Monday, July 30
Fisher River seeks additional funds
By ERIKA KIRSCH Western News Editor
Fern Chapel, 68
Fern Chapel, 68, a longtime Troy resident, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2007 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.
Hooked on phonics
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Stage II Fire Restrictions issued
Stage II fire restrictions will go into effect in Northwest Montana Monday, July 30.The Kootenai Forest officials' report nine additional fires on the forest. Initial attack crews and other resources have been dispatched to the fires and more resources are being ordered. All fires are reported to be small at this time.
Defending the military
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Less than impressed
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Fighting the mining company
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Giving thanks to local volunteers
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Despite setback, Troy annexation case to continue
By KYLE McCLELLAN The Western News
Edna B. Postlethwaite
Edna B. Postlethwaite, 94, a resident of the Kootenai Valley for the past 87 years, died Tuesday, July 24, at the Libby Care Center.
Friday, July 27
Are countywide building permits necessary?
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Flaws with brucellosis testing system on Montana cattle
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Having no faith in the EPA
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Patrick John Harrington, 39
Patrick John Harrington, 39, died July 1, 2007, due to injuries sustained in a car acident.
City reduces parking penalties
By KYLE McCLELLAN The Western News
Stage I fire restrictions issued in NW Montana
Fire managers for local land management agencies, including the Flathead and Kootenai National Forests, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, Glacier National Park, and Flathead, Lincoln, Lake and Sanders Counties implemented Stage I Fire Restrictions in Northwest Montana on Monday, July 23. This includes the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex (Bob Marshall, Scapegoat and Great Bear Wilderness) lands on the Flathead, Lewis and Clark, Helena and Lolo National Forests.
Community cleans up after storm
By ERIKA KIRSCH Western News Editor
Seeking help for addiction problems
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KJRZ will return to full power, but not full staff
By KYLE McCLELLAN The Western News
Friday, July 20
What are teachers teaching?
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Man-o-War bell
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Laura C. Reynolds, 73
Laura C. Reynolds, 73, of Eureka, died Sunday, July 15 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. She was born in Eureka on March 8, 1934 to Merton and Amanda Clemons Tiffany and was raised and educated there. She married Keith Reynolds and they made their home in Eureka where they raised their family; Keith preceded her in death in 1993.
Keeping the clerks hydrated
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Storm wrecks havoc in Libby
By ERIKA KIRSCH Western News Editor
Waiting for a payback
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Flashy storms pack a charge, drop little moisture
By KYLE McCLELLAN The Western News
Destructive storm downs Libby Drive-In Theatre
By KYLE McCLELLAN The Western News
Larry L. Strong, 64
Larry L. Strong, 64, of Troy, died Saturday, July 14, 2007 at St. John's Lutheran Hospital from natural causes.
Warning the public of danger
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Singing the praise of doctors
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Insurance, big business preying on seniors
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Money better spent?
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Wednesday, July 18
Activists pleased with ruling
By CAROL HOLOBOFF
Rev. Robert W. Grilley
Rev. Robert W. Grilley, 78, of Great Falls, passed away of natural causes on Friday, July 13, 2007 at a local care center.
Potential growth plan faces resistance
By KYLE McCLELLAN The Western News
Kenneth R. "Mac" McElmurry
Kenneth R. McElmurry, 45, of Everett, Wash., died July 12, 2007 at The Golden Leaf Adult Family Home. He was born on Sept. 11, 1961 in Libby to Roy and Ruby (Stipek) McElmurry. Ken graduated from Libby High School. He then continued his education at the University of Montana, graduating in 1984.
Women picket mining company
By ERIKA KIRSCH Western News Editor
Frank Bonneau
Frank Bonneau, 84, formerly of Libby, died Wednesday, July 11 at a Missoula hospital. Frank was born in Maddoc to Alex and Emily Bonneau on July 9, 1923; he left there at a young age, eventually settling in Libby.
Friday, July 13
Helen Yaple Sadie Hench
Helen Yaple Sadie Hench, 90, was born on a remote farm on the prairies of northeastern Montana near the town of Nashua on Dec. 6, 1916. Helen passed away on June 16, 2007. Helen was the second of six children of Evan and Myrtle Yaple.
Revett announces discovery of new mineralization at Troy
Discovery may keep mine open longer than expected
Carla K. Kinkade
Carla K. Kinkade, 52, of Libby died July 11, 2007 at St. John's Lutheran Hospital from natural causes. She was born May 23, 1955 in Kalispell to Robert and Twila Wigle White.
A thank you to Rotarians
Dear fellow Rotarians:
Thank you to fire fighters
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Is there a better way to fight fire?
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Boppin' to Bluegrass by the river
Kicken It On the Kootenai Bluegrass Festival organizers hope to make the event an annual affair
Nothing but the best in Libby
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Saying no to 'Rubber Stamp Rehberg'
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Living life to the fullest
Jake Graham's essay won a Kambel Scramble scholarship in 2006
Commissioners approve Port Authority funds
Two-year contract between Port Authority and KRDC to be fulfilled
Preserving the arts, enhancing our culture
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Fighting for a choice
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Wednesday, July 11
Fire obliterates motor home in less than 20 minutes
By KYLE McCLELLAN The Western News
Libby declared City of Eagles
The new eagle sculpture is lifted Friday from its temporary holding spot at Montana Machine and Fabrication.
Training with the experts
Volunteer fire department attends training in Nevada
Eagle sculpture marks the sign of a °AEnew beginning°O for Libby
By CAROL HOLOBOFF Western News Reporter
Harriet T. Wilson
Harriet T. Wilson, 93, a resident of the Kootenai Valley for the past 57 years, died Sunday, July 8 at the Libby Care Center.
Erwin Leigh McLaury
Erwin Leigh McLaury, 76, passed away Wednesday, July 4 in Eureka. Erwin was born March 3, 1931 in Colville, Wash., to Erwin and Zada (Black) McLaury. He spent his first years in a mining camp, where his father was employed and when he was seven the family moved to Paradise Valley near Bonners Ferry, Idaho where he attended school.
Friday, July 6
Questioning the parameters
By KYLE McCLELLAN The Western News
Missing the old days
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High price for independence
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Paying homage to history
By KYLE McCLELLAN The Western News
Charlotte Becker Roth
Charlotte Becker Roth, 76, died in San Diego, Calif. on Nov. 28, 2006.
New trio check out area's pearly whites
By KYLE McCLELLAN Western News Reporter
Storm surge sends area in a tizzy
One man flown to Kalispell after struck by fallen tree
It takes a village to raise a child
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Thanking the medical providers
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Brad Michael Corn
Brad Michael Corn, 54, died in San Diego, Calif. on Feb. 27, 2007.
Against Bill S 1237
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Tuesday, July 3
Running for a cause
In honor of her father, former resident participates in marathon
Ronald R. Remp
Ronald R. Remp, 52, a long time resident of Libby died Friday, June 29 at his home after a long bout with cancer. He was born Dec. 29, 1954 at Fort Lewis, Wash. to Raymond and Iris Biggers Remp. At an early age the family moved to Libby where Ron grew up and attended school.
Thanking the community for support
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Sen. Tester visits Libby, answers gamut of questions
By KYLE McCLELLAN The Western News
Piano prodigy wows audience at Memorial Center
By KYLE McCLELLAN The Western News
