Troy, Libby schools to host inspirational speakers

John Underwood, Director of the Human Performance Project, and John Larson, a former NAVY Seal, will attempt to connect kids and community to inspire leadership, teamwork, personal responsibility and resilience.

DuWayne Herbert Hamann

DuWayne Herbert “Ollie” Hamann, 80, of Libby passed away at the Libby Care Center on Friday, June 16, 2017 of natural causes. He was born Sept. 16, 1936 in Libby to Herbert and Esther (Eggert) Hamann. DuWayne was a Libby boy, being born and raised in the area. He attended the Libby Public Schools and graduated with the Class of 1954. It was while in high school that he acquired the nickname “Ollie” which stuck with him his whole life.

Kenneth L. (Kenny) Beckstrom

Kenneth L. (Kenny) Beckstrom

'Sleeping Beauty' musical coming Feb. 4-5 to Memorial Center

Dancing, singing and wielding props – Libby Middle School students have been rehearsing since December to present the musical production of “Sleeping Beauty” next week at the Memorial Center.

Jack Lee Keene, 61

Jack Lee Keene, age 61, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; died suddenly of natural causes. He was born July 29, 1946 in Philippi, W. Va. to Adrian B. Keene and Mary Schelin. Jack attended Butte schools and had extended schooling in the Navy from November 1963-July 1967. He lived in Butte most of his life before moving to Troy and finally to Coeur d'Alene. An in-depth career as a Boilermaker for the Anaconda Company and Self contractor, he belonged to the Boilermakers union.

Randall gets nod for the Naval Academy

Shock, disbelief and excitement were the reactions from the Randall family of Troy when they received news their son, Troy High School senior, Justin Randall, was nominated for an appointment to the Naval Academy for 2012.

Five Trojans earn all-conference, all-state recognition for 2015

Kootenai Klassic: It's so much more than just a wrestling event

The first thing to know about Montana is there are not many people around — about 1 million in 150,000-square miles — so, social events, particularly ones involving people you have not seen every week of your life, are rare.

John A Thede, Jr.

John A Thede, Jr., 94, of Libby, passed away Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at the Libby Care Center of natural causes.

Calvin Ray Profitt

Calvin Ray Profitt, 74, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center in Libby. He was born on Jan. 24, 1943 in Orofino, Idaho to John and Grace Profitt. He was the second child of 11 brothers and sisters, so there was lots of activity in his family. He started school in Orofino and then attended different schools as his father had to move the family for work.

Libby grad named Montana Assistant Principal of Year

Kathy Kidder, a 1985 Libby High School graduate, wasn’t expecting it when Rob Watson, the Executive Director of School Administrators of Montana, presented her with a plaque on Nov. 16.

Libby, Troy receive high marks at District Music Festival

The Libby and Troy high school bands and choirs attended the District Music Festival competition in Kalispell April 5 through 6, returning with quite a few high marks for their performances.

Troy hosting Timberbeast, Christmas toy drive

The Giving Tree has worked in the Troy community for a number of years to make sure everyone has a Merry Christmas.

More snow, bitter cold expected at end of week

But the most notable change in the weather will be a drastic change in the temperature with predicted highs below or at 0 degrees from Friday through Sunday.

University of Montana names 9 local degree candidates

The University of Montana on Friday, May 12 announced degree candidates for spring semester 2017.

Troop honors four Eagle Scouts

Assistant Scoutmaster Ron Thatcher of Boy Scout Troop 1971 reminded the unit’s latest Eagle Scouts of their responsibilities during their Court of Honor Saturday, telling them they now are “marked men who must live up to the honor of the rank and all those who came before them.”

Lady Trojans just short in play-in game;tourney at Libby

Libby High School will host the District 7B basketball tournament on Saturday. Four games will be played, beginning with the girls’ consolation game at 1 p.m. The boys’ consolation game will tip at 3 p.m. The girls’ championship match will be held at 5 p.m.,  and the boys’ title game will tip at 7 p.m.

Jerry 'Cub' Dale Hersman

Jerry “Cub” Dale Hersman, 76, passed away peacefully in his home on June 4, 2018. He was born on April 25, 1942, in Kalispell to Gerald and Delores Hersman (White). He graduated as student body president from Park County High School in Livingston, and was active in several chorale groups, drama and science clubs.

Ben Graham Tournament new dates

The annual Ben Graham Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on a new weekend this year.

Libby High School team wins business challenge

The Montana Chamber Foundation sponsors an exciting business simulation called the Montana High School Business Challenge (HSBC), and this semester Libby’s team of two, Sabra Hancock and Justin Brewer, have taken first place with a stock price of $130.15.