In Brief

Process to recall Roll begins

Standin' on a corner in Winslow, Arizona

Gary Fulmer

State agency under pressure for permit

Janice Ringsbye

Janice I. Ringsbye was born March 26, 1943, in Galena, Kan., to William Earl and Hazel Fern (Morey) House, Jr.  She passed from this life on Sept. 6, 2015, after an extended illness in Post Falls, Idaho.  She was preceded in death by her parents in 1956 and 1999, respectively, and by her sister Linda Gail (House) Diamond in 2005.  She was also preceded in death by her husbands: Frank Oleson, Earl Carter, John Urdahl and Ragnar Ringsbye.  

Memorial Center bringing a variety of entertainment

The Kootenai Heritage Council is bringing five musical acts to Libby for the 2015-2016 season at the Memorial Center.

New forester no stranger to Lincoln County

Leanne Marten is coming home, in a way.

Returning 'civil' to civil discourse

Some of our online readers may have recently noticed the comments on several stories have been removed and the ability for people to comment on those stories has been disabled. This is the unfortunate result of a problem seen not just in Libby, but in our nation as a whole: The lack of civility in public discourse.

Kylie Schauss and Ward Bland

Kylie Schauss, daughter of Dietmar and Paula Schauss of Libby, and Ward Bland, son of Nelson and Jenny Bland of Libby, were married July, 13, 2015.

Wedding Bland

Kylie Schauss, daughter of Dietmar and Paula Schauss of Libby, Montana, and Ward Bland, son of Nelson and Jenny Bland of Libby, Montana, were married July, 13, 2015.

Anniversary Watson

Watson's celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary." Married May 15, 1965 In Toledo, Ohio at Dorr Street Church of God. They are the parents of Terry, Jennie & Tricia along with five grandchildren, Zachary, Brittany, Dawna, Tyler, & Emily... The reside now in Libby, Montana. A celebration of their 50 years together will be later in July.

Bike tours helps build homes

When Susie Rice first presented the idea of a scenic bike tour to raise funds for the Kootenai Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity to her fellow board members they weren’t sold on it.

Senate passes asbestos awareness resolution

Last week the U.S. Senate adopted a resolution designating the first week of April as National Asbestos Awareness Week. The resolution was co-sponsored by both of Montana’s senators and was passed by unanimous consent.

Engaged Bland

Dietmar and Paula Schauss of Libby announce the engagement of their daughter, Kylie Schauss, to Ward Bland, son of Nelson and Jenny Bland of Libby. The two plan to wed in Glacier National Park July 2015 followed by a reception in Libby, Montana. The pair live in Missoula where Ward works as a painting contractor and Kylie as a dental hygienist.

EngageBland

Dietmar and Paula Schauss of Libby announce the engagement of their daughter, Kylie Schauss, to Ward Bland, son of Nelson and Jenny Bland of Libby. The two plan to wed in Glacier National Park July 2015 followed by a reception in Libby, Montana. The pair live in Missoula where Ward works as a painting contractor and Kylie as a dental hygienist.

Area briefs

EPA announcement about leaving Libby has legal consequences

Terry Trent

Train derailment brings laughs

Amtrak riders take in small town USA

A train derailment in Crossport, Idaho, left 235 Amtrak passengers stranded in Libby on Thursday morning.

Mining under wilderness area is unsafe

Letter to the Editor,