Friday, September 26
Letter: Parent thanks officer for helping with son
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Officials see positive future at old mill site
Nearly six years after the negativity surrounding the closure of the Stimson lumber mill site, positive feelings continue to emerge in Libby with the promise of an exciting future.
Trojans fall at Stillwater
The Western News
Letter: Breed Specific Legislation doesn't work
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Letter: Police help curb auto antics
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River baptism expands tradition
Walking down a boat ramp and into the cool waters of the Kootenai River, Libby resident Cameron Gardner and the Rev. Sherry Edwards were stepping into a significant moment in their individual spiritual journeys.
County hopes federal measure will offer relief
The U.S. Senate passed a bill Tuesday that could send an estimated $7.6 million to Lincoln County for 2008, and more than $26 million through 2011.
Letter: Bouncy castle only problem at Nordicfest
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Wednesday, September 24
Troy drops 2 straight in league
It’s true that physical ability plays a big role in the outcome of a sporting event. But many coaches will tell you that the mental component can make or break you.
Florence spoils Troy home opener
A perfect option pitch, solid defensive play and tough-nosed running by the quarterback proved to be too much for Florence to handle through 2 1/2 quarters of action on Friday night at Troy.
Lola Ann Snyder Sichting
Lola Ann Snyder Sichting died Sept. 20, 2008 at the home of her daughter, Shirley Wasco, where she had resided since 1985.
Whitefish sweeps Libby golf tourney
The putts just weren’t falling.
Timothy P. McNulty
Timothy P. McNulty, 55, of Libby died on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Education goes wild at Libby Middle School
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” – Robert Frost
Salvage logging project to begin in Brush Creek region
Road work is under way near Brush Creek in anticipation of a Plum Creek Timber Co., salvage logging operation.
Rose Georgia Novacek Schliep
Rose Georgia Novacek Schliep died Sept. 20, 2008 at St. John’s Lutheran Hospital in Libby.
Mae Ruth Fewer
Mae Ruth Fewer, 46, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at Kalispell Medical Center.
Myrna Ajean (Brock) Nicholls
Myrna Ajean (Brock) Nicholls, 82, of Libby died from natural causes on Saturday Sept. 20, 2008 at the Libby Care Center.
Inflation forces Lincoln County to up annual refuse fees by $50
When Lincoln County last raised its refuse fees back in 1993, diesel fuel cost $1.10 per gallon. A year later, the price tag of a compactor came in at $175,000. And in 1999 when a compactor truck was needed, the financial hit came to the tune of $150,556.
Friday, September 19
Letter: Reader finds difficulty with letter guidelines
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Letter: Freedom Walk in Libby draws 247 participants
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Anita M. Syth
Anita M. Syth, 88, died Sept. 14, 2008 at St. John’s Lutheran Hospital in Libby.
Letter: Guns not allowed at gun range?
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Libby school district sees numbers falling
Brandon Roberts The Western News
Libby golf teams take 2nd at tourney
The Western News
Wednesday, September 17
Board denies request from off-campus student-athlete
The Western News
John 'Scott' Jaqueth
John “Scott” Jaqueth, 49, of Troy, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008 from complications of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
Libby soccer girls blank pair of opponents
The Western News
Ronald M. Lund
Ronald M. Lund, 68, of Troy died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, from injuries he received while cutting wood near Troy.
Loggers find running game in win at Browning
The Western News
Troy pulls off sweep over Plains
The Lady Trojans got it done in three.
Students turn old Chevy into nostalgic advertising
It’s a bird? It’s a plane? No, it’s a Chevrolet – soon to be perched atop the barren pole outside Ace Hardware along Highway 2.
Friday, September 12
Plum Creek, Forest Service talk easements
The U.S. Forest Service and Plum Creek Timber Co., want to amend agreements governing cost-share easements.
Letter: Reunion appreciates support from locals
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Letter: Offer helping hand in Troy for Christmas
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Cheryl Ann Urdahl
Cheryl Ann (Braun) Urdahl, 46, of Seward, Alaska, died of natural causes Aug. 23, 2008 in an Anchorage Alaska, hospital.
Libby postpones street project until next spring
With another Montana winter bearing down on the Kootenai Valley, the Libby City Council accepted a recommendation to postpone the Mineral Avenue Streetscape project until next spring.
Karen Jo McFarland
Karen Jo McFarland, 61, of Libby died Sunday Sept. 7, 2008, of natural causes at St. John's Lutheran Hospital.
'Bull in the Woods' - Nordicfest tries its hand at arm wrestling
It's natural to think of tradition as unchanging. Yet, like the culture with which it develops, traditions evolve and adapt.
Editorial: News welcomes opinions through letter to the editor
Over the past few weeks, The Western News has gone through a facelift.
Thursday, September 4
Hicks' legal fees up to $58K
The Western News
Eva (Eve) Marie Oldham
Eva (Eve) Marie Oldham, 76, died of cancer on Aug. 31, 2008, at her home.
Trojans hope to get taste of long ago past
The last time Troy High School made the football playoffs, many of its current football players were not yet born.
Free asbestos health screenings continue
It can get a bit confusing.
Windom plans to stay on through election
Retirement parties for Lincoln County commissioner Rita Windom apparently need to be rescheduled.
Lady Trojans open with lot of new faces
Taking to the volleyball court for the first time since last year’s unfortunate conclusion to the season, Troy High School begins this campaign anew in many ways.
Sandy Hudler
Sandy Hudler, 62, died of cancer on Aug. 30, 2008, at her home in Troy.
