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
New court filings in Port suit allege more wrongdoing by county
And some of it could potentially lead to criminal charges against...

No jail time for Libby man guilty of cocaine possession
Cuffe ordered Maxim to pay the fee while pointing out that he had the duration of the sentence to do it.

Libby swim pond not quite ready for public use
Noble is also hoping people who use the facility will do so with care.
LOR, Viergutz mark three years of supporting Libby
LOR and Viergutz have distributed $1.9 million in grants, also known as solutions...
County to hold public hearing on reforming Port Authority Board
According to the proposed resolution, the intent is to increase public participation and efficient governance of the Port Authority.
County OKs pay raises, $400k change order for landfill work
Teske said that the landfill expansion encountered an unanticipated layer of mud and as a result, the engineer submitted a change order resulting in about $400,000 over the available grant and ARPA funds.
Troy set to host annual July 4 festivities
Admission is free for this 100% volunteer-run, family-friendly event hosted by the Troy Chamber of Commerce and the City of Troy in beautiful Roosevelt Park.
Idle hands are not his
In 2021, the passing of Fr. Richard Kluk left St. Joseph’s without a priest.

No jail time for Yaak man guilty in police pursuit
Covey pleaded guilty, but mentally ill, April 7 to...
Rain a helping hand to crews working Wolf Syrup Fire
Mountain Men tv show's Paul Antczak, who lives in the area, posted...