Crace runs toward state rushing lead

Libby's conference leading rusher puts team on his back

Announcing Libby Loggers football games this year is a predictable endeavor. With the passing game aching from the absence of graduated All-State quarterback Jared Winslow, the Loggers are a committed ground team. Reminiscent of the era when offenses were pleased with three yards and a cloud of dust, the Loggers run game repeatedly rams the ball right into the teeth of the opposing defense.

Boys Basketball: Glacier wins by 41 over Loggers

The Libby High School boys basketball team had a rough time finding the basket in a 65-24 loss to Kalispell Glacier on Tuesday night.

Sports Update: Columbia Falls defeats Libby boys, 56-25

The Libby High School boys basketball team opened play in the Northwestern A on Thursday night with a 56-25 loss to Columbia Falls.

Melanie Wood resigns school board position

By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter

Legals July 9, 2019

Any students that graduated from Troy High School before 2009 should contact Christina Schertel if they would like a copy of their Special Education Records. The district is responsible for keeping records for up to eight years after a student graduates or leaves the district. Records will only be released to individuals whose names are on the file or their parents. All other records older than 10 years will be destroyed on July 1, 2019. Published In The Western News June 25, July 2 & 9, 2019. MNAXLP

Greenchain finish third at tournament

The Libby Greenchain grapplers had an impressive showing Saturday at the Superior Invitational. Behind title-winning days for Zach Crace at 138 pounds and Josh Bowers at 170 pounds, the team placed third out of 12 teams.

Troy's Leighty medals, Pierce beats personal record at state

Troy senior Hunter Leighty was the only placer for the Troy High School track and field team at the State Class B Track Meet last weekend, but it was a good day for junior Ella Pierce as well.

Kootenai Valley Christian School Honor Roll

Students from first through 12th grade earned either A or A/B honor roll status.

Softball tourney honors Fred McDougall, raises money

To the Editor:

Eureka hangs on to beat Lady Trojans

The Troy High School softball team rallied from a four-run deficit only to see Eureka regain its composure and hang on late, 10-8, in a Western B-C game on Monday.

Lyle P. Weltch

Lyle P. Weltch, 73, of Troy, died Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at his home.

Letter: Building's demise sparks fond memories

Dear Editor:

Gary N. Gompf

Gary Neil Gompf, 60, Libby native, died Friday, Feb. 6 in Henryetta, Okla.

Reiner named northwest Montana warden captain

As warden captain, Reiner oversees the regional game wardens and regional investigator who are responsible for enforcing fish, wildlife, and recreation laws.

Legals for August, 2 2024

Larry Patrick Bowman, 68

Larry Patrick Bowman, 68, passed away peacefully Jan. 20, 2021 at his home with his family, friends and dog by his side.

Dan Connors

Dan Connors, 74, of Miles City, and a frequent Libby visitor, died at Miles City on Sept. 3, 2005.

'Huge turnout' benefits choir's upcoming trip to Idaho

The Libby Children’s Select Choir raised about $4,300 at a dinner and auction held Friday night to benefit its upcoming trip to a competition in Idaho.

Buck D. Kidder

Buck D. Kidder, 64, of Troy died Tuesday, July 24, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center from natural causes. Buck was born Oct. 21, 1953, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, to Lloyd and Ella (Widner) Kidder. At the age of 17, Buck enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, one month before he was drafted so that he could choose his branch of service. Shortly after his enlistment he earned his GED and was given an honorary diploma from Troy High School. Buck served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force as a 7 Level Jet Engine Mechanic. Following his retirement from the Air Force, he worked for Chapel Cedar and trail maintenance for the U.S. Forest Service. Buck co-owned No Kidding Auto and later would work for World Wide Machine Pipeline division, where he was trained as a padder operator.

Troy places three in top ten at divisional

The Troy High School track and field team took five athletes to the Western B and C Divisional May 16, and three of them placed in the top ten in their events.