Thursday, December 31
The perfect New Year's: Soldiers back home
With one eye on the time and another on a darkened Treasure Avenue, the growing crowd outside of the National Guard Armory in Libby wondered if their loved ones would make it home before the new year.
Wednesday, December 30
Update: Weather delays soldiers' return by 1 hour
Libby and Troy soldiers from the Montana Army National Guard’s 639th Quartermaster Company are scheduled to return home Thursday night after a yearlong tour in Iraq.
Libby air quality in Stage 2 advisory
Erik Leigh of the Lincoln County Environmental Health Department issued a Stage 2 air advisory on Thursday for the Libby area.
Tuesday, December 29
Local soldiers scheduled to return home Thursday
Libby and Troy soldiers from the Montana Army National Guard’s 639th Quartermaster Company are scheduled to return home Thursday night after a yearlong tour in Iraq – getting back just in time for the New Year.
Guest Column: Sharing artistic experiences in Libby
Our Memorial Center is a gathering place, a family place; a place of education, unity and pride. It has a rich history in this community and a wealth of memories for all.
County's costs for inmate medical treatment to increase
The two physician’s assistants that have made house calls to county inmates for the past year will quit after Jan. 31, which means more inmate trips to Prompt Care or health clinics – and more cost for Lincoln County.
Guest Opinion: Health-care bill a step in right direction
Maybe you saw it in The New York Times: Libby is a “winner” in the U.S. Senate’s health-care reform bill.
Column: Coloring my hair? It will never happen again
’Tis another season. Now is the season for resolutions and I hereby resolve to never, ever, color my hair again.
Nordicfest tries to find a way to survive
A matter of months after celebrating its silver anniversary, Libby Nordicfest finds itself at a crossroads. If the Scandinavian-themed festival cannot find several volunteers to fill key positions by Jan. 15, then the few remaining organizers say the event will fade into memory.
Edwin Wallace Moreau
Edwin Wallace “Wally” Moreau died Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009 at his home in Libby.
MT Outdoors: Weak snowpack unloads on snowmobiler
As predicted, the weak mountain snowpack unloaded on a snowmobiler high marking on Crown Butte near Cooke City two days after Christmas, the Billings Gazette reported.
Commissioners leave intersection alone for now
Lincoln County commissioners decided not to create a three-way stop at the Snowshoe-Shaugnessy-Cabinet Heights intersection against the wishes of nearly 150 people who signed a petition last month requesting a stop sign be put back up on Cabinet Heights Road.
Sunday, December 27
Memorial Service: Edwin W. Moreau
Edwin W. “Wally” Moreau, died on Dec. 27, 2009.
Mine, Ivins family settle lawsuit
Revett Minerals’ insurance company has reached a settlement agreement subject to court approval with the widow of a man who was killed two years ago in a cave-in at Troy Mine.
State environmental council to talk biomass
The bipartisan Environmental Quality Council will meet Jan. 7-8 in Helena to consider a variety of issues, including biomass energy, noxious weeds and the disposal of e-waste.
Lucile May Pritchard
PicLucile May Pritchard, 85, died Dec. 26, 2009 at Brighton Court Assisted Living in Spokane, Wash.
Life lost, lives saved: Story of Bronson Parsons
Supplied with a paint-by-number style portrait of their son, glue and a tray of diverse “paints” – poppy seeds, coffee grounds, crushed wheat – Paul and Carol Parsons and their two daughters created Bronson Parsons’ smiling face using organic materials.
LHS tunes up for conference with dual against Glacier
Trailing 5-0 through the first period in his 189-pound match on Tuesday night against a Class AA grappler, Libby junior Kody Berget appeared to be in a pretty tough spot.
Holiday house fires impact locals
Christmas won’t be the same this year for residents who lost their homes and belongings in three separate house fires over the past two weeks.
Larry A. Shelmerdine
Larry A. Shelmerdine, 43, of Libby died on Dec. 26, 2009 at St. John’s Lutheran Hospital in Libby.
Events Calendar: Dec. 30-Jan. 4
Wednesday, Dec. 30
Bank to operate under state charter
First National Bank of Montana, which was founded in Libby in 1913, will begin operating under a state banking charter and change its name to First Montana Bank at the beginning of the year.
Benson named Shrine Bowl alternate
Libby High School senior T.J. Benson was named as an alternate to next summer’s 64th annual Montana East-West Shrine Game.
Wednesday, December 23
Veteran Troy judge relinquishes spot on bench
Twenty years ago last September, Troy’s mayor handed over the keys to the city courtroom to John Duehr. Although he hadn’t yet received any formal training for the part-time city judge position, Duehr possessed intelligence and an unbiased attitude – qualities needed to get started.
Plans call for Libby Dam spill test to help white sturgeon
As far as biologists can tell, fewer than 500 adults remain among the population of white sturgeon in the Kootenai River.
Troy, Libby libraries plan book discussion groups
For book lovers who want to enjoy an evening of discussion, insight and laughter, the Lincoln County Public Libraries offers book discussion groups in the Libby and Troy.
Royce Darin Castle
Royce Darin Castle, 41, a former resident of Troy, died on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, in Post Falls, Idaho.
Tuesday, December 22
Events Calendar
Wednesday, Dec. 23
Monday, December 21
Wendell Eliot Bragg
Wendell Eliot Bragg, 72, of Libby died Dec. 18, 2009 at his home in Libby from natural causes.
Willard G. McGillivray
Willard G. McGillivray, 75, of Libby died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 at his home in Libby from natural causes.
Letter: Birth of Jesus is reason for the season
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Wrestling: Greenchain whips Columbia Falls
The Libby High School wrestling squad won its third straight dual on Tuesday with a 57-28 victory at Columbia Falls.
Mayor plans to request action against councilmember
Citing the use of false accusations and the creation of a hostile work environment for city employees, Libby mayor Doug Roll announced that he will request that the city council investigate councilmember D.C. Orr for official misconduct with the intention of removing him from office.
Hearing ends with embezzler's sentencing delayed
Sentencing for convicted embezzler William Dancer was pushed back another month during a status conference hearing on Monday. The hearing was called to discuss Dancer’s condition after he reportedly suffered a heart attack Dec. 8.
George R. Geiger
Following is a paid obituary for George Richard Geiger.
Sports Roundup: Sweedman 3rd at Tri-State
Libby High School senior Kyle Sweedman placed third at the prestigious Tri-State Wrestling Tournament last weekend at North Idaho College.
Column: Setting the record straight on wilderness
It’s been a good year for wilderness. In March, the Omnibus Lands Bill designated over 2 million acres of wilderness in nine states. In September, President Obama declared a month-long celebration of the Wilderness Act, and this November, the United States, Canada and Mexico signed the world’s first international agreement on wilderness conservation.
Ben Webb
Bernard “Bennie” Webb, 77, died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at Mountain View Manor in Eureka.
Historical society seeks longtime farmers, ranchers
Keeping a farm or ranch in the same family for 100 years or more through good times and bad deserves recognition.
Letter: Recent patient happy with Libby Care Center
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Lettee: Effort to preserve 'last best place'
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Johnna Rae Oie Biggio
Johnna Rae (Oie) Biggio, 71, died Oct. 5, 2009 in Stony Brook, N.Y.
Letter: Tones concert crowd benefits our community
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Letter: Mayor speaks out on Orr's actions
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Column: Heard Around the West
You might think that Sweetwater Station, population “plus or minus 5,” doesn’t have much to brag about. It sits on a two-lane road in the middle of nowhere, about halfway between Muddy Gap and Lander, in central Wyoming.
Libby now in Stage 1 air advisory
The Lincoln County Environmental Health Department currently has a Stage 1 air advisory for the Libby area.
Thursday, December 17
Boys Basketball: Troy takes thrilling win over Bluehawks
Trent Cratty’s free throws with less than 20 seconds remaining boosted Troy to a 41-40 victory over Thompson Falls on Thursday evening in the Trojans' District 7-B opener.
Girls Basketball: Thompson Falls downs Troy
The Troy High School girls basketball team dropped its District 7-B opener on Thursday night at Thompson Falls, 52-17.
Wednesday, December 16
Libby air quality in Stage 1 advisory
Erik Leigh of the Lincoln County Environmental Health Department issued a Stage 1 air advisory on Thursday morning for the Libby area that will continue at least through the night.
Tuesday, December 15
Boys Basketball: Libby downs Anaconda, falls to Hamilton
The Libby High School boys basketball team dropped Anaconda in its opener on Friday but then fell to Hamilton on Saturday in the Tip-Off Tournament at Ronan and Polson.
District looks for answers on Asa Wood
Proposals have been coming in for a needs assessment to guide the Libby School District with decisions concerning the future of Asa Wood.
Former Troy mayor files civil suit against Walters
Former Troy mayor John Allen Brown filed a civil lawsuit Dec. 4 in district court against Troy chief of police Mitch Walters and the City of Troy, alleging misconduct mostly stemming from Brown’s September 2008 arrest by Walters.
Letter: Looking at provisions of health-care bill
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Lanier to honor veterans in concert
Born into a military family, entertainer Linda Lanier is no stranger to that unique way of life. In fact, she’s had family members serve in every branch of the military from her husband in the U.S. Navy to their son in the U.S. Coast Guard to her father in the U.S. Army during World War II. And that’s just to name a few.
Letter: High costs not seen in U.S. life expectancy
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Mill closure impacts Montana forest products industry
Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. announced this week that it will close its mill near Frenchtown at the end of the year, a move that is expected to have sweeping impacts on Montana’s forest products industry and other economic sectors.
Girls Basketball: Lady Loggers dump Class AA opponent
Leading by four at the break, the Lady Loggers wanted to come out strong in the third quarter to take control of their matchup against Class AA Glacier.
Guest Opinion: Music plays important role in education
Recently I attended the Montana School Board Association’s annual conference. One of the sessions that caught my attention was “Educating the Whole Child Through the Arts – Music Programs in Serious Crisis.”
CARD clinic receives big financial boost
Come this spring after the snow melts, the Center for Asbestos Related Disease in Libby plans to continue with an expansion project to better serve a steady flow of residents that undergo screenings.
Boys Basketball: Wolfpack all over Libby boys
Early on, the Libby boys basketball team appeared as though it might give Class AA Glacier a pretty good fight in a nonconference high school basketball meeting on Tuesday.
County hires new officer for Troy
A new Lincoln County sheriff’s officer began field training this week to become the Troy resident deputy, a position that has been vacant since spring.
Letter: Resident reacts to lack of e-mail response
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Letter: Why is Orr being attacked?
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Girls Basketball: Mee scores 41 in loss to defending champs
Libby senior Jackie Mee opened the season on an incredible note Friday in the Tip-Off Tournament at Polson. Mee scored 41 points – including seven 3-pointers – against defending Class A champion Anaconda. But the Copperheads also got 41 from its own Torry Hill and won the game, 67-56.
Inmate health insurance gets OK from county
Lincoln County recently signed up for inmate medical insurance that could mean big savings for taxpayers.
Girls Basketball: Young Trojans fall twice to open season
Trailing by 26 points early in the fourth quarter, the Troy High School girls basketball team never gave up on its offense in the season-opener Friday against Valley Christian.
LMS students score high at Science Olympiad
Libby Middle School students achieved its highest finish ever at the 25th annual Montana Science Olympiad on Nov. 24 at Montana State University in Bozeman.
Monday, December 14
CARD receives $550,000 appropriation
The Center for Asbestos Related Disease in Libby will receive a $550,000 appropriation as part of a larger measure approved Monday by the Senate.
Boys Basketball: Glacier wins by 41 over Loggers
The Libby High School boys basketball team had a rough time finding the basket in a 65-24 loss to Kalispell Glacier on Tuesday night.
Forest Service stands ground on grizzly issues
When the Alliance for the Wild Rockies filed a lawsuit last month to challenge three logging projects in Kootenai National Forest, the news probably didn’t surprise officials within the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Girls Basketball: Libby downs AA Glacier, 55-44
The Libby High School girls basketball team improved to 2-1 on the season Tuesday night with a 55-44 victory over Class AA Kalispell Glacier.
Sunday, December 13
Wrestling: Greenchain slams Polson in conference dual
Although only a freshman on the Libby High School wrestling squad, those who follow the sport closely have probably heard of Mitch Haugen.
Student Essay: When is the Right Time to Honor Our Military Heroes?
When is the right time to honor our military heroes? The answer is all of the time. Every day there is someone (maybe not someone you know) out there defending our country. How do you think it makes those people feel when they get a letter from their family in the mail? Knowing that there is someone out there thinking of them? It doesn’t even have to be from someone they know. When one of our heroes gets a specially made package in the mail from some random person, they know that there are some people out there who spend their day making a letter or package for another hero that they know nothing about.
Loggers wins another dual; take 2nd at Superior Invite
Back when Morgan Peek first entered the Libby High School wrestling program, Todd Schatz watched the then-freshman do a lot of push-ups for getting a little wild in practice.
Glenn Severin Pearson
Glenn Severin Pearson, 65, died from heart failure on Nov. 19, 2009 at his home in Johnson Draw near Libby.
National academic honor goes to LHS
For the second straight year, Libby High School is receiving accolades on a national scale with inclusion in the U.S. News & World Report's 2010 America's Best High Schools list.
Hard work pays off for Mercer with UM football team
The halls were full at Libby High School that fall day, much like any other day. Students moving through the corridors between classes, a laugh here, someone drops a stack of books there. It was a typical day until a 5-foot-9, 120-pound freshman football player ran down the hall with a piece of paper.
Coker to begin new job in Helena
Former Libby chief of police Clay Coker will start a new job next week in Helena, a recently formed position under the Montana Peace Officers Standards and Training bureau.
Groups recognize Rep. Vincent for efforts
Rep. Chas Vincent’s efforts in the Montana Legislature were recently recognized by two organizations.
Edward E. 'Buck' Yonally
Edward E. “Buck” Yonally, 86, of Libby died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009 at the Libby Care Center from natural causes.
Club wrestlers compete in Washington tournaments
The Libby Wrestling Club has been busy over the past several days with trips to Washington for three tournaments.
Plenty of flu shots now available to public
H1N1 shots, seasonal flu shots and pneumonia shots will be available on a walk-in basis on Wednesday, Dec. 16 from 1-4 p.m., at the Kootenai Senior Center in Troy (304 Third St), and again in Libby on Thursday, Dec. 17 from 3-5 p.m. at the Libby Senior Citizens Center (206 E. Second St).
Events Calendar: Dec. 16-21
Wednesday, Dec. 16
Libby councilman drops restraining order request
Justice court expected a full house Wednesday afternoon for a hearing to determine if a Libby councilmember’s temporary restraining order filed last month against the city clerk should be extended.
City finds skateboard park funds in amount of $2,000
The proposed Libby skateboard park encountered a setback at last week’s city council meeting as Mayor Doug Roll read off a letter stating that the sale of the land of the old skateboard park – money to be set aside for the new park – was only $2,000, considerably less than park advocates’ recollection of $7,000.
Fire destroys home in Libby
A Libby home was destroyed in an early Saturday evening fire, killing pets but not hurting any people.
Libby fills chief of police post
Sgt. Jim Smith agreed last week to take on the permanent title of Libby chief of police after performing the duties for more than four months.
Wrestling: Libby JV Results
Dec. 8 vs. Polson
LHS drama team 3rd at Kalispell Holiday Invite
The Libby High School drama team placed third at the Kalispell Holiday Invitational on Friday and Saturday.
Sentencing delayed: Dancer suffers heart attack
Ten weeks after William Dancer was convicted of embezzling more than $400,000, he has received a second sentencing continuance – this time because he reportedly suffered a heart attack.
Boys Basketball: Trojans fall in pair of games at home
Hitting a 3-pointer just over a minute into the season-opener on Friday night, Ryan Rayson gave the Trojan boys basketball team an early 5-2 lead.
Saturday, December 12
Today's Events: Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009
• 1 p.m. – Bingo sponsored by Troy VFW Auxiliary Post No. 5514 at VFW Post.
Girls Basketball: Libby splits 2 games at tournament
The Libby High School girls basketball team opened the season Friday and Saturday at the Tip-Off Tournament in Polson by splitting a pair of games.
Today's Events: Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009
• Noon – Cheap Date Movie at Libby Library: “While You Were Sleeping,” rated PG.
Boys Basketball: Libby goes 1-1 in Tip-Off Tournament
The Libby High School boys basketball team dropped Anaconda in its opener on Friday but then fell to Hamilton on Saturday in the Tip-Off Tournament at Ronan and Polson.
Girls Basketball: Troy falls twice in home tourney
The Troy High School girls basketball team opened the season Friday and Saturday with losses to Valley Christian and Stillwater Christian in a preseason tournament on the home floor.
Boys Basketball: Trojans open season on home floor
The Troy High School boys basketball team opened the season with losses to Valley Christian and Stillwater Christian.
Wrestling: Sweedman, Kody Berget win titles at Superior
The Libby High School wrestling team finished runner-up at the 13-team Superior Invitational on Saturday.
Thursday, December 10
Today's Events: Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009
• 6:30 p.m. – High school wrestling: Bonners Ferry, Idaho at Libby.
Today's Events: Friday, Dec. 11, 2009
• 3-8 p.m. – Festival of Trees Community/Family Night at Libby Memorial Center (Santa, children’s activities from 5-8 p.m.).
Wednesday, December 9
Cleo M. Schneider
Cleo M. Schneider, 95, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 at Libby Care Center.
Boys Basketball: Loggers return plenty for another run
Heading into boys basketball season last year, not too many coaches around the league gave the Loggers much of a chance. But Libby rolled through a fairly impressive regular season and took a 13-5 overall record into the Northwestern A tournament.
A&E: Local group to perform Messiah
One of the most popular works in the history of Western choral literature, Messiah comes to the local stage at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20 at the Libby Memorial Center.
Letter: Property tax issues go to state office
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Seattle group to rock Hot Club in Troy
Fresh out of the Seattle music scene, the band QUIST will be rocking out the Hot Club in Troy on Friday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m.
Letter: Speeding motorist takes life of dog
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Girls Basketball: Lady Loggers prepare for battle
The Libby High School girls basketball team may not have a whole lot of depth heading into this season but when it comes to putting the first five on the floor, coach Jim May’s confidence leve remains high.
Letter: Thoughts on asbestos in Libby
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Column: Trip to Eureka had to include Bubba Burger
Venturing out of town on Highway 37 toward Eureka last week, I was beginning to have my doubts about trying my first Bubba Burger.
Mary E. Hanson
Mary E. Hanson, 76, of Libby died Dec. 3, 2009 at St. John’s Lutheran Hospital.
Boys Basketball: Troy cagers coach sees potential
With only one starter returning from last season’s 13-9 squad and a new head coach now onboard, the Troy High School boys basketball team could be characterized as a program that’s rebuilding.
Basketball: Troy, Tip-Off tourney schedules
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Suspect arrested for Eureka justice office arson, burglaries
A 20-year-old man allegedly confessed Monday to a string of Eureka burglaries and an October act of arson in the Eureka justice office that shut down the North Lincoln County Annex Building for over a month.
Letter: Responding to letter on McLeod
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Beneva B. Azure
Beneva B. Azure, 87, of Libby, died Monday, Dec. 7, 2009 at Libby Care Center.
Treasure Tones annual show set for Sunday night
Libby’s 20-voice choral ensemble, the Treasure Tones, will present an evening of vocal music in concert on Sunday, Dec. 13, at the Libby Memorial Center. Curtains open at 7 p.m.
Play-by-Play: Bonners Ferry at Libby wrestling
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Festival of Trees to light up Memorial Center
The lineup of holiday events continues this weekend at the Libby Memorial Center with the Festival of Trees and the annual Treasure Tones performance.
Letter: Troy officer thanks community for support
(Editor’s note: The writer addressed the following letter to the Troy community).
Girls Basketball: Lady Trojans return solid lineup
The close of last season was not a whole lot of fun for the Troy High School girls basketball team. A close 38-37 loss to Plains in a district tournament “play-in” game was the end of a 7-12 campaign.
Wrestling: Libby takes down Bonners Ferry, 55-29
The Libby High School wrestling squad won its second straight dual on Thursday evening with a 55-29 victory over Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
Letter: Why coming forward so late in the game?
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Libby shooters perform well at 'Elks Hoop Shoot'
Six winners from the local Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks “Hoop Shoot” Free Throw Contest competed in the Western Montana District Competition Saurday in Pablo at the Salish Kootenai College Sports Complex.
Jack B. Templin
Jack B. Templin, 77, died Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009 at his home in Troy from complications from mesothilioma. He was born Dec. 13, 1931 in Libby to Albert and Ida Templin.
Magazine publicity benefits ski area
Seats were scarce at the Red Dog Saloon on Saturday night as Turner Mountain enthusiasts consumed pizza, salad and pitchers of beer all in the name of the beloved volunteer-run ski area that was featured in a national magazine this year.
Letter: Havre resident sees letter writer's point
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Guest opinion: Send comments or send check
I believe the Environmental Protection Agency owes the City of Libby $2 million in restoration compensation on Operable Unit 1.
Monday, December 7
Wrestling Play-by-Play: Polson at Libby
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Wrestling: Libby gets 7 pins in win over Polson
The Libby High School wrestling team won its first dual of the young season with a 54-30 victory over Polson on Tuesday at Ralph Tate Gymnasium.
Sunday, December 6
Letter: Not behind rallying cry for police officer
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William 'Bill' Wagner
William F. Wagner, 86, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009 at his home in Libby from natural causes.
Letter: Opinions on 'good vs. evil'
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William August Douglas
William “Bill” August Douglas, 72, died Dec. 1, 2009.
Flu season update from Lincoln County Public Health
Less people are getting sick from H1N1 flu virus at this point, but don’t let your guard down just yet! Influenza typically comes in waves. Swine flu is not over yet… not by a long shot. You can rely on your own good hand and respiratory hygiene or you can do something even more effective and get vaccinated. Flu shots are made with inactivated bits and pieces of dead virus so that your body can recognize the real virus when it comes along and already knows how to defeat it.
McLeod back on job for Troy PD
Troy police officer Bob McLeod went back to work Friday following two weeks of administrative leave that stemmed from a civil lawsuit launched against him alleging improper use of a Taser.
County stresses communication with air quality
For those who have lived in the narrow Kootenai Valley long enough, they are no strangers to inversions. In such instances, warmer temperatures are found at higher altitudes and pollutants become trapped in stagnant air.
Panel discusses future of Libby
In a lecture hall filled with fresh-faced, attentive University of Montana students, the question was asked: What’s next for Libby?
Greenchain wrestlers get ready to hit mat
Gasping for air after running sprints in the Libby High School hallway, members of this year’s edition of the Logger Greenchain were working hard to get in shape for Saturday’s season opener.
Wrestling: Ronan slips past Libby in opener
The Libby High School wrestling team opened the season on Saturday with a 44-32 dual loss to Ronan.
Schrader wraps up 16 years on Troy council
If Laura Schrader has learned one thing in her time on the Troy City Council, it’s that a good decision isn’t always a popular one.
Maddison G. Niemi
Maddison G. Niemi, 5 1/2 months, died Friday, Dec. 4, 2009 at her home in Libby.
Geraldine L. Nelson
Geraldine L. Nelson, 82, of Libby died Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Wash. of natural causes.
Thursday, December 3
Troy police officer reinstated
Troy police officer Bob McLeod went back to work Friday after being on administrative leave for two weeks concerning a civil lawsuit launched against him alleging improper use of a Taser.
Wednesday, December 2
The Calico Pen: Family rituals important part of holiday season
This time of the year it seems that there are just not enough hours in the day or enough days in the month to do all that we want to do, or all that we “should” do.
Kootenai logging projects challenged in federal court
A series of logging projects for about 4,000 acres of timber in Kootenai National Forest have been challenged in federal District Court in a complaint filed recently by the Alliance for the Wild Rockies.
Donald George Brown
Donald George Brown, 70, passed away from cancer Monday, Nov. 30 at The Heritage House in Kalispell after being ill for a short time.
Michael Lawrence Vogel Sr.
Michael Lawrence Vogel Sr., 60, died Thursday, Nov. 26 at his home in Troy.
Hospital construction likely beyond 2010
Unless Santa drops off a generous $7 million gift, construction on the proposed new hospital in Libby won’t begin next year.
Long weekend sees spike in search, rescue calls
Rescuers kept busy over the long Thanksgiving weekend, receiving multiple reports of missing or distressed hunters and hikers.
Troy officer reinstated
Troy police officer Bob McLeod will be back to work Friday after being on administrative leave for two weeks pertaining to alleged misconduct concerning the use of a Taser on Troy resident Alfred Haflich two years ago.
Judith Ann Mundale
Judith “Judi” Ann Mundale, 62, of Libby died Nov. 25, at St. John’s Lutheran Hospital due to advanced respiratory complications.
City of Troy may not revisit annexation issue
The idea to annex nine lots that are surrounded by city limits will most likely not be heard at Troy City Council’s next meeting Dec. 16.
Letter: Libby city clerk the one being harassed
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