Friday, October 24
Letter: Grimes will help battle insurance rates
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Letter: Government knows nothing about economics
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County tries to find way to continue justice court
Business as usual in justice court? Well, not quite.
Commission recommends removal of Hicks
The state Judicial Standards Commission has recommended that Lincoln County Justice of the Peace Gary Hicks be removed from office following allegations of inappropriate sexual advances toward female defendants.
Letter: PSC foresight protected state utility ratepayers
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Letter: Okonski's characteristics make him good choice
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Letter: Setting record straight on SB78
(Editor's note: The following letter was originally submitted as a response to a letter that appeared in the Missoulian. That letter appears in this edition of The Western News).
Letter: If you value hunting, fishing, vote for Linehan
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Letter: Berget will make excellent commissioner
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Trojans one win away from football playoffs
Two years ago, the Troy High School football team had a chance to make the state playoffs for the first time since 1992. A victory over Thompson Falls in the regular-season finale would seal the deal.
Letter: Keep one foot on solid ground
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Friday, October 17
Thomas W. Manaras
Thomas W. Manaras, 86, of Havre, Mont., died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 at Libby Care Center.
Letter: More to story on refuse fees
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LHS girls get Corvallis in 1st round of state
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Stanley E. Person
Stanley E. Person, 46, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008 at St. John’s Lutheran Hospital in Libby.
County Commissioner write-in candidate: Jerry Okonski
(Editor’s Note: In an effort to provide readers with an unbiased election package, The Western News sent five questions to Lincoln County Commissioner District 1 candidates Anthony Berget (on ballot) and Jerry Okonski (write-in). Each candidate was given guidelines on length and answers are in their own words.)
Letter: Head to store, they sell beef
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Letter: Subscribers enjoy cruise on lake
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County Commissioner candidate: Anthony Berget
(Editor’s Note: In an effort to provide readers with an unbiased election package, The Western News sent five questions to Lincoln County Commissioner District 1 candidates Anthony Berget (on ballot) and Jerry Okonski (write-in). Each candidate was given guidelines on length and answers are in their own words.)
Thumbs Up
Both Libby and Troy deserve a pat on the back for staging exceptional homecoming celebrations this fall. The sounds of chainsaws must’ve echoed in the minds of many with all of the Logger activities that went on that week. The fireworks were a fun addition to the Friday night football game. Over in Troy, it was easy to see that a lot of thought and artistic talent went into the class floats. And the lighting of the “T” at halftime just might’ve provided a little extra motivation for the grid warriors.
Historic gun brings big bucks at auction
A proud family man who enjoys history, 80-year-old John McBride had a hard time parting with a Colt Walker original that had been handed down through the generations.
Letter: Be careful about where you leave animal
(Editor's note: The author of this letter submitted a photo of a dog with burn marks).
Letter: Clarifying information on pit bulls, owners
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Friday, October 10
Libby trio heads to state golf
Sharing her time between volleyball and golf, Libby High School’s Jackie Mee certainly doesn’t have a lot of free time.
Letter: Shooting complex can be enjoyed by all
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Letter: Let's put a stop to domestic violence
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High-schoolers to stage debate
The Up Close program at Libby High School is following the tenets of civic duty by organizing and hosting a debate between Lincoln County commissioner candidates Anthony Berget and Jerry Okonski.
Two rural fire stations going up in Troy area
When it comes to an emergency call, getting on scene as quickly as possible obviously holds great importance.
Letter: Getting word out on breast cancer
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Letter: Creek project called EPA's latest fiasco
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Friday, October 3
Libby stumbles in 3-1 loss to Bonners Ferry
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Letter: Resident has beef with monthly allotment
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Letter: Kudos to elected officials in Libby
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Turner dog to have his day in court
The Turner family dog, Ugly, will have his day in court on Dec. 18.
Logger golfers compete at Frenchtown
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Letter: Pit bulls can be scary animals
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Letter: Loggers won't be changed to Eagles
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Wednesday, October 1
Senator fights for health emergency
The fight to obtain public health emergency status for Libby continued last week during a hearing called by U.S. Sen. Max Baucus.
Forest that surrounds water supply is concern
Strong winds in the wrong direction could have impacted Libby’s drinking water supply.
