Ellington

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Sophomore Emily Mossburg tips it over the net in the first game vs. Thompson Falls Sept. 29. Thompson Falls in four: 14-25, 25-23, 23-25, 16-25.

Briggs' contract extended by city

Tier III sex offender in Libby creates change for parole officers

Griffin to serve no time for domestic assault

Hazel Dare

Kenneth Fredricks

Virginia Hansen

Gayle Lamey

Officials: Smoke not indicative of new fire threat

Politicians need you much more than you need them

A reality check on Obama's retreat from military force

U.S. troops should have ended ISIS

U.S. losing ability to intimidate

Out for an afternoon transformational

October fun at the library

Rod and Gun Club dedicates memorial to Corda

Oh, bull (moose)

Senior Center offers dining and entertainment

Logger boys make soccer history

Lady Loggers drop three in marathon of matches

Trojans drop game at Florence, 30-18

Eureka trounces Loggers on road

Libby volleyball splits matches against in-county rivals

Ackerman Dan

Dan Ackerman

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T.J. Andersen moose.

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Bryon Dean Griffin

Obit Hansen

Virginia D. (Dahlstrom) Hansen, 91

Soccer Webber

Senior keeper Raffael Webber save with less than a minute left in match vs. Polson Sept. 26.

Obit Dare

Hazel Leone (Benz) Dare, 91

Soccer Reny

Sophomore keeper Shannon Reny save with 7:24 remaining in the first half vs. Polson Sept. 26.

Soccer Berget

Junior sweeper Annie Berget on an inbound pass from Isabelle Martineau second half vs. Polson.

Obit Fredrick

Kenneth “Wayne” Fredricks was born on October 15, 1939

Stout Ray

Voices in the Wilderness/Ray Stout

Obit Lamey

Gayle A. Lamey, 54

Volleyball Sykes

Freshman Mehki Sykes scores on a kill shot in the second vs. Troy Thursday evening.

Volleyball Winslow

Freshman Jayden Winslow goes for a dig in the third vs. Troy Thursday evening.

Volleyball Bench Too

The bench explodes as Libby aces a serve in the second vs. Troy Thursday evening. With Emily Mossburg, left, and Jayden Winslow.

Volleyball Bench

The bench explodes as Troy scores in the first game vs. Libby Thursday, Sept. 24. With Hannah Thrasher, left, Riley Burk and Alyssa Lewis.

Volleyball Pierce

Sarah Pierce passing in the third vs. Libby Sept. 24.

Volleyball Brown

Junior Allie Brown sends it over the net in the first vs. Libby Sept. 24. Lady Loggers in three: 18-25, 21-25, 15-25.

Montana Supreme Court rules in Swapinski appeal

Davis pleads not guilty on assault charge

Council reacts to canceled meeting

Elijah James Smith

Joseph Barnes

Ronald Woller

Feds decide not to list Sage-grouse

Christ Lutheran Church celebrates 100 years with service

Drought provides close look at water compact

The way we were

Fire season proves need for responsible forest management

Changing a habit is a learning experience

Community Briefs

Francom recognized by Sen. Daines

Northwest CHC to build new center in Troy

Troy gears up for Homecoming 2015

Eureka outpaces Logger runners

Sage Grouse Dignitaries

Interior Secretary Sally Jewell gestures while speaking at a gathering at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, in Commerce City, Colo., Tuesday Sept. 22, 2015. The Interior Department announced its decision to deny protections for the greater sage grouse under the Endangered Species Act on Tuesday while releasing the final amendments to federal land-use plans meant to protect the bird's habitat. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)

Homecoming KQ Troy

Troy homecoming king and queen Payton Scott and Brenna Garrison.

Football Fan Troy

Troy homecoming Sept. 27, 2013.

Football Fans Troy

Kyla Grose, left, and Trinette Todd cheer on the Trojans Friday evening during homecoming.

Homecoming KQ

Troy homecoming Queen Andrea Mack and King Levi Lawson. Sept. 27, 2013

Homecoming Royalty

Mason Chapel, left, Gabe Hickman, Kellie Lundin, Ben Haggerty, Cheyenne Jordan, Princess Allie Brown, Prince Ty Hight, King Levi Lawson, Queen Andrea Mack, Luke Haggerty, Katie Lundin, Becca Rotolo, Nathan Olds, Megan Hight, Bruce Metz and Baylee Burk.

Francom Daines

Dr. Jacob Francom, Montanan of the Week, left, and Senator Steve Daines.

Citizen of Month

Terry Peck, left, and Eileen Carney.

Obit Barnes

Joseph Barnes

Obit Woller

Ronald Woller, 76

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Justin Keith Davis, left, confers with his attorney Sept 21.

Shopko Donates

Erin Grotjohn, left, receives a $500 check from Marion Craig Sept. 21.

State labor commissioner visits Libby, touts job growth

Ad hoc group seeks official status

Gianforte cleared in campaign practice complaint

Lois Scow

Marilyn Erickson

Beth Schweitzer

Sharon Knudson

Harvest Festival celebrates end of summer in Libby's Riverfront Park

GOP candidates bowing to Israeli policy demands

Acceptable dissent doesn't include opposition to War on Terror

Montana primary will be open in '16

Rankin should replace Jackson on the $20

Police Blotter

Kalispell woman gets deferred sentence

Libby School District kitchen opens

In Brief

Season kicks-off at the Memorial Center

Loggers highlighted on KREM-TV; Libby football loses on road at Priest River, 44-14

Trojans lose to Loyola Sacred Heart, 24-15

Lady Loggers volleyball picks up two wins

Logger boys defeat C-Falls, 4-1

Lady Loggers lose to Wildkats, 5-0

Shay One

Wayen Kroeger, left, August Hardgrove, Don Smart and Bob Castaneda work on removing all hardware from the boiler of "4 Spot" the Heritage Museum's Shay locomotive, in preparation for an ultra sound to determine the condition of the boiler.

Kitchen Charlene

Assistant cook Charlene Snyder explains the inner workings of the new thermal oven Monday morning in the district's brand new kitchen.

Football Priest River

Libby at Priest River Sept. 18.

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Nicole Barry, left, and her attorney Timothy Wenz.

Football Jordan

Hunter Jordan kicking the point after with Sean Opland holding vs. Deer Lodge Sept. 11.

Football Walker

Freshman Cole Walker on the carry to the Ronan 30-yard line for a first down second quarter.

Birth Smith

Elijah James Smith

VBall Monigold

Junior Madisen Monigold third set vs. Anaconda Sept. 18.

Soccer Wood

Colin Maloney corner kick to Cody Wood first half vs. Hamilton.

VBall Fan

Volleyball fan Shannon Reny rooting for No. 4, India Croucher vs. Anaconda Sept. 18.

VBall Timeout

Timeout second set vs. Anaconda Sept. 18.

Obit Knudson

Sharon J. Staley Knudson, 76

Obit Schweitzer

Beth Schweitzer

Obit Erickson

Marilyn Phyllis (Twedt) Erickson, 89

Kitchen Snyder

Assistant cook Charlene Snyder shows off the new convection oven early Monday morning, the first day the new kitchen will be used to feed the district's 450 hungry students.

City files response to contempt motion

Candidates discuss qualifications, ideas

Libby to lose 17 jobs Oct. 1

Tyler Ruhter

Tim McCann

Leonard Rice

David Loveless

Lois Scow

House fire quickly extinguished

Celebrating 50 years together

Schools can get SMART about energy use

Foundation helps those who help us

Citizens need to get involved in local government

Celebrate fall with T. Scot Wilburn and his band

Community briefs - Sept. 18, 2015

County awarded $40,000 state matching grant

Fire management team goes home

2015 Nordicfest Runnerfell results

Aggressive goats force trail closure

U.S. Highway 2 at sunset

Dr. Steve Becker snapped this photo of a smoky sunset over U.S. Highway 2 near Libby.

Middle school football

Photos from the Sept. 10 Libby Middle School football game at Eureka, courtesy of Jeff Sharp Photography.

Smoky

Highway 2 south of town at sunset during the fires. Taken Aug. 22 with a Nikon D90, ISO 640, f/10. Photo by Dr. Steve Becker.

Obit Ruhter

Tyler Allen Ruhter, 32

Harnett Abby

Abby Harnett

Bucy Pam

Pam Bucy, Department of Labor and Industry.

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Dejon Raines, left, Allen Olson, DC Orr, Gary Beach, Joe Miller, Brian Zimmerman and Arlen Magill. Candidate forum Sept. 16, 2015.

Fire Sheldon Flats

House fire at 632 Sheldon Flats Road Sept. 16, 2015.

Moose Judkins

Charles Judkins, left, Darrick Judkins and Jim Judkins.

Obit Rice

Leonard D. Rice, 80,

Obit McCann

Tim William McCann, 57

Football Patterson

Number 44 David Patterson (7th grade) breaks for a TD.

Football Goodman

Number 27 Ryan Goodman (8th grade) Sets up a stiff are and a nice gain.

Football Ginther

Number 32 Drew Ginther (7th grade) runs threw a huge clearing for a TD.

Goat Rock Complex fires returning to local authority

Warmer temperatures and lower relative humidity caused visible plumes of smoke to rise from fires in the Kootenai National Forest during the past weekend, but officials are confident the worst is over as autumn weather dominates the coming forecast. The Type-II Rocky Mountain incident management team responsible for the Goat Rock Complex of fires in the forest is officially turning over management of the fires to the United States Forest Service as of Monday afternoon.

Libby man arrested for partner assault

A Libby man was arrested on two misdemeanor charges early Monday morning and ordered held on $100,000 bond.

County payments raise questions

Lincoln County’s financial controls are being reevaluated in the wake of the discovery of payments made to an outside law firm for work that was improperly billed, yet paid, by the Lincoln County Clerk and Recorder’s Office. The two questionable payments amounted to $2,307.16 of a total $11,265.96 billed during a span of 14 months.

Lois Snow

Lois G. Scow, 92, of Libby, died on June 18, 2015 at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center in Libby.  Services will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at the City of Libby Cemetery.  Arrangements are by Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home & Crematory in Libby.

Beth Schweitzer

Beth V. Schweitzer, 73, of Troy, passed away Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, at the Libby Care Center.  She was born Jan. 31, 1942, in Libby to Roy and Margaret (Lewis) Maness. A Memorial Service for Beth will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, at the Troy United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home of Libby.

Janice Ringsbye

Janice I. Ringsbye was born March 26, 1943, in Galena, Kan., to William Earl and Hazel Fern (Morey) House, Jr.  She passed from this life on Sept. 6, 2015, after an extended illness in Post Falls, Idaho.  She was preceded in death by her parents in 1956 and 1999, respectively, and by her sister Linda Gail (House) Diamond in 2005.  She was also preceded in death by her husbands: Frank Oleson, Earl Carter, John Urdahl and Ragnar Ringsbye.  

Chris Sauer

Chris “Chauncey” Sauer, with his family by his side, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 7, 2015, due to complications from an aneurysm. Chauncey was born on Oct. 31, 1934, to Christian and Francis Sauer in Cass Lake, Minn. He was preceded in death by his younger brother Charles and his father Christian. He is survived by his mother Francis Sauer; his brother John (Judy) Sauer and his sister Pat (Bruce) Carrier. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Marlyn and their five children, Cindy (Doug) Saros, Christy (Art) Pine, Cathy (Rich) Noble, Carol Sauer and David (Darcy) Sauer, 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.  

William DeShazer

William E. DeShazer 82, a lifelong resident of the Kootenai Valley passed away Sept. 1, 2015, after losing his battle with asbestosis and lung cancer. Bill was born July 27, 1933, in Rexford to Olen and Edna DeShazer. He was born the eldest of six children. Bill grew up in the Libby and Rexford area, where he grew to love the Kootenai Valley. Bill had a full life.  

Official urges prevention of bear interaction

The low snow-pack and low moisture experienced during the past spring and summer has brought more bears into neighborhoods and created more contact, and conflict, between bears and humans.

Direct support professionals make a difference in lives

Direct Support Professionals’ Week is September 13-19. Direct Support Professionals are the frontline workers and the backbone of Achievements. The work they do is essential to providing long-term support and services for people with disabilities.

We can make the future bright through gritty steps

The old Timbuk3 song said, “The future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades.” As a principal, I am very confident that we call all agree that we want a bright future for our young people. The facts are that we can all have a bright future and need to wear shades if you take care of our most important body part, our brain.

Celebrate Lynn Zimmerman's retirement Sept. 18

When Lynn Zimmerman started working at the Lincoln County Library in Libby on Sept. 14, 1994, her first thought was that the work was “overwhelming.” However, the Library Director who hired Lynn, Greta Chapman, knew she was up to the task, and she has certainly proven that time and time again throughout her 21 years with the library.

Democracy is not a spectator sport

The unique American democratic experiment, more accurately labeled representative republicanism, contains the seeds of not only its own growth and nourishment, but also the seeds of its own destruction.

Justin Anderson

Justin Anderson was born at 9:49 p.m. Aug. 7, 2015, at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center.

Obit Jacobs

David Edwin Jacobs

Nordicfest returns to Libby

The 31st annual Nordicfest in Libby was held this weekend Sept. 11-13. The theme of the event was “Be Our Guest.”

Troy's Centennial Celebration

“This is not only an important day for Troy, but historically an important day for the entire nation. With it being September 11, I want to let you know of some of the events planned to honor, not only our emergency services, but all the first responders. At 6 p.m., the Troy Volunteer Fire Department will be recognizing those that we lost 14 years ago today.  At half time of the football game the Troy School District will be honoring our local first responders. I hope all will take the time to attend the ceremonies.

Deer Lodge defeats Troy, 48-25

The Troy Trojans football team dropped the second game of their season 48-25 to the Deer Lodge Wardens. The loss moves the Trojans to 0-2 on the season.

Loggers fall to Ronan Chiefs, 69-13

A week after losing 43-0 to the Fairfield Eagles, the Libby Loggers football team showed improvements in their second game of the season against the Ronan Chiefs.

Lady Loggers lose two games on the road

The Lady Loggers soccer team dropped a pair of road games this past weekend against two of the top programs in the state.

Soccer boys lose two in Billings

The boys Libby Loggers soccer team lost for the first time this season when they dropped a pair of matches this weekend in Billings.

Nordic Royalty

Nordicfest 2015 Prince and Princess Jonny Cielak and Lily Feeback.

Fire Napoleon

Smoke rising from the Napoleon fire west of U.S. 56 south of Bull Lake, 9-12-15. Courtesy of Goat Rocks Complex.

Football Loggers

Libby vs. Ronan Friday, Sept. 11.

Nordic Bunad

Bunad procession Friday, Sept. 11.

Nordic Craft

Nordicfest craft show, Memorial Center.

Troy McLeod

Troy Chief of Police Bob McLeod, left, City of Troy Mayor Darren Coldwell and Lincoln County Commissioner Greg Larson.

Troy Museum

Strolling the Troy museum grounds Friday during Troy's centennial.

Nordic Quilt

Nordicfest quilt show at Asa Wood.

Troy Flag

Flag raising ceremony Friday at the Troy museum with Commissioner Greg Larson, right. Troy's 100 birthday celebration.

Troy Anderson

Myrtle Anderson, left, and Janeen Larson studying the history of Troy Saturday in the grand room of the Silver Spur.

Troy Calvi

Jim Calvi, left, and Bob Pattie discuss Troy's history in the grand room of the Silver Spur Saturday during Troy's 100th birthday celebration.

Troy Warrick

Shelly Warrick, left, and Leslie Alyea look over a table of homemade rugs Saturday in the grand room of the Silver Spur.

Troy Morgan

Bob and Lois Morgan of Palo Alto, Calif. explore the Troy museum Saturday during Troy's 100th birthday celebration.

Troy Lloyd

Bryan and Corina Lloyd of Bryan and Friends performing on the lawn at R Place Saturday during Troy's 100th birthday celebration.

Troy Flea

Flea market at the BEI Mall behind R Place during Troy's 100th birthday Saturday.

Troy Alliance

The Alliance band members Michael, left, and James Saturday at Roosevelt Park.

Troy Stafford

Zorb ball fun at Roosevelt Park Saturday with Trenity Stafford.

Troy Newcomb

Terry Meroney, left, checks on Jacob Newcomb after taking a spin in the Zorb ball Saturday at Roosevelt Park.

Troy Meroney

A little two-on-two basketball with Terry Meroney controlling the ball and Adam Stindt. Troy's 100th birthday celeb.

Football Walker

Freshman Cole Walker on the carry to the Ronan 30-yard line for a first down second quarter.

Football Quiring

Conner Quiring and Trinity Rice go high and low tackling Mitchel Odden first quarter vs. Deer Lodge Sept. 11.

Volleyball Sykes

Kylie Richter/ Lake County Leader Libby's Mehki Sykes spikes the ball over a Deer Lodge defender on Saturday in Ronan.

Football Jordan

Hunter Jordan kicking the point after with Sean Opland holding vs. Deer Lodge Sept. 11.

Football Johnston

Cody Johnston interception first quarter vs. Deer Lodge Sept. 11.

Cross Cntry Gier

Nik Gier

Obit Ringsbye

Janice Irene (House) Ringsbye, 72

Obit DeShazer

William E. DeShazer 82,

Birth Anderson

Justin Anderson

Obit Sauer

Chris Chauncey Sauer

Area fire restrictions lifted

Recent weather patterns, with cooler temperatures and increased moisture, have prompted fire officials to lift all fire restrictions implemented across northwest Montana since mid-summer.

Sunday crash claims lives of two Libby men

Two men involved in a single-car, alcohol-related accident on Pipe Creek Road Sunday evening have died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.

Tensions escalate between city and union

Relations between the City of Libby and the city workers’ union took a turn for the worse at Tuesday evening’s City Council meeting. Unofficial union spokesman Kenny Rayome, Jr. told the council they shouldn’t be voting to approve the city employees’ salaries for the fiscal year because negotiations between Libby Mayor Doug Roll and the union had stalled.

Leighton Ann Burger

Leighton Ann Burger was born Aug. 31, 2015, at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center in Libby.

City Council adopts new fiscal year budget

The Libby City Council adopted the city’s budget for the 2015-2016 fiscal year at Tuesday evening’s City Council meeting. The budget calls for a cut in total city expenditures of nearly $800,000 from 2014-2015 spending. The city spent $12,050,142 last year and has budgeted for $11,271,626 for the current fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2015, until June 30, 2016.

Iran deal is grave national security mistake

The Iranian nuclear deal is perhaps the greatest national security mistake of our time and represents a clear and present danger to America and our allies. The idea of legitimizing the nuclear capabilities of Iran – the leading sponsor of global terrorism who is directly responsible for the killing of thousands of Americans – is reckless. The United States does not need this deal; Iran needs this deal.

People just don't understand Libby's complex past issues

Recently there have been several articles about attorney Allan Payne in a local newspaper.  These articles somewhat attempt to pose a critical view of his representation of various local agencies.

Legislators need to serve constituents, not party bosses

Republican Party bosses - Senator Matt Rosendale, State Chair Jeff Essmann, and Representative Keith Regier - in sworn depositions and press releases, hope to justify why their lawsuit to limit voter choice by closing primaries has merit for Montanans.

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

August 24

Level 3 sexual offender registers in Lincoln County

Kris Knute Hedahl, 66, classified as a Level 3 sexual offender, has recently moved to an address on McKay Street in Libby, according to a press release from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office issued Thursday morning. Hedahl was released from the Montana State Prison Sept. 1 and registered in Lincoln County Sept. 3.

Movers & Shakers

I’m Miss Tabitha Maust and I am a brand new teacher! This is my first year in my own classroom and I teach 9th and 11th grade English language arts and a mixed grade class of Spanish. I am originally from Billings,  and I graduated from Montana State University Billings (MSUB). I live here with my boyfriend Daniel and my cocker spaniel Dante. While my parents are also from Billings, they are currently traveling around the country in their camper. I love to quilt, hike, and anything that gets me outside! I have fallen in love with Troy and am so excited to be teaching in such a great district that has been so supportive of me as a new teacher.

New chief officially sworn-in

With his parents, friends and the entire Libby Police Department present in a show of support, Terry Watson was officially sworn in as Libby’s new Chief of Police at the City Council meeting Tuesday evening.

Summer visitors flock to Libby area

When a family is planning their summer vacation the town of Libby may not be the first destination that comes to mind. However, the town of Libby had a large amount of outside visitors this summer.

Troy sweeps home volleyball opener

In front of a raucous home crowd the Lady Trojans volleyball team swept their home opener against the Stillwater Christian School Cougars.

Johnston ends summer with a win

Ryggs Johnston completed his summer tour of golf with a first place finish in Kalispell at the 78th International Labor Day Tournament at the Buffalo Hill Golf Club.

Libby soccer gives back to the community

The Libby boys soccer team recently spent their Saturday giving back to the community. After a team breakfast at Henry’s Restaurant, team members spent the next two hours leveling and repairing the soccer fields at the Asa Wood School.

Lady Loggers drop two matches to Florence

The Lady Loggers volleyball team dropped a pair of matches in Florence on Saturday, Sept. 5.

Quilter of Year Petrusha

Quilter of the year Jill Petrusha.

Short

Darren Short, write-in candidate for sheriff.

Superintendent Baringer

Superintendent Craig Baringer

School Board Johnston

School Board/Ellen Johnston

Student of Week Freund

Student of the week, Alex Freund.

Wedding Collins

Delbert Collins made his daughter Alicia’s dream come true when he was able to walk her down the aisle on her wedding day. After suffering a severe stroke earlier this year, Delbert’s family didn’t know if he would ever fully recover. Through hard work and determination, he was able to walk with his daughter on this important day.

Volleyball Crowd

Volleyball cheer section vs. Stillwater Christian Sept. 8.

Mover Shaker Mauss

Tabitha Mauss

School Board Stevenson

School Board/Jeff Stevenson

Student Carlson

Student of the week Anna Carlson.

School Board Nelson

School Board/Les Nelson

Sex Offender Hedahl

Sex offender Kris Hedahl.

Rayome

Kenny Rayome, Jr.

School Board Carlson

School Board/John Carlson

School Board Monahan

Susan Monahan/School Board

Turn Wind Two

Senator Jon (right in white shirt) met with students from the Turning Winds Academic Institute in Troy.

Turn Wind One

Senator Jon Tester, center. Turning Winds Academic Institute in Troy.

Watson Swear In

Terry Watson being sworn in as Chief of Police by Libby Mayor Doug Roll.

Volleyball Downey

Kaitlyn Downey passing on a dig from Tana Thill first game vs. Stillwater Christian Cougars. Lady Trojans in three: 25-21, 25-20, 25-21.

Birth Burger

Leighton Ann Burger

Documents filed in Montanore suit

Three environmental groups have filed suit in federal court to stop progress on the Montanore Mine project. The suit, filed by Save Our Cabinets, Earthworks and Defenders of Wildlife, asked United States District Judge Donald Molloy to invalidate the 2014 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s biological opinion regarding the mine and its impacts to bull trout and grizzly bear populations.

Rain helps limit area fire growth

A week of cooler temperatures and increased moisture has helped fire crews get a handle on several fires in the area and although the situation is much improved from last month, an expected warming trend later this week will be the real test.

Environmental groups deny responsibility for fires

Two environmental groups say they’re not to blame for timber-sale areas that burned up in fires near the Bob Marshall Wilderness.

New teacher brings international experience

Rachel Beede is the new 10th and 12th grade English teacher in Troy. She brings with her nearly three years of international teaching experience.

W.F. Morrison gets a facelift

W.F. Morrison Elementary in Troy received a number of upgrades this summer in preparation for the new school year.  

Don't buy the hype from industry's “science” groups

Good news about obesity: A new scientific organization is coming to grips with this bulging national problem.

An open letter to law enforcement

In today’s violent anti-police climate we just wanted to write you and your families an open letter, representative to all the wonderful and brave police officers in this nation.  A letter that I hope you will pass on and share with police across this nation.

Congress needs to leash the Federal Communications Commission

After its massive, illegal net neutrality power grab in February, you might think Washington’s chief agency for the suppression of information freedom and restraint of digital trade would take a break to digest its prey. No, they’ve set their sights on controlling your home Wi-Fi router, too.

Care and share to help Lincoln County

If you’re on Facebook, and probably other social media as well, you can help Lincoln County     prosper.

Congress should be solving problems, not making them

Our country has no shortage of big problems. While big challenges are nothing new for Americans, how we deal with them has changed.

Three injured in alcohol-related crash

A single-car, alcohol-related accident on Pipe Creek Road Sunday evening left two area men in critical condition while a juvenile passenger received non-life-threatening injuries.

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

August 21

Troy loses home opener to Conrad, 31-14

The Troy Trojans football team dropped their first game of the season to Conrad, 31-14. The Trojans scored the game’s first touchdown in the second quarter, but they were unable to recapture the momentum after Conrad scored a pair of touchdowns before the end of the first half.

Loggers take a beating from Fairfield, 43-0

The Libby Loggers ran into a physical and more experienced Fairfield Eagles team Friday night.

Lady Loggers lose hard-fought match

The Lady Loggers soccer team dropped a competitive game against Whitefish, 3-0 Thursday, Sept. 3. The loss drops the Loggers to 0-2 on the season.

Boys bring home first-ever victory

In a rain-soaked match the Libby boy’s soccer team beat Whitefish in Whitefish for the first time in the program’s history. The Loggers left no doubt who was the better team with their 5-1 victory.

Flathead boys, Glacier girls take top honors at Libby cross-country meet

The Libby cross-country team kicked of their season at J. Neils Park Saturday, Sept. 5. Thanks to some rain in Cut Bank the Libby Invitational had more teams than expected.

Burnt Truck

Outfitter Pat Clanton's truck burned up during the Bear Creek Fire's 17,000-acre run on Aug. 20. (Gary Collier photo)

Football Quiring

Hard charging Conner Quiring on the carry second quarter vs. Conrad Sept. 4.

Playground

New playground equipment being tested at Morrison Elementary during football vs. Conrad Sept. 4.

Football Opland

Quarterback Sean Opland on a keeper for a gain of six second quarter vs. Conrad Cowboys Sept. 4.

XCntry Maloney

Junior Colin Maloney leading the way for the Loggers in cross country action Saturday at J. Neils Park.

XCntry Zeiler

Freshmen Mikalyn Zeiler, left and Lauren Thorstanson, Libby Invite Sept. 5

Soccer Vanderhoef

Elizabeth Vanderhoef vs. Whitefish Sept. 3.

Weather conditions help firefighting efforts

Cooler temperatures and increased moisture during the past week have helped the fire situation in Lincoln and Sanders counties, but officials are warning that the fire season is not yet over.

Neff ready to help City of Libby progress

Gary Neff moved to Libby about five years ago. Six months ago he decided he was going to run for a seat on the City Council in 2017. Monday night he was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former Councilman Bill Bischoff.

Commissioners adopt budget

The Board of Commissioners for Lincoln County officially adopted the county’s budget for fiscal year 2015-2016 by unanimous vote Thursday morning. The budget calls for a total levy of 143.56 of the 147.84 mills allowed under law this year.

Luna Harris

Luna Harris was born at 8:14 a.m. June 27, 2015 at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center.

Ethel Hamilton

Ethel Hamilton, 100, went home with Jesus on June 16, 2015, at Spokane, Wash. She was born Jan. 1, 1915, the third child of Ben and Inez Barr Hipke at their farm near Mellon, Wis.  She was raised in rural towns and educated in rural schools, later moving to Merrill, Wis.  

Marleone Bremer

Marleone Bremer passed away on Aug. 29, 2015, of natural causes in Kalispell. She was brought into this world on April 18, 1942, in Pasadena, Calif., to adoring parents Fred and Maxine Van Zandt. Marleone graduated from Mark Kemple High School in 1960.

Sheriff urges drivers to stay sober

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office will have additional deputies on patrol during the coming Labor Day holiday weekend.

Two Libby graduates receive scholarships

Two Libby High School graduates are starting their college careers with less financial stress, due to scholarships awarded by the Libby High School Educational Trust.

Davis should resign in order to resolve her conflict

One of the jobs of the County Clerk in Rowan County, Ky., is to issue marriage licenses to couples who meet the legal standards for such licenses. Recently, those standards changed, and now same-sex couples can license their marriages.

Trump is not a Republican aberration

There are those who would have you believe that Donald Trump is an aberration among Republican presidential contenders — the black sheep uncle who shows up half-drunk at family gatherings, insults the guests, scandalizes the women and otherwise brings dishonor to the clan.

Second chances

I was reading the article about Terry Watson. We have all made mistakes, but have learned from them.

Honor Bond's legacy with action, not tribute

The late civil rights activist Julian Bond, who passed away last month, lived his life as a tireless champion of the oppressed and maligned, a battle-worn warrior for civil rights, equality and social justice. Bond fought the good fight, and at the still-youthful age of 75, he completed his course.

Memorial Center bringing a variety of entertainment

The Kootenai Heritage Council is bringing five musical acts to Libby for the 2015-2016 season at the Memorial Center.

Massage therapist opens in Libby

Julie MacDonald was a food service manager at the hospital in Libby for 16 years. She left that job due to the stresses of her occupation. Now she is helping people with their stress at the Clip Art Studio.

Movers & Shakers

Carolyn Peterson, MA-CC, SLP, has joined the Libby Care Center team to provide speech therapy services to the care center’s patients and residents.

Home care company opens in Libby

Gretchin Perkins and her staff at Cabinet Mountain Home Care are providing home care for the residents of Lincoln and Sanders counties.

Nordicfest brings food and fun to Libby

Nordicfest has been a staple for the City of Libby since 1985. This year will mark the 31st year of the event.

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

August 17

Scholar Nelson

Samantha Reagan-Nelson

Scholar Smith

Auria Smith

Fjord Horse

DCF 1.0

Kootenai Karacters

Kootenai Karacters presents : Treachery in Timber Town.  September 10th, 11th, & 12th at 7pm at the Maki Theater.  Tickets Avaliable at: Copy This Send That, Libby Chamber of Commerce, The Brewery & Frontier Communication.  For More Info: Steve Lethrud (406)283-1491 Cast: Cindy Curtiss, Rich Burns,Steve Lethrud, Trish Emmert, Brian Bell, Tami Reatz, Lauren Ehlenfeldt, Rob Orr,Jane Conkel, Wess Krivonen, Kyle Svendsbye, Pianist: Lorraine Braun, Stage Manger: Mandy Bell, Play Write: Deanna Nixon Benton.     100% of proceeds go to students scholarships

Obit Bremer

Marleone Bremer

Nordic Board

Nordicfest board members: Freda Howard, left, Gena Huffman, Pam Peppenger, Rita Wickham, Verna Johnson and Clarence Johnson. Not present were Allie Swan and Ray Eanes.

Friends of Library

"Shown presenting a $500 check from the Libby Friends of the Library to local Lincoln County author and archaeologist Jim Calvi, for a set of 24 of his books  purchased for the Library, is a group of Libby Friends with Library staff:  from left to right, Mary Hebenstreit, Collections Management Librarian Stacy Walenter, Susan Horelick, author Jim Calvi, Friends President Chuck Gerheim, Cleona Thurmond, Circulation Librarian Lynn Zimmerman and Larry Hebenstreit."

Birth Harris

Luna Harris

Council Swear In

Gary Neff, left, sworn in as a Libby City Councilman by Mayor Doug Roll Aug. 31, 2015.

Council Neff

Gary Neff

Obit Hamilton

Ethel Hamilton, 100

Libby Police request public's help

Jeremy Thorstenson was assaulted near the corner of Mineral Avenue and Third Street in Libby Aug. 14, in front of a crowd of people gathered for the Ignite the Nites cruise, yet police say no witnesses have come forward regarding the incident.

Libby Council appoints Neff to fill vacancy

Gary Neff has been appointed to replace former Libby City Councilman Bill Bischoff, despite opposition from Mayor Doug Roll.

Weekend weather brings evacuations, relief

This summer’s fire season, characterized as “historic” by fire officials, was exacerbated by high, gusty winds Saturday afternoon, resulting in temporary evacuations in parts of Libby.  The winds brought rain as well, though, which prompted the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office to rescind the evacuation orders Sunday morning.

Harold Siefke

Harold Siefke, 40, of Belfry, passed away Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015. He was born July 17, 1975, in Libby, to Kenneth and Karen Siefke.

Ted Kramer

Ted Eugene Kramer, born July 13, 1926, died peacefully Aug. 25, 2015. He is with Jesus and the ones he loves.

Alina Hope Hansen

Alina Hope Hansen was born June 24, 2015, at Bozeman Deaconness Hospital.

Lincoln County legislator takes on big challenge

A Lincoln County legislator has jumped into the deep end of the public policy pool. Rep. Mike Cuffe of Eureka has undertaken a project that has gone from the state capitol in Helena to the U.S. State Department and into the realm of international relations.

Americans must choose future path

Is America’s political system controlled by a small financial elite? One former president thinks so.

Payne hired to represent county

We wanted to take this opportunity to clarify a recent article in The Western News concerning Allan Payne’s representation of Lincoln County in matters relating to Stinger Welding.

The wild is waiting for those with the wind in their veins

For more than a thousand nights, I had slept in the same position in my beloved mummy bag: left forearm squashed between my belly and the ground, right hand cushioning my head, left leg straight down and right leg tucked up almost to my chin. Thirteen springs, summers and falls had seen me working in the woods in all types of wild places and sleeping wherever it made sense that week. There was no other way I would have preferred to spend my time than roaming in the wild.

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

August 13

Troy Museum receives updates and improvements

The Troy Museum recently received updates and the City of Troy and the museum board are currently in the process of continuing to work to improve the museum.

Troy picks up first win of volleyball season

The Troy Lady Trojans volleyball team started the 2015 season at a tournament in Mission, Saturday, Aug. 29. The Trojan’s went 1-1-1 during pool play and won one match and lost one in tournament play.

Libby splits matches at Mission volleyball tourney

The Libby Lady Loggers volleyball team started their season Saturday, Aug. 29, at a tournament in Mission. The young Lady Loggers split all three matches in pool play before dropping to Thompson Falls in tournament play.

Logger boys win first match of new head coach's career in Libby

The Libby Loggers boy’s soccer team got their season started off on the right foot with their 4-3 victory over Hamilton, Saturday, Aug. 29.

Lady Loggers drop shortened season opener, 2-0

The Libby Loggers girl’s soccer team lost their first match of the season, Saturday, Aug. 29, to Hamilton, 2-0. The game was called off near the 60-minute mark due to the dangerous fire conditions in Libby.

Kootenai Valley Triathlon hailed as success

The first Kootenai Valley Triathlon held by the Libby Christian Church had 68 registered contestants.