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Stinger Welding gets financial boost; tax credit is $17 million shot in the arm for bridge-builder

While Stinger Welding in Libby is the recipient of what totals to be a $17 million investment, the lion’s share of that investment comes from the company itself, said its president and chief executive officer.

Route 2 head-on accident injures two; Libby boy hurt critically

Two people were injured at 11:48 a.m. Monday — one of them critically — as the result of a head-on collision about six miles south of Libby on U.S. Route 2.

John H. Sims, 74, of Kalispell

John H. “Jack” Sims, 74, of Kalispell died Thursday July 21, 2011, at Fawn Creek Camp Ground near Libby. 

Robert A. Jacky, 81, of Libby

Robert Allyn Jacky, 81, a longtime Libby resident died Wednesday July 20, 2011, at his home in Libby from natural causes. 

Li'l Speed-ster gets his motocross wish; 'Make-a-Wish' Foundation benefits child afflicted with Cystic Fibrosis

With a name like Caleb Speed, he was meant to be in motorsports.

Loggers win district title; advance to state tourney Thursday

Scared straight.

Wreck Too

MHP 164 Bryce Ford at accident near Branding Iron 7-24-11

Stinger

The Stinger Welding building is mammoth, and it has the potential space to construct some of the largest bridge spans in the northwest. 

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Birth Hock

Lucas Edward Hock

Shortstop Herbig

Shortstop Chris Herbig catches Audie Anderson in a rundown Thursday evening vs the Bitterroot Red Sox

Sears Staff Photo

Derek Willis, left, Kyle Keller, Korey Aarstad (manager), Markus Messmer (owner) and David Murray

Obit Poush

John Poush

Lincoln County landfill

Lincoln County landfill employee Steve Bowers consolidates the metal pile early Wednesday morning.

Stufflebeam gets 10-year sentence

The man who pleaded guilty in the shooting death of his child’s mother has received a 10-year sentence for the crime, five years of which have been suspended by 19th Judicial District Judge James B. Wheelis.

George A. Thorsrud, 54, of Libby

George Allen Thorsrud, 54, went on to another plane of existence on June 24, 2011, from lung cancer at his home in Libby. 

Eugene P. McBride, 94, formerly of Libby

Eugene “Gene” Porter McBride peacefully passed away at Community Hospital in Missoula, July 7, 2011, at the age of 94. 

Ruth C. Hamlin, 87, formerly of Libby

Ruth Carolyn Hamlin, surrounded by her three children, went peacefully to be with the Lord on July 5, 2011 at the home of her son in Bozeman, Mont.

Connie D. Bresee, 79, of Libby

Connie Dorene Bresee, 79, passed away July 5, 2011, at her home in Libby. 

More tests planned for bark; EPA to approve Riverfront Park plans

There will be additional tests performed on the wood chip piles and sales or subsequent removal of chips has been halted, officials from the Environmental Protection Agency told Lincoln County Commissioners on Wednesday.

Young athlete shows he has the right stuff

Every once in awhile, someone comes along who restores faith.

David Williams

David Williams

One Year Old Michalkiewicz

Blake Michalkiewicz

Montanore Check

Dusti Thompson and Jessie Conrad

Junior Fair

Ryan Goodman, left, Darbi Brooks, Reed Christensen, Logan Christensen and Ryan Christensen

Dr. Cuskelly

NEW DOCTOR IN TOWNÐ The Cuskellys, clockwise, Brielle, 3, Dianna, Dr. Cuskelly, Abel, 9 and Zach 9. Cuskelly wil begin his practice at Libby Clinic Aug. 1.

Chris Herbig

Libby pitcher Chris Herbig delivers a pitch in the first game with Kootenai Valley Sunday. Herbig pitched a four-hitter in the five-inning game.

Honeymoon Airplane

The Littlefield honeymoon airplane a '49 Piper Super Cub

1942 Boeing Stearman

Deb Edwards, from left, Molly Littlefield, Ben Littlefield and Malcolm Edwards. 1942 Boeing Stearman N2S-4 with a Continental R-670 220hp motor. Cruising speed of 90 mph with a range of 300 miles. Home base is Crest Airpark out of Kent, Wash.

'49 Piper Super Cub

Keith Littlefield of Kent, Wash. sits behind the controls of his '49 Piper Super Cub the same plane he and his wife Molly spent their honeymoon in. The Super Cub sports a Continental C-90 and operates on 100 octane low lead fuel and 90 hp with a range of 300 miles. Keith and Molly belong to the Puget Sound Antique Airplane Club.

Robert Clark

Betty J. Overby

Franklin T. Snyder

Justin Wicka

RBI single for Justin Wicka scores Justyn Mack bottom of 4, puts the score at 11-0 Loggers. First of a doubleheader vs Eureka's Kootenai Valley Rangers 7-8-11

Obit Bresee

Connie Bresee

Nitty Gritty Too

John McEuen on his five string banjo and Jimmie Fadden on harmonica. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band concert 7-9-11

Jeff Hanna, left, and John McEuen

Jeff Hanna, left, and John McEuen of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

NItty Gritty

Jeff Hanna, from left, Jimmie Fadden and Bob Carpenter of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Janet Haines

Janet Haines enjoying the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band concert 7-9-11

Corey Clawson bust

Craig Schultz, president of LVA, presents Fire Chief Tom Wood with a bust of fallen firefighter Corey Clawson for 100 years of outstanding service.

Butch Weedon

Butch Weedon of the Fire Services Training School presenting plaque to Fire Chief Tom Wood

Jason's donkey goes astray

LVFD's left fielder Jason Colclough had a bit of trouble with his donkey who decided to take off for parts unknown.

Jason Colclough

With two strikes Jason Colclough resorts to the shovel for a base hit for the LVFD team. LVFD over LVA 5-2 in donkey softball action.

Dr. Jay Maloney

Dr. Jay Maloney of the LVA team en route to first base. Grounds out, donkey was too slow.

Brady Fiscus

Jason Friedman leads the way for LVFD's Brady Fiscus with a base hit during the donkey softball game vs LVA. Despite LVA bribing the donkeys with carrots it was LVFD on top 5-2.

Keith's Base Hit

Debbie Kambel leads the way for LVFD's Keith Howard with a base hit during the donkey softball game vs LVA. LVFD over LVA 5-2.

Birth Peterson

Easton Daniel Peterson

Chief: Scam threat exists; Smith, Montana AG say be wary of asphalt paving schemes

   Just as summer temperatures are warming, the Montana Department of Justice is already hearing from people who have been targeted by door-to-door driveway repair scams.

Thousands gather to celebrate the Fourth

   Troy was the place to be in Lincoln County on Monday as thousands from Montana, Idaho and beyond gathered in town as the population swelled to numerous times its normal census.

Loggers finish fifth in tourney; Wicka hurls one-hitter finale

Playing concurrently with  Logger Days, the Libby Loggers baseball team held its annual Big Buck Tournament, and the defending 2010 champion Loggers managed a fifth-place finish with a 9-0 victory last Sunday over the Prairie Cardinals.

Franklin T. Snyder, 78, of Libby

Franklin T. Snyder, 78, lifelong resident of Libby, Montana, passed away at St John’s Lutheran Hospital on July 1, 2011.

James K. Taylor, 89, of Libby

James K. Taylor III was born in San Diego, Calif., on April 17, 1922. He laid down his rod and creel and turned in his hammer and saw when he passed on June 27, 2011, in Kalispell, Montana after suffering a stroke.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1548 to mark 75th anniversary

  Veterans of Libby and the local VFW Post 1548 have returned from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, Desert Storm and Shield and from Afghanistan, and now the Post is commemorating its Diamond Jubilee on July 10.

FVCC to receive $4 million gift; the largest ever to college

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Logger Days Royalty

2011 Logger Days royalty during Troy's 4th of July celebratioon. Kaya Hardgrove, from left, Robin Kyes, Sandra Sanderson and Kyla O'Brien.

Daniele McDonald

Four-year-old Daniele McDonald

Swing Bike

Known as the "wackiest bike on two wheels" a pair of Swing Bikes wowed spectators Monday with their independent steering on both wheels.

'34 Seagrave

'34 Seagrave fire truck with flathead V12

Jake Ovesen

Two-year-old Jake Ovesen from Kentucky

Linzie Willis

Linzie Willis 2-1/2 months

Riverside Vendors

Riverside vendors during Troy's Fourth of July celebration 2011.

Birth Nelson

Leah Wynn Nelson

Not Guilty! Casey Anthony found not guilty of the murder charges against her.

Casey Anthony was found not guilty of all of the murder charges against her. She was found guilty of several counts of providing false information to the police.

Brooke Toland

Three-year-old Brooke Toland of Libby.

Corn on the Cob

Three-year-old Brooke Toland of Libby.

Logger Days Royalty

2011 Logger Days royalty during Troy's 4th of July celebratioon. Kaya Hardgrove, from left, Robin Kyes, Sandra Sanderson and Kyla O'Brien.

Splash Pad

Five-year-old William Simmons of Libby takes a run through the splash pad.

Troy 4th Flyover

Troy 4th Air Force fly-over

'20 Model T

Will Hedrick, driving, Tammy Hedrick and Carl Rogers aboard a 1920 Ford Model T

Troy Cowboy

Cowboys are taller in Troy...maybe it's the water.

Parade Candy

Eight-year-old Kyran Kelso of Troy

Gabby

Gavriella Oliver

Schnackenberg

Nikki and Eric Schnackenberg of Helena ogle a 50th Anniversary quilt during the quilt show at Morrison Elementary

John Deere B

Troy's Leon Graff with his '48 John Deere B pulling the VFW Auxiliary and Junior Girls float

Monument

Erection of monument in Fireman's Park. LVFD celebrates 100 years.