Monday, December 15, 2025

ARTICLES BY BRAD FUQUA WESTERN NEWS

Trojans get another shot at Loyola in 1st round of playoffs

Back on Sept. 12, the Troy High School football team was trying to find the right combination in preparation of 7B District play. On that evening, Loyola rolled to a 41-0 victory over the Trojans.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

County hires temporary justice of the peace

With Justice of the Peace Gary Hicks suspended from office, Lincoln County needed a quick solution to fill a void in the court system.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Trojans one win away from football playoffs

Two years ago, the Troy High School football team had a chance to make the state playoffs for the first time since 1992. A victory over Thompson Falls in the regular-season finale would seal the deal.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

County tries to find way to continue justice court

Business as usual in justice court? Well, not quite.
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Historic gun brings big bucks at auction

A proud family man who enjoys history, 80-year-old John McBride had a hard time parting with a Colt Walker original that had been handed down through the generations.
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Two rural fire stations going up in Troy area

When it comes to an emergency call, getting on scene as quickly as possible obviously holds great importance.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Libby trio heads to state golf

Sharing her time between volleyball and golf, Libby High School’s Jackie Mee certainly doesn’t have a lot of free time.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Senator fights for health emergency

The fight to obtain public health emergency status for Libby continued last week during a hearing called by U.S. Sen. Max Baucus.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

River baptism expands tradition

Walking down a boat ramp and into the cool waters of the Kootenai River, Libby resident Cameron Gardner and the Rev. Sherry Edwards were stepping into a significant moment in their individual spiritual journeys.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Officials see positive future at old mill site

Nearly six years after the negativity surrounding the closure of the Stimson lumber mill site, positive feelings continue to emerge in Libby with the promise of an exciting future.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Troy drops 2 straight in league

It’s true that physical ability plays a big role in the outcome of a sporting event. But many coaches will tell you that the mental component can make or break you.
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Whitefish sweeps Libby golf tourney

The putts just weren’t falling.
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Inflation forces Lincoln County to up annual refuse fees by $50

When Lincoln County last raised its refuse fees back in 1993, diesel fuel cost $1.10 per gallon. A year later, the price tag of a compactor came in at $175,000. And in 1999 when a compactor truck was needed, the financial hit came to the tune of $150,556.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Florence spoils Troy home opener

A perfect option pitch, solid defensive play and tough-nosed running by the quarterback proved to be too much for Florence to handle through 2 1/2 quarters of action on Friday night at Troy.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Troy pulls off sweep over Plains

The Lady Trojans got it done in three.
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