Sunday, January 31
City considers reclassifying minor offenses
Mayor Doug Roll asked the Libby City Council last week to consider following Whitefish and Kalispell’s example of converting some minor misdemeanor criminal offenses into municipal infractions.
Boys Basketball: LHS improves to 3-1 in Northwestern A
Libby High School coach Wally Winslow knows his team’s offense isn’t perfect. The Loggers struggle at times with shooting percentage and will usually hit a wall at some point during the game.
Betty June Boyd
Betty June (Peterson) Boyd, 81, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010.
Casino robbery suspect enters plea agreement
A man charged with robbing a Libby casino in September and leading authorities on a 30-mile high-speed chase through Libby and Troy entered a plea agreement in court last week, while his alleged accomplice may go to trial in March.
Memorial Service: Tyler S. 'Beans' Challinor
The family of the late Tyler Challinor invites friends to a “Celebration of Life Memorial Service” on Feb. 6 in Orofino, Idaho.
Girls Basketball: Trojan girls show improvement
Glancing up at the halftime scoreboard, the Troy High School girls basketball team found themselves trailing Thompson Falls by a mere four points. Yes, the Lady Trojans were losing but they were in the game – something they couldn’t say about many of their other contests this season.
Searching for a father: Libby man finally finds answers
Over the summer of 1953, a teenage mother abandoned her 9-month-old baby, William Albert Davis – named after his father – on a bench at a bus station in Ephrata, Wash.
Turner Mountain Ski Area still open
The Turner Mountain Ski Area near Libby continues to operate despite a below-average season for snowfall.
Boys Basketball: Troy wins back-to-back OT games
Ryan Rayson’s free throws and Jake Alexander’s 3-pointers proved to be key components in Troy’s 64-54 overtime victory on Thursday night over Thompson Falls.
Girls Basketball: THS girls come up short vs. Plains
Although the Troy High School girls basketball team remains winless this season, the Lady Trojans continue to show signs of breaking through.
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Saturday, January 30
Sports Update: Libby boys take out Bulldogs, 48-38
The Libby High School boys basketball team survived a rocky third quarter to defeat Whitefish, 48-38, on Saturday night in a Northwestern A matchup.
Sports Update: LHS girls roll past Whitefish
The Libby High School girls basketball team handily defeated Whitefish on Saturday evening, 46-18.
Sports Update: Logger boys win at Eureka by 23
The Libby High School boys basketball team led 30-16 at halftime and went on a 12-2 run to end the game in a 50-27 triumph against Class B Eureka.
WN Sports Video: Whitefish at Libby girls basketball
Jan. 30, 2010: Libby 46, Whitefish 18
Sports Update: Troy girls lose on road to Noxon
The Troy High School girls basketball team came close to posting its first win this season by trailing by just two points heading into the fourth. But Noxon finished the game with a 9-3 run to take a 36-28 win.
Sports Update: Libby grapplers dominate Whitefish, 64-12
The Libby High School wrestling team ended its regular season on Friday with a 64-12 dual victory over Whitefish.
Sports Update: Noxon outlasts Troy boys, 30-25
The Troy High School boys basketball team suffered through long offensive droughts in a 30-25 loss at Noxon on Saturday.
WN Sports Video: Whitefish at Libby boys basketball
Jan. 30, 2010: Libby 48, Whitefish 38
Friday, January 29
WN Sports Video: Plains at Troy boys basketball
January 29, 2010: Plains 55, Troy 40
Sports Update: Troy girls lose at home to Plains
The Troy High School girls basketball staged a late rally but couldn't climb out of the hole in a 45-33 loss to Plains.
Sports Update: Plains boys rally to beat Trojans
The Troy High School boys basketball team shot out to a 12-0 lead early but Plains buckled down, got its inside game going and came from behind for a 55-40 victory on Friday night.
WN Sports Video: Plains at Troy girls basketball
January 29, 2010: Plains 45, Troy 33
WN Sports Video: Libby vs. Columbia Falls wrestling
Libby 45, Columbia Falls 42
Thursday, January 28
Sports Update: LHS girls roll past Eureka by 15
Libby High School senior Jackie Mee was back in uniform on Thursday night in the Lady Loggers’ 50-35 victory at Eureka.
Wednesday, January 27
Sports Update: Libby defeats Columbia Falls on Senior Night
The Libby High School wrestling team won a thrilling 45-42 dual over Columbia Falls on Thursday night.
LHS students headed to regional Science Bowl
A group of five science club students will represent Libby High School at the 18th annual Big Sky Regional Science Bowl competition on Feb. 20 in Billings, adviser Jasper Howell announced.
Guest Column: Relay For Life about more than just numbers
For the fourth year in a row, the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life is coming to the Asa Wood School – this year on Aug. 6-7.
Video: State of the Union Address
President Obama delivers his first State of the Union Address to a joint session of Congress. Coverage from C-SPAN.
Letter: Former dispatcher believes in Thrasher
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Officials say air quality control plan is working in Libby
In the world of air quality success stories, Libby looms large on the national scene.
Letter: Troy has hometown people that really care
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Letter: Rehberg's tone on S. 1470 is refreshing
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Letter: What's in bank's name change?
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Letter: Put Montana support for Tester bill to vote
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Letter: Surveillance cameras downtown not needed
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5 Questions with Erik Leigh
Erik Leigh, Lincoln County Environmental Health
'Sleeping Beauty' musical coming Feb. 4-5 to Memorial Center
Dancing, singing and wielding props – Libby Middle School students have been rehearsing since December to present the musical production of “Sleeping Beauty” next week at the Memorial Center.
Troy Mine shows sign of recovery
Starting Monday, Troy mine worker wages will be completely restored to pre-December 2008 levels, a sign of recovery for a company that was on the brink of closing one year ago.
Rosalie M. Sikes
Rosalie M. Sikes, 62, of Libby died Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 at her home in Libby from natural causes.
Kootenai NF plans to install bear-proof food boxes
With black bears and grizzly bears roaming around northwestern Montana’s backcountry, interaction with humans will occur from time to time. In an effort to help protect the bears from getting themselves into trouble while increasing safety for campers, Kootenai National Forest this summer plans to install up to 100 bear-proof food storage boxes.
Letter: In agreement on TV station issue
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Missoula Children's Theater coming to Troy
The Missoula Children’s Theatre kicks off a week of “Rumpelstiltskin” with auditions on Monday, Feb. 1, in Troy.
Monday, January 25
Wrestling: Libby wins 4 of 5 at Class A Duals
The Libby High School wrestling squad won four of five matchups during the Class A Duals at Lewistown on Friday and Saturday.
Rehberg, Tester letters on S. 1470
Following are letters between Rep. Denny Rehberg and Sen. Jon Tester on the Forest Jobs and Recreation Act. The first letter is a response from Rep. Rehberg to Sen. Tester, followed by the original letter that extended an invitation to discuss the bill. — Ed.
Coryell resigns from Troy council
The Troy City Council is in need of another member – and quick.
Hagadone SportsWire
Following is a sampling of top sports stories around Hagadone newspapers:
Our Town SlideShow: Cheering on the basketball teams
As competitors for the local high school, athletes often find themselves on the pages of a newspaper’s sports section. Beyond the basketball court, however, there are also the cheer squads that do their best to root classmates to victory while keeping the crowd in the game.
Sunday, January 24
Troy tries to fill police vacancies
The Troy Police Department is down to new chief Bob McLeod as its only officer, mayor Don Banning confirmed last week following the first meeting of the new city council.
Robert W. 'Billy Bob' Boothman
Billy Bob Boothman, 81, died on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 at his home in Libby.
LHS drama team takes 2nd at divisionals
The Libby High School drama team finished runner-up at last weekend’s Northwestern A divisional tournament in Whitefish.
Boys Basketball: Bigfork outlasts Loggers
With no field goals over the final 3-1/2 minutes in a tight game on Tuesday night, the matchup between Libby and Bigfork quickly turned into a free-throw shooting contest.
LC Culinary School classes to begin
The Lincoln County Culinary School is planning to kick off a series of classes on Thursday, Jan. 28 – thanks to a grant through the Montana Food Bank Network.
Annex building options all carry high pricetag
Results from an informal analysis determined the cost of refurbishing the aging Lincoln County annex building in Libby to modernize the electrical, plumbing and heating systems are cost prohibitive county commissioner John Konzen said.
James Daniel 'Jed' Kifer
James Daniel “Jed” Kifer, 21, died in his sleep on Jan. 7, 2010, in Caldwell, Idaho.
Girls Basketball: Mee-less Loggers fall to Glacier
The Libby High School girls basketball team’s offense struggled offensively on Saturday in a nonconference matchup against Class AA Glacier in Kalispell.
Libby Schools may be forced to cut staff
The numbers keep coming down.
Life in the 'husky chariot': Yaak woman discovers passion for dog sledding
At least a couple times per week throughout the winter, Linda Stehlik can be seen standing at the helm of a dog sled while the team’s silent feet pound the ground, and they, not so silently, pant in unison. Stehlik is sensitive to the movements of her dogs, gripping the handlebars, shifting weight at turns to prevent a crash, and forcing the brake into the snow at times to keep the sled from hitting the dogs.
Troy native receives honor for fire rescue
Standing on an extension ladder outside of a burning building in Renton, Wash., Mike Bain encouraged a man trapped on the second floor to remain calm.
Boys Basketball: Libby falters in 4th in loss to Glacier
The Libby High School boys basketball team jumped out to a 12-2 lead in the first quarter and held a seven-point advantage at halftime but came out cold in the fourth quarter in a 65-41 loss to Glacier.
Saturday, January 23
Sports Update: LHS wrestlers win 3 of 4 at Class A Duals
The Libby High School wrestling squad won three of four matchups during the Class A Duals at Lewistown on Friday and Saturday.
Sports Update: Libby boys fall on road at AA Glacier
The Libby High School boys basketball team jumped out to a 12-2 lead in the first quarter and held a seven-point advantage at halftime but came out cold in the fourth quarter in a 65-41 loss on Saturday to Glacier.
Sports Update: Troy goes to OT again for another win
The Troy High School boys basketball team went into overtime for the second straight game for a 64-56 victory on Saturday over Superior.
Sports Update: Libby girls fall to Glacier
The Libby High School girls basketball team’s offense struggled on Saturday in a nonconference matchup against Class AA Glacier in Kalispell.
Sports Update: Troy High girls show improvement
The Troy High School girls basketball team showed signs of improvement in back-to-back games on Friday and Saturday.
Thursday, January 21
Sports Update: Trojan boys down T. Falls in OT
Ryan Rayson’s free throws and Jake Alexander’s 3-pointers proved to be key components in Troy’s 64-54 overtime victory on Thursday night over Thompson Falls.
Billie Joe Turner
Billie Joe Turner, 80, a longtime Libby resident, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010 at St. John’s Lutheran Hospital from natural causes.
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Case of whooping cough confirmed in Lincoln County
The Lincoln County Health Department announced one confirmed case this week of pertussis, or whooping cough.
Wednesday, January 20
Letter: Thoughts on Obama 'seeking solutions'
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Letter: Reader glad to see Rehberg's involvement
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Letter: Road crews deserve praise for efforts
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Kristine Eldridge
Kristine Elizabeth (Kuntz) Eldridge, 55, died Jan. 7, 2010, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, following a battle with cancer.
Larry 'Lar' Lavon Hill
Larry “Lar” Lavon Hill, 57, died Jan. 16, 2010, at his home in Missoula following complications from asbestosis.
TV translator group continues search for funds
In an attempt to get operation and maintenance costs covered while preparing for the ultimate conversion to digital, the Libby TV Translator Group is trying to find local residents who are willing to contribute to the cause.
Libby artist brings home 'People' Choice' honor
Over the years, Libby artist Ron Adamson has earned a number of honors, rubbed elbows with Hollywood stars and drew the attention of the legendary rock band, “The Eagles.”
Libby school superintendent receives extension
After debating the pros and cons of contract lengths, the Libby School Board on Monday night approved a two-year extension to school superintendent Kirby Maki.
Agencies consider expansion of interim storage area for soil
A proposal to expand an interim storage area for contaminated soil is under consideration by agencies involved with the Libby Superfund cleanup.
Congressional candidate hosting chili feed on Saturday
Dennis McDonald (D-Melville), a candidate for U.S. representative, will host a free chili feed on Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Libby Senior Citizens Center.
Air quality meeting set for Jan. 26 at Little Theatre
The Lincoln County Environmental Health Department plans to host a public meeting on Jan. 26 at the Little Theatre in Libby. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.
Letter: Glad to see, hear 'Merry Christmas'
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Girls Basketball: Lady Loggers post 49-point win over Class B Trojans
Over the first minute of Thursday night’s game at Class B Troy, the Libby High School girls committed turnovers on their first two possessions and gave up a hoop to fall behind, 2-0.
Letter: Troy needs officials to clean up our town
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Tourism summit slated for Feb. 2 at Libby Dam
Lincoln County Tourism plans to host a tourism summit on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 6:30 p.m., at Libby Dam.
Letter: Tyler Challinor's family makes request
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Letter: Seeking right to choose MT stations
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Boys Basketball: Loggers hang on to down Troy, 35-29
Down by just four points with eight minutes to play, the Troy High School boys had battled back from a 15-2 hole in the opening quarter. Just when the momentum seemed to be in favor of the Trojans, Libby dug deep and snatched it away to end up winning, 35-29.
Election battles take shape across county
Election 2010 officially started on Thursday with candidates intending to run for various county, district and state offices filing their paperwork.
Richard F. Weare
Richard Francis Weare, 89, died Jan. 11, 2010 at his home in Wasilla, Alaska, surrounded by family.
Letter: Techniques to avoid wolf predation exists
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Letter: Three Rivers group thanks Rehberg
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Tuesday, January 19
Troy Police Department down to only McLeod
The Troy Police Department is down to new chief Bob McLeod as its only officer, mayor Don Banning confirmed Wednesday night following the first meeting of the new city council.
Coryell resigns from Troy City Council
The Troy City Council is in need of another member – and quick.
Monday, January 18
Girls Basketball: Polson downs Lady Loggers by 11
The Libby High School girls basketball team couldn’t put a blemish on Polson’s Northwestern A record on Saturday in a 49-38 loss.
Libby City Council to meet Tuesday evening
The Libby City Council plans to meet for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m., in council chambers at City Hall. The meeting was postponed from Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Folk singer John Dunnigan coming to Libby
On a visit to John Dunnigan’s website, an interesting description greets folks on the home page:
Boys Basketball: Trojans take care of Eureka
The Troy High School boys basketball team improved to 3-2 in District 7-B on Saturday with a 58-53 victory at Eureka.
Girls Basketball: Eureka defeats Troy, 50-21
The Troy High School girls basketball team dropped a 50-21 loss at Eureka on Saturday.
Our Town: Conquering the Treasure Mountain Challenge
Organizers of the Treasure Mountain Challenge didn’t quite know what to expect for its inaugural cross-country skiing races on Saturday. And although only five competitors took part in two races, that wasn’t exactly a bad thing.
5 Questions: Dolly Blata, Troy High School Student Council President
1. What are some of the primary issues that you are involved with as student council president?
Rehberg listens to variety of viewpoints on Tester bill
Standing in front of a podium with a wireless microphone on Saturday afternoon in Libby, U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg shared a couple of stories, offered a few viewpoints and even told a joke.
Wrestling: Sweedman 2nd at Rocky Mountain; LHS loses by 1 point to Ronan
Libby High School’s Kyle Sweedman finished second in the Jug Beck Rocky Mountain Classic wrestling tournament in Missoula on Saturday but his loss in the championship bout came to an old nemesis – Brock Picard.
LHS drama wins Bigfork tourney
Libby High School’s drama team nailed down first place in Class A during Saturday’s Bigfork Invitational.
WN Video: U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg visits Libby
U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg conducted a listening session on Sen. Jon Tester's Forest Jobs and Recreation Act on Saturday, Jan. 16 at Libby High School. For the story, follow this link.
Libby's city administrator position goes to Hammons
Reaching the conclusion of a search that went on for more than six months, Libby has finally hired a city administrator. And a familiar face will take on that role – former Troy mayor Jim Hammons.
Sports Update: Bigfork boys hang on to beat Libby
The Libby High School boys basketball team rallied from an early nine-point deficit to take the lead in the fourth quarter only to see Bigfork win in the end, 43-41.
Volunteers come through to keep Nordicfest alive
Facing the possibility of dying out after a quarter-century, Libby Nordicfest put out a desperate plea for volunteers to keep the annual festival alive. The community responded in a big way on Friday evening during an organizational meeting to fill out a board aching for new faces.
Boys Basketball: Loggers upend Polson, 41-40
The Libby High School boys basketball team pulled off a 41-40 road victory over Polson on Saturday to improve to 2-1 in the Northwestern A.
Vincent strives for seat in state senate
Reps. Chas Vincent and Gerald Bennett of Libby both filed their paperwork last week in an effort to continue their public service to Montana. In Vincent’s case, the road to Helena has a different twist as he filed for the Senate District 1 seat currently held by Aubyn Curtiss.
Sunday, January 17
Libby School Board meets Monday night
The Libby School Board will gather Monday at 7 p.m., for its regular monthly meeting in the Central Administration Building’s Little Theatre.
Help on way for self-representing civil case litigants
An AmeriCorps volunteer will travel to Libby from Kalispell at least monthly, starting this coming Wednesday, to help guide self-representing litigants through civil legal matters.
Sports Update: Eureka girls roll past Trojans
The Troy High School girls basketball team dropped a 50-21 loss at Eureka on Saturday.
Earl Laurence Schulke
Earl Laurence Schulke, 89, died Jan. 13, 2010 at St. John's Lutheran Hospital in Libby.
Sports Update: Trojan boys improve to 3-2 in district
The Troy High School boys basketball team improved to 3-2 in District 7-B on Saturday with a 58-53 victory at Eureka.
Sports Update: Sweedman 2nd at Rocky Mnt.
Libby High School’s Kyle Sweedman lost a 5-2 decision to rival Brock Picard of Polson in the 171-pound finals at the Rocky Mountain Classic on Saturday in Missoula.
Saturday, January 16
Our Town SlideShow: Libby Scatterguns
There are no strangers among the Libby Scatterguns.
Sports Update: Logger boys upend Polson, 41-40
The Libby High School boys basketball team pulled off a 41-40 road victory over Polson on Saturday to improve to 2-1 in the Northwestern A.
News Update: Volunteers come through to keep Nordicfest alive
Facing the possibility of dying out after a quarter-century, Libby Nordicfest put out a desperate plea for volunteers to keep the annual festival alive. The community responded in a big way on Friday evening during an organizational meeting to fill out a board aching for new faces.
News Update: Former Troy mayor hired as Libby city administrator
Former Troy mayor Jim Hammons has been hired to fill the position of Libby city administrator.
Sports Update: Polson girls beat LHS, now 3-0 in region
The Libby High School girls basketball team couldn’t put a blemish on Polson’s Northwestern A record on Saturday in a 49-38 loss.
Our Town SlideShow: Soldiers return to Libby
Brad Fuqua, The Western News
Friday, January 15
State of Montana directory now online
The State of Montana Phone Directory is now online at www.mt.gov , the governor’s office announced last week. The link can be found on the right side under “State Government.”
Thursday, January 14
Rehberg listening session moved to Libby HS
U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg's listening session on Sen. Jon Tester’s Forest Jobs and Recreation Act scheduled for Saturday has been moved from the City Hall's Ponderosa Room to Libby High School's Ralph Tate Gymnasium, press secretary Tom Schultz announced late Friday afternoon.
Rehberg in Libby on Saturday for listening session
U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg has scheduled a listening session on Sen. Jon Tester’s Forest Jobs and Recreation Act in Libby for Saturday, Jan. 15.
Online Exclusive: Legislative report with Sen. Aubyn Curtiss
Lincoln County citizens long concerned about maintaining healthy forests and multiple-use access to public lands welcomed the announcement that Congressman Dennis Rehberg will be conducting a hearing in Libby Saturday on what Sen. Jon Tester touts as his “jobs and recreation” bill.
Sports Update: Libby grapplers fall in dual, 42-41
The Libby High School wrestling team lost a dual by one point for the second straight week.
Sports Update: Logger boys down Troy, 35-29
The Libby High School boys basketball team jumped out to a 15-2 lead in the first quarter and then held on for life to defeat Troy, 35-29.
Wednesday, January 13
Sports update: Libby girls down Troy, 55-6
The Libby High School girls basketball team scored 55 straight points in a 55-6 win over Troy on Thursday night.
Libby air quality in Stage 1 advisory
Erik Leigh of the Lincoln County Environmental Health Department issued a Stage 1 air advisory on Thursday afternoon.
Tuesday, January 12
Story followup: Fishtrap wolf pack safe for now but will be watched
The Fishtrap Pack is safe for now after killing a cow at McGinnis Meadows last week, but that could change if the wolves make a habit out of dining on livestock, according to Kent Laudon, wolf management specialist for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
Letter: Volunteer firefighters thanked for response
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Troy's new officers under microscope
A state board in charge of certifying law-enforcement officers has been asked to look into the Troy Police Department’s two recent hires – an officer suspended from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reserve program in 2007 and an officer who was fired from the sheriff’s office last year.
Two-woman revue to play Little Theatre
Mary Reckin and Mona Charles, who have developed a reputation as Kalispell’s “Theatre Queens of Comedy” are bringing their two-woman revue to the Little Theatre in Libby on Jan. 23-24.
Mayor suggests use of cameras on Mineral Avenue
With two separate incidents involving vandals breaking glass in the community over the past year, Libby Mayor Doug Roll is looking into the possibility of installing surveillance cameras on each end of Mineral Avenue.
Tester's forest jobs bill: When a wilderness bill is a sham
Montana politicians are usually quick to defend our state brand – “the last best place” – although they tend to falter when it comes to defending what makes our state the best. And that is our wildlands, the real last best places in Montana. They are the substance behind the image.
No charges filed against Walters, Pearson
Troy’s former chief of police Mitch Walters and officer Kit Pearson, whose resignation goes into effect Monday, will not be charged for alleged criminal wrongdoing related to a Nov. 19 conversation that they unintentionally broadcast over a police radio.
Details sketchy on accident that took life of Libby native
Federal authorities are investigating the death of 20-year-old Libby native Tyler Challinor, a Fort Simcoe Job Corps student who was crushed last week by a tractor he was working on at Yakama Forest Products.
Tester's forest jobs bill: Bill is true collaborative effort
When Montana Democratic Sen. Jon Tester introduced his Forest Jobs and Recreation Act last July, he did something that is all too uncommon in today’s political world. He kept a promise.
Carl Barnes
Carl Barnes, 78, died Jan. 9, 2010 at his home in Troy.
Monday, January 11
Our Town: Libby Scatterguns
There are no strangers among the Libby Scatterguns.
School board to begin Asa Wood consultant interviews
The Libby School Board plans to kick of a series of special meetings on Thursday to interview prospective consultants to complete a needs assessment concerning the future of the district’s Asa Wood building.
Sunday, January 10
Boys basketball: Troy downs Mission, falls to Bigfork
The Troy High School boys basketball team came up big in the fourth quarter to down Mission, 37-27, in a District 7-B matchup on Friday.
Boys basketball: Libby breaks even in first week of conference play
With a variety of weapons in the starting lineup and a deep bench to keep the opposition gasping for oxygen, it was easy to see on Thursday night why the Columbia Falls boys were picked as the preseason favorites in the Northwestern A.
Girls basketball: Lady Trojans lose to Mission, Bigfork
The Troy High School girls basketball team got seven points from Jackie Pepiot in a 43-16 loss to Mission in a District 7-B meeting on Friday.
Local entities finalize comments on OU1, OU2 cleanup plans
The Environmental Protection Agency is not using or does not yet have the proper science or data to impose final remedies on operable units 1 and 2, according to the County/City Health Board, Libby City Council and Libby Area Technical Advisory Group.
Dorothy A. Peterson
Dorothy Ann (McNulty) Peterson, 91, died on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, in Kalispell at the Immanuel Lutheran Home where she had lived for the past six years.
Wrestling: Polson edges LHS; Greenchain competes in dual tourney
In a dual that came down to arguably the best wrestlers on each squad, Polson defeated Libby on Thursday night, 36-35.
Libby drama team 2nd at Columbia Falls Invite
The Libby High School drama team took second place behind Polson in the Class A competition at last weekend’s Columbia Falls Invitational.
Girls basketball: Libby off to 1-1 start in conference
The Libby High School girls basketball team opened Northwestern A play on Friday with a 54-44 setback at Columbia Falls.
Tyler S. Challinor
Tyler "Beans" Steven Challinor, 20, died Jan. 7, 2010 in White Swan, Wash.
Officials hope to receive funding for road
Escaping life in the city limits and enjoying the beautiful backcountry that Lincoln County has to offer, a growing number of people have purchased property in the Yaak.
Incident with wolves has McGinnis Meadows couple on edge
Jan Bourdeau can point out each of her 15 cows and bulls by name. Some are named after old television shows – “The Dukes of Hazzard,” “The Beverly Hillbillies,” “Little House on the Prairie” – while others have Gaelic names that stem from the breed’s Irish heritage.
5 Questions: Charlie Clough, Friends of Scotchman Peaks
1. What is the No. 1 challenge in Friends of Scotchman Peaks’ quest to obtain the wilderness designation?
WN Video: Scenes of Kootenai River
Brad Fuqua of The Western News shot this video on Jan. 10, 2010 in three different spots – along the river from a turnout on Highway 37; at Libby Dam on the Lake Koocanusa side; and at Blackwell Flats downriver from the dam.
Cross-country ski race coming to Libby
While racing in various cross-country skiing events around the region, Libby’s Ben Scott wondered if such a competition would draw much interest back in his hometown.
Saturday, January 9
Sports update: Trojan boys fall to Bigfork
The Troy High School boys basketball team had a rough time in the second quarter in a 59-34 loss to Bigfork.
Sports update: Bigfork girls defeat Trojans
The Troy High School girls bsaketball team had tough time finding the hoop in a 57-12 loss to Bigfork.
Sports update: Logger boys even conference record
The Libby High School boys basketball team broke open a close game with a 17-2 run in the second quarter to defeat Ronan, 55-39.
Sports update: Mee scores 29 in Libby victory
The Libby High School girls basketball team pulled away from Ronan early en route to a 55-22 victory at Ralph Tate Gymnasium on Saturday.
Friday, January 8
Hagadone NewsWire
Following is a sampling of top news stories around Hagadone newspapers:
Sports Update: LHS girls drop road game at Columbia Falls
The Libby High School girls basketball team opened Northwestern A play on Friday with a 54-44 setback at Columbia Falls.
Sports Update: Troy boys down Mission by 10
The Troy High School boys basketball team came up big in the fourth quarter to down Mission, 37-27.
Sports update: LHS at Western A Duals
Libby High School's wrestling team placed sixth at the Western A Duals Friday and Saturday at Ronan. Libby won duals over Deerlodge, 82-6; Flathead, 40-33; Thompson Falls, 57-30; and Flathead JV, 53-21.
Sports Update: Mission girls down Troy in 7-B meeting
The Troy High School girls basketball team got seven points from Jackie Pepiot in a 43-16 loss to Mission.
Online Exclusive: Snowpack below average in Kootenai River Basin
Mountain snowpack in the Kootenai River Basin is below average, the Montana Natural Resources Conservation Service reported Friday.
Thursday, January 7
Editorial: Bravo to effort vs. underage drinking
It’s not an uncommon scene in rural America … underage teens going out into the woods for a kegger or maybe kicking back with friends in the basement to play “beer pong.”
Guest Column: Nordicfest hoping to stay alive
If Nordicfest is one of the community events you enjoy, and you want it to be here for years to come, now is the time to put your thoughts into action!
Libby School Board plans meetings
The Libby School Board has scheduled a special meeting on Monday, Jan. 11 at 4 p.m., in the Little Theatre in the administration building.
Libby City Council plans Jan. 11 meeting
The Libby City Council has scheduled a meeting for Monday, Jan. 11 at 5:30 p.m., in the council chambers at City Hall.
Letter: Give president's plans a chance
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Sports update: Polson wrestlers beat Libby by 1 point
In a dual that came down to arguably the best wrestlers on each squad, Polson defeated Libby on Thursday night, 36-35.
Girls Basketball: Lady Loggers win by 30
The Libby High School girls basketball team took care of Class B Eureka in a nonconference meeting Saturday evening, 52-22.
Sports Update: Columbia Falls defeats Libby boys, 56-25
The Libby High School boys basketball team opened play in the Northwestern A on Thursday night with a 56-25 loss to Columbia Falls.
Troy appoints new police chief
In one of his first actions as Troy mayor, Don Banning promoted officer Bob McLeod to chief of police.
Letter: Proud to have served with soldiers
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Singing Sons Of Beaches to play Libby on Jan. 16
Libby native Steve Riddle plans to make another musical appearance in his hometown – but this time it’s not with the Mission Mountain Wood Band.
Letter: Responsibility needed to move Libby forward
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Troy School Board to meet on Jan. 11
The Troy School Board will meet on Monday, Jan. 11 at the district administration building. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.
Troy PD sees more changes
Staffing at the three-officer Troy Police Department has shuffled since the chief and an officer inadvertently broadcast a controversial conversation over a public frequency in November. The exchange, which was recorded by dispatch, launched a state investigation and the chief shortly thereafter resigned.
Girls Basketball: Noxon slips past Lady Trojans
Looking for positives in a sixth straight loss this season, first-year coach Neil Newton said Saturday night following his team’s 27-18 loss to Noxon that the Lady Trojans continue to learn the game.
Letter: It's an honor to welcome soldiers
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Letter: Thanks for not being afraid to speak up
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Harriet J. Welch
Harriet J. Welch, 80, died Jan. 4, 2010 at the Libby Care Center from natural causes.
Year in Review: January-April 2009
(Editor’s note: This is the first of three stories reviewing Libby and Troy news of the past year. In this issue, read about the first four months of 2009. In the Jan. 6 edition, May through August will be reviewed, followed by September through December on Jan. 8 ) .
Wednesday, January 6
New Year's Baby arrives on Jan. 2
A little more than 30 hours into the new year, Tahley Renee Dobrowsky made her way into the world at St. John’s Lutheran Hospital in Libby.
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Online videos that we find interesting and wanted to share with our online readers.
Tuesday, January 5
Letter: Orr can't be called dishonorable
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Letter: Seeking quick fix to city problems
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Letter: 'ObamaCare' only makes things worse
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Events Calendar: Jan. 6-12
Wednesday, Jan. 6
Rose fills vacant seat on council
The New Year is marking big changes for Troy city government.
Letter: No business stealing your vote
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Letter: Free speech denied? Give me a break
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Letter: 'Dr. Joe' gets big kudos from resident
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Year in Review, Part III: September-December
(Editor’s note: This is the third of three stories reviewing Libby and Troy news of the past year. In this issue, read about the final four months of 2009. In the Jan. 1 edition, January through April was presented and in the Jan. 8 edition, May through August was reviewed).
Letter: Resident appreciates Insulation crew's work
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Monday, January 4
Boys Basketball: Trojans step out of conference to beat Noxon
The Troy High School boys basketball team continues to be a work in progress but first-year coach Cory Andersen was pleased with a lot of aspects to the game in a 39-26 victory on Saturday night over Class C Noxon.
Elvina Jean Orsborn
Elvina Jean (Billadeau) Orsborn, 72, died on Dec. 29, 2009 at St. John’s Lutheran Hospital in Libby.
Boys Basketball: Libby takes care of Eureka
The Libby High School boys basketball team built a double-digit lead by halftime and took care of Eureka, 50-27, in a nonconference game on Saturday.
Our Town: Perfect way to start the new year
With one eye on the time and another on a darkened Treasure Avenue, the growing crowd waiting in drizzle outside of the National Guard Armory in Libby on New Year’s Eve wondered if their loved ones would make it home before the clock struck midnight.
Wrestling: Libby dominates Whitefish, 76-12
The Libby High School wrestling team rolled to a 76-12 dual victory over Whitefish on Saturday.
Skiers, boarders hit Turner Mountain slopes
Skiers and boarders took to the slopes this past weekend after Turner Mountain Ski Area announced that it had accumulated enough snow to open up for the season.
2009 Year in Review Part II: May-August
(Editor’s note: This is the second of three stories reviewing Libby and Troy news of the past year. In this issue, read about the second four months of 2009. In the Jan. 1 edition, January through April was presented. September through December will follow on Jan. 8).
Stage 2 air advisory in effect for Libby area
Erik Leigh of the Lincoln County Environmental Health Department said Tuesday morning that a Stage 2 air advisory remains in effect for the Libby area.
Sunday, January 3
Sports Update: Libby boys down Eureka by 23
The Libby High School boys basketball team built a double-digit lead by halftime and took care of Eureka, 50-27, in a nonconference game on Saturday.
New Troy police chief, New Year's baby, air advisory
In one of his first actions as Troy mayor, Don Banning on Monday promoted officer Bob McLeod to chief of police. He is scheduled to be sowrn in tonight. Also, Libby’s “New Year’s baby” made its way into the world on Jan. 2, St. John’s Lutheran Hospital announced. And a Stage 2 air advisory is in effect for the Libby area.
Libby's New Year's baby born on Saturday morning
Libby’s “New Year’s baby” made its way into the world on Jan. 2, St. John’s Lutheran Hospital announced Monday.
Troy mayor appoints chief of police
In one of his first actions as Troy mayor, Don Banning promoted officer Bob McLeod to chief of police. McLeod was an obvious choice to lead the three-officer department, Banning said.
Saturday, January 2
Sports Update: Greenchain handily defeats Whitefish
The Libby High School wrestling team rolled to a 76-12 dual victory over Whitefish on Saturday.
Sports Update: LHS girls cruise past Eureka
The Libby High School girls basketball team took care of Class B Eureka in a nonconference meeting Saturday evening, 52-22.
Friday, January 1
Sports Update: Trojans boys defeat Devils
The Troy High School boys basketball team took care of Class C Noxon in a nonconference meeting Saturday night, 39-26.
Sports Update: Troy girls fall to Noxon
The Troy High School girls basketball team played one of its most competitive games of the season on Saturday night against visiting Noxon but fell short in the end, 27-18.
