Walter L. Smith Jr.

Walter L. Smith, Jr., 76, died Sept. 3, 2009 at Libby Care Center.

Larry Ford Cripe, 79

Larry Ford Cripe, 79, passed away March 27, 2022, of natural causes at his home in Troy.

Daryl R. Anderson

Daryl R. Anderson

Sen. Tester nominates Faulkner to Naval Academy

The nothingness and the everything of the wild

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Libby High School senior named 'Environmental Hero'

Libby High School senior Sarah McBride was selected by Lincoln County Environmental Health as a Lincoln County Environmental Hero for her work to promote recycling efforts at Libby Middle/High School.

- Photo courtesy of Sarah Crace

Last weekend, the Libby Wrestling Club competed in the AAU National Championships in Butte. The eight members competing in Greco-Roman, freestyle, and Folk style placed second in the small team division. All wrestlers who placed in the top 8 are "All Americans." Next year, the AAU National Championship will be in Denver, Colo., and the Libby Wrestling Club plans to attend. Pictured in the front row are: Isaiah Sickler ( Midget 70); Zach Crace (Novice 70, 5th place Greco and 6th place in Freestyle); Cody Crace (Tot 45, 8th place Greco and 7th place in Freestyle); Mitch Haugen (Schoolboy 85, 4th place Greco and 6th in both Freestyle and Folk style). In the back row are: Coach Mike Puckett; Jeff Miller (Cadet 125); Lucas Puckett (Cadet 171, 5th place in Greco, 7th place freestyle, and 5th place in folk style); Cody Elliot (Cadet 125); Josh Erickson (Schoolboy 120, 4th place in Greco, 5th place in Freestyle and 7th place in folk style); and Coach Vic Crace. There were over 800 competitors at the 3-day event. Competitors came from as far away as Rhode Island, Maine, Florida, Massachusetts and California.

Greenchain hammers Polson on Senior Night

Members of the Greenchain who were recognized included wrestlers Colby Booker, Matthew Niemi, Chase Rayome, Sam Rosling, Cael Schwindt, Tyler Smith, Mauro Vazquez-Otero, James Warner along with team managers Genevi Reatz and Maicy Svendsbye.

Marijuana a factor in fatal crash

Marijuana was a factor in a Feb. 25 crash on U.S. Highway 2 that killed a Troy High School teacher and seriously injured a California couple, according to information released by the Montana Highway Patrol.

Palmer wins 3 events at Bonners Ferry

The Troy High School track and field team opened the season on Saturday in northern Idaho at the Bonners Ferry Invitational.

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Troy Girls Basketball Lady Lions beat Lady Trojans, 55-39

The Troy High School girls basketball team held the lead early in their Friday showdown with Lincoln County High School, but could not hold it.

Teamwork is key to educating our students

When asked what grade I teach, I proudly announce that I am a middle-school teacher. The moans and sighs I get in return are always puzzling.

New measures in place after Libby schools reopen

Following a two-week closure owing to concerns that the coronavirus was spreading within the Libby Elementary School, officials have instituted more precautions to avoid an outbreak or future quarantine orders.

Prep teams face busy weekend schedule

After a quiet week for high school athletes, the kids return to the playing fields en masse this weekend. Here’s a look at what is ahead for Libby and Troy teams.

Boys Soccer: Loggers go to OT to eliminate Hamilton

Unable to suit up last year because of a knee injury, Crawford Dinning was forced to watch from the sidelines as the Libby High School boys soccer team captured its first-ever state championship.

Mary Katheryn Dye Hveem

Mary Katheryn Dye Hveem, 87, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006, at the Libby Care Center.

George Arthur Clough

George Arthur Clough

Helping children read is own reward for Troy native

When Alberta Savage showed up to W.F. Morrison March 14 to help students with their reading — as she has for around 20 years off and on — she had no idea she would be reading a book about her that day.

Year in Review, Part 2

According to information from Lincoln County Unite for Youth, fentanyl poisoning is the No. 1 cause of death in people ages 18 to 35 in the county. There have been two confirmed fentanyl poisoning deaths in the county since November 2022.