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 woman charged following police chase
Capt. Jenson tried to locate...
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County seeks to hire administrator to improve functions
There was concern over what it would take to pay a county administrator...
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Libby hosting flood response open house April 20
The event is meant to provide information about the Libby asbestos-related survey and cleanup work being conducted by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and Lincoln County.
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Eureka man accused of assaulting children
At the time of the alleged offenses, both children were under the age of 14.
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Stolen vehicle chase lands juvenile in custody
Deputies tried to initiate a traffic stop, but the driver didn't stop...
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Troy teacher's hard work pays off in VFW honor
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Lincoln County gets Major Disaster Declaration for damage caused by winter storms
The wait is over for Montana communities to receive funds to fix infrastructure affected by December's extreme weather, which caused flooding and severe wind damage.
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Libby Loggers tennis splits with Bigfork
The boys team claimed a 6-1 win while the Bigfork girls were 6-1 winners.
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Internet romance results in criminal fraud allegation
The court filing alleges Eglise-Beam convinced the...
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Lincoln Co. gets Major Disaster Declaration for federal $
According to an April 10 press release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Pres. Donald Trump recently signed the requests for Major Disaster Declaration status that will free up money to help with cleanup and repair work.
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Libby high speed chase ends without injuries
Officers successfully deployed stop sticks north of Libby, which...
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Libby man accused of car chase, assaulting woman
According to the probable cause statement by county deputy...
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Quartet vie for Libby Middle High School principal job
The quartet includes Bill Brist, Gerald Choiunard, Heidii Fettinger and Niall Trimble.
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Fire crews battle wild fires; prescribed burns planned
Also, the Forest Service has a number of prescribed burns planned or in progress, depending on the weather and fuel conditions.
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