SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER
Scott Shindledecker is the editor of The Western News. He covers public safety, city, county, sports and outdoors news. He is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a degree in journalism. He has been the sports and outdoors editor for the Courier-Express newspaper in DuBois, Pa., and worked for Hagadone Montana newspapers in Northwest Montana. He can be reached at 406-293-4124 or sshindledecker@thewesternnews.com.
Recent Stories
Libby man admits stalking charge
When deputies spoke with the reporting party, they stated that ...
When judge changes mind, defendant reconsiders options
Thomas Alestine Eaker was facing a...
Libby man headed to prison following sentence revocation
Kelley pleaded not guilty to the charges April 28 in Lincoln County District Court, but...
County proposes hefty rate increase for garbage hauling
This proposed increase is much more substantial with a planned jump to $200 a year, beginning Oct. 1. That’s a 33.3% increase.
Veterans can get free rides to Kalispell for medical care
Local volunteer Roger Diller said trips are made from Libby and Troy to Spokane Monday through Thursday and to Kalispell Monday through Friday.
Attorney representing Libby woman shot by law enforcement bows out
But in a July 17 motion to withdraw as her counsel, Crowe wrote that the...
Libby councilors approve cost of living pay increases
Those receiving increases in the Collective Bargaining Agreement were 1.5% for cost of living and a 1% step increase.
Lincoln Co. gets sizable chunk of PILT funds
In Northwest Montana, Lincoln County is slated to receive $872,636 for its 1.7 million acres of federal land.
Authorities wrapping up alleged kidnapping conspiracy cases
July 14, Sean Raymond Waldron, 33, pleaded guilty to aggravated kidnapping in Lincoln County District Court. His sentencing date is set for Oct. 6.
EPA hosting meeting about contaminated groundwater in Libby
The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Ponderosa Room at City Hall at 952 East Spruce St.