The Western News
Scott Shindledecker is the editor of The Western News. He covers public safety, city, county, sports and outdoors news. He is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a degree in journalism. He has been the sports and outdoors editor for the Courier-Express newspaper in DuBois, Pa., and worked for Hagadone Montana newspapers in Northwest Montana. He can be reached at 406-293-4124 or sshindledecker@thewesternnews.com.
ARTICLES BY SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER
Green Box sites affected in county deal to haul trash
Evergreen did agree to a two-year deal to take care of garbage pickup until the county is ready to take over.
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Libby man takes Alford plea in road rage incident
According to the alleged victim, Swartzenberger pulled on to U.S. 2 near...
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Libby man facing two felony charges following alleged drunken incident
The alleged victim said she got the formula...
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Area youth learn about wildlife, nature at Libby Dam Youth Hunt
Two of the teachers included Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens, Sawyer Johnson and Jacob Haberlock.
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Elderly Libby man accused of exposing himself
Paxson was taken into custody Oct. 13.
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Finding a healthy balance between trappers and dogs
Montana K9 Safety, based in Bigfork, has partnered with FWP and trappers in an effort to minimize the risk and educate dog owners...
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Hecla seeking new permit for Montanore Mine in Cabinet Mountains Wilderness
Idaho-based Hecla Mining is ready for another shot at operating the Montanore Mine, located south of Libby in the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness.
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Libby’s Ron Adamson pens first book
Adamson will be at Cabinet Mountain Brewing Co. from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday night to sell and sign copies of the book.
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Hecla moving forward with efforts to operate Montanore mine
According to a press release from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, it has drafted a new...
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Libby woman charged with assault following police shooting
According to the charging document filed...
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Lincoln County honors its military veterans
The presentation saw performances by the high school choir and band, a presentation of colors by members of the Harper Erdman...
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High-speed chase suspect back in jail following alleged violations
Covey, who pleaded not guilty Feb. 26 to multiple felony charges following the...
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Several events planned in county for Veterans Day
At 6:30 p.m. Friday, the Kootenai Valley Christian School will hold its annual program at the Libby Christian Church.
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New city park mural adds to Libby's beauty
Twenty-one students played various roles in the mural...
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