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Wolf Trapper

Wolf Management Specialist Kent Laudon demonstrates the setting of the No. 7 EZ Grip Livestock Protecton Trap Saturday during the Wolf Trapping Certification Class. Laudon recommends a 10-13 pound pan tension on the rubber padded trap.

Wolf Rug

A wolf rug on display during the Wolf Trapping Certification Class held at Asa Wood Saturday.

Wolf MB

Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks' Kent Laudon explains the use of the recommended wolf trap, the MB750, Saturday during the wolf trapping certification class at Asa Wood. In all 62 certificates were issued following the five hour class.

Wolf Catch Pole

Wolf Management Specialist Kent Laudon demonstrates the proper use of the catch pole, a tool used to release non-target animals safely.

VBL Wepprecht

Lauren Wepprecht with a kill shot in frist game vs. Flathead

Soccer Yakovenko

Freshman defender Bohdan Yakovenko keeps his eye on the ball vs. Columbia Falls.

Soccer Schnackenberg

Columbia Falls' Chase Ramberg competes with Jason Schnackenberg for a header in second half.

Soccer Webster

Senior striker Elly Webster

Soccer Rogers

Borderline struggle between C-Falls' Lindsay Strouse left, and Libby's senior defensive back Erin Rogers.

Soccer Reny

Jake Reny first half header vs. Columbia Falls

Soccer Pellegrin

Junior midfielder Alfredo Ruiz Pellegrin

Soccer Opland

Sophomore defensive back Breanna Opland dives in an attempt to break up Hailey Purdy's shot on goal Tuesday vs. C-Falls.

Conference play proves challenging

Libby’s volleyball frustrations continued last week with two conference losses to Whitefish and Polson.

Soccer teams make push for playoffs

The Lady Loggers soccer team isn’t going to win the World Cup anytime soon. But don’t tell them that.

Loggers bow 45-29 to the Bulldogs

Libby, now 3-2, sets sights on getting homecoming win

The Loggers might be missing their non-conference schedule right about now, as Libby’s football team came racing back against a pass-happy Whitefish squad, only to fall 45-29.

Three Libby boys go to state

Three Libby boys will head to Anaconda’s Old Works Golf Club for the state tournament this weekend after qualifying in Friday’s divisional tournament at Cabinet View. 

Lions roar; Trojans fall in 36-14 defeat

The Trojans remain winless after the Eureka Lions were able to stave off Troy’s football team in last weekend’s 36-14 game.

VFW honors 'Missing Men'

Off to the corner, beyond the billiards table at the Libby Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1548, was an empty table setting for one.

Gladys R. Haynes, 94, formerly of Libby

Gladys Rolseth Haynes, 94, was born March 8, 1918, to Ole and Ane Rolseth in Libby, Montana.  She died Aug. 28, 2012, at her home in Arlington, Va.  

Joyce Worden, 77, formerly of Libby

Joyce Worden, 77, died at Brendan House in Kalispell on Sept. 7, 2012, from complications after a recent surgery. 

Ella L. Jenkins, 81, of Troy

Ella L. Jenkins, 81, of Troy, died Tuesday, Sept. 18, at the Libby Care Center.  

Frank E. Pearsall, 56, of Troy

Franklin Edgar Pearsall of Troy, Mont,, passed away Sept. 22, 2012, at Kalispell Regional Hospital after a very brief and sudden illness.  

'Open Range' kicks off 2012 season

Kootenai Heritage Council begins new season with pair

The Kootenai Heritage Council kicks off its fall season with a performance by “Open Range,” at 7 p.m. Saturday.

Ceremony marks service's milestone

Troy Volunteer Ambulance recognizes, thanks those for service

Sunday was a great fall day to mark the 40th anniversary of Troy’s Volunteer Ambulance Service and Dr. Jay Maloney didn’t disappoint.

Stinger lien tops $341,000

The federal tax lien on Stinger Welding, Inc., that last month totaled $177,637 has nearly doubled since reported a month ago, hitting $341,846.25, according to  Department of the Treasury documents obtained by

McLeod vows to counter

Police chief contends duress for slow action on his case

The legal and professional saga of Troy Police Chief Robert McLeod’s 2007 Taser incident continues, as he now intends to file a suit against the state board in charge of public safety officer training.

Troy rallies to defeat Libby in hotly contested girls rivalry

The Troy Activity Center was a house divided Tuesday night as Libby’s volleyball team came to play the Lady Trojans. 

Badgers beat Libby, but Viking rematch arrives

Bonners Ferry’s soccer teams were able to leave Libby with two wins Monday afternoon, as the Badgers beat the boys 2-1 and the girls 6-0.

Gridders look to rebound after losses

After both Libby and Troy were treated to high-powered opposing offenses last week, the football teams have good shots at notching conference victories this weekend.

Runners improve rapidly for Divisional meet

One thing you can say about cross-country teams is that given enough time in a season, they will get faster.

Thompson participates in GPS workshop

Dean Thompson, a teacher at Libby Elementary School and Libby High School Softball Coach, was among 12 Montana teachers statewide who were selected to participate in a workshop on GPS (Global Positioning Systems) and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) held on the Montana State University campus recently.

Five LHS band and choir students to participate in All-State concerts

Five Libby High School students have been chosen, through a statewide audition process, to rehearse and perform next month in the 2012 All-State Band and Choir.

Auxiliary donates 4,478 service hours

The St. John’s Lutheran Hospital Auxiliary has once again gone beyond the call of duty to provide invaluable support to St. John’s Lutheran Hospital.  

Quilters guild fetes best pieces at show

The Western News

LES, Central School students learn lesson, hone mural skills

Primary and secondary curricula found common ground Tuesday as students from Gayle Paden’s Libby Elementary School class  and those of Todd Berget’s Central School class teamed in their study of murals.

Support Fair Tax; it just could solve income woes

Letter to the Editor,

A solution: Halt all foreign-aid payments, Payne suggests

Letter to the Editor,

HR No. 3397 - the Cabin Fee Act - passes the House; will establish fair lease cabin rates

Pair of Letter-writers ask why wrecking yard near park, residential area

Letter to the Editor,

Reader contends Obama's 'Change' should be his White House address

Letter to the Editor,

VBT Curry

Senior Michaela Curry passing first game vs. Bigfork 9-22-12

VBL Wepprecht

Taylor Quinn, left and Lauren Wepprecht block vs. Whitefish 9-20-12

Soccer Peel

Callan Peel fights Bigfork's Lydia Mathwig for control in second half action.

Soccer Neisess

Johnny Davidson, left, Adam Neisess, Jared Laveway and Zander Peterson celebrate after Adam scores vs Bigfork 9-20-12 (Davidson assisted)

RP Jim England

Photo taken in back yard in mid July.

Former CVFSA board members file legal appeal

The Cabinet View Fire Service Area and the board that governed it may be no more, but that didn’t stop two former members of the panel from filing a lawsuit that challenges the dissolution of the agency.

Old Photo 9-26

Crowded School The congested hallway in the Libby High School building demonstrates why the proposed new high school is needed. Photo from the Oct. 18, 1962, files of The Western News.

John S. Roseland, 82, formerly of Libby

John Samuel Roseland

FBT Roach

Senior running back Ricky Roach on the carry vs. Eureka 9-21-12

FBL Higareda

Junior Skyler Higareda on the carry vs. Whitefish 9-21-12

Albert E. Kirkpatrick, 91, formerly of Libby

Albert E Kirkpatrick, 91, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.

Science Advisory Board to issue report Tuesday

The Environmental Protection Agency’s Science Advisory Board (SAB) is expected comment Tuesday on the Draft Assessment on toxicity levels of asbestos levels in Libby.

DEQ mails letters on car-wrecking yard

The Department of Environmental Quality’s preparation of an Environmental Assessment for a proposed vehicle-wrecking facility adjacent to J. Neils Park has at least one neighbor feeling as if the project is very close to being approved.

City sewer service in debt, accountant warns after audit

Troy City Council members, several of whom are new to the process, were treated to a reading of the city’s 2010-2011 Fiscal Year Audit, and discovered some unfortunate news about the city budget.

Disabled city staffer is dismissed

Worker who lost his hand is fired by Libby officials

The Libby city worker whose left hand was severed during a workplace accident on Aug. 16 has been fired from his job with the city.

People Profile: L.A. Trotter

Recognition: World War II Japanese Prisoner of War. POW/MIA Remembrance Day was, Sept. 21.

Sheldon Boys

The Sheldon Mountain Boys, from left, Bill Cuskelly, Mark Kroll, Rod Snyder and Dave Blackburn, play in a concert last Friday. A local bluegrass band, the Sheldon Mountain Boys released a new C.D., “30 Years on the Mountain,” and were celebrating with a concert at the River Bend Restaurant’s outdoor patio.

VBT Curry

Marcy Kroschel, left, Taylor Brown and Michaela Curry react after defeating Libby in four games Tuesday night.

KVQG Winners

The top quilters in the Kootenai Valley Quilt Guild include Jan Sanderson with her third-place quilt. In the back row, from left, are Becky Brundin, with her entry entitled “Little Bobbie,” sewn from an 80-plus-year-old photograph of her father; Glena Hook with “Morning Dew,” which won third place among Wall-Hangings, and Carrie Gehrke, whose second-place entry represents a scene from her honeymoon. Second-place winner in the Quilt category Nora LaFrance is not pictured. 

FBL Post Game

Josh Bowers, left, and Jared Winslow post game vs. Corvallis.

FBT Practice

Troy gridders practicing for Friday's contest with Eureka.

Mural Kids

Students of Gayle Paden and Todd Berget participated in the mural project at a home just off Plummer Road. The students and their grades are, from left, Nicole Davis, 12; Ryan McKee, 12; Aliveyonna Reed, 6; Mason Risteau, 12, Nathaniel Price, 6; Adam LaFont, 5; Josh Massey, 11; Phyllis Lemon, 5; Ashley Witz, 11 and Ryan Thom, 11. Central School students were paired with LES students in the project.

Photo Gallery: Shopko opens its doors to eager customers

Opland steps to forefront to bolster the Trojans

Troy High School Football Coach Jim Dasios knows the limitations of his squad, not that he questions their talents. He’s talking about the number of athletes. Simply, there are few reserves.

Loggers' Luscher turns in stellar performance in Libby's lopsided loss

Consider the achievements: Two interceptions and three offensive receptions during a 48-minute prep football game.

Boys get feisty tie, girls lose at C-Falls

Libby had some soccer struggles and frustrations Saturday at Columbia Falls, but rallied to score a goal and left the Wildcats with a draw, moving the Loggers’ record to 2-3-1.

Loss to Florence drops Troy to 0-3

Trojans muster sustained drives

After a scoreless first quarter in Troy, the Florence Falcons leapt upon an undermanned Trojan football team to crank out a final winning score of 44-12. 

Logger golfers have home troubles

Libby’s golfers got their first real look at how Divisionals will stack up at Cabinet View next week when they hosted the Libby Invitational on Friday.

Nine women complete 'Boot Camp'

Nine women greatly improved their fitness levels and made new friendships by participating in the Montana Athletic Club’s Summer Boot Camp training program.

Libby splits at Bonners Ferry tourney

Libby volleyball split its games this weekend at the Bonners Ferry tournament, going 2-2 and falling in the first round of elimination play to Stillwater Christian.

Libby is shut out by powerful Stevensville squad, 33-0

Bigger, faster, stronger. Those three words describe Stevensville in Friday’s 33-0 football victory over No. 5 Libby, the first loss for the Loggers this season.

Police Blotter: Aug. 24 - Sept. 7

Heritage Museum's Chili Cook-off is set

Event scheduled Oct. 6; teams urged to take part

The Libby Heritage Museum’s Chili Cook-off is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 6.

Troy volleyball takes down Libby 3-1

Lady Trojans dominate 3-1; 26-24, 25-14, 22-25, 25-11.

Honors program offers 'a leg up'

Troy High School Principal Jacob Francom is on a mission. He wants to give his students the most far-reaching opportunities he can, and he’s received quite a bit of help.

Service expansion granted

Commissioners give agency green light to

Fisher River Volunteer Fire Department, which services the Fire Service Area, has been granted an expansion of services by Lincoln County Commissioners.

'It hurts to see the forest's current state'

Former KNF supervisor struggles with what he sees as lack of management

Jim Rathbun has spent his life in the forests. To say he loves the woodlands is like saying Michael Phelps is a good swimmer.

SJLH selects its new CEO

Whitfield will fill CFO position, too

St. John’s Lutheran Hospital has selected Bruce Whitfield to fill the roles of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

Kim S. Dutton, 56, formerly of Troy

After a long battle with cancer, Kim Sue (Burns) Dutton, 56, passed away Sept. 11, 2012, in Centralia, Wash.  

Gladys R. Haynes, 94, formerly of Libby

Gladys Rolseth Haynes was born March 8, 1918, to Ole and Ane Rolseth in Libby died Aug. 28, 2012, at her home in Arlington, Va.

Hotel Libby gets historic status

By definition, status will qualify it for funding

Gail Burger, project director of the Hotel Libby renovation project, received an interesting email Thursday afternoon. 

Personal records set at Silverwood

Rod Tempel’s cross country team travelled to Silverwood, Idaho for the Silverwood Coaster Meet last Saturday, and the young runners showed marked improvement in the fun and friendly environment.

Montana's political climate as diverse as its beautiful landscapes, former Rep. contends

Letter to the Editor,

Nordicfest Parade & Runnerfell Results

Salad bars at Libby schools turn out to be a big hit

Ads portraying him are inaccurate, Tester says

Montana’s junior senator, Jon Tester, called the offices of

Audrey A. Howery, 85, formerly of Libby

Audrey Alta (Alcorn) Howery, 85, passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, at Marias Care Center in Shelby.  

Soccer Moody

Chance Moody

Soccer Kyle

Ceara Kyle controls the ball vs Columbia Falls.

Shopko Susan

Susan Boche

Hotel Libby

Gail Burger, the project director of Hotel Libby, now with a National Historic Landmark status, plans to restore the hotel to its form of the 1930s, when this photo was taken.

FBT Opland

Pass complete to freshman running back Sean Opland for a first down, second quarter vs. Florence.

FBT Roach

Ricky Roach intercepts from Thomas Shepard in first quarter action vs. Florence

FBT Haggerty

Hard charging Luke Haggerty with a gain of 3 yards in first quarter action vs. Florence.

FBT Haggerty A

Touchdown pass to Andrew Haggerty in fourth quarter.

FBL Luscher

Senior wide receiver Lane Luscher intercepts from Stevi's Chris Lords in second quarter.

FBL Lapka

Barak Lapka kickoff return first quarter.

FBL Gustin

Bryce Gustin tackling Chris Lords in second quarter.

FBL Bowers J

Josh Bowers tackles Kyle Behner second quarter.

FBL Bowers

Josh Bowers tackles Chris Bergman fourth quarter.

MAC Boot Team

Women who finished the Montana Athletic Club’s Boot Camp fitness program all made significant improvements in their fitness.  Pictured, from left, are Kelda Latham-Bennett, Ahyoung Huff, Doreen Gullinsrud, Kathleen Sheffield, Teresa Goyen, Lyn Hagarty, Kaylee Robertson, Diana Robertson and instructor Jennifer McCully.

Shopko Goble

First customer through the checkout Thursday was Earl Goble. (Opal Petrin right)

Shopko Desch

Barb Desch was the 99th customer to receive a $10 gift card Thursday morning during Shopko's grand opening.

Shopko Check

LHS Principal Rik Rewerts receives a check from Shopko Manager Marion Craig during Shopko's ribbon cutting grand opening.

Brian M. Coles, 60, of Libby

Brian Murray Coles, 60, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, at his home in Libby.

Gertrude E. Clauw, 86, formerly of Libby

Gertrude Elaine Clauw, 86, formerly of Libby, passed away Monday, Sept. 10, 2012, at Bonner’s Ferry, Idaho.

THS students get EMT head start

Alanah True-Silva plans on majoring in athletic training at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Ariz. That’s why the Troy senior is taking a brand-new college-level course offered by the high school.

Libby School Board hires psychologist; shares costs

Libby School Board members on Monday agreed to hire a psychologist the district will share with Troy schools to perform the federally mandated evaluations for special-needs students.

Revett miner recovering, seeks quick return to work

The 21-year-old miner who was injured in an accident Monday at Revett’s Troy Mine spent a night in the hospital and is at home, according to CEO John Shanahan.

Shoppers flock to new store

About 120 await doors to open at new Shopko

The lengthy line of eager shoppers formed long before the doors opened was a scene reminiscent of those Black Friday sales.

People Profile: Lynn Zimmerman

Recognition: Circulation Librarian at Libby Library

VBall Quinn

Junior Taylor Quinn preparing to block in fourth game vs. Glacier Wolfpack

VBall Nelson

Harley Nelson passing third game vs Glacier Wolfpack

Tester

U S Senate photo Jeff McEvoy

Moody EMT Class

Jay Moody oversees his high school students training for his EMT class.

Legacy Meeker

Greg Meeker of the U.S. Geological Survey explains the geology and mineralogy of asbestos Wednesday.

Co-op begins buying electricity from Whitefish electricity

With a start-up date of September 7, 2012, Flathead Electric Co-op officially began a two-phase power purchase agreement with the City of Whitefish for the advance purchase of electricity generated from the city’s hydro-electric generator. 

O-Mok-See State Pattern-Racing Results

MSCA State O-Mok-See High Point Rider results from Libby:

'Fab Freshmen' help Loggers gain a split with Class A teams

The Libby Logger boys soccer team split its two games this weekend, beating Laurel 5-1 and dropping 6-0 to a powerful Billings Central team.

Birth: Ava Shivers

Ava Shivers, daughter of Stephanie Kelso and Mario Shivers of Kalispell, was born July 16 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Ghost of seasons past haunts Girls Soccer team

Elly Webster scored twice in the first half before the Libby girls soccer team began to shut down in a 9-2 loss to the Laurel Locomotives.

Shopko Grand Opening set

Former Pamida store slates ceremony for Thursday morning

After a four-month liquidation sale and store conversion process, the former Pamida store in Libby has completed its much anticipated conversion to Shopko Hometown.

Birth: Hayden Alsbury

Hayden Alsbury, daughter of Tayla Yeadon and Dewayne Alsbury of Libby, was born at St. John’s Lutheran Hospital on Aug. 28.

Birth: Raelynn J. Masters

Raelynn Jean Masters, daughter of Danielle and RJ Masters of Libby, was born Aug. 21.

Kaiser is selected as ranger for the Three Rivers District

Kootenai National Forest Supervisor Paul Bradford named Kirsten Kaiser as the new district ranger for the Three Rivers Ranger District in Troy.

Libby Volleyball falls 3-1 to Glacier Wolfpack

First game, a 25-11 win for the Lady Loggers, is offset by loss of momentum.

Gertrude Elaine Clauw, 86, formerly of Libby

Gertrude Elaine Clauw, 86, formerly of Libby, died Monday, Sept. 10, 2012, at Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

Local carver brings art alive in wood, bone

For more than three decades, Stephen Fracul has made his passion, carving, into intricate and delicate art.

Running game pounds Blue Devils; Logger 'D' strikes a hard blow

With 365 yards of total offense and four rushing touchdowns, Libby’s 34-12 football victory over the Corvallis Blue Devils was the most impressive win this year, and shows signs of the Loggers’ potential.

Birth: Kinzley Carpenter

Kinzley Carpenter, daughter of Katie Bermel and Gary Carpenter of Kalispell, was born July 30 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Agency begins smoke-management program, restricts burning

The Department of Environmental Quality has begun its fall smoke management program, and urges compliancy.

Trojans, off to a slow start, bring traveling grid game to their home turf

Troy football faced another difficult opponent on the road, and the short-handed Trojans were beat again, this time falling to Ronan 36-14.

Hot Tub Drop draws crowd at promotional

Glass & Home Innovations, located at 419 W. Ninth St., on Saturday held a promotional Hot Tub Drop — yes, Hot Tub Drop — to promote its line of Bullfrog tubs.

Angelina has first birthday

Angelina Diaz Escudero turned 1-year-old Aug. 22. Angelina is the daughter of Aimee and William Escudero.

Ambulance service marks milestone

Volunteers commemorate the service’s 40th anniversary

In 1972, Warren Robbe and several other Troy residents established the Troy Volunteer Ambulance service.

Council OKs '13 budget

City leaders approve $2.391 million ledger

Troy’s City Council voted unanimously Thursday to approve the budget for the city. 

Youth-packed team bodes well for future of program

Although the only cross country meet in Libby this season has come and gone, Head Coach Rod Tempel insists the runners have just begun.

LDS chapters mark Sept. 11 with projects

Each year, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints puts together a service project to remember the tragedy of Sept. 11, and this and bring something good out of it.  

Oil could just be the real storm over the gulf, reader suggests

Letter to the Editor,

Soccer Schnackenberg

Jason Schnackenberg takes care of his keeper Austin Nagle post game.

Soccer Pellegrin

Junior midfielder Alfredo Pellegrin scores in first half action vs Laurel Saturday. (3-0 Loggers)

Soccer Davidson

Johnny Davidson celebrates after scoring the first goal, a header, off an assist by Jake Reny.

Soccer Kyriss

Nice save by keeper Rebecca Kyriss in first half action vs. Laurel

Old Photo 9-12

A Big Plop for Logger Kind

Fuel for wildfires used to be harvested, but that's different now, reader says

Letter to the Editor,

Nordic DTSR

Susan Auge, left, and Linda Shilling.

Nordicfest: A smorgasbord of events and opportunities

Hold on to your collective bunads, folks, because the much-anticipated Nordicfest is here.

June C. Keller, 86, of Libby

June C. Keller, 86, of Libby entered into peace with her Savior on Aug. 31, 2012, after a very short stay at the Libby Care Center.  

Wedding: Mariman

Jon and Krissie Jeresek, of Libby, would like to announce the marriage of their daughter, Jinnifer Sarah Jeresek, of Kalispell, to Gabriel Anthony Mariman of Kalispell.

Football Winslow Too

Jared Winslow puts the KO hit on sophomore Taylor Sylvester in second quarter.

Football Valentine

Field goal Valentine, Winslow holding first quarter.

Football Winslow

Jared Winslow puts the hard hit on sophomore Taylor Sylvester in second quarter.

Football Lapka

Barak Lapka tackles Blake Sylvester fourth quarter.

Football Luscher

Pass complete to Lane Luscher for a first down second quarter.

Football Higareda

Pass complete to junior Skylar Higareda for a first down with 2:55 remaining in first half.

Prelim budget is OK'd

The Troy City Council moved forward on its budget plans last Thursday to make ready for deadline the night of Sept. 6.

Council OKs union deal; preliminary budget heard

Libby City Council members on Tuesday heard a First Reading on the proposed Noise Ordinance, reviewed a preliminary budget of $11.172 million for 2013, and they approved a one-year contract with union workers that allows for a 1 percent longevity step increase.

Proposal addresses setbacks

County planner solution could avoid costly litigation

The crafting of a new zoning ordinance will give peace of mind to homeowners in the Creekview Estates subdivision and avoid possible litigation from either the developer or subsequent homesite buyers.

People Profile: Tom Wood

Recognition: Libby Volunteer Fire Chief

Troy man questions why residents fear family; says things are getting better

Letter to the Editor,

Payne: To win, conservatives must back away from anti-abortion stance

Letter to the Editor,

Football Winslow

QB Jared Winslow runs for a first down on a third down play first quarter vs. Bonners Ferry

Hunters: share your story with us by Sept. 12

Hunting season is upon us, and 

Troy gets swept in first game; Libby splits two matches

Troy volleyball showed it still has much to work on as it was swept by Stillwater Christian School on Friday night 25-16, 27-25, 25-19.

Troy gets knocked; Winslow leads Libby to 2-0

Troy football took it on the chin Friday night as Loyola Sacred Heart romped in a 60-0 win. Loyola’s Bo Hughes threw for 113 yards and two touchdowns, rushed for 89 yards and two more scores and returned a punt to the end zone.

Girls Soccer gets first win vs. Bigfork

Libby girls’ soccer can check something off its season to-do list: win.

Revett operation focuses on maximizing ore extraction, safety

Asbestosis victim fights back using SJLH program

Take 100 percent responsibility for your life. That is the mantra that Phil Spencer lived after his October 2010 diagnosis of Asbestosis.   

June Keller, 86, of Libby

June Keller, 86, of Libby, died Friday, Aug. 31, 2012.

James J. McGarvey, 70, of Libby

James Jude McGarvey, 70, went to be with our Lord at 11:46 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. 

With demand up, subsidies down, food pantry is struggling

Through July, Libby Food Pantry has served 2,440 individuals who needed some food to help get by, the largest number ever. What is more, the pantry has had to do that with no federal funds.

Local rider competes at O-Mok-See event

Darbi Brooks is like most high school senior girls — polite, considerate and unassuming. However, when she gets atop her 1,100-pound horse named Copper to compete like she did Saturday at the state O-Mok-See event, Darbi is all business.

Arson suspect arrested

Man, 24, is charged with McGrade blaze

A 24-year-old Libby resident has been charged in the July 8 suspected arson fire of the McGrade Center.

Scandinavia revisited

Nordicfest weekend offers food, parade, bunads and music

When the 28th annual Nordicfest convenes this Friday, it will come with many of the favorite events that have made it popular through the years, and it will also feature a new parade route.

Police Blotter: Aug. 19 - Aug. 25

First Annual Hack and Blast goes off without a problem

The first annual “Hack & Blast” is in the books.  The “Blast” part of the event took place at the Libby Scatterguns trap field with a total of five teams. Each shooter got 25 targets and his “buddy” gets to try to break the target if the shooter misses.  A total of 100 targets was thrown for each team. 

Golf teams bring some talent back

Dann Rohrer, in his 35th year of coaching, has high hopes for his boys and girls golf teams, and he has his sights set on returning to state.

Volleyball competes at Polson tip-off

Last weekend’s volleyball tournament results were a heartening one for Cindy Ostrem-Johnston.

Loggers travel to Browning; Troy begins on road

After a tense victory over the Bonners Ferry Badgers last Saturday was helped along by a timely tackle from junior quarterback Jared Winslow, the Loggers head to Browning on Friday to take on the Indians.

Library Book Sale is Sept. 7

The Libby Friends of the Library hold a monthly book sale on the first Friday of each month from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.  Friday, Sept. 7.  

About 85 attend opencut mine hearing

Most of the approximately 85 persons who attended a Department of Environmental Quality hearing on Wednesday made their feelings on a proposed opencut mine abundantly clear: They oppose it.

After 'Thirty Years,' Sheldon Mountain Boys to celebrate

This may be the last ride for the Sheldon Mountain Boys, a local bluegrass group from the Yaak that has been playing off-and-on with one another for three decades.

Class of 1972 leaders grateful for the memories

Letter to the Editor, 

Reader urges bicycle, pedestrian safety as school begins anew

Letter to the Editor, 

Former CVFSA chief apologizes to Libby, Lincoln County for difficulties

Letter to the Editor,

Bear Creek Road: Accessible beauty within reach for seniors

White apprises Commissioners on changes to radio band-width changes

Changes are coming to radio communications, and it’s mandated, Lincoln County Emergency Management Director Vic White told Lincoln County Commissioners on Wednesday.

Birth: Finley Kate Hannah

Finley Kate Hannah, daughter of Samantha and Kyle Hannah of Libby, was born Aug. 21.

Quinly Jo Leckrone

Quinly Jo Leckrone, daughter of Crysta Quinn and Dustin Leckrone of Libby, was born Aug. 22.

Birth: Braiden Dennis Nick

Braiden Dennis Nick, son of Chelsea and Kyle Nick of Libby, was born Aug. 16, 2012.

Mary M. Hammer, 85, formerly of Libby

Mary M. (Lensing) Hammer, 85, formerly of Troy and Libby, died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, at her home in Spokane Valley, Wash., with her loving family at her side.   

Free on own recognizance, Sprinkle must meet rules

After more than five months of lock-up that included time in the Lincoln County Jail and an evaluation at Warm Springs, Gloria Lee Williams Sprinkle is free until her trial.

Hunting special edition wants to tell your story

The weather is changing as the evenings become cooler and the mornings have a definite feel of fall in the air.

People Profile: Pam Rhodes

Recognition: Executive Director of Achievements, Inc.

Commissioners approve $35.6 million '13 budget

Lincoln County Commissioners on Wednesday unanimously approved a $35.6 million budget for 2012-’13 that changes mostly mirrors the one that preceded it.

HUD OKs SJLH loan for hospital

Agency support guarantees payment to eventual loaner

A long-awaited approval was given Tuesday by the Housing and Urban Development Department for the new hospital in Libby.

VBT Lundin

Junior Kellie Lundin, outside hitter for Troy, passes the ball in the Lady Trojans’ third game against Stillwater Christian.

Soccer Nash

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Old Photo 9-5

Nordicfest Royalty King and Queen Stan and Patty Evans along with Pincess and Prince Sue Cotter and K.C. MacDonald are chauffeured down Mineral Avenue. Staff photo from the Sept. 16, 1992, files of The Western News.

Mine Wilson

Safety officer Austin Wilson displays a sample vial of processed ore, the finished product Revett ships from Troy.

Mine Tumbler

Mine Truck

Mine Shanahan

Mine Mixers

Mine

Mine Lindsey