Saturday, February 28
Logger basketball teams see seasons end
The Libby boys and girls basketball teams saw their seasons come to an end Saturday in the Northwestern A tournaments at Kalispell.
Thursday, February 26
Western B tourney: Thompson Falls eliminates Troy
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Wednesday, February 25
Loyola downs Troy at Western B tourney
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Comment period begins on Montanore Project
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Grace trial begins in Missoula
Editor’s Note: The Western News is reporting on the case against W.R. Grace & Co. through the University of Montana’s School of Journalism and School of Law. Reporters contributing information to the story in this edition included Carly Flandro, Kyle Lehman, Laura L. Lundquist, Josh Benham, Elizabeth Diehl and Chris D’Angelo along with Andrew King-Ries and Christopher Orman from UM’s School of Law. For their coverage, go to: blog.umt.edu/gracecase .
Letter: Chamber thanks fundraiser contributors
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Feb. 27 Briefly
Babe Ruth Baseball in Libby plans signups
Stimulus package could create jobs on Kootenai National Forest
The federal economic stimulus package could have a positive impact on creating work on the Kootenai National Forest.
Appropriations bill includes funds for local entities
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LHS band comes through
Howard C. Price Sr.
Howard C. Price Sr., longtime resident of Libby, died in his sleep in Washington on the morning of Jan. 10, 2009.
Money needed for Libby's water system
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Peronard takes stand in federal Grace trial
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Press Release Central: Senators announce $22 million-plus for Montana water projects
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Press Release Central: Libby slated to receive more than $500,000 in new funding bill
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Press Release Central: Tester response to President Obama's address to Congress
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Letter: A few favors when donating to Wings
(The following letter was addressed to “the Troy community” – Ed.)
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Speculation on Grace makes blood boil
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National Guard recruitment on the rise
Jay Walters was laid off from Moyie Springs Mill in Idaho three years ago. The current economic crisis had not yet struck but finding a job in Libby was already difficult.
Library expands online audiobook service
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Column: Winter camping can be hazardous
One hundred thirty-five years ago this spring, a six-week ordeal began for Alferd E. Packer.
Press Release Central: Community Health Resources Calendar-March
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Press Release Central: Kootenai National Forest topographic quadrangle map increases
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Logger cagers hit court on Friday
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Monday, February 23
Feb. 20 Briefly
Divisional tickets now available
Troy settles for 4th at district tourney
Climbing aboard the team bus on Saturday afternoon after a pair of double-digit losses in the District 7-B boys basketball tournament, Troy had to be wondering if it could regain the successful rhythm that dominated most of the time during a 13-5 regular season.
Rehberg stops in Libby to visit CARD
Painting a picture of financial struggle to help victims of asbestos poisoning, the Center for Asbestos Related Disease met with Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.) Thursday afternoon in Libby.
LHS boys dump Polson on road
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St. John's welcomes new VP of Nurse's Services
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Hospice volunteers log record hours
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Feb. 25 Briefly
STOKR rider applications online
Lady Loggers cruise past Pirates, 53-34
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Fortine student takes top honor at spelling bee
“Fennel,” a plant in the parsley family, put sixth-grader Tristian Thomas of Fortine Elementary into the 10th and final round of the Lincoln County Spelling Bee Thursday in Troy.
W.R. Grace trial: Libby residents ready to put it all behind them
The national media has descended upon Libby once again, highlighting the town full of residents who have died or been sickened by W.R. Grace and Co.’s asbestos-contaminated vermiculite mine.
Wright competes in wrestling event
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Leckrone resigns from city council
It’s been two months since Libby City Council made its last member appointment, and next week the council will start advertising to fill another vacancy.
Homer Clive
Homer Clive, also known as Homer Basye and Homer Clive Stokes, 70, died July 17, 2008 at his residence in Libby.
Sunday, February 22
Press Release Central: Stakeholders' annual meeting agenda
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Friday, February 20
Saturday Sports Update
The Troy High School boys basketball team dropped a 63-51 decision to Thompson Falls in the opening round of the District 7-B tournament on Friday at Libby.
Thursday, February 19
Press Release Central: St. John's annual health fair seeks vendors
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Press Release Central: Hospice volunteers log record hours
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Press Release Central: Flu season arrives in Lincoln County
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Press Release Central: Montana Stockgrowers celebrate 125th anniversary
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Wednesday, February 18
Letter: America: 'Beware of foreign entanglements'
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Speech, drama fundraiser coming Feb. 21
EPA opts to pull out of CAG meetings
The Environmental Protection Agency’s direct involvement in the Community Advisory Group meetings has drawn to a close after nine years.
Eureka holds off Lady Trojans in 7-B action
Settling down into its half-court offense, Troy patiently passed the ball into each corner and then back up to the key in an effort to break down the opponent and find lanes to the hoop.
Column: After 4 years, Grace trial begins
At last, the W.R. Grace trial has arrived.
EPA, developer talk about business opportunities
When given a Superfund designation, one of the Environmental Protection Agency’s directives beyond cleanup is economic rejuvenation.
Letter: When in a hole, stop digging
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Lady Trojans' season ends with loss at Plains
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All-star game picks Fuller at DB
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Tournament of Champions selects Graham, Wright
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Column: Getting back to normal life after heart attack
You’re out hunting, enjoying a beautiful Montana day. As your hiking up a hill, you suddenly become short of breath, and you start to feel pain migrate down your arm, even into your jaw. A rash of fears comes rushing into your mind, and you soon find yourself in the back of an ambulance, on your way to the hospital.
Delbert G. Hays
Delbert Gayle Hays, 78, died Feb. 17, 2009 after a long battle with cancer.
New dentists find Libby to be good fit
They share an office and a love for good dental hygiene.
CAG facilitator quits post
After nine years of facilitating the Community Advisory Group meetings, Gerald Mueller resigned his post on Tuesday.
Door to ethanol plant appears open for Libby
A 2007 federal mandate requires the annual production of 16 billion gallons of ethanol from wood by 2022.
Letter: Smoking ban in bars is property rights issue
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Neesia L. Davidson
Neesia L. Davidson, 65, of Libby died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 in Yuma, Ariz.
District 7-B Basketball Tournament
BOYS
Merlin B. Buhl
Merlin B. Buhl, 83, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Wash.
Mine safety questions lead to 4-day shutdown
Troy Mine resumed underground operations Tuesday after a four-day interruption that stemmed from questions about the mine’s safety.
Elementary school principal submits letter of resignation
Asa Wood Elementary Principal Margie O’Brien-Johnson submitted her resignation.
Tuesday, February 17
Wednesday Sports Update
The Troy High School girls basketball team missed advancing to the District 7-B Tournament by one point with a painful, 38-37, loss to Plains on Tuesday night.
Monday, February 16
Graham wins state wrestling title
Mission complete.
Graham coaches his final home meet for Greenchain
Libby coach Jay Graham made his final home appearance on Saturday as head coach of the Greenchain wrestling program.
Leon Max Hukill
Leon Max Hukill, 83, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 in Port Orchard, Wash., following a long fight with cancer.
Death Notice: Linda R. Davis
Linda R. Davis, 66, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 at the Brendan House in Kalispell.
Press Release Central: St. John's welcomes new vice president of Nursing Services
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Ronan posts win over LHS boys
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Contract issues lead to absence of pay raises
Seventeen frustrated Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office employees will meet with county commissioners next month to demand a raise that they believe was promised to them more than seven months ago.
Fine Day at the line: Troy senior sinks 10 FTs in fourth quarter
Calm, cool and collected.
Richard E. Ames
Richard Emmett Ames, 67, died on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 at his residence in Kalispell with family and friends at his side.
Troy boys survive scare vs. Bulldogs
It was not the same team.
Frances Jean Prowse
Frances Jean Prowse, 80, a longtime Libby resident, died from natural causes on Feb. 12, 2009 at Libby Care Center.
Loggers outlast Trojans with strong second half
Coming out of the halftime break, the gate was wide open for either Libby or Troy to take control with a strong start. The neighboring schools had battled to a 20-20 tie over the first half in a nonconference tilt on Friday night.
Libby boys hang on late to beat Columbia Falls by 3
Leading by a dozen points in the home gymnasium with only 8 minutes left to play on Thursday night, Libby High School seemingly had a safe lead in its conference meeting against Columbia Falls.
State limits deer hunting
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Detective starts new chapter with position at local church
Dean Byrns quietly observed pre-sentencing testimony for a pedophile that he helped put behind bars.
Lady Loggers defeat Ronan
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Fuller signs letter of intent with Montana State
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Press Release Central: Camp Goodtimes lets kids diagnosed with cancer just be kids
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Legislative Roundup: State revenue projections slip again
HELENA – The Legislature's principal financial forecaster is predicting another $30 million drop in Montana's future revenues.
Richard 'Dick' Fields
Richard “Dick” Fields, 74, died on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009 in Spokane, Wash.
Press Release Central: New web service to help control game damage
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Wildkats down LHS in battle for 1st place
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Saturday, February 14
State Wrestling: Graham wins state championship
Libby High School senior Justin Graham wrapped up his prep wrestling career on top by winning a state championship Saturday night in Billings.
Sunday Sports Update
Jesse Day hit 10 straight free throws in the fourth quarter to help the Troy boys basketball team defeat Eureka on Saturday, 55-41.
Friday, February 13
Saturday Sports Update
The Libby High School boys basketball team pulled away in the third quarter and then withstood a furious Troy comeback in the fourth for a 42-37 victory on Friday.
Thursday, February 12
Press Release Central: Lincoln County Public Libraries revisit Federal Writers' Project
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Press Release Central: Underage Drinking An Adult Problem, Part I
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Press Release Central: Advance Ticket Sales for Basketball Divisionals at Kalispell
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Press Release Central: Libraries Now Offer Downloadable Audiobooks
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Press Release Central: CHIP issues new income guidelines for 2009
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Wednesday, February 11
'Ugly' and family relocate outside city limits
Ugly the pit bull – or American bulldog, depending on who you ask – is living a quiet life now after gaining local fame last fall from his owner’s dispute with the City of Libby over a pit bull ordinance.
MSU professor, health-care work team up to improve communication in Libby
BOZEMAN – A Montana State University student who recently interviewed Libby residents for a research project said her visits to that community illustrate the complexity of the place and the people who live there.
Changeover to digital signal on hold
The move from analog to digital television will have to wait.
Feds renew children's insurance program
Through the leadership of Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.), President Barack Obama signed legislation renewing the Children’s Health Insurance Program for another four-and-a-half years.
Letter: Christmas food roundup for pantry was success
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Death Notice: Richard Emmett Ames
Richard Emmett Ames, 67, died on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 at his residence in Kalispell.
Feb. 13 Briefly
‘Through With Chew’ kits available
EPA study shows safe air in Libby
Asbestos levels in Libby’s air are low enough that they don’t pose a significant cancer risk, according to a two-year study presented at Monday’s town hall meeting by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Loggers sweep Bigfork in Northwestern A hoops
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Judge sentences sex abuse convict
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Court upholds fine on former insurance agent
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JoAnn A. Adams
JoAnn A. Adams, 66, of Troy died Monday Feb. 9, 2009 at her home in the Yaak from natural causes.
Irish Fair announces this year's lineup
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Troy Mine sued for millions over death in 2007
Revett Minerals – the parent company of Troy Mine – was served with a multi-million dollar lawsuit last week stemming from the death of a worker during the summer of 2007.
Healing in the barn with 'Wander'
I was in the middle of a divorce when I applied for the barn job. I walked into the local rodeo arena, introduced myself to the owner and was attacked by a rooster – claws up.
Tuesday, February 10
Wednesday Sports Update
The Libby High School boys and girls basketball teams swept Bigfork in Northwestern A action on Tuesday.
Monday, February 9
Feb. 11 Briefly
Legion ball signups, meeting scheduled
Mission holds off Lady Trojans
Looking up at the scoreboard during halftime, the Lady Trojans trailed St. Ignatius by only 11 points.
Local National Guard unit heads to Iraq
FORT LEWIS, Wash. – The 639th Quartermaster Co. of the Montana National Guard, based in northwest Montana, is more than a mere military unit, it's a family.
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Greenchain sends 12 to state tourney
The Libby High School wrestling squad might be a little banged up but the Greenchain came through at the Northwestern A Divisional tournament on Saturday to qualify a dozen athletes for state.
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Press Release Central: Free Alcohol Server Training Offered in Troy
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Press Release Central: Through With Chew Week - Free Spit Quit Kits
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Thrill-seekers hit slopes for Sno-Kat event near Libby
Putting thumb to throttle, the cat cackles forward. Torque digging in, an arcing roost and grips tighten to offset the g-forces of trail riding and summit climbing.
Gary N. Gompf
Gary Neil Gompf, 60, Libby native, died Friday, Feb. 6 in Henryetta, Okla.
Fay Natalie Lake
Fay Natalie (Powell) Lake, 82, died Jan. 30, 2009, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. She had been residing at Greenwood Assisted Living for the past
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Living, working the rural life while learning on the job
Nestled in the Rocky Mountains in the heart of Kootenai Valley, Libby’s beauty and remoteness are known more for attracting outdoorsmen than providing a resource for medical training.
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Press Release Central: Tobacco Cessation Class
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Press Release Central: It's National Heart Health Month
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Press Release Central: Koocanusa Reservoir
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Ellen Fern 'Trixie' Salzer
Ellen Fern “Trixie” Salzer, 63, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2009 at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle, Wash, after a sudden illness.
Saturday, February 7
Saturday Sports Update
The Troy High School boys basketball team rallied from 12 down at halftime to post a 48-45 victory on Friday night over St. Ignatius.
Sunday Sports Update
The Libby High School wrestling team placed third at the Northwestern A Divisional and qualified 12 wrestlers for the Class A State Tournament.
Friday, February 6
County issues air advisory
The Lincoln County Environmental Health Department issued an air advisory on Friday morning. It is not a air alert but an advisory.
Thursday, February 5
Friday Sports Update
The Libby High School boys basketball team survived a furious Columbia Falls rally in the fourth quarter to post a key victory in the Northwestern A on Thursday night, 37-34.
Column: The Januaries: This too shall pass
I think I have the Januaries – cold, bored, cranky and tired of winter.
Wednesday, February 4
LHS drama team 7th at state
Libby High School sophomore Jason Schikora placed third statewide during last weekend’s Class A Speech and Drama State Tournament in Butte.
Woman faces felony elder exploitation charge
The Lincoln County Attorney’s Office filed an elder exploitation charge against a Libby woman for allegedly taking advantage of an 84-year-old Alzheimer’s patient who was under her care.
Adeline Vosen Howser Pepper Johnston
Adeline Vosen Howser Pepper Johnston, 97, died Jan. 23, 2009 at her son’s home in Spokane, Wash.
Legislators consider mail-in ballots pilot project
Montana legislators are considering a bill to implement a mail ballot election pilot project within 17 of the state’s 56 counties over the next two years. If passed, residents in those counties could be voting from home in the next federal election.
Letter: Christmas decorations brighten courthouse
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Column: Libby-Troy area is great place for watching eagles
My interest in birds dates back to a zoology class I took during my sophomore year of college. Over the course of the semester, we carried around our bird books to help with identification and compiled a list of each species we spotted.
Richard Neil 'Dick' Huffman
Richard Neil “Dick” Huffman, 71, died Jan. 14, 2009 in Tucson, Ariz.
Town Pump efforts help Troy, Libby food banks
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Letter: Training, drills work with school lock-down
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In a hurry to arrive: Troy woman gives birth to son in ambulance
A newborn flew into Libby’s hospital on Thursday evening of last week but it wasn’t by stork – it was via Troy Volunteer Ambulance.
BNSF Foundation donates to Provider Pals
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Feb. 6 Briefly
EPA plans town meeting for Monday
Letter: Fifth-grader seeks help on Montana
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Letter: Commissioners stand behind county sheriff
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City ponders how to best spend water budget funds
Libby City Council members are torn on how to spend water budget money received from International Paper Co. – repair major water leaks, provide financial relief to city water users, reduce debt owed on the water system or a combination of the three.
Monday, February 2
Jette Sheeley
Jette Sheeley, 66, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 at her home in Libby from natural causes.
Whitefish downs Loggers to tighten Northwestern A
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Officials collect data on grizzlies
In the wilds of western Montana, the grizzly bear provides a mystique that instills caution and even fear into those who venture out. Learning more about the majestic animals is on the minds of wildlife officials.
Feb. 4 Briefly
Cabinet View FD schedules work day
LHS girls win third straight
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Citizens group wants to recall county sheriff
A group of Eureka-area residents has launched a campaign to recall Lincoln County Sheriff Daryl R. Anderson over a perceived failure to properly investigate a series of recent rape complaints.
Noxon nips Lady Trojans by 4
In a 12-point road victory the previous weekend, the Troy High School girls basketball team shot a respectable 47 percent from the field.
County hires former cop to fill justice of peace job
In a whirlwind last week, Lincoln County commissioners sifted through 26 resumes and interviewed five candidates, announcing Friday afternoon that a Lincoln County deputy would become the next justice of the peace.
EPA collects information for report
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Ted Linnert is asking questions. And this past Wednesday morning during the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting, Linnert received similar responses from Marianne Roose, Tony Berget and John Konzen on a range of EPA-related issues.
Hunting numbers concern sportsmen
Hard winters, predator numbers and lower harvest quotas for the 2009 hunting season sparked Lincoln County commissioners to request a special hearing with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
Lydia A. Robinson
Lydia A. Robinson, 78, of Libby died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009 at her home in Libby from natural causes.
W.R. Grace's federal trial date draws closer
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Greenchain pummels Whitefish on Senior Night
Taking to the mat on Senior Night in the final home dual of the season on Saturday, Libby took less than a half-hour to dispose of Whitefish.
Bennett submits funding request
Fleeting funding for asbestos-related agencies in Libby, which supplement health-care costs related to the hazardous fibers, has prompted freshman Rep. Jerry Bennett, (R-HD1) to sponsor an appropriations bill.
Troy shuts down Red Devils, 56-29
A 6-foot senior who leads District 14-C in scoring at 20 points per game, Noxon’s Cody Linderman obviously draws a lot of attention on the basketball court.
Emelia Huber
Emelia Huber, 83, a longtime Libby resident, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 in Corvallis, Ore., from natural causes.
