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 [email protected].
ARTICLES BY SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER
County mulls options to haul trash
District 1 Commissioner Brent Teske said no final decisions have been made about how the county will handle the task.
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Fuel truck driver pleads guilty in Savage Lake crash
During the field sobriety test, Sadewasser said Roland had...
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Libby woman involved in police shooting denied motion to dismiss
Daugs had a pre-trial conference March 23 and...
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Health officials in Lincoln County ask residents to salvage wood instead of trashing it
The landfill is requesting that residents temporarily stop disposing of large tree materials, including logs, trunks and main stem wood products.
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Ballot drop boxes will remain in Troy, Libby
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Former Libby High School building on the market for about $1.1 million
The property, also known as Libby Lofts, is solely owned by Zach and Tracy McNew, also known as ZT Development.
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Libby man gets prison time following probation violations
Howe pleaded guilty to criminal possession of drugs and…
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Health officials in Lincoln County ask residents to salvage wood instead of trashing it
The landfill is requesting that residents temporarily stop disposing of large tree materials, including logs, trunks and main stem wood products.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 HOURS, 50 MINUTES AGO
Libby man gets state prison sentence in road rage incident
An agreement between the county and Chartier calls for him to serve a total of...
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Demolition work begins at old Asa Wood school
Lincoln County Asbestos Resource Program’s Mandy Harcourt said...
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County health officials ask residents to salvage wood instead of trashing it
The landfill is requesting that residents temporarily stop disposing of large tree materials, including logs, trunks and main stem wood products.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 13 HOURS, 50 MINUTES AGO
Troy woman accused of embezzling from ambulance service
O’Brien was placed on administrative leave Dec. 26, 2025, and terminated from her position on Jan. 4, 2026.
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County health officials ask residents to salvage wood instead of trashing it
The landfill is requesting that residents temporarily stop disposing of large tree materials, including logs, trunks and main stem wood products.
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