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Gerard Splaine II, 48

Gerard Splaine II, 48, passed away Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, at St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula after a short illness. Gerard was born Nov. 15, 1960, in Bethpage, N.Y., to Gerard and Mary Splaine. He had one sister, Helene. He grew up in Farmingdale, N.Y., where he made many friends and many good memories.

Wilderness awaits volunteer trail workers

Looking for something to do this summer?

Basin commission names executive director

A Montana native with over three decades of experience as an environmental engineer has been named the first dedicated executive director of the Flathead Basin Commission.

Hazard trees to be removed on I-90 near Fourth of July Pass later this month

COEUR d’ALENE – Beginning in late April, contractors will start removing hazard trees along two miles of Interstate 90 near Fourth of July Pass to enhance highway safety. Trees can be hazardous when they fall, shade roadways and cause icy conditions in winter as well as hide any approaching wildlife.

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Moose near Libby tests positive for chronic wasting disease

A moose in Northwest Montana has tested positive for chronic wasting disease, marking the first time the disease has been detected in the species in the state, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

Mildred Emerson

Mildred Hardie Emerson, 84, died July 10, 2009, at her home near Columbia Falls.

Many Glacier, Two Medicine roads plowed

Glacier National Park plow crews have cleared the Two Medicine Road to the campground and the Many Glacier Road as well. Both roads could open to vehicles by the weekend, depending on the weather and snow melt. The Going-to-the-Sun Road could also open to vehicles to Avalanche by this weekend as well, though plans weren't finalized as of presstime.

Inside North Fork Road open

Glacier National Park officials announced the opening of the Inside North Fork Road to all traffic as of mid-morning Friday, July 10. The Inside North Fork Road is the Park's oldest, built in 1901 when oil was struck near Kintla Lake. The Inside North Fork Road is a 28-mile narrow, bumpy, gravel road between Fish Creek and Polebridge, providing access to some of the Park's most pristine wilderness areas.

School and military news

Outer space

What is this?

Bonners Ferry Fire Chief Pat Warkentin shared with us this interesting item. As you can see, you move the handle and one end expands.

Volunteers sought for Creston Auction

Volunteers are needed for the 50th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair and the accompanying auto, marine, recreational-vehicle and equipment sale.

Newspaper experiences reduction in page width

Readers of The Western News probably notice a change with this edition of the newspaper. Like so many other newspapers around the country, we now print on paper 22 inches in width. That is, when you hold the newspaper open with two pages facing out, the total width of that span is now 22 inches – down from the previous 25 inches.

Cemetery damage outrages family members

A former resident and her family are displeased with the amount of damage occuring at the Libby City Cemetery.

Religious park suffers vandalism

 The Ten Commandments billboard park in Columbia Heights has been the target of vandalism in recent weeks.

Veteran NASA Astronauts Brian Duffy And Scott Parazynski Inducted Into United States Astronaut Hall Of Fame

INVITATION TO BID

Bidders are invited to submit sealed bids for the Rehabilitation of Intake Gates at the Main Canal Power Plant in Coulee City, Washington.

INVITATION TO BID

Bidders are invited to submit sealed bids for the Rehabilitation of Intake Gates at the Main Canal Power Plant in Coulee City, Washington.

Fresh approach

This political season has certainly been exciting. The presidential election itself is on the minds of many here in Montana. It definitely is on my mind.