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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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