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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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Libby High School students seek welding certification
January 17, 2025 7 a.m.

Libby High School students seek welding certification

Nearly two dozen current Loggers have passed their G1 American Welding Certification Test while two others have passed their G3 test.

Libby apartment complex heavily damaged in fire
January 17, 2025 7 a.m.

Libby apartment complex heavily damaged in fire

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Frenchtown sweeps Libby in high school hoops
January 14, 2025 7 a.m.

Frenchtown sweeps Libby in high school hoops

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Greenchain wrestlers sweep dual against CFalls, Bigfork

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Gravel Pit Fire arsonist pleads guilty

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Deer Lodge man pleads guilty to rape
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Deer Lodge man pleads guilty to rape

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Libby man dies in motorhome fire
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Libby man dies in motorhome fire

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Feds say no to grizzly delisting
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Feds say no to grizzly delisting

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Libby woman accused of dealing drugs

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