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
Troy VFW Auxiliary supporting local veterans in need
It resulted in her needing several skin grafts, requiring numerous trips...
Kolp picked to join Libby City Council
During questioning by council members, Kolp said the idea of being a council member snuck up on him.
Red Dog’s return brings life to “Top to Dog”
With the return of the Red Dog, so came the return of the Top to Dog...
Libby man admits guilt in assault with a weapon case
According to police reports, Lincoln County Sheriff's deputies responded to a call from a...
Libby man pleads guilty to burglarizing baseball field
In the Gehring Field burglary case, it had been the site of vandalism...
Oregon man sentenced in West Kootenai gun theft
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Judge rules for developer, county in Chain of Lakes suit
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Local performers, students excel in 'High School Musical'
Karacters President Brian Bell decided the previous collaboration with...
Transient man gets state prison time for police chase conviction
Lee, who was held in the Lincoln County Detention Center before being taken to the facility...
Libby convict returned to jail after violating release terms
Erik Lynn McQueen, 41, who has multiple prior convictions for assault and...