Western News

September 21, 2018 4 a.m.

James Frederic Charlton

To meet James Frederic “Fred” Charlton — who passed away Sept. 10, 2018 — was also to never forget him. Fred lived life on his terms – and he made you aware of those terms fairly quickly.

September 12, 2009 midnight

Sports Update: Troy blanks Mission, 46-0

The Troy High School football team improved to 2-0 on the young season with a 46-0 shutout at Mission.

December 8, 2017 3 a.m.

SK Fingerjoint appreciates the community's support

SK Fingerjoint wants to thank our community for all the love and support they have shown to us during this trying time. Nothing can ever prepare you for a tragedy of this nature, but having so much community support for our employees has helped ease the stress, pain and worry we have for each of them and their families.

February 22, 2010 11 p.m.

Girls Basketball: Lady Loggers win big over Whitefish

The Libby High School girls basketball team ended the regular season on Saturday with a 51-26 win at Whitefish.

November 14, 2023 7 a.m.

Veterans Day ceremonies in south Lincoln County

Veterans Day was celebrated widely across south Lincoln County last week.

February 17, 2011 10:48 a.m.

Libby's Leir fights way to state wrestling title

December 5, 2012 11:39 a.m.

This year's 'Nutcracker' reminds us of imagination, dreams

As the holiday season descends, our world is in flux and chaos. It’s not always that easy to find comfort and peace in traditional fare.

October 31, 2009 midnight

Governor orders flags at half-staff in memory of Stright

Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer ordered that the national and state flags be flown at half-staff on Monday morning (Nov. 2) until sundown on Tuesday evening (Nov. 3) to honor U.S. Army Sgt. First Class James R. Stright.

May 22, 2018 9:44 a.m.

Faur leads Trojan tennis at state tourny

After getting six players to state from their divisional tournament against Bigfork, the Troy High School tennis team was unable to get past the second championship round.

August 9, 2016 10:49 a.m.

Boy Scouts bring touch-ups to town

July 9, 2013 1:15 p.m.

Linehan receives prestigious Orvis award

Named Guide of the Year 2013, gives commemorative fly rod to boy

Imagine fly fishing for a living.

December 17, 2021 7 a.m.

Julie Oldham, 61

Julie Oldham, 61, died in Spokane, Wash., on Nov. 27 after a multi-year battle against cancer. She was born in Libby on Aug. 8, 1960, to George and Eva Oldham. Julie graduated from Libby Senior High School in 1978.

April 26, 2018 7:27 p.m.

Libby track team competes at Missoula meet

With tough competition from across western Montana, the Libby High School track and field team still placed in multiple events and took some top spots during Tuesday’s Russ Pilcher Top 10 Meet in Missoula.

January 7, 2018 1:02 p.m.

Friday Basketball Lady Loggers lose to Columbia Falls, 52-41

COLUMBIA FALLS — A trio of high-scoring Wildkats carried Columbia Falls to a 52-41 win over Libby in a Northwest A conference basketball matchup on Friday night at Columbia Falls High School.