Thursday, January 27
Historian to remember: Mark White
Where the casual observer only notices trees, U.S. Forest Service archeologist and historian Mark White saw remains of settlements and a glimpse into life of northwest Montana’s pioneers.
Loggers roll to 20-point win over Class B Lions
Taking control of the tempo early, the Libby High School boys basketball team rolled to a nonconference victory on Tuesday night over Eureka, 51-31.
Troy on receiving end of distance learning grant
The world of learning available to Troy students got a whole lot bigger this week with news that a technology grant had been awarded.
Libby student to play in All-Northwest Band
Outstanding high school musicians from six Northwest states will convene next month to rehearse and perform under the direction of world-renowned conductors.
Red Hat Society to meet on Feb. 2
The Yaak chapter of the Red Hat Society invites the public to join members for a noon lunch meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 2.
AARP tax preparation services available
AARP tax-aide volunteers will offer free tax preparation for taxpayers with low and moderate income with special attention to those ages 60 and older.
Letter: Time for change on Troy council
Dear Editor:
Heard Around the West: Montana cowboy takes care of 'alien'
It’s not a big hop from Helena to Salt Lake City but an ornery passenger turned the flight into the trip from hell, pounding on the door to the cockpit and “saying he was a space alien” who wanted to fly the plane, reports the Helena Independent Record.
Guest Column: Workers' comp bills top agenda
Montana leads the nation in rates charged for Workman’s Compensation Insurance but help is on the way.
Guest Column: Get facts before voting on bond
For many community members, the school bond issue is not about Libby Public Schools. It’s about a tax increase. Why would anyone vote for a tax increase now, when unemployment is so high and the economy is so poor?
Editor's Blog: In the Pressbox
Brad Fuqua, editor of The Western News, writes about news and sports while sharing daily thoughts about what may be going on around Libby and Troy. Click on the link "
Library activity set for Feb. 2
Plum Creek grant benefits students
Health events scheduled
Lawrence A. Swartz
Ernest R. 'Roy' Davidson
Engagement: Shilling & Ahearn
Free mammogram program under way
Tuesday, January 25
T. Falls upends Trojans in 7-B battle
Troy still without city attorney
Fundraiser for radio station planned
Local event stresses dental care in children
Senator to receive honor from asbestos awareness group
LHS boys win double-OT thriller
'Love and Logic' parent class organized
On Campus: Levi Zimmerman
On Campus: University of Montana
Birth: Amauri Joel Ortiz
Birth: Tucker Richard Allen James
Friday, January 21
Mill levy expected to help cover expenses
Committee considers arranging grizzly study
Asa Wood building eludes ruin
DUI Task Force to gather on Jan. 27
Letter: Sledders 'take care of each other'
Little Guy wrestling sign-ups coming
Care center hosting talk on SAD
Stakeholders elect officers at meeting
Driver safety course slated for Jan. 24
Tuesday, January 18
Ice jam leads to flooding in Libby
Vaughn 'Bill' William Vincent
Bill would raise dropout age to 18
Constitution Caucus aims to push Republicans to right
On Campus: Matthew Etienne, Karl Wepprecht
Career Paths: Anna Dlask
Troy outlasts Eureka in 7-B boys thriller
Lady Lions pull away in 2nd half to beat Troy
Lady Loggers defeat Trojans
Logger boys rally to defeat Troy, 34-26
Troy book discussion group plans meeting
Talk antiques at care center event
Libby VFW to host dinner on Wednesday
Airport Road project planned
Thursday, January 13
USFS musical chairs takes Bradford to Missoula
Drowning claims life of Libby woman
Libby Library to show classic film on Jan. 18
Fundraiser seeks donations
Claudia M. Brazington
Stakeholders scheduled to meet on Tuesday
Families in Partnership attends conference
Birth: Emma Lynn Sweatt
Birth: Teeanna Marie James
Troy City Council's Jones resigns
First air quality alert since 2008 goes smoother
Spelling bee slated for Feb. 22 in Eureka
Memorial Service: Benita 'Bonnie' Pratt Lovick
Talent show at THS seeks entrants
AARP Drive Safety Program coming Jan. 18 to Troy
Logging activity ends on roads
Friday, January 7
Polson outduels Libby in conference matchup
Thursday, January 6
Libby wrestlers whip Whitefish
The Libby High School wrestling squad swept all 10 contested matches over Whitefish on Tuesday in a 66-12 rout.
Libby 'huntress' wins big
One of 10 finalists for a television show’s “Extreme Huntress” contest, Angie Haas-Tennison seemed to be a longshot to win an online voting contest. After all, she hails from small-town Montana – not exactly a booming population center.
Bond ballots to be mailed out Jan. 14
The Lincoln County Elections office announced that the Libby School District’s bond election ballots will go out to voters on Jan. 14.
Year in Review 2010: Soccer title, election, holidays
Local need leads to new welding course
Bridge parts fabricator Stinger Welding plans to add much-needed jobs to the local economy when construction of its new building is completed in the coming months.
Guest Column: Intern enjoys news experience
It is my last week here at The Western News. It has been rather short but I can say that it was sweet, too.
Column: Children bring message of hope
My mother often liked to say, “every generation is an improvement.”
Guest Column: 'Extreme huntress' thanks hometown
Tennis organization honors instructor
Longtime tennis instructor Corky Teska of Libby will be recognized as a 25-year member of the Professional Tennis Registry during an international tennis symposium on Feb. 18-24 at Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Carli H. Clapper
Carli H. Clapper died on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010 at her residence in Libby.
Myrtle J. Pollard Welch
Myrtle J. Pollard Welch, 97, passed away in Hamilton on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011.
David Hoot Grandstaff
David Hoot Grandstaff, 52, died on Dec. 19, 2010 at his home in New Orleans, La., of heart failure.
Montana DEQ issues fine to Genesis Inc.
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality issued a $6,181 fine to Genesis Inc., the state agency announced this week.
Libby School Board plans meetings early next week
The Libby School Board plans to gather on Tuesday, Jan. 11 for a special meeting and community work session at 7 p.m., in the Little Theatre.
Tuesday, January 4
Resources available to kick tobacco habit
Cross-country ski club to give free lessons
Birth: Maddux Lyle Stow
Libby golfer 3rd at Hawaii tournament
Libby youth golfer Ryggs Johnston took third place in his division while competing at the Hawaiian Classic Golf Tournament on Dec. 20-22 in Maui.
Yaak bar owner awaits extradition on sex charges
Second lawsuit filed against Libby Lofts
Host families needed for students
Sunday, January 2
Libby City Council meets Monday evening
The Libby City Council will gather on Monday for a special meeting at 6 p.m., and its regular meeting at 7 p.m., in the council chambers at city hall.
