EPA to change removal criteria

New technique could allow for vermiculite

Bolstered by the completed release of background soil studies, the Environmental Protection Agency has formalized a decision process for the removal of contaminated soils in Libby.

Daines plans Saturday visit to Libby

Montana State Rep. Steve Daines is coming to Libby. Daines plans to tour the new Cabinet Peaks Medical Center on Saturday. Daines will be joined by Rep. Jerry Bennett and Kate Stephens, marketing director for Cabinet Peaks.

Region 1 hunters take more deer

More hunters in the woods does not always mean an increase in hunting success, but that was the case in Region 1 for the recently completed deer and elk season.

Olsen fires back

Councilman asks city to pay his legal fees

Libby City Councilman Allen Olsen has been chomping at the bit waiting to address fellow councilmembers to approve the expenses for his legal defense in his city residency case.

A tale of Schroon Lake, New York, that sounds a little like Libby, Montana

Letter to the Editor,

Using nothing of the tree but the shade

From its inception, the United States Forest Service operated under a general guideline of “the greatest good for the greatest number.” It considered itself an agency that nurtured the lands it controlled and the many communities enveloped by the United State’s forests. 

Three educators rise to top of payroll

County jobless rate hits 14.8 percent

Montana’s unemployment rate continued to drop in December, falling 0.1 percentage points to 5.7 percent, but it was little consolation to the jobless in Lincoln County who are still looking for work.

Gladys R. Haynes, 94, formerly of Libby

Gladys Rolseth Haynes, 94, was born March 8, 1918, to Ole and Ane Rolseth in Libby, Montana.  She died Aug. 28, 2012, at her home in Arlington, Va.  

Personal records set at Silverwood

Rod Tempel’s cross country team travelled to Silverwood, Idaho for the Silverwood Coaster Meet last Saturday, and the young runners showed marked improvement in the fun and friendly environment.

Georgia L. Wilson 43, of Petal, Miss.

Georgia Lee Wilson, 43, of Petal, Miss., died Jan. 2, 2012.

James G. Hopkins 70, formerly of Libby

Stinger Welding gets financial boost; tax credit is $17 million shot in the arm for bridge-builder

While Stinger Welding in Libby is the recipient of what totals to be a $17 million investment, the lion’s share of that investment comes from the company itself, said its president and chief executive officer.

Franklin T. Snyder

Franklin T. Snyder, 78, of Libby

Franklin T. Snyder, 78, lifelong resident of Libby, Montana, passed away at St John’s Lutheran Hospital on July 1, 2011.

James K. Taylor, 89, of Libby

James K. Taylor III was born in San Diego, Calif., on April 17, 1922. He laid down his rod and creel and turned in his hammer and saw when he passed on June 27, 2011, in Kalispell, Montana after suffering a stroke.

Medicare pilot program aids those affected by mesothelioma

Individuals residing in and around Libby with certain medical conditions resulting from a public health emergency will be able to receive additional medical benefits as part of a coordinated effort among several Federal agencies, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced.

Supporters rally for Montanore

UM program focuses on future of Libby

An event that focuses on the future of Libby is scheduled to take place on Thursday, Dec. 3 on the campus of the University of Montana.

Marilyn Ann Scow

(Editor's note: The following obituary was published in the Western News as a paid ad and not subject to obituary/news guidelines).