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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 Class of 2025 graduates
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Libby High School Class of 2025 graduates

Lincoln County District Judge Matt Cuffe delivered the commencement speech...

Libby man pleads; authorities seek trafficking suspect
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Libby man pleads; authorities seek trafficking suspect

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Commissioners to consider large subdivision plan south of Libby
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Commissioners to consider large subdivision plan south of Libby

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Libby’s Rambo honored for sacrifice in Vietnam

Rambo was posthumously awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, a Purple Heart and...

No mountain too tall: Libby’s Beagle repeats as state tennis champ
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No mountain too tall: Libby’s Beagle repeats as state tennis champ

Beagle, Libby’s first boys state champion, won back-to-back Montana High School Association Class A singles titles...

Libby's Farmer, Andersen win medals at state track and field championships
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Libby's Farmer, Andersen win medals at state track and field championships

Held at Legends Stadium in Kalispell, freshman Capri Farmer claimed two medals, including a silver, while junior Tristan Andersen grabbed the third precious medal.

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Battle over Port Authority's business dealings continues in court filings
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Battle over Port Authority's business dealings continues in court filings

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Seniors Christina Hammer and Bella O’Day showcased four years of work in the high school gym.

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