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
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...
Organizers prepare for Libby Dam 50th anniversary
The top of the dam will be open for folks to walk across...
Gov. Gianforte visits Libby's Hoot Owl Farm
The farm, according to 2022 figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is one of 263 certified organic farms in Montana.
Rain a helping hand to crews working Wolf Syrup Fire
Mountain Men tv show's Paul Antczak, who lives in the area, posted...
Proposed CARD Clinic sale on hold
Short and BNSF attorneys filed documents at the end of last week seeking a stay...
Attorneys wrangle over county's land deal with local businessman
Noble Industries entered a Memorandum of Understanding with the Port Authority in March 2022 that...
County to hold public hearing on pet license, impoundment fees
The hearing will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 2...
Libby man pleads not guilty in son's shooting death
When District Judge Matt Cuffe asked the defendant if he...
Weather officials predicting wet, cold weekend
Officials are predicting moderate to heavy snow above 6,000 feet and they are suggesting...