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
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
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
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
103-pounder Levi Nick opened the action with a pin in 4:27 of Eureka’s Trent Shay.
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
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
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
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
Friday, Dec. 13, Troy rolled to a 76-40 win over Alberton.
Accused rapist charged again following release from custody
According to the charging document filed by County Attorney Marcia Boris, Springer was charged with...