Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Nordicfest returns to Libby

The 31st annual Nordicfest in Libby was held this weekend Sept. 11-13. The theme of the event was “Be Our Guest.”
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Deer Lodge defeats Troy, 48-25

The Troy Trojans football team dropped the second game of their season 48-25 to the Deer Lodge Wardens. The loss moves the Trojans to 0-2 on the season.
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Loggers fall to Ronan Chiefs, 69-13

A week after losing 43-0 to the Fairfield Eagles, the Libby Loggers football team showed improvements in their second game of the season against the Ronan Chiefs.
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Lady Loggers lose two games on the road

The Lady Loggers soccer team dropped a pair of road games this past weekend against two of the top programs in the state.
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Soccer boys lose two in Billings

The boys Libby Loggers soccer team lost for the first time this season when they dropped a pair of matches this weekend in Billings.
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Summer visitors flock to Libby area

When a family is planning their summer vacation the town of Libby may not be the first destination that comes to mind. However, the town of Libby had a large amount of outside visitors this summer.
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Troy sweeps home volleyball opener

In front of a raucous home crowd the Lady Trojans volleyball team swept their home opener against the Stillwater Christian School Cougars.
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Johnston ends summer with a win

Ryggs Johnston completed his summer tour of golf with a first place finish in Kalispell at the 78th International Labor Day Tournament at the Buffalo Hill Golf Club.
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Libby soccer gives back to the community

The Libby boys soccer team recently spent their Saturday giving back to the community. After a team breakfast at Henry’s Restaurant, team members spent the next two hours leveling and repairing the soccer fields at the Asa Wood School.
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Lady Loggers drop two matches to Florence

The Lady Loggers volleyball team dropped a pair of matches in Florence on Saturday, Sept. 5.
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New teacher brings international experience

Rachel Beede is the new 10th and 12th grade English teacher in Troy. She brings with her nearly three years of international teaching experience.
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W.F. Morrison gets a facelift

W.F. Morrison Elementary in Troy received a number of upgrades this summer in preparation for the new school year.
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Lady Loggers lose hard-fought match

The Lady Loggers soccer team dropped a competitive game against Whitefish, 3-0 Thursday, Sept. 3. The loss drops the Loggers to 0-2 on the season.
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Boys bring home first-ever victory

In a rain-soaked match the Libby boy’s soccer team beat Whitefish in Whitefish for the first time in the program’s history. The Loggers left no doubt who was the better team with their 5-1 victory.
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Flathead boys, Glacier girls take top honors at Libby cross-country meet

The Libby cross-country team kicked of their season at J. Neils Park Saturday, Sept. 5. Thanks to some rain in Cut Bank the Libby Invitational had more teams than expected.
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A community celebrates liberty

Another Fourth of July has come and gone. Hot dogs were eaten, fireworks lit up the sky and the City of Troy had another large crowd on hand for their annual Fourth of July festival.
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Third annual Kootenai Highland Gathering July 17

The third annual Kootenai Highland Gathering will take place July 17-19. The festival, held at River Bend outside Libby, celebrates Celtic heritage.
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Chamber duck race July 11

For a toddler a rubber ducky represents an awesome bath toy. This Saturday a rubber ducky represents a chance to win some extra money for the people of Libby.
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Loggers go two for five at Firecracker tourney

The Libby Loggers played in the Firecracker Tournament in Polson during the Fourth of July weekend. The Loggers won two of five games, despite strong offensive performances.
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Peck takes the reins of volunteer program

The town of Libby is home to a numerous events put on by volunteers. One organization that helps with many of those events is the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Terry Peck is the new volunteer coordinator for the organization. She is replacing Kate Huntsberger, who recently retired.
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Winslow leads Loggers in hot streak

The Libby Loggers beat the Kootenai Valley Rangers, 6-0 on Tuesday, June 30.
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Tenderfoot trail walker tackles Callahan

There are not too many people out hiking these days. With the heat wave that Lincoln County as encountered in the past week can anybody blame people for staying inside?
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Libby celebrates Logger Days

The 57th annual Libby Logger Days was held over the weekend. The heat didn’t stop people from enjoying the weekend festivities. Those that were brave enough to leave their air-conditioned homes were treated to entertaining events.
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Loggers claim Big Buck$ championship

The Libby Loggers won the Big Buck$ Tournament this weekend. The Loggers beat the Strathmore Reds 3-1 in the championship game Sunday at Lee Gehring Field.
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Troy festival unites a community

It’s nearly time to celebrate the Fourth of July. Hot dogs are flying off the shelf. People are running to purchase fireworks to light up the sky. People are getting their red, white and blue apparel ready. The sense of patriotism is in the air.
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1962 Logger Days Queen shares her memories

This weekend will mark the 57th annual Libby Logger Days. Throughout the years Logger days has gone through changes, but remains one of Lincoln County’s most popular summer events.
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Terry's Take Out opens in Libby

Terry Lane is doing what she loves and couldn’t be happier. She recently opened Terry’s Take Out located on the corner of Highway 2 and Main Street in Libby. “It’s been my dream for a lot of years. My husband is working in North Dakota and I just decided to …
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Libby golfers qualify for national tourneys

Libby’s Ryggs Johnston captured the Montana State Junior Golf Tournament Wednesday at the Polson Bay Golf Course.
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Libby runs up three-game winning streak

The Libby Loggers have won three straight and are gearing up for a big weekend as they will play host to the Big Buck$ Tournament.
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Troy hosts annual Timber Beast

The Timber Beast Disc Golf Tournament was held in Troy Saturday, June 20. There were 124 participants that came from all over the Pacific Northwest.
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Libby gets first look at blues festival

The first Taste of Blues and Brewfest took place Saturday, June 20 at Riverfront Park in Libby. The event had live music and beer sampling from local breweries.
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Loggers stumble against Monsters in Seattle

The Libby Loggers traveled Seattle this past weekend. The Spanaway Lake Monsters tripped up the Loggers by the score of 7-1. The Loggers couldn’t get out of their own way committing seven errors in the contest.
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Troy's fishing day billed as a success

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Fish 'n' Kids - Kids fishing derby at Troy fishing pond Saturday, June 20

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Local family caught in spotlight

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Loggers split double-header with Kalispell

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Timber Beast tourney in Troy this Saturday

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Rapids make championship game

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Forest Service opens hiking trails

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The Quilt Cottage now open in Libby

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The Blue Moo dishes up deliciousness

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Beck makes top ride at Incredi-Bull event

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Logger Days brings fun for everyone

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Troy focuses on communication, service

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Loggers drop a pair to visiting Twins

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Fusions finds new home on Mineral

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Firefighters compete in annual challenge

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Head Start receives grant

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Loggers sweep Friday evening double-header

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