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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County tries to find way to continue justice court
Business as usual in justice court? Well, not quite.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Troy pulls off sweep over Plains
The Lady Trojans got it done in three.
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Plum Creek, Forest Service talk easements
The U.S. Forest Service and Plum Creek Timber Co., want to amend agreements governing cost-share easements.
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Free asbestos health screenings continue
It can get a bit confusing.
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Trojans hope to get taste of long ago past
The last time Troy High School made the football playoffs, many of its current football players were not yet born.
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Windom plans to stay on through election
Retirement parties for Lincoln County commissioner Rita Windom apparently need to be rescheduled.
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Lady Trojans open with lot of new faces
Taking to the volleyball court for the first time since last year’s unfortunate conclusion to the season, Troy High School begins this campaign anew in many ways.
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Tree-thinning crew finds pipe bomb on mountain
During the course of a chainsaw tree-thinning operation on Swede Mountain this past weekend, U.S. Forest Service personnel saw their efforts come to a halt – and not because of bad weather or malfuctioning equipment.
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New coaches take over soccer teams
Boys eager for another shot at state title
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Loggers ready to drop the ax on opposition
Opener set for Saturday at Libby HS
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Streetscape appears ready to start next month
Expressing the desire to move past all the talking and get going on Streetscape, Libby City Council members on Tuesday evening considered options on what to include and how to pay for the downtown beautification project.
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Libby spikers hope to take next step
The Lady Loggers are ready to get that sour taste out of their mouths.
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Libby funeral home considers niche wall
If funeral home owner Steve Schnackenberg’s vision materializes, Libby’s city cemetery will soon have a niche wall in place.
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Hicks' judicial review yields no decision
Witnesses painted a disturbing picture Tuesday of Lincoln County justice of the peace Gary Hicks. Testimony in the judge's review by the Judicial Standards Commission characterized him as a man who made suggestive comments toward women while on the prowl for sex.
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Mee to hit links along with hoops for Carroll
Jim Mee has never been a one-sport athlete.
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City tries to figure out way to finance lights project
With a sample streetlight under his arm, Libby Main Street representative Trent Oelberg hoped to find answers among city council members Tuesday night.
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City council approves water, sewer rate increase
The Libby City Council unanimously approved a water and sewer rate hike on Tuesday evening but not without a little criticism
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Stimson shutdown impacts pellet supply
The shutdown of Stimson Lumber Co.’s finger-joint plant in Libby not only negatively impacted the local job market but could ultimately affect hundreds who own pellet stoves.
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Every classic car has its own story
Over the course of her life in Montana, Marge Kroeger has never strayed too far away from her dad's 1961 Studebaker Hawk.
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Cruising, burning out, flame-throwers take over Libby
Mineral Avenue's stop signs will take on a new look for an evening, flame-throwers will shoot into the night and more than a dozen set of bleachers will fill up with folks for a burn-out contest.
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Mine sampling provides no answers - yet
While early sample testing for asbestos in and around W.R. Grace's former vermiculite mine yielded interesting results, Environmental Protection Agency officials aren't sure what the data all really means just yet.
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Parmenter pricetag roughly $1 million
The first six hours of the Parmenter fire just outside Libby on July 25 carried a pricetag between $300,000 and $350,000, Kootenai National Forest’s Dan Rose estimated.
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Senator discusses water in Troy
Sen. Jon Tester met with Troy officials on Friday morning to discuss the town’s pressing need to replace its water distribution system.
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Tester vows to help CARD find money
The Center for Asbestos Related Disease is “seriously in the red” and U.S. Sen. Jon Tester vowed Friday to help the Libby clinic find money so it doesn’t go under.
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Mud Bogg takes over Troy on Saturday
It’s fun to play in the mud.
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Circus kids still need to hit the books
Tucked somewhere in the back of many adults’ minds are childhood memories of a trip to the circus.
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River drowning raises old questions on signage
Lincoln County appears willing to put up a warning sign about the dangers of jumping into the Kootenai River on the trail that leads to the Swinging Bridge.
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Keep scanning roadways for deer
Thumbing through Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reports, it’s easy to see that “vehicle vs. deer” accidents are common in our area.
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Loggers hope to keep on rolling at state
For the Libby American Legion baseball team, the road to the state tournament wasn’t exactly a smooth ride.
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Unique event helps fight against cancer
It’s a moving scene.
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Libby hospital shows off equipment additions
With a decorated tree greeting visitors in the lobby, employees donning holiday hats and a table filled with treats and punch awaiting at the end of a quick tour, St. John’s Lutheran Hospital celebrated on Thursday last week what it dubbed as “Christmas in July.”
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Forest fire ignites just outside Libby
A fire that ignited one-half mile southwest of Libby on Saturday quickly grew to roughly 150 acres in size and prompted officials to warn nearby residents that an evacuation order could be possible.
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Libby rodeo bullfighter finds joy in keeping cowboys safe
The first time Mick Thompson ever climbed into a rodeo arena with a bull, he quickly questioned his own sanity.
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Loggers win district title; advance to state tournament
Bring on the State tournament.
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County centennial plans include silver, copper coins
Jeff Gruber is an eBay fan. The Libby resident enjoys checking out the variety of coins up for bid online – especially those that commemorate certain events or places.
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Open intersection accident numbers low in comparison
Trying to respond to residents' concerns over the danger of open intersections, Libby City Council members started to wonder if any one spot had a high frequency of accidents.
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