Libby Middle-High School staff does its best to minimize campus interaction

Sports Update: Trojan boys down Eureka, 57-55

The Troy High School boys basketball team survived struggles at the free-throw line to hang on for a 57-55 victory over Eureka on Friday night.

Libby girl is first graduate of Christian school high school program

By JOHN BLODGETT

Don Bivins

Don Bivins, 71, died Wednesday, Oct. 3 at his home in Libby. Don and his late wife Mary came to Libby in 1964 where Don taught in the Libby Public School system for over 30 years until his retirement in 1996.

Year in Review, Part III: September-December

(Editor’s note: This is the third of three stories reviewing Libby and Troy news of the past year. In this issue, read about the final four months of 2009. In the Jan. 1 edition, January through April was presented and in the Jan. 8 edition, May through August was reviewed).

Mee to hit links along with hoops for Carroll

Jim Mee has never been a one-sport athlete.

Feb. 18 Briefly

Speech, drama fundraiser coming Feb. 21

Libby Softball shuts out Eureka, 14-0

The Libby High School softball team beat Lincoln County High School 14-0 on Tuesday at Eureka, without a single Lady Lion getting a hit against senior pitcher Khalyn Hageness, and no Eureka player making it past first base.

Boys Tennis: Trojans play to 3-3 tie in opener

The Troy High School boys tennis team opened the season on Saturday at home against Mission and played to a 3-3 tie.

Von Lester Riddle

Von Lester Riddle, 78, of Dickinson passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017 at his home, with his wife by his side. A funeral service for Von was held 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, with Pastor Janel Kolar officiating. Burial followed at Pioneer Cemetery in Taylor, North Dakota.

A competitive friendship on the pitch

Libby High sophomores Isaiah Sickler and Johnny Davidson are two members of the school soccer team’s rising young core. Precocious leaders on and off the field, the duo share a lifelong, competitive relationship that landed both young men spots on the local club team, the Kootenai Rapids, and, most recently, the Montana Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program.

Daniel Roger Schnetter

Daniel Roger Schnetter, 65, a longtime resident of Libby, passed away on Dec. 5, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.

Earl Chase

Earl Eugene Chase, 82, died on June 7, 2005, at his ranch home in Troy.

Coach says Lady Loggers volleyball team standing tall, working hard

The Libby Lady Loggers volleyball team has “some unfinished business to take care of,” reports coach Cindy Ostrem-Johnston.

Three Lincoln County men are Forestry Pioneer Award winners

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation recently chose three Lincoln County men — two posthumously — as Forestry Pioneer Award winners, honoring them at an Oct. 17 event in Missoula.

Sports Update: Loggers win thriller over Pirates

The Libby High School boys soccer team officially punched its ticket to the Class A state playoffs on Thursday with a 2-1 thriller over Polson.

Sports Update: Logger boys upend Polson, 41-40

The Libby High School boys basketball team pulled off a 41-40 road victory over Polson on Saturday to improve to 2-1 in the Northwestern A.

Wright goes 6-8 to break school record in high jump

Libby senior Seth Wright broke his own school record in the high jump on Tuesday during a non-scoring meet at Columbia Falls.

Ken Doxtater

Ken Doxtater, 71, died Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at the North Valley Hospital in Whitefish. He was born May 8, 1936, in Whitefish to Leonard and Louise Doxtater.

Trustees stand fast on $350,000

By BRENT SHRUM Western News Reporter