libby, died Monday, April 16, 2007, at St. John's Lutheran Hospital from cancer.
Wasn't America once the leader in alternative energy?
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Legislator seeks help from constituents
By GWEN ALBERS Western News
Missing Troy man found dead
By GWEN ALBERS Western News
Friends, family come to aid of Libby man
By KYLE MCCLELLAN Western News Reporter
Lovonne Foote
Lovonne D. Foote, 68, of Libby died Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at Libby Care Center from natural causes.
Harold Snyder
Harold E. Snyder, 80, a longtime resident of the Pipe Creek area, died Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at his home.
Thanks to vehicle that stopped to let pedestrian cross
To the Editor:
Daniel Ove Larson
In Loving Memory of Daniel Ove Larson
Investors offer to buy high school
By GWEN ALBERS Western News
Wednesday, April 18
Benjamin Lindsey
Former Libby resident Benjamin Lindsey, 70, of Trego, died Monday, April 9, 2007, at Brendan House in Kalispell.
Frank Finkbiener
Frank H. Finkbiener, 71, died Thursday, April 12, 2007 at Libby Care Center following an extended illness.
Vandalism suspects in custody
Libby police have arrested a 15- and 18-year-old in last week's downtown burglary and vandalism spree, said Police Chief Clay Coker.
Gwen Riggleman
Gwen Blackwell Riggleman, 88, died Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at her home in Libby.
Thieves shouldn't steal items from daughter's memorial
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Michael Puffer
Michael A. Puffer, 56, of Libby, died Monday, April 9, 2007, at St. John's Lutheran Hospital in Libby from natural causes.
Troy biomass facility ready to operate
By KYLE McCLELLAN Western News Reporter
Libby man sentenced for bomb
A Libby man will serve three years in prison for planting a pipe bomb at the U.S. Forest Service office in Troy.
Ralph Goodman
Ralph E. Goodman, 73, died Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at Libby Care Center.
Margaret Brincken
Margaret Wormell Brincken, 97, died Friday, April 13, 2007 at Libby Care Center.
Petition drive started to get Montana TV
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Youths should join the military
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Robert Sullivan
Former Libby High School English teacher and football coach Robert "Bobby Joe" Joseph Sullivan, 63, of Hood River, Ore., died on Thursday, March 29, 2007, at his home.
Friday, April 6
Mom advises potential recruits to talk to elders before signing up
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Military does not abide by not telling possible recruits the truth
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Tours always available at Troy Mine
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Bill Holder
Walter William "Bill" Holder, 65, died March 21, 2007.
On the Right Track
The Libby Rod and Gun Club and Libby Archery Club are on the right track with their proposal to designate an area along Libby Creek for archery hunting only.
Leona Benefield
Leona M. Benefield, 89, died Tuesday, April 3, 2007, at St. John's Lutheran Hospital in Libby.
Archery-only hunting proposed for Libby Creek area
By BRENT SHRUM Western News Editor
Field spruced up for tourney
Libby will host its first Class A American Legion state baseball tournament this year from Aug. 1-5.
City moving ahead on Cabinet Heights sewer
By BRENT SHRUM Western News Editor
Court ruling could delay forest plan
By BRENT SHRUM Western News Editor
Wednesday, April 4
Trustees plan counteroffer on old school
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Pat Hawkins
Patrick Kelly Hawkins, 49, died Friday, March 30, 2007, at his home in Libby.
How much longer will we tolerate Hollywood liberals' treason?
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New license plates available for Libby Logger fans
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Jimmie Peterson
Jimmie P. Peterson, 76, died Thursday, March 29, 2007, at Libby.
Ruby Amundson
Ruby Pavola Amundson, 90, of Troy, died Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at Libby Care Center.
Club organizing for off-roaders
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
Richard Wood, Mark Osteen inducted into LHS Hall of Fame
By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter
