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SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER

The Western News

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.

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Superb free throw shooting carries Loggers past Eureka
December 20, 2024 7 a.m.

Superb free throw shooting carries Loggers past Eureka

Led by three seniors, the Loggers hit 19 of 22 from the stripe.

Eureka Lady Lions hold off Libby, secure Battle of Kootenai
December 20, 2024 7 a.m.

Eureka Lady Lions hold off Libby, secure Battle of Kootenai

Libby (0-3) trailed by 11 after one quarter, 12 at the half and 14 after three quarters.

Libby Public Schools educator charged with assaulting minor
December 20, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby Public Schools educator charged with assaulting minor

In the charging document, Libby Police Chief Cody Ercanbrack attended a regular, weekly meeting Dec. 10 of the Student at Risk Counsel at Libby High School.

Greenchain grab dual meet triumph over Eureka
December 20, 2024 7 a.m.

Greenchain grab dual meet triumph over Eureka

103-pounder Levi Nick opened the action with a pin in 4:27 of Eureka’s Trent Shay.

Greenchain claim second at Kinney Classic
December 17, 2024 7 a.m.

Greenchain claim second at Kinney Classic

The Greenchain had one champion in 110-pounder Tristin Rogers and five other placewinners.

Libby High School band shares Christmas spirit
December 17, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby High School band shares Christmas spirit

In addition to performances by the jazz and concert bands as well as the percussion ensemble, several solo ensembles treated the hundreds in attendance to sounds of the season.

Bull Lake Road residents seek lower speed limit
December 17, 2024 7 a.m.

Bull Lake Road residents seek lower speed limit

Some residents of the Savage Lake community in south Lincoln County want to see a decrease in the speed limit on Highway 56.

Troy boys basketball enjoys best start since 2008
December 17, 2024 7 a.m.

Troy boys basketball enjoys best start since 2008

A records check indicates the 2008-09 season was when a Tony Smith-coached Troy team began the season 4-0.

Troy girls basketball shows improvement in 1-1 start
December 17, 2024 7 a.m.

Troy girls basketball shows improvement in 1-1 start

Friday, Dec. 13, Troy rolled to a 76-40 win over Alberton.

December 13, 2024 7 a.m.

Accused rapist charged again following release from custody

According to the charging document filed by County Attorney Marcia Boris, Springer was charged with...

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