(Scott Shindledecker/The Western News) The 2023 Libby High School graduating class stands for the playing of the nation anthem during ceremonies on Saturday, June 3, in Ralph Tate Gymnasium. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News) ... Libby’s Bruce Vincent is an accomplished public speaker, but his speech took a backseat to the …The Western News | May 16, 2023 7:00 AM. A Libby man is facing charges he took thousands of dollars to build a fence for a local couple but failed to do the work. Steven Austin Quimby, 25, appeared in Lincoln County District Court on May 1 and pleaded not guilty to three charges, including two felonies for theft and check forgery.A Libby man with a criminal past received a 4-year sentence to a Montana Department of Corrections facility on Monday, Oct. 23, for his most recent felony conviction. ... A 2019 story in The Western News reported Hoffman received an eight-month federal prison sentence for illegal gun possession. According to a 2004 story in the Helena ...The emotions were strong as Libby area residents packed city council chambers Tuesday night for its regular bi-monthly meeting - the first of 2023. Seven of the dozens who attended the meeting publicly shared their feelings about the situation regarding the city police force. Three of the force’s officers - Chris Pape, Ian Smith and Cody ...Dec 22, 2023 · Libby's Jace DeShazer pinned Ronan's Masyn Wayman at 205 pounds on Tuesday, Dec. 19, in Libby. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News) The Libby Loggers Greenchain wrestling squad split two matches with Stevensville and Ronan Tuesday night in the home opener. The Greenchain dumped Stevi, 48-27, before falling to the Chiefs, 48-28. The Western News | November 7, 2022 4:00 PM. Heavy and fast-accumulating snow Monday morning wreaked havoc in southern Lincoln County. According to the Montana Highway Patrol incident log, a fatal crash occurred at about 2:23 p.m. Monday on U.S. 2 at milemarker 27, a few miles west of Libby. No details were available …Options for affordable housing in Libby could soon expand. Gerald Fritts of American Covenant Senior Housing Foundation announced plans for erecting 24 units of affordable housing to the Libby City Council on July 6. The project, in cooperation with the Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana, could be completed by March 2023.The Western News | February 10, 2023 7:00 AM. Three people are behind bars after a search of a mobile home in Libby turned up dangerous drugs where children were found living in squalid conditions. James William Deloach, Tonya Lynn Deloach and Matthew Manfred Priebe are lodged in the Lincoln County Detention Center on various charges after a ...Jun 30, 2023 · The Western News | June 30, 2023 7:00 AM. In just a year’s time, the LOR Foundation has made a remarkable difference in the Libby community. As they close in on $500,000 in grants to dozens of community projects, LOR’s Tabitha Viergutz took some time to briefly reflect on what’s happened in the last 12 months. Mayor Peggy Williams announced Nov. 15 that Libby City Hall would soon accept payments through the new state Low Income Home Water Assistance program. Administered through the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, the program aims to help eligible residents cover water and wastewater costs. Gov.The Western News | August 5, 2022 7:00 AM. A Libby man accused of stalking a local grocery store employee was dismissed last month after he died. Keith Archer Carlson, 76, faced one felony count of stalking, but according to court documents filed July 26 by Lincoln County Attorney Marcia Boris, the case was dismissed after his death.The Western News, Libby, Mont. Feb. 2—A Libby man who pleaded no contest to his involvement in the death of another during a game of Russian roulette was sentenced Monday in Lincoln County ...The Western News | May 16, 2023 7:00 AM The Libby tennis teams battled Ronan and Polson last Saturday at Rich Thompson Memorial Terrace. Libby will host the divisional tournament Thursday and Friday with qualifiers headed to the state tournament May 25-26 in Missoula.The Western News | January 6, 2023 7:00 AM. A Libby woman received a suspended sentence on Jan. 3 for the felony possession of methamphetamine. Christine Renae Quinn, 52, was charged after a March 26, 2022, incident in Libby. She appeared in Lincoln County District Court on Monday, Nov. 7 and pleaded guilty, which District Court …Ticket and Promote Your Events with The Western News. Book a Demo. Create an Event. | Sign in. All Events Live Music Nightlife Kids & Family Festivals Sports & Leisure Arts Attractions Classes & Courses Community Conferences Exhibitions Food & Drink Lifestyle Other Pets & Animals Retail.In Libby office hours will be from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the Lincoln County Courthouse. February 9, 2024 7 a.m. Texas man sentenced after stealing $100,000 from smaller Montana banksby SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER. The Western News | December 15, 2023 7:00 AM. A Libby man is facing a second felony charge this year after being accused of writing bad checks to a local business. Daniel James Devine, 41, is charged with issuing a bad check after he allegedly wrote two checks on June 27 for a total of $729 to a welding business.The Western News | February 9, 2024 7:00 AM. An arrest warrant has been issued for a Libby man accused of passing counterfeit money, fake silver coins and sports cards at area businesses on multiple occasions in 2023 after he failed to appear in court earlier this week. William Hoyle Beck, 43, is facing three counts of forgery, including two ...JESSICA MARIE Diller at her sentencing, Monday, Sept. 30, for embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from an area business. (Paul Sievers/The Western News) A Libby woman with a penchant for stealing large amounts of money from her employers recently pleaded to the latest offense Monday in Lincoln County District Court.Libby March/Buffalo News. Connor Reese, 23, of Cheektowaga, stands for a portrait at a unhoused encampment under the I-190 overpass in Buffalo on Jan. 27, 2023. Reese has been staying at the ...District 1: [email protected]. District 2: [email protected]. There are also resources available for those who are interested in more information regarding establishing a Citizen Initiated Zoning District. In addition to emailing your county Commissioner, you can visit the below site for examples and guidelines.Libby senior Aurora Smith placed 15th in a time of 25:38.35 on Saturday at the Wilderness Invitational. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News) | October 4, 2022 7:00 AM. The Libby Loggers cross country program hosted the Wilderness Invitational Saturday at the Flower Creek Cross Country Ski Area. From middle school to varsity, more than 200 ...The Western News | January 15, 2024 3:30 PM. A Troy man with a troubled past is in an Idaho hospital after a police chase Saturday evening that involved law officers from multiple jurisdictions that ended just across the Montana-Idaho border. According to a press release from Libby Chief of Police Cody Ercanbrack, Caleb Covey, 37, is currently ...Legals. To find legal records, see below. We'll share information regarding legal record retrieval for all of your research needs. Former Libby resident Eunice Boeve displays her most recent book, 'This Thin Veil Between Us.' (Courtesy photo) by The Western News. | October 24, 2023 7:00 AM. Former Libby resident Eunice (Goyen) Boeve has recently published her memoir titled 'This Thin Veil Between Us.'. She shares how throughout her life her extra sensory perception.Daily Inter Lake | May 21, 2021 7:00 AM. A March traffic stop initiated after a Lincoln County Sheriff's Office deputy recognized a woman without a license driving a pickup in Libby led to an arrest on drug charges. Brittany Cook, 22, faces a felony count of criminal possession of dangerous drugs and a misdemeanor charge of criminal ...Here's what's going on with the big suburban retail projects. A view of retail spaces being renovated in the Boulevard South District plaza in Amherst on Jan. 25, 2024. Some of Western New York's ...The Western News | December 2, 2022 7:00 AM. A Libby woman is accused of breaking into a local business and stealing jewelry and cash. Samantha Lee Nelson, 29, pleaded not guilty to three counts, including felony burglary, in Lincoln County District Court on Oct. 24. Nelson is also charged with misdemeanor theft and criminal mischief.A Libby woman is faced with a federal criminal charge after she was accused of stealing mail from customers in the Troy area. Haley Rushel Hickman, 23, of Libby, is charged with one felony count of theft of mail. If convicted of the most serious crime, Hickman faces a maximum of five years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years of ...The Western News | October 21, 2022 7:00 AM. A Troy woman facing several charges was arraigned in Lincoln County District Court on Monday. Elizabeth Kathline Williams, 29, pleaded not guilty to amended charges of felony attempted theft as well as several misdemeanors, including forgery, criminal trespass to vehicles, theft and …In a unanimous vote, city councilors signed off on a letter endorsing The Friends of Historic Hotel Libby's future grant requests. The letter comes as the nonprofit kicks off a campaign to fund an estimated $200,000 roofing project for the California Avenue landmark. At an earlier meeting, Gail Burger of Hotel Libby said her organization ...White, a Texas native and graduate of Texas A&M, has had a practice in Heron for the last 22 years. But prior to now, White split his time between Heron and Fresno, California. White is now operating his practice full-time at 26 Bear Foot Lane in Heron in northwest Sanders County, about an hour from Libby. White may be known to some Lincoln ...Libby by OverDrive. Libby is the mobile app to access the OverDrive collection of eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines titles available to Western Australian Public Libraries. Libby is a fast and attractive digital browsing experience that allows you to synchronise your reading across multiple devices. Access eResource.Rob Dufficy. (Photo courtesy of Rob Dufficy) | October 15, 2021 7:00 AM. In anticipation of the November municipal election, The Western News sent questionnaires to all Libby and Troy candidates. Each candidate received the same questions and word limits. Libby City Council candidate responses will appear in alphabetical order in subsequent ...The Western News | March 17, 2023 7:00 AM. A man with seemingly nothing to lose, Jason Allen Miller reportedly told a female passenger in his truck that he was not going back to prison shortly before he allegedly ran a Montana Highway Patrol trooper over last month near Rexford. Jason Allen Miller, 41, pleaded not guilty to five felony charges ...Kevin Richard Young. Kevin Richard Young. Updated 3 months, 4 weeks ago.Jun. 30—In just a year's time, the LOR Foundation has made a remarkable difference in the Libby community. As they close in on $500,000 in grants to dozens of community projects, LOR's Tabitha Viergutz took some time to briefly reflect on what's happened in the last 12 months. "I lived here for several years and I'm still learning about our community because of this work," Viergutz said. ...The recent Gonzaga University graduate discussed some of her motivations and challenges during an interview with The Western News. Born and raised in Libby, the only child of Jeff and Doreen Gruber, Emma competed in sports throughout high school. Whether competing in volleyball, basketball or track, Gruber stayed involved.The emotions were strong as Libby area residents packed city council chambers Tuesday night for its regular bi-monthly meeting - the first of 2023. Seven of the dozens who attended the meeting publicly shared their feelings about the situation regarding the city police force. Three of the force's officers - Chris Pape, Ian Smith and Cody ...Nov 3, 2023 · Maury Anderson, 75, former Libby Middle School and Junior High School educator, passed away Oct. 8, 2023, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington due to complications from Covid. Maurice (Maury) Anderson was born Jan. 8, 1948, in Red Wing, Minnesota to Perley and Kitty Anderson. He grew up in Hager City, Wisconsin, attending a one ... The Western News, Libby, Mont. Nov. 14—Libby's Bill Lafrance saw more than his fair share of hairy moments while serving our country as a U.S. Marine in the Vietnam War. Last Friday, the highly decorated soldier who still has a bullet lodged in his back from the war shared some of those stories with students at the Troy Junior Senior …Feb. 2—The postseason is now for the Libby Loggers Greenchain wrestling squad as it travels to Hamilton this weekend for the Class A Western divisional tournament in Hamilton. Wrestling begins ...According to Libby Police Chief Cody Ercanbrack, two youths, one on a skateboard and another on a bicycle, were west bound on 6th Street as they approached Louisiana Avenue. ... Alex, spoke with The Western News Wednesday afternoon. "Alex was taken to the emergency room in Libby but was eventually flown by helicopter to the ER in Kalispell ...Libby Logger pitcher Aidan Rose delivers a pitch in the top of the seventh inning Sunday evening against the Kalispell Sluggers. (Paul Sievers/The Western News) The Libby Loggers A squad split two games at last weekend's annual Loggertown Wood Bat Classic in American Legion baseball action. Rain washed out Saturday's schedule of four games.Kristin Smith. (Photo courtesy of Kristin Smith) | October 19, 2021 7:00 AM. In anticipation of the November municipal election, The Western News sent questionnaires to all Libby and Troy candidates. Each candidate received the same questions and word limits. Libby City Council candidate responses will appear in alphabetical order in subsequent ...The Western News | January 6, 2023 7:00 AM. A Libby woman received a suspended sentence on Jan. 3 for the felony possession of methamphetamine. Christine Renae Quinn, 52, was charged after a March 26, 2022, incident in Libby. She appeared in Lincoln County District Court on Monday, Nov. 7 and pleaded guilty, which District Court …The Western News | August 4, 2020 8:30 AM. It's been more than 70 years since Marshall Warrington, 91, started putting out blazes for the Libby Volunteer Fire Department. On July 30, he donated his uniform back to the service, returning the garb during an annual barbecue that active members host for retired firefighters.Maury Anderson, 75, former Libby Middle School and Junior High School educator, passed away Oct. 8, 2023, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington due to complications from Covid. Maurice (Maury) Anderson was born Jan. 8, 1948, in Red Wing, Minnesota to Perley and Kitty Anderson. He grew up in Hager City, …When it comes to purchasing a snow plow, one of the most important considerations is the price. As a potential buyer of a Western snow plow, it is essential to understand the facto...Kevin Richard Young. Kevin Richard Young. Updated 3 months, 4 weeks ago.Kent A. Whitehouse, 67, of Libby died Monday, April 28, 2014 at his home in Libby from natural causes. ... Western News Home. 36.0°F Local News Sports Events Obituaries Submit Obituary Letters to the Editor Classifieds Best of Kootenai Valley Subscriptions. Kent A. Whitehouse, 67, of Libby ...Shawna J. Green, 32, of Libby, Montana passed away May 19, 2023, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. She was born June 19, 1990. Services will be at noon Friday, May 26, 2023, at the small pavilion in Riverfront Park, along the river. There will be a minimal amount of chairs provided, so please bring your lawn chairs. A full ...The Western News | August 17, 2021 7:00 AM. When Earl Stanley moved into the Libby Care Center after an injurious fall in early July, his family expected him to be back on his feet within a few months. Though Stanley was 89 years old and suffered a broken shoulder and hip, his niece Karen Wickersham said he had lived independently …The Western News | June 2, 2023 7:00 AM. A Libby man accused of assaulting a child last year was sentenced May 1 in Lincoln County District Court. Ty Reed Orsborn, 35, was originally charged and pleaded not guilty to felony assault on a minor and misdemeanor DUI on Sept. 19 in Lincoln County District Court. He later pleaded guilty to an amended ...I would encourage you, if you have an elderly person that is concerned about how he or she will get TV, to reach out to the club at (406) 293-1393 or email at [email protected]. Also, you can send donations to Libby Video Club, P.O. Box 977, Libby, MT 59923. I challenge you to donate monthly if you use the services of the video club ...by The Western News. | December 19, 2023 7:00 AM. The Highway 37 Battle of the Kootenai trophy is staying in Libby after the Loggers Greenchain wrestling team beat Eureka Thursday afternoon at Lincoln County High School. Libby has won the trophy six of the last eight years, including the last two.The Western News | January 15, 2024 3:30 PM. A Troy man with a troubled past is in an Idaho hospital after a police chase Saturday evening that involved law officers from multiple jurisdictions that ended just across the Montana-Idaho border. According to a press release from Libby Chief of Police Cody Ercanbrack, Caleb Covey, 37, is currently ...Spokane Valley, Washington's John and June Sine show off the People's Choice winner, a 1936 Chevy Tudor sedan, at the 2023 Ignite the Nites Car Show. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News) The 62nd Annual Ignite the Nites Car Show in Libby will be remembered a a smoky one, but cooler temperatures were also a benefit to the …According to a press release, stores in Montana are also under construction in Columbia Falls and Eureka. In Libby the new location will be at 131 Education Way on the corner of U.S. 2. The chain said the expansion into Montana will give the retailer a significant presence in 48 states. "Breaking ground on each new Dollar General is ...Feb 9, 2024 · “This is the history of Libby and I think it needs to preserved,” Zach McNew said. According to a March 26, 1964, story in The Western News, high school students last attended the old brick building on East Lincoln Boulevard that year before beginning classes in the then-new structure on the west side of Libby. In Libby office hours will be from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the Lincoln County Courthouse. February 9, 2024 7 a.m. Texas man sentenced after stealing $100,000 from smaller Montana banksLibby, an app that provides free books, ebooks and magazines through local libraries, has announced the list for the inaugural Libby Book Awards, which features …The Western News is a twice-weekly newspaper in Libby, Montana. Its coverage area is southern Lincoln County, which includes the communities of Libby and Troy. The Western News was founded in 1902, and is owned by Duane Hagadone and the Hagadone Newspaper Group. The newspaper carries publication dates of Wednesday and Friday, …The Western News | January 20, 2023 7:00 AM. The Libby High School wrestling team hosted the No. 2 Class A team in the state, Columbia Falls, Tuesday night and the MatCats rolled to a 51-18 win. The MatCats have eight grapplers ranked in the Jan. 17 Class A coaches poll. They won the first six matches before Jace DeShazer pinned …White, a Texas native and graduate of Texas A&M, has had a practice in Heron for the last 22 years. But prior to now, White split his time between Heron and Fresno, California. White is now operating his practice full-time at 26 Bear Foot Lane in Heron in northwest Sanders County, about an hour from Libby. White may be known to some Lincoln ...Libby's Ron Adamson glad he stuck with his convictions. Libby's Ron Adamson works on a carving of a mountain goat at his home on Wednesday, Feb. 15. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News) When Libby's Ron Adamson quit working in the lumber mill to focus on creating art, many locals thought he was crazy. "I left before it closed and people ...The Western News | December 22, 2023 7:00 AM. A Libby resident involved in a standoff with law officers earlier this year was sentenced to prison Monday in Lincoln County District Court. Chase Austin Butala, 36, who remains in the Lincoln County Detention Center on $100,000 bail, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of criminal …. The Western News | March 28, 2023 7:00 AM TDaily Inter Lake | May 5, 2023 7:00 AM. It's official, Cody Erca The Center for Asbestos Related Disease in Libby was found guilty of committing fraud on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News) A seven-person jury found last week that non-profit clinic Center for Asbestos Related Disease is guilty of submitting hundreds of false asbestos claims. The decision was made on the evening ... The Western News was first published on July 17, 1902, The Western News reached out to Libby City Council candidates running in the Nov. 7 municipal election. The information below was provided by the candidates and edited for spelling and punctuation. ... Community involvement: I was a member of Libby Volunteer Fire Department for over a decade. I served on the Libby Police Commission. Currently ... Wintry conditions hamper travel in Libby area. Firs...
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