WILL LANGHORNE
The Western News
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Libby schools edit pandemic plan during regular review
Libby Public School Board members reviewed potential changes to the district’s pandemic guidelines, including an entry on the district’s stance on COVID-19 vaccines, this week.
Commissioners back resident-owned mobile park's grant requests
Lincoln County Commissioners lent their support to two grant applications this week that could assist a Libby-area affordable housing community with infrastructure improvements.
Organizers gathering suggestions on boosting Troy's outdoor activities
Organizers with an outdoor access program are compiling public feedback on a plan intended to guide the management of recreational opportunities in the Troy area.
Troy officials approve engineering contracts
Troy City Council approved contracts last week with an engineering firm the municipality recently brought on to assist with infrastructure repairs and general projects.
Hunting regulation changes remain open for public comment
A series of proposed changes to hunting regulations, including an adjustment to the mule deer season in Lincoln County, is open for public comment.
FWP takes comment on upcoming fishing contests
State officials have opened public comments for open-water fishing contests in 2022, including angling competitions in Lake Koocanusa and the Thompson Chain of Lakes.
Troy seeks grant for Roosevelt Park improvements
State officials have passed along a grant to the National Park Service that could free up over $300,000 in federal funds and matching contributions to help Troy revamp Roosevelt Park.
City officials in Troy sworn in
Troy officials formalized the city’s changing of the guard last week with outgoing Mayor Dallas Carr swearing in two city councilors and the municipality’s lay judge.
FWP to survey hunters
State officials are seeking feedback from hunters in a push to understand the results of the 2021 season.
Youth shooting program asks for school access
Organizers of a local youth shooting program are petitioning the Libby Public School Board for permission to bring unloaded firearms into a school building for practice exercises.