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
Libby eighth-grade science fair challenges young minds
Eighth-grade teacher Shannon Ostrowski has run the fair for the last three years and been involved with it for a decade.
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$3.6 million coming to county in Secure Rural Schools funding
The payments support critical infrastructure, rural schools and fund essential local services...
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Serving those who served their country
Locally, the VFW Harper Erdman Post 1548 in Libby and the American Legion & Auxiliary Austin Reedy Post 97 are teaming up...
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Jury finds Libby woman guilty of assault with a weapon
According to the charging document filed by Zwang, county deputies...
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Troy man faces hefty restitution cost in pot dispensary burglary
He was also ordered to pay...
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Mistake, misinformation sow confusion among Lincoln County voters
Misinformation from county and state election departments continue to plague the absentee voting process in Lincoln County.
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Ross Creek Cedars closed to motorized traffic in 2026
While the road is closed to motorized vehicles, it remains open for public access via hiking or biking.
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Fees required for Libby Dam summer camping
Visitors are strongly encouraged to complete their reservations through...
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Mistake, misinformation sow more confusion in voting process
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Ercanbrack seeks to modernize law enforcement at county level
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Koocanusa yields several big rainbows in annual fishing derby
Saturday saw Libby native Kathi Garrison weigh in...
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Prison time for man convicted of DUI in Savage Lake crash
District Judge Matt Cuffe sentenced Roland May 11 to...
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Commissioner candidate touts leadership, management skills
Koskela said he’d like to see more public input.
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Reedy American Legion Auxiliary seeks to ID Libby Cemetery veterans
The Auxiliary incorporated the efforts of past Legion and Auxiliary members...
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