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ARTICLES BY CALEB SOPTELEAN

Two Spokane women facing drug-related charges

Two Spokane women face drug-related charges after being stopped in the 100 block of East Commerce Way in Libby by Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday, Nov. 2.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

Help on the way? Women looking for funding to combat domestic violence

Getting some help for victims of domestic violence is the goal of Barb Guthneck and Cookie Haidle.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

Eureka man pleads not guilty to aggravated assault in bar fight that injured man, woman

A 40-year-old Eureka man pleaded not guilty to felony aggravated assault and misdemeanor assault charges in Lincoln County District Court on Monday, Oct. 31.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

Fairgrounds project giving commissioners 'heartburn'

An upgrade to the sewer and bleachers at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds was put on hold Wednesday by the county commissioners due to questions about a lack of following proper procedure.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

Lady Loggers win first match at divisional

Libby High’s volleyball team started the Western B divisional on a good note Thursday afternoon by defeating the fourth seed from District 6B, Deer Lodge, 25-11, 26-24 and 25-22.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

McCormick Fire District struggling to move ahead

A small fire district northwest of Troy near the Idaho line is struggling to move forward in the face of a potential recall of three of its board members.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

Man faces criminal endangerment charges after allegedly firing into a vehicle

A Libby man is facing up to 20 years and six months in prison and a fine of up to $21,500 after being charged with two counts of criminal endangerment and one count of criminal mischief.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

Maloney, Thorstenson lead Loggers at state

Senior Colin Maloney and sophomore Lauren Thorstenson led the Libby High cross country team at the Class B state meet on Saturday at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

Loggers lose to Whitehall at UM stadium

The Libby Loggers traveled to Washington Grizzly Stadium on Friday and lost to the Whitehall Trojans, 59-7.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

Troy to petition for 8-man football; other sports on hold

A decision on whether to petition the Montana High School Athletic Association for Class C status for all Troy sports was tabled on Monday, but the Troy Public Schools Board of Trustees voted 5-0 to ask for 8-man football for the 2017 season.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Engineering approved to replace Libby's old fire hall roof

The city is working toward replacing the roof on its circa-1962 fire hall at 119 E. Sixth St.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Logger boys' comeback cut short

The Libby Loggers boys soccer team battled back from a 3-0 deficit on Tuesday at home against Columbia Falls, but were unable to get over the top, losing 5-3.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

From salvage to a sweet deal

Something that began as a hobby has blossomed into a full-blown business venture.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

LHS girls score first goal of season, but fall 4-1

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Card lock coming to Libby Shooting Range

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