Thursday, August 28
Tree-thinning crew finds pipe bomb on mountain
During the course of a chainsaw tree-thinning operation on Swede Mountain this past weekend, U.S. Forest Service personnel saw their efforts come to a halt – and not because of bad weather or malfuctioning equipment.
Streetscape appears ready to start next month
Expressing the desire to move past all the talking and get going on Streetscape, Libby City Council members on Tuesday evening considered options on what to include and how to pay for the downtown beautification project.
Libby funeral home considers niche wall
If funeral home owner Steve Schnackenberg’s vision materializes, Libby’s city cemetery will soon have a niche wall in place.
Loggers ready to drop the ax on opposition
Opener set for Saturday at Libby HS
New coaches take over soccer teams
Boys eager for another shot at state title
Libby spikers hope to take next step
The Lady Loggers are ready to get that sour taste out of their mouths.
Saturday, August 23
City council approves water, sewer rate increase
The Libby City Council unanimously approved a water and sewer rate hike on Tuesday evening but not without a little criticism
Mee to hit links along with hoops for Carroll
Jim Mee has never been a one-sport athlete.
City tries to figure out way to finance lights project
With a sample streetlight under his arm, Libby Main Street representative Trent Oelberg hoped to find answers among city council members Tuesday night.
Hicks' judicial review yields no decision
Witnesses painted a disturbing picture Tuesday of Lincoln County justice of the peace Gary Hicks. Testimony in the judge's review by the Judicial Standards Commission characterized him as a man who made suggestive comments toward women while on the prowl for sex.
Wednesday, August 20
Stimson shutdown impacts pellet supply
The shutdown of Stimson Lumber Co.’s finger-joint plant in Libby not only negatively impacted the local job market but could ultimately affect hundreds who own pellet stoves.
Friday, August 15
Cruising, burning out, flame-throwers take over Libby
Mineral Avenue's stop signs will take on a new look for an evening, flame-throwers will shoot into the night and more than a dozen set of bleachers will fill up with folks for a burn-out contest.
Mine sampling provides no answers - yet
While early sample testing for asbestos in and around W.R. Grace's former vermiculite mine yielded interesting results, Environmental Protection Agency officials aren't sure what the data all really means just yet.
Nancy Joan Headings Archibald
Nancy Joan Headings Archibald, 60, of Idaho Falls, died at her home on Aug. 4, 2008, after a courageous 9 1/2-year battle with cancer.
Larry C. Snyder
Larry C. Snyder, 64, of Libby, died from natural causes Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, in Libby.
Every classic car has its own story
Over the course of her life in Montana, Marge Kroeger has never strayed too far away from her dad's 1961 Studebaker Hawk.
Tuesday, August 12
Letter: Agencies made power line cost errors
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Letter: Homeowner asks for return of lawn ornament
Dear Editor:
Ruth Adamson Licking
Ruth Licking, 75, Libby, died Aug. 6, 2008, as a result of a brief illness.
Dora Marie Eckhoff
Dora Marie Eckhoff, 70, died July 27, 2008, of cancer.
Lionel Dexter 'Dex' Shaurette
Lionel Dexter “Dex” Shaurette, 91, died Feb. 3, 2008, in Spokane, Wash.
Claire A. Schneider
Claire A. Schneider, 92, of Libby, died Aug. 7, 2008, at Libby Care Center.
Firefighters' response appreciated
I would like to thank the U.S. Forest Service fire crews for their quick and decisive response to the Parmenter fire.
Marzella Floy Jones
Marzella Floy Jones, 85, died Aug. 5, 2008, at Montesano, Wash.
Tester vows to help CARD find money
The Center for Asbestos Related Disease is “seriously in the red” and U.S. Sen. Jon Tester vowed Friday to help the Libby clinic find money so it doesn’t go under.
Golfers battle at annual tourney
The Western News
Editorial: River danger signs worth effort
When it comes to the Kootenai River, there’s nothing wrong with a little education.
Senator discusses water in Troy
Sen. Jon Tester met with Troy officials on Friday morning to discuss the town’s pressing need to replace its water distribution system.
Parmenter pricetag roughly $1 million
The first six hours of the Parmenter fire just outside Libby on July 25 carried a pricetag between $300,000 and $350,000, Kootenai National Forest’s Dan Rose estimated.
Fall sports arrive at Libby High
The Western News
Vicky Clawson
Vicky Clawson, 54. formerly of Libby and Kalispell, died of natural causes Aug. 6, 2008, at Cedar City, Utah.
Friday, August 8
Libby to get new hospital
The Western News
Circus kids still need to hit the books
Tucked somewhere in the back of many adults’ minds are childhood memories of a trip to the circus.
River drowning raises old questions on signage
Lincoln County appears willing to put up a warning sign about the dangers of jumping into the Kootenai River on the trail that leads to the Swinging Bridge.
Mud Bogg takes over Troy on Saturday
It’s fun to play in the mud.
Loggers see luck run out at state tournament
The Western News
Friday, August 1
Louis S. Crow Sr.
Louis S. Crow Sr., 68, of Libby died from natural causes Monday, July 28, 2008, at his home in Libby.
Keep scanning roadways for deer
Thumbing through Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reports, it’s easy to see that “vehicle vs. deer” accidents are common in our area.
Unique event helps fight against cancer
It’s a moving scene.
Libby hospital shows off equipment additions
With a decorated tree greeting visitors in the lobby, employees donning holiday hats and a table filled with treats and punch awaiting at the end of a quick tour, St. John’s Lutheran Hospital celebrated on Thursday last week what it dubbed as “Christmas in July.”
Loggers hope to keep on rolling at state
For the Libby American Legion baseball team, the road to the state tournament wasn’t exactly a smooth ride.
Libby Lofts project sees progress
It started out as a dream. Now, Libby Lofts is a reality.
