Hall of Fame to honor Sather, Hayden

A former Libby High School teacher and a retired Libby mill worker will be inducted in the LHS Academic Hall of Fame on Monday, April 3.

Libby Loggers keep Highway 37 Battle of the Kootenai trophy

The Greenchain’s win over the Lions clinched the triumph.

Jan. 30 Briefly

VA representative to visit Troy, Libby

Old Photo 8-25-15

Grand Opening Set Dobie Fuller, who operated Dobie’s Bargains on Mineral Avenue for about eight years, has begun business in his new Cardinal Discount store at the junction of Highway 2 and 37 in Libby. The new 50x28 ft. building is owned by Dale McGarvey of Kalispell and is located at the former site of the Plummer house, one of Libby’s landmarks, which was moved to the back of the lot to be occupied by the Fuller family. Fuller said that in addition to Cardinal gasoline, he will carry a stock of sporting goods, groceries, toys, bikes, trikes and men’s footwear. Photo from the Sept. 16, 1965, files of The Western News.

Community events

•Friday, Oct 19: The Astronomy Club meets 6 p.m. at 324 White Ave. in Libby. After “chow and chatter” featuring Theresa Muniz’ fabulous soup, Scott Johnson will present Part 2 of “How Far Is That?” After the meeting, 2019 astronomy calendars will be ordered — call Laura at 406-293-2552 with desired quantity. Learn more about the club at

Ryan Eric Snyder

Ryan Eric Snyder

THS sweeps past Valley Christian

The Troy High School volleyball team posted its first victory of the season on Saturday by downing Valley Christian in impressive fashion on homecoming weekend, 25-9, 25-17, 25-17.

Troy High School graduates 31; 106-year-old librarian honored

Seldom are the benefits of a small-school education so evident as they were Sunday evening during Troy High School’s commencement ceremony.

State Wrestling: Graham wins state championship

Libby High School senior Justin Graham wrapped up his prep wrestling career on top by winning a state championship Saturday night in Billings.

Logger wrestling is foward focused

The Libby High School wrestling team is working with a more lean dynamic this season, with half of the 12-man roster completely new to high school wrestling.

Honors program offers 'a leg up'

Troy High School Principal Jacob Francom is on a mission. He wants to give his students the most far-reaching opportunities he can, and he’s received quite a bit of help.

Mary Reynolds

Mary (McClure) Reynolds, a long-time resident of Troy, passed away at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center on March 27, 2015.  Mary was born on December 14, 1919, in Hughesville, Mo., to Ivy (Shelton) McClure and John Wesley McClure. Mary attended school in Hughesville, Mo., and later in Sedalia, Mo., where she graduated with honors from Smith Cotton High School. She finished second in her class, skipping two grades by the time she graduated. Mary attended college at Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Mo. She later attended comptometer school in St. Louis, Mo. Soon after, she began working for Owens Glass Company. She later worked for Remington Arms in Kansas City, Mo., and then with Trans World Airlines in Washington, D.C.

And then there were seven

And then there were seven. That’s the number of Greenchain wrestlers who traveled more than 500 miles to compete at one of the biggest shows in Montana.

Graham coaches his final home meet for Greenchain

Libby coach Jay Graham made his final home appearance on Saturday as head coach of the Greenchain wrestling program.

“Alice in Wonderland” shines at Troy High School

Ceremony honors past, present Libby High scholars

This year’s National Honor Society induction ceremony at Libby High School was filled with hope, humor and humility, with the two brothers named to the school’s Distinguished Graduate Hall of Fame also given the honor of addressing the 10 students chosen this year to enter the society.

Wrestling team takes third at tip-off tournament

The high school wrestling team took third place during their Havre invite two-day tournament.

Greenchain ends regular season at Whitefish

Thursday Wrestling Libby wrestlers pin Kellogg, Sandpoint

SANDPOINT, Idaho — Libby/Troy wrestlers posted two dual wins at the Sandpoint Duals on Thursday evening.

Former resident disappointed in anti-education attitude

To the Editor: