Wednesday, August 27, 2025
84.0°F

All results /

William James Taylor, 79
December 13, 2019 11:10 a.m.

William James Taylor, 79

William James “Bill” Taylor, 79, died from natural causes at his residence on Dec. 8, 2019.

Hans Helvik
April 12, 2006 midnight

Hans Helvik

Hans Helvik, 79, of Libby died Sunday, March 19, 2006, at St. John's Lutheran Hospital from natural causes.

William John Chappel
July 31, 2020 8:53 a.m.

William John Chappel

William John Chappel (lovingly known as Chappy) died May 6, 2020, in Billings. He was born Aug. 19, 1948, to Harold (Jack) and Mary Chappel.

Michael Puffer
April 18, 2007 midnight

Michael Puffer

Michael A. Puffer, 56, of Libby, died Monday, April 9, 2007, at St. John's Lutheran Hospital in Libby from natural causes.

Patrick John Harrington, 39
July 27, 2007 midnight

Patrick John Harrington, 39

Patrick John Harrington, 39, died July 1, 2007, due to injuries sustained in a car acident.

Billy Dan Fenimore
February 3, 2023 7 a.m.

Billy Dan Fenimore

Billy Dan Fenimore

Allen Ray Kelly
October 20, 2009 midnight

Allen Ray Kelly

Allen R. “Ray” Kelly, 88, died Oct. 16, 2009 in Libby from natural causes.

September 30, 2010 5:54 p.m.

VFW's inception dates back to 1899

I read on the Internet some interesting facts about the origin of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Since VFW’s anniversary was only a few days ago, I hope you will find it interesting.

May 19, 2009 midnight

Lady Loggers volleyball camp to feature Univ. of Idaho coach

A University of Idaho volleyball camp is coming to Libby High School on June 15-17, Lady Loggers coach Cindy Ostrem-Johnston said.

A son's remembrance: Honoring a father, a soldier, a generation
November 15, 2013 11:06 a.m.

A son's remembrance: Honoring a father, a soldier, a generation

In 1958, I was born to Dick and Eunice Blackburn as their third and youngest son. Named David Thomas Blackburn, I joined my older brothers, Richard and Joe, as first-generation baby boomers. Just as my father, I was born and raised in the peaceful countryside of Bedford, Pa.

June 15, 2012 10:42 a.m.

School board approves boilers; may pursue levy

Libby School Board members on Monday said it was difficult, but agreed they had no choice but to approve the $519,069 expense of replacing two boilers at Libby High School.

February 23, 2009 11 p.m.

LHS boys dump Polson on road

The Western News

Ryggs Johnston is PAC-12 Scholar Athlete of Year
May 12, 2023 7 a.m.

Ryggs Johnston is PAC-12 Scholar Athlete of Year

Johnston is also still in the running for a berth at the U.S. Open next month at the Los Angeles Country Club.

April 14, 2010 midnight

Troy School Board to hire HS principal

The Troy School Board voted Monday to vacate a proposal to cut one of its three administrator positions, choosing instead to move forward in hiring a replacement for resigning high school principal Jeff Ralston.

Verda Wilson
January 20, 2005 11 p.m.

Verda Wilson

Longtime Libby resident Verda B. Wilson, 94, died on Jan. 17, 2005, at Libby.

Staff Sgt. 1st Class James R. 'J.R.' Stright
October 30, 2009 midnight

Staff Sgt. 1st Class James R. 'J.R.' Stright

Army Staff Sgt. 1st Class James R. “J. R.” Stright, 29, was killed Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 during a special operations training exercise off the coast of Virginia.

Sports Update: Libby downs Polson in girls soccer
October 9, 2009 midnight

Sports Update: Libby downs Polson in girls soccer

Chelsea Ahart scored with four minutes remaining in the game Thursday as the Libby High School girls soccer team defeated Polson, 3-2.

January 9, 2010 11 p.m.

Sports update: Logger boys even conference record

The Libby High School boys basketball team broke open a close game with a 17-2 run in the second quarter to defeat Ronan, 55-39.

Four Trojans head to state track competition
May 22, 2008 midnight

Four Trojans head to state track competition

In the Western B track divisionals last Saturday in the Missoula County Stadium, Trojans Scott Harper, Allie Maestas, Aaron Palmer and Dalton Powell qualifed for the Class B State tournament in Bozeman, placing in the top five of their events.

August 9, 2019 4 a.m.

Libby School officials prepare for new year

The first days of school in the Libby School District are right around the corner with parents and school officials feverishly preparing for the beginning of the 2019-20 school year.