Robert Raymond Gruber

On Wednesday, July 19, 2017, following a brief illness, Robert Raymond Gruber, 91, was called home to his family. A descendant of Montana homesteaders, Bob was born in Townsend, Montana to Edward and Dora Gruber on February 4, 1926. The sixth of nine children, Bob attended Riverside School District 31, in Crow Creek Valley near Toston. District 31 was a one-room school house with eight students. Six were Grubers. He graduated high school in Boulder in 1943, worked briefly for Lockheed Aircraft in Burbank, California, and enlisted in the Navy in 1944.

Barnes Four

At the VFW, toys, guns, fishing poles, paintings and much more were raffled off during the benefit for Amanda Barnes. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Greenchain presents Polson Banner

Libby Greenchain wrestlers, from left, Alex Yeadon, Michael Miller, Zach Crace and Garret Chapel present Polson’s banner to Polson coaches Bob Owen and Bill Owen. The banner, which used to hang in Ralph Tate Memorial Gym, was retired when Libby moved to Class B.

Bullock declares 'magical entities' essential workers

Gov. Steve Bullock issued a directive on April 9 that gives the Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy and other magical creatures the leeway to continue working despite travel restrictions imposed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Greenchain youth wrestlers excelling on big stage

Thanks to the support of coaches and parents, these youth are able to enhance their wrestling skills and level of competition.

Kootenai Valley Christian School honor roll

Kootenai Valley Christian School has announced its fourth-quarter honor roll:

Troy High School grad is an American hero

Kris Goyen is a Technical Sgt. in the U.S. Air Force who was recently honored for his actions in the rescue of an American citizen taken hostage.

Edward Grable

Edward Richard Grable, 83, died on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, at Brookdale Nine Mile Facility in Spokane, Washington.

Troy scholarship winners announced

The Troy School District has announced a number of seniors and the scholarships they have received.

Stand Down for veterans scheduled for Oct. 5-6 in Libby

The 20th annual Northwest Montana Veterans Stand Down honoring all veterans will take place Oct. 5-6 at Asa Wood Elementary School, 700 Idaho St., in Libby.

Don Riggleman

John D. "Don" Riggleman, 72, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, in Libby.

Ronald Pedersen

Kootenai Valley Christian School honor roll

Kootenai Valley Christian School has announced its third quarter honor roll.

Lady Loggers bow out at divisionals

The Lady Loggers were looking for a little magic in their bid for a trip to the state tournament, but were not able to conjure a win against the Polson Pirates on Saturday.

Marc William Grubham, 29

Marc William Grubham, 29, of St. Maries, Idaho, passed away March 28, 2020. He was born to Rob and Tracie (Totten) Grubham on Sept. 9, 1990, in St. Maries, Idaho.

Greenchain's Chapel wins wrestling scholarship

Libby Greenchain wrestler Garret Chapel, the defending state champion at 170 pounds, has signed a letter of intent to wrestle for the University of Great Falls next year.

Care center, teen win special awards

Emily Banich of Libby was honored as Young Adult Volunteer of the Year on March 16 during the Montana Health Care Association Convention in Bozeman.

Jenkins backed by Gianforte, Cuffe for new House seat

Jenkins is a candidate for newly created Montana House District 2, which stretches from Libby to Marion and Ashley Lake in Flathead County.

Navy pilot with Libby ties will be part of Super Bowl flyover

Anna Schauer’s stepdaughter, Caitie Perkowski, is a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy and she is scheduled to be part of the jet flyover.

Greenchain takes down Polson

With Polson not able to put a 215-pounder on the mat Tuesday night at Libby, it appeared as though Greenchain fans may again miss out on the chance to see Justin Graham wrestle.