Friday, May 29
Millpond MotoX brings local thrills
Fires create concern for officials
Commissioners pleased with EPA visit
Charles Lotan
Peggy Burdick
Gerald Kensler
Sharon Floyd
Edward Feak
Olsen asks for investigation of Bischoff
School kitchen contract awarded
Military presence in Afghanistan is needed for security
Both parties represent authoritarian conservatism
Finding my home by climbing Dome
Funding secured for airport improvements
Troy boys finish third at state tennis
Police Blotter
Senior Center menu for June
June events at the county library
Tuesday night men's league results
Thursday, May 28
Moto X Start
June, 10, 2007
Moto X Havens
Riley Havens, 6, takes the checkered flag Saturday in the 0-6 category.
Moto X Andy
Andy Remp (141) finishes 4th in the 450 pro.
Obit Kensler
Gerald Wayne Kensler (Jerry)
Moto X
Eighteen year old Jordan Winkelseth of Bonners Ferry, wows the crowd with a "heel clicker" as he takes the checkered flag in the 250 Pro Class Sunday afternoon.
Tennis Troy
Team photo with 3rd place placque Left to right, back row: Dominic Kensler-Chiaverini, Brennan Olds, Alex Day, A.J. Faur, C.J. Beard Front: Ben Haggerty not pictured : Brylee Freund, Craig Helmrick, Allie Brown, Taylor Brown, Azure Stever
Obit Burdick
Peggy A. Burdick, 74
Tuesday, May 26
Obit Floyd
Sharon Faye Floyd, 73
Lincoln County veterans honored
Fire sweeps through local restaurant; MK Steakhouse burns Monday; cause and damage unknown
Participation light at EPA meetings
Jay Rosencrantz and Breanna Rovenstine
Rikki Anderson and Schuyler Diegel
Peggy Burdick
Beware of fables and fairy tales about water compact
Two decades of leadership; Tom Wood celebrates 20 years as fire chief
Forest management is the responsible choice
Take a moment to thank firefighters
Birds of prey visit Lincoln County
Loggers swept in league opener
Lady Loggers end season with run at state
Monday, May 25
Baseball Haggerty
Luke Haggerty caught stealing vs. Missoula Pioneers May 8.
Memorial Andreessen
Memorial Day services at Riverfront Park.
Memorial Peck
Memorial Day 2015 with Lincoln County Commissioner Mark Peck.
Memorial Brue
Honoring veterans and the fallen this Memorial Day 2015 with Billie Jo Brue, member of the Ladies Auxiliary John E. Freeman Post 5514 of the VFW.
Memorial Gregory
Herb Gregory of John E. Freeman Post 5514 of the VFW had the honor of raising the flag during Memorial Day ceremonies at Milnor Lake Cemetery Monday.
Council Olsen
Allen Olsen
Council Williams
Peggy Williams
Council Teske
Brent Teske
Council Bischoff
Bill Bischoff
EPA McKean
Deb McKean
Council Desch
Barb Desch
Obit Feak
Edward Charles Feak, 60
Birth Vogel
Noah Daniel Vogel, who weighed 8 lbs 9 oz Noah was born to Jon and Danielle Mills Vogel on 2/15/15 at Family Birth Services birthing center.
Engaged Rosencrantz
Jay Rosencrantz and Breanna Rovenstine announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Bre's parents are Kurt & Deb Rovenstine of Kansas, and Jay's parents are Joni Rosencrantz of Libby, MT, and Randy Rosencrantz of Texas. Jay graduated from Libby High School in 2008 and Montana Tech in 2012. He graduated from Montana State in December 2014 with a Masters Degree in Statistics, and is now working at Draft Kings in Boston, MA. Bre graduated from Junction City High School in 2008, and Oklahoma Wesleyan University in 2012. She is employed as a teacher at Bright Horizons in Boston. They plan to get married August 2, 2015, in Bozeman, MT, and reside in Boston.
Track Scott
Troy's Scott Pate crashes into the pit during the long jump at the Class B state track and field championship in Kalispell on Friday. Pate finished in second with a jump of 20 feet, 11.5 inches. (Aaric Bryan/Daily Inter Lake)
Track Opland
Troy sprinter Sean Opland cruises during the 100-meter finals at the Class B state track and field championship in Kalispell on Saturday. Opland finished second in the 100-meter dash and won the 200-meter dash. (Aaric Bryan/Daily Inter Lake)
Softball Monigold
Madisen Monigold vs. Laurel May 21.
Friday, May 22
Chief Tom Wood
LVFD Fire Chief Tom Wood
Old Photo 5-26-15
Coloring Winners Shelby Barton, Jessica Shaw, Megan Sutherland, David Merrick, Hannah Chandler and Sonja Hart won Pamida gift certificates in the annual Easter Coloring Contest. Ashley Brossman, 6, was the winner of a drawing for a bicycle in the contest. Employees judged about 300 entries. Photo from the April 21, 1995, files of The Western News.
Chief Wood
Retired fire chief Ken Preston aned second assistant chief Marc McGill join newly-elected fire chief Tom Wood, first assistant chief Charlie Comer and second assistant chief Bill Watt. Photo from the April 21, 1995, files of The Western News.
Two injured in traffic accident Monday
Emily McBride and Richard Halsey
Richard M. Blackburn
Heritage Museum to open May 30
Elected officials need to weigh in on Libby scandals
Remembering the sacrifice of families
Everyone lost in the dismissal of Coach Webster
Concerns arise about vague institutional controls proposal
Loggers fall on the road to Lakers, 11-3
Lady Loggers advance
Advantage holds lead in Tuesday men's league
Police Blotter
Thursday, May 21
Engaged Diegel
Christina and Timothy Wallawine of Libby announce the engagement of their daughter Rikki Anderson to Schuyler Diegel, son of Diane and Robert Diegel of Seisholtzville, PA. The wedding will be a private event with immediate family outside of Columbia Falls on June 4th, 2015
Obit Blackburn
Richard M. Blackburn, 95
Baseball Thom
Braydan Thom pitching top of four vs. Missoula Pioneers during the Wood Bat Classic May 8.
Baseball Winslow
Jared Winslow steals second bottom of three with two out vs. Missoula Pioneers during the Wood Bat Tournament May 8.
Concert
Playing in the fifth and sixth grade band were members Abigail Osborne, left, Kiralyn Newton and Beanka Scott during Troy High School's 2015 spring band concert. The group played "When the Saints Go Marching In," "Hard Rock Blues" and "Sakura, Sakura."
Engaged Halsey
Keith and Denise McBride are announcing the engagement of their daughter Emily Elizabeth McBride to Richard Arnold Halsey III. Richard is the son of Richard Halsey II and Sharon Craig, both of Libby. Richard is currently attending MSU Northern completing a degree in Automotive Technology and is employed at Havre Ford. Emily is the daughter of Keith and Denise McBride, both of Libby. Emily is currently attending MSU Northern completing her degree in Nursing. Both are Libby High School graduates of 2012. The wedding date is June 27, 2015. The wedding will take place at Bull Lake with Gene Reckin as officiant. After the wedding, the couple plans to return to Havre to complete their degrees.
Feeback, Lily
Lilyan Jo Feeback placed second in the nonfiction category at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library Writers Competition for her essay, “Saved by the Pie”, a story of how she coerced me into letting her have a kitten. She received the award last Saturday.
Tuesday, May 19
Wreck Hummer
Accident at intersection of U.S. Hwy 2 and California Avenue with LPD Officer John Powell May 18.
Wreck Powell
Accident at intersection of U.S. Hwy 2 and California Avenue with LPD Officer John Powell May 18.
Roll Doug Mayor
Libby Mayor Doug Roll
More trouble for Mayor Roll?
Briones wins boys singles
Mossburg wins triple jump
George Gene Shattuck
Ilk pleads not guilty in shooting case
Libby man arrested after chaining clinic door
Republicans must choose their path
People on food assistance are not the enemy
Arlen Magill exposes wrongdoing in quest for truth
Plans move ahead for Riverfront Blues Festival
Libby School District opening preschool
Lady Loggers heading to state tournament
Troy boys finish in third place
Players enjoy Ben Graham Memorial Golf Tourney
Dunnigan Fest: 'One heck of a party'
Police Blotter
Monday, May 18
Golf Ben
Memorial park bench at hole No. 7.
Golf Kambel
Deb Kambel tees off on No. 7, a 138-yard par 3.
Dodson
Katie Dodson
Golf Racicot
Chuck Racicot, left, and John Graham study the green on No. 2, a 356-yard par 4 during the Ben Graham Memorial Golf Tournament Saturday.
Track Enyeart
Stetson Enyeart, left, and Brian Peck 100-meter dash. Divisionals track May 16.
Track Diller
Divisionals track with Michael Diller competing in the 1,600 May 15.
Softball Tom
Grand slam celebratory hug with Tom and Devon Gallagher. Devon hit the bases-loaded home run in the bottom of the seventh with one out to defeat the Columbia Falls Wildkats 5-1 at Remp Field May 14.
Softball Gallagher
Devon Gallagher's grand slam over the left field fence in the bottom of the seventh with one out seals the game 5-1 for the Lady Loggers over Columbia Falls Thursday evening at Remp Field.
Track Mossburg
Krysten Mossburg competes in the long jump Libby Invite April 18.
Tennis Briones
Walter Briones vs. Max Smyley of Whitefish at No. 1 singles May 9.
Track Opland 051915
Troy senior Sean Opland clears 6 feet 4 inches in the high jump at the district track meet hosted by Eureka May 9.
Friday, May 15
Tennis Brant Jason
Jason Brant teamed with Colin Maloney divisionals tennis vs. Polson's Chowning and Mercer.
Tennis Brant
Jason Brant, left, and Colin Maloney divisionals tennis vs. Polson's Chowning and Mercer.
Tennis Hudson
Kaylene Hudson vs. Polson's Marlee Congdon tennis divisionals May 15.
Mayor, city officials broke laws
Lawsuit seeks to halt timber sales
Barbara Ann Clemons
Willie Brooks
Solution in Iran is negotiation, not war
America should lead hyper-war against Iranian bully
Rep. Bennett honors us with his legislative service
Libby student presents asbestos research
Lakers beat Loggers, 13-1, after eight
Lady Trojans' softball season ends at Deer Lodge
Libby to host Northwest-A Divisionals
Firefighter challenge June 6
Thursday, May 14
Baseball Dugout
Wood bat tournament vs. Missoula Pioneers May 8.
RC Car
Gary Rantala, left, Wyat Wilson and Rich Hutter.
Council Raines
Dejon Raines, Libby City Councilwoman
Libby Mayor Doug Roll
Doug Roll
Council Lawrence
Vicky Lawrence
Council Bischoff
Bill Bischoff
Council Teske
New City Councilman Brent Teske
Obit Clemons
Barbara Ann Clemons, 63
Torch Run
Mike Doney, center, holding the torch.
Tuesday, May 12
Terrific Kids
Pam Peppenger and Kate Huntsberger from Kootenai Kiwanis presented BUGS and Terrific Kids Awards at the Kootenai Valley Christian School on Tuesday May 12th. Those receiving awards were Terrific Kids Kayla Hoff, Jayden Bower and Warren Paulson. BUGS Awards were presented to Ciera Lucas, Alisha Thomson, Dylan Warner, James Warner, Tristin DeShazer, Henry Rank and Jillian Stewart. Congratulation's Kiddos from Kootenai Kiwanis!
Wreck ATV
Sheriff's Deputy Brad Dodson surveys the wreckage of the 2010 Polaris Ranger XP800E Tuesday morning. The accident occurred at the .60 mile marker on Pipe Creek Road.
City of Libby, Reintsma, Roll and councilmembers violated campaign laws
The City of Libby, former City Attorney James Reintsma, Mayor Doug Roll and five current and former members of the Libby City Council have been found to be in violation of Montana campaign finance laws and could face both criminal and civil prosecution, fines or potentially even removal from public office.
Citizen
Chloe Adamson is recognized as the Rotary Club citizen of the month at the meeting on May 11. Chloe has worked at the Food Pantry since 1982 and currently is the volunteer coordinator and is on the board of directors. She works about 50 hours a month there and often goes in after hours when someone is in need of food. She works three days a week at the Community Thrift Store. She is heavily involved with the Christ Lutheran Church and makes quilts for the missions, for friends for raffles, bazaar items. She helps out with STOKR, Christ's Kitchen, and helps with funeral dinners, receptions and participates in Bible studies. She is also active with the Sons of Norway. Presenting the award is Rotarian Eileen Carney.
Sheriff's deputies apprehend fugitive
Three injured in alcohol-related accident
Bikers share the road and lend a hand
Benjamin Baker
Robert L. Maupin
Vincent reflects on 2015 session
Atheists don't need non-discrimination protections
Does the Supreme Court override the President?
Next week is National Police Week
No council candidates file in first week
Vandals strike Kootenai River Road
Police Blotter
Flathead landfill not a total loss
Loggers open season with Wood Bat Classic
Boys win, girls lose back-to-back tennis duals
Libby girls 'pitcher' perfect in Butte
Troy netters ready to compete in state tourney
Rivalry ends after four decades
Monday, May 11
Obit Maupin
Robert L. Maupin, 54
Track Hodge
Coach Dan Hodge
STOKR Boitano
Louie Boitano of Fife, Wash. his 21st STOKR.
Anniversary Watson
Watson's celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary." Married May 15, 1965 In Toledo, Ohio at Dorr Street Church of God. They are the parents of Terry, Jennie & Tricia along with five grandchildren, Zachary, Brittany, Dawna, Tyler, & Emily... The reside now in Libby, Montana. A celebration of their 50 years together will be later in July.
Obit Baker
Benjamin F. Baker, 94
Obit Shattuck
George Gene Shattuck, 74
Habitat Three
Louie Boitano of Fife, Wash.
Tennis Briones
Walter Briones vs. Max Smiley of Whitefish at No. 1 singles May 9.
Habitat One
Habitat for Humanity house with Dejon Raines at the sledge hammer.
Tennis Wood
Cody Wood vs. Nathan Fauth of Whitefish May 9.
STOKR Two
STOKR 2015
STOKR One
Rod Garcia and Vonda Garcia, left of Whitefish and Trevor Gingrich of Calgary, Alberta at the pie stop.
Tennis Oliveira
Anna Oliveira vs. Emma Claire Spring of Whitefish May 9.
Baseball Winslow
Second baseman Jared Winslow second out top of fifth on a throw from the shortstop, first half of an attempted double play vs. Missoula Pioneers May 8.
Baseball Haggerty
Luke Haggerty pitching top of first vs. Missoula Pioneers during Loggertown Wood Bat Classic May 8.
Baseball Lane
Missoula Pioneers' Koahl DeShazer gets caught in a rundown by shortstop Dylon Lane second out top of one May 8.
Friday, May 8
Track Enyeart
Stetson Enyeart 100-meter dash Kalispell dual May 7.
Track Cichosz
Gage Cichosz Kalispell dual May 7.
Light at the end of the tunnel?
Election keeps status quo at McCormick Fire
EPA releases proposed plan
Patrick R. Hayes
Doloris May Spady
Reinette R. Dirks
Charles D. Lotan
Tuesday's election brings changes to Libby school board
Wardens warn bear hunters
Put your city on the recylcing map this summer
Police should be held to higher standard, not lower
Sharpton promotes authoritarian policies
County board appointment process changed
Police Blotter
Lady Loggers run afoul of streaking Wolfpack
Libby tennis splits matches against Bigfork
Eureka student earns scholarship
NFL investigation into deflated balls completed
Beast Race joins the Spartan weekend lineup
Thursday, May 7
Langston
Christian Langston of Lincoln County High School signs his Letter of Commitment to High Point University as Coach Rick Bean, Mom, Stormy Langston, Coach Joe Lewecki, Dad, Terry Langston and Coach and Athletic Director Chad Dunn look on.
Tennis Hawthorne
Singles tennis with Dani Hawthorne during Libby Invite April 25.
Tennis Thom
Braydan Thom paired with Erik Lauer vs. Bigfork's George Gibson and Ben Russell May 1.
Tennis Cano
Giovanni Cano teamed with Gabe Peck vs. Bigfork's George Gibson and Ben Russell at No. 2 doubles May 1.
Black Bear
Angie Haas took this black bear two weekends ago.
Obit Lotan
Charles D. Lotan, 80
Mine Four
Montanore Mine tour May 5, 2015.
Mine Three
Brett McCully, left, Denver Winslow and Tina Oliphant. Montanore Mine tour May 5.
Obit Spady
Doloris May Spady, 87
Obit Dirks
Reinette R. Dirks, 60
Tuesday, May 5
Caboose
Curtis Olds taping off a window of the Burlington Northern caboose Tuesday afternoon in preparation for a new paint job.
Tennis Freund
Brylee Freund was paired with A.J. Faur vs. James Cope and Niko Icardo of Clark Fork in doubles action Tuesday afternoon.
Tennis Faur
A.J. Faur was paired with Brylee Freund vs. James Cope and Niko Icardo of Clark Fork in doubles action Tuesday.
Vote
Linda and Rick Brabec school board election April 5.
Mine One
Rod McLeod, left, and Tina Oliphant.
Candidate filing period now open
Libby man charged in stabbing attack
Centennial celebration coming to Troy
Denzil Noble
Bull Lake Fire asking for 28 additional mills
Fire destroys logging equipment
Sen. Vincent demonstrated leadership, not 'selfish betrayal'
Put away the fables and look at the real water compact
America needs to end pervasive use of force
Thank corrections officers for their service
Bennett honored for service
The kids of summer
Lady Loggers slide past Frenchtown, 1-0
Loggers split Friday tennis matches
Opland dominates Archie Rowe Invitational
Monday, May 4
Old Photo 5-12-15
Junior Tennis Winners Herb Neils congratulates first place winners of the Libby Junior Tournament which was completed Friday at the Racquet Club courts. Sharon Haffner won the girls’ singles title, Kelly Evans took first place in the boys’ senior singles competition and Donald Cox won first in the boys junior singles. Silver cups were awarded as trophies for sportsmanship and tennis ability. Photo from the June 3, 1965, files of The Western News.
Track Opland
Sean Opland competes at county meet April 28.
Tennis Peck
Gabe Peck was teamed with Giovanni Cano vs. Bigfork's George Gibson and Ben Russell at No. 2 doubles May 1.
Tennis Alspaw
Katie Alspaw vs. Bigfork's Abby Fraley at No. 4 singles May 1.
Softball Gallagher
Devon Gallagher steals home bottom of the ninth inning to seal the win 1-0 over Frenchtown May 2.
Obit Noble
Denzil Charles Noble (Denny)
Tennis Stecher
Kaylee Stecher vs. Bigfork May 1.
Tennis Chiaverini
Dominic Chiaverini vs. Bigfork May 1.
Tennis Haggerty
Ben Haggerty vs. Bigfork May 1.
Friday, May 1
Troy Hundred One
Troy, 1914
Troy Hundred Two
Troy, 1920.
Wrestle Freestyle
We competed in the small team which is 15 kids and we only had 8competing. The team took 4th with Freestyle and 3rd in Greco-Roman. Jace DeShazer took First in Both styles, he ended up taking First in every Freestyle and Greco-Roman tournament this season. Xavier Reatz took 3rd in both Styles. Alex Reatz took 5th in Freestyle. Tucker Masters 3rd both styles Mason Samms took 6th Freestyle 4th in Greco Zack Morrison took sixth freestyle 3rd in Greco Buddy Doolin took 4th in Greco Ben Mccan First in freestyle 2nd in Greco. Special thanks to coaches Mike Puckett, R.J Masters, Brady Fiscus, Garrett Chapel, and Doug DeShazer. Thanks let me know if you need anything else.
Commissioners tour EPA inspection site
Billing issues plague Libby water users
Libby man guilty of domestic assault
Gail K. Barnett
William A. Farnsworth
Farmers market brings freshness to Libby
Senators need to work for permanent asbestos ban
Religious freedom arguments are about control, not freedom
Public input welcome on proposed plan
Community prosperity forum series ends in Libby
Police blotter
Lady Loggers chalk up win against Badgers
Libby hosts county-wide track meet
