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July 31, 2020 8:43 a.m.

The grit beneath the glitter

At first glance, nothing distinguished the trailer from the dozens of others parked around the rodeo camp.

February 7, 2014 2:42 p.m.

Libby hosts divisional state wrestling tourney

Area's best teams to gather Saturday

For two weeks, Garret Chapel and his father, Joshua, have passed their nights strategizing how to beat the one guy who has given him problems on the mat this year. After placing fifth at last year’s state tournament, the junior Greenchain grappler has his eyes on the 170-pound title.

October 31, 2009 midnight

Sports Update: Libby falls short in OT in state soccer finals

The Billings Central High School girls soccer team won the Class A state title on Saturday with a 4-2 overtime victory over Libby.

March 6, 2018 3 a.m.

Harold 'Hal' Cole

Harold “Hal” Cole, 94, passed away on Dec. 21, 2017 at Libby Care Center with his loving wife, Anita, of 49 years at his side. He was born in Thermopolis, Wyoming on Nov. 2, 1923, the second son of Benjamin H. “Happy” and Ida A. Cole. He attended school in Thermopolis until he enlisted in the U. S. Army Air Corps in 1943 and served with distinction in the European Theater of operations as an airborne radio operator and gunner in the B-24 Liberator.

May 18, 2018 4 a.m.

Russell G. Christopherson

Russell G. Christopherson, 86, of Libby, passed away May 13, 2018 at the Libby Care Center. Russ was born May 29, 1931 in Poplar, Montana, to Andrew and Joanna (Hoem) Christopherson. He grew up and attended school in Riverside Community and Vida, Montana.

January 5, 2018 3 a.m.

Dean Bradford Leckrone

Dean Bradford Leckrone, 69, of Libby died on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 at his home in Libby. He was born on April 11, 1948 at Libby to Glen and Helen (Gompf) Leckrone. He attended Libby public schools and was part of the 1966 State Basketball Championship. In 1965, he was a member of the football team that won the state conference. He attended Carrol College on a scholarship and in Missoula played baseball.

August 18, 2015 9:07 a.m.

Walter Zollars Jr

Walter “Bud” Clay Zollars, Jr., passed away Dec. 19, 2014, from mesothelioma, at his home in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., with his wife of 63 years, Mary Jane (Vick) and his youngest son at his side. A private memorial will take place Thursday, August 20, at 10 a.m. at the Methodist Church with internment and military honors taking place after the service at the Libby Cemetery.

April 21, 2009 midnight

Trojan boys, girls 4th at invitational

Based on early results this track season, Troy High School appears to have a pretty good 1-2 punch going in the sprints and jumps with Allie Maestas and Molly Harpole.

September 22, 2020 7 a.m.

Gary E. McCabe, 77

August 16, 2006 midnight

Roger Smith

Roger Edward Smith, 65, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, at his home in Libby, with his wife Merry at his side.

October 3, 2009 midnight

John L. Luger

John L. Luger, 84, longtime Libby resident, died Oct. 1, 2009 at his daughter’s residence in Spokane, Wash.

May 3, 2016 8:32 a.m.

Ben Graham Memorial set for May 20 - 22

December 28, 2012 10:23 a.m.

Boy, 13, is suspended for having knife at LMS

A 13-year-old Libby Middle School student has been suspended indefinitely for bringing a pocket knife to school, educators have confirmed.

November 28, 2017 3 a.m.

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Seven Lincoln County students win photo contest to see lighting of tree, meet with officials in Washington, D.C.

As the the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree on Monday ended its journey from the Kootenai National Forest to Washington, D.C., seven juniors and seniors from Lincoln County’s three high schools were eagerly anticipating their upcoming trip to see it being lit.

Lincoln County voters pick school trustees; dump Libby levy

May 9, 2025 7 a.m.

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