At-home births no longer have stigma; on rise in Montana

Mothers-to-be may ask: “What’s best for me and baby?” Understanding the options available, locally, could help women answer this question.

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School District begins to crunch budget figures

The Troy School District must evaluate ways to trim its budget because of a decline in enrollment numbers, which means decreased funding from the state of Montana.

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Assistant principal details tactics for dealing with bullies

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Local wrestler gets 2nd in nationals

After years of wrestling in Little Guy and high school, Kyle Sweedman, 19, of Libby finished second in the nation in the National Junior College Athletic Association championship on Feb. 25.

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Math teacher is chosen to attend education summit

Troy High School math teacher Cliff Bara was invited by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to attend a recent summit on the federal government’s role in education.

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Girl Scouts mark 100th anniversary with a special cookie

After 100 years, the Girl Scouts will celebrate its anniversary in 2012 with the “Year of the Girl” on March 12.

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Water rights questioned

The state of Montana proposed a resolution for off-reservation water rights claims for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes in Polson on Wednesday, Feb. 29 and Commissioner Tony Berget was there.

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Cyberbullying: A pervasive issue leading to higher rates of depression

Sexual harassment is a term most adults are familiar with in the professional world — the concept of children imposing or being victims of sexual harassment may seem uncommon.

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Alleged Savage assailants plead not guilty; bond is denied

Ordia Rollin Leaming, 26, and Dereck Joel Smith, 26, pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated assault by accountability for the alleged beating of a Troy disc jockey.

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Revett Minerals marks safety milestone, makes plans for more

Revett Minerals, Inc., celebrated its one-year anniversary Feb. 15 since a lost-time accident at the Troy Mine, and it will focus on ways to ensure safety for the future.

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District makes hirings

Troy School Board members approved contracts for 2012-’13 for district employees including teachers, administrators and coaches during a recent meeting.

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Loggers beat Lions, Pirates; reserve players check-in

The Libby Loggers boy’s team dominated the competition last week, winning over the Eureka Lions on Feb. 7, 50-48, and Saturday at 70-58 against the Polson Pirates.

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Responding to 911, leads to another

Simultaneous 911 calls were dispatched Friday afternoon for various reasons. However, one dispatch call resulted in another 911 call being made.

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Libby Greenchain secures spot at state

Libby Greenchain will advance to the final round — state championship in Billings, Mont., on Feb. 10, 11.

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Improving Lady Loggers win two of their last three contests

As the high school basketball season nears the end, the Lady Loggers win at home Feb. 3 — Ladies 48, Whitefish, 27.

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Savage returns home after attack that hospitalized

Disc-jockey for the VFW bar in Troy, “D.J.” Dan Savage Jr. returned home Tuesday after he was beaten after leaving Jan. 30.

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High-school basketball player, diagnosed

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Trojans win by one at home, 43-42

Boys basketball this season has been far from disappointing - each game has had it's own special flare.

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Greenchain continues struggle

Libby locals were happy to see the Greenchain back home for Friday’s wrestling duals against the Frenchtown Broncs and the Glacier Wolfpack.

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Arraignment: Bonifas

James Louis Bonifas, 75, was arraigned Monday morning for allegedly killing his daughter, Suzanne Campbell, 41, on Jan. 6.

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'Coin Caper' found innocent

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Hall testifies at trial

A Libby jury seeks a verdict Friday for a case, originating more than a year ago, resulting in the arrest of a former Hall’s Jewelry goldsmith, Randal Johns.

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Trojans victory

The Troy Trojans gain two more wins at home this season — beating the Eureka Lions 70-60 on Friday and outscoring the Bulldogs by a narrow 69-61.

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Crushing defeat for the Ladies

The Ladies were destroyed by the Eureka Lions in the second half Friday night.

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Loggers drop pair at home

The schedule was tough for the Libby Loggers boys basketball team last week, losing their last two games to the Bulldogs and the Broncs.

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Outbreak of family tragedies

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Board OKs razing

Libby School Board on Tuesday approved partial demolition of the Asa Wood building and to present a contract to Superintendent Kirby Maki for the 2012-’13 school year.

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Loggers drop pair at home

The schedule was tough for the Libby Loggers boys basketball team last week, losing their last two games to the Bulldogs and the Broncs.

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Three juveniles, adult face felony 'car-hopping' charges

Libby Police arrested four persons Sunday morning after the suspects allegedly were caught stealing from cars in Libby neighborhoods.

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Board rehires coaches, teachers to get pay raise

Troy School Board members decided Monday to rehire many of the winter-sports coaches, and teachers will see an increase in their base-pay salaries this year.

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Revett staffer closes trading

Troy resident and Revett Troy Mine employee, Jerry Cummings, was chosen to ring the closing bell of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Wednesday.

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Lady Trojans fall short in near triumph attempt

The Lady Trojans were conquered on Saturday by Ronan, 36-40.

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Arts, Denton sworn in to City Council

Ringing in the New Year, Troy City Council started the year with the inaugurations of Crystal Denton and Joe Arts.

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Zimmerman is selected to play in All-Star game

Libby Logger football star, defensive lineman Sawyer Zimmerman, a senior at Libby High School, will be among the top players chosen for the 66th Annual Montana East-West Shrine Game.

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Lady Trojans fall short in near triumph attempt

The Lady Trojans were conquered on Saturday by Ronan, 36-40.

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Greenchain crush the competitors

Libby Greenchain wrestlers triumphed over the Polson Pirates in their match in Polson on Jan. 5, winning 51-33.

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Hospice caringly leads families on final journey

Improving the quality of life for a terminally ill patient is just the beginning of the work done by the St. John’s Lutheran Hospital Hospice and Home Health Services (HHHS).

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Father, 75, charged in death

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11-year-old neighbor boy gets unique viewpoint

In the picture window of an attic bedroom, Trevor Koch, 11, recounts the story that unfolded before him during the eight-hour Kinniburgh standoff on Tuesday.

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Husband kills wife

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ATF probes miner in theft

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McLeods detail loss of their pet

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Two dead after standoff

An eight-hour standoff on south Main Avenue ended in a murder-suicide ended Tuesday afternoon when law enforcement officials entered the home to find two bodies.

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Libby matmen post two crucial victories over rivals

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City Council to pursue 'Safe Routes' program

Troy City Council Members voted Dec. 21 to move forward with the application submission for the “Safe Routes to School” program and the Community Transportation Enhancement Project.

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Mottsman declares innocence

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EMA updates old sirens with 360-degree devices, plans tests

Emergency Management Agency (EMA) worked to update emergency sirens at the Libby Water Treatment Facility and at the Asa Wood property on Dec. 15.

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Randall gets nod for the Naval Academy

Shock, disbelief and excitement were the reactions from the Randall family of Troy when they received news their son, Troy High School senior, Justin Randall, was nominated for an appointment to the Naval Academy for 2012.

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Resident reports run-in with wolf pack

Reports of wolf sightings and tracks have been circulating throughout Northwest Montana recently, avid hunters and Montanans are claiming to have seen more wolves than they have seen before.

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Troy Trojans devastate Plains; Ladies face defeat

The Ladies have a new coach this season, although Coach Tony Smith is not new to coaching after 34 years.

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Libby matmen outduel Wildcats

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Miners donate part of bonus to aid three area food pantries

After a great year, Troy Mine Inc., employees chose to give back to those in need this holiday season by donating a portion of their bonus checks to the local food pantries.

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Foreign students excelling

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THS grad and hip-hop artist Traff will perform on Friday

Eclectic hip-hop artist and 2004 Troy High School graduate Brian O’Neill, 26, aka Traff the Wiz, will perform as “Zoo Effort” on Friday, Dec. 23, at the Home Bar in Troy.

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Centenarian keeps friends, family laughing

More than a century ago, on Nov. 29, 1906, in Rosebud, Mont., Hazel Walch was born. Walch of Troy, celebrated her 105th birthday this year with two cakes, family and friends.

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Boy, 13, boldly battling leukemia

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High-speed chase ends as teens flee

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Mottsman, aka Sam Haley Rose, arrested for forgery

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Ninth Circuit Court

After more than eight years, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the Revett Minerals Inc., Rock Creek Mine will have “no adverse modifications” to the bull trout and will cause “no jeopardy” to the grizzly bears.

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Board moves ahead on Asa Wood decision; enrollment dips

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Wendell and "Cat Ballou"

Dull, a Vietnam veteran who still wears his dog tags, adores “Cat Ballou” his Green-Winged Macaw. The tags were re-issued, as his original tags were stolen from his pickup.

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Vet aids birds, others

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Mountain lion attacks horse near golf course

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Troy incumbents lose races

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City budget meeting may have been illegal

Troy City Council budget meeting, held Sept. 8 in Mayor Don Banning’s absence, could still be construed as illegal, according to information provided by Montana legal advisors this week.

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Moose, calf stir agency concerns

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Students sing 'Partiotism and Peace'

Patriotism and Peace were the themes for the Libby Children’s Select Choir on Tuesday Oct. 25. Libby Choral Students honored the military with songs.

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Red Ribbon Week

Libby Elementary School celebrated Red Ribbon week — drug awareness — last week:

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Revett Minerals redefines protocol for mine emergencies

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Liability concerns may delay water park

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Camo Kids

Mr. Bill Moe’s fifth-grade class performed boot-camp exercises in their camouflage to fight drugs.

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City workers, volunteers replace aging Trojan totem

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Jesse Stoller

Demolition Derby specialist Jesse Stoller, top, has been driving in derbies for more than 15 years. Stoller got his friend, Duane Kelley, interested, and he is now competing, right.

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One-Car Accident

Libby motorist Rudolph Joseph Dill, 29, was eastbound at 2:15 p.m. Thursday, in a 1989 Toyota All-Trek, when he crossed the center lane and westbound lanes on Highway 2.

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Three-day CARD events draws hundreds

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Two-Car Accident

The driver of a Ford Focus, attempting to cross Highway 2 from the Empire Foods parking lot, collided with an eastbound one-ton pickup around 10:50 a.m. Tuesday. Police reports indicated the deployment of airbags in the Ford. The driver was unharmed and immediately exited the vehicle to ask an Empire …

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Libby Volunteer Fire Department celebrated its centennial

This summer, the Libby Volunteer Fire Department celebrated its centennial, and this monument was erected. Last week, construction of a roof over the memorial began. Boulware Construction, Inc., is currently working to complete the project. The weather has halted the progress slightly, although it is nearing completion.

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Board to attend seminar

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Thanks Revett

Students at Libby Elementary School got the opportunity Tuesday to thank Revett Minerals and the Troy mine workers for a school contribution totaling $8,000. Revett facilitated LES with gravel for the playgrounds and moved the playground equipment for the students. For approximately 197 workers at the mine, the contribution is …

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EMA event is termed a success

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Politics heats up

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City Council adopts $2.4 million budget

Board modifies appropriations for passage; workers get pay raise increase

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Board plans AYP strategies

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Igniters to mark milestone

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