Tuesday, July 27
Cabinet View Golf Course's original 9 receives upgrade
Thursday, July 22
Jam-packed in jail: County's female inmates find little elbow room
Lincoln County Undersheriff Jerry Rust recently sent out a message to deputies – don’t arrest women unless you have to.
City wants project's road problems fixed
The City of Libby will withhold payments to the Cabinet Heights Sewer Project contractor until perceived shortcomings can be corrected, Mayor Doug Roll said.
Yaak Wilderness Music Festival moves to Turner Mtn.
Back in 2004 when the Yaak Wilderness Music Festival was established, questions about the idea raced through the minds of organizers.
Libby goes back to '50s with reunion
With poodle skirts and drive-in movie theaters, James Dean and the birth of rock ‘n’ roll, the 1950s really was fabulous – just ask the hundreds of former Libby High School students who will be in town next week.
Fire ignites at shooting range
A grass fire that burned about one-tenth of an acre behind a shooting range Saturday was caused by a bullet, according to a fire official.
Doctor working at clinic on family medicine rotation
When asked what he had done during his first week in Libby, second-year medical resident Dr. Hank Pelto said he biked on Haul Road and hiked up Leigh Lake.
Catholic church youth planning car wash
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church youth are planning to hold a fundraiser car wash from noon-3 p.m., on Saturday, July 31 in the church parking lot.
VA representative to visit Troy, Libby Aug. 9
A representative of the Montana Veterans Affairs Division out of Kalispell will be at Kootenai Senior Center in Troy and Libby Senior Citizens Center on Monday, Aug. 9.
Memorial Service: Russell H. Graves
Russell H. Graves, 78, died on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at St. John’s Lutheran Hospital in Libby.
Rapids U12 soccer boys 2nd at Butte tournament
The Kootenai Rapids U12 boys team took runner-up honors in the recent Montana Showcase Jamboree in Butte.
Birth: Isabella Lynn Escudero
William and Aimee Escudero announced the July 5, 2010 birth of their daughter, Isabella Lynn Escudero.
Birth: Tyssen James Bothman
Jamey Butler and Tyler Bothman announced the June 23, 2010 birth of their son, Tyssen James Bothman.
Birth: Callie Renee Donnelly
Rob and Stacey (Bothman) Donnelly announced the May 21, 2010 birth of their daughter, Callie Renee Donelly.
On Campus: Quinn Wilson
Quinn Wilson of Libby was named to the President’s Honor Roll for the spring semester at the University of Great Falls.
Anniversary: Dwight and Katie Dwello
Dwight and Katie Dwello will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house event on July 31 at the Libby Senior Citizens Center.
Engagement: Rodarte & Noble
Scott Noble and Lana Walen of Libby, and Jane Noble of Dubuque, Iowa, along with Steve and Stephanie Rodarte of Redding, Calif., announced the engagement of their children, Jessica Lynn Noble to Patrick Thomas Rodarte.
Onward & Upward: Heather Brown
Heather Brown, St. John’s Lutheran Hospital acute care registered nurse, recently earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Western Governor’s University with a 4.0 grade point average.
Career Path: Marci Juleson
An academic journal recently published an honor’s thesis by nurse Marci Juleson, St. John’s Lutheran Hospital announced.
Gulf spill can be goad to do right thing
If there’s one thing we’ve learned from BP’s disastrous oil spill, it’s how missed opportunities can come back to haunt you. One glaring example has received little attention, however.
Do we have enough wilderness?
Many of us have heard the opinion expressed many times in Lincoln County that we have enough wilderness already. As a longtime wilderness supporter, I have learned that people who state this opinion often have little idea of how much wilderness we actually have.
Action can protect outdoor legacy
“While action is not without cost, the costs of inaction are greater. What is the cost of a trout stream whose waters are too warm to fish?” – U.S. Sen. Max Baucus
Conrad Roy Futrell
Conrad Roy Futrell, 97, of Libby died Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at St. John’s Lutheran Hospital.
Charlotte Hasslen
Charlotte Hasslen, 43, passed away July 12, 2010 at her home in Aloha, Oregon.
Tuesday, July 20
Lincoln County Junior Fair Results
Drilling begins to measure ground water treatment success
A contractor for International Paper Co. began to drill wells last Thursday under direction of the Environmental Protection Agency to better delineate the boundaries of contamination within the Libby Ground Water Contamination Superfund Site.
Whitefish Range grizzly moves to Cabinets
Wildlife officials relocated a 249-pound male grizzly bear last weekend from the Whitefish Range to an area above Spar Creek in the West Cabinet Mountains south of Troy.
Libby prepares for annual rodeo
The seventh annual Kootenai River Rodeo is ready to burst out of the gates on July 30-31 at J. Neils Memorial Park in Libby.
Judge sentences Waldron
A wanted Libby man who was apprehended outside Missoula two weeks after leading local law enforcement on a chase was sentenced last Thursday in federal court.
Martineau, Mee Win Elks Scramble
Joe Martineau and Jim Mee Sr. won the annual Elks Scholarship Scramble at Cabinet View Golf Course on Saturday.
Death Notice: Kay E. Savage
Kay E. Savage, 59, of Troy died July 17, 2010, at St. John’s Lutheran Hospital in Libby.
Family of 3 escapes pickup fire
A family of three escaped with only minor burns after their pickup’s transmission ignited last Thursday while traveling south on Highway 2 toward Kalispell, a fire official said.
Seniors Calendar: July 21-27
Senior Menus: July 21-27
Events Calendar: July 21-27
Satellite imagery uses subject of program
The Libby Library will be hosting a presentation titled, “Satellite Imagery Applications in Land Management” on Tuesday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Library plans Lemonade on Lawn
The Libby Library’s Lemonade on the Lawn on Wednesday, July 21, will feature musical entertainment by Lee Tonner and Ann Mason.
Revett CEO to meet public in Libby, Troy
John Shanahan, Revett Minerals chief executive officer, will meet with the public on Thursday, July 22 in Libby and on Tuesday, July 27 in Troy.
Library to show Saturday movie
The Libby Library plans to screen “Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken” for its free movie presentation at noon on Saturday, July 24.
Friday, July 9
Libby to meet with EPA
The Libby City Council announced Thursday that a special meeting with the Environmental Protection Agency has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 13.
Friday, July 2
Trojan sports collections now online
In an effort to allow Trojan fans easy access to reviewing the 2009-10 sports seasons, The Western News has created "collections" for each team. Click on the link to review stories and photos for that particular sport. Or, scroll down the home page to see the various sports and simply click to go to that team's page.
