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

U.S. Sen. Sheehy tours south Lincoln County

District 3 Commissioner Noel Duram talked about the importance of forestry...
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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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Troy Power and Light honored for storm work

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Eureka edges Logger track and field squads at county meet

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Misner wins three events for Loggers at county meet

Farmer won the 1,600 in 5:20.82 and the 3,200 in 11:26.30. Elizabeth Roodell ran the 1,600 in 5:23.99 in 1994; Roodell set the County 3,200 record of 11:38.23 in 1996.
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Lambertsen leads Eureka to team title at Lincoln Co. meet

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Libby Farmer's Market has a new home at Lofts property

The Libby Farmer’s Market has a new home in the heart of town as it prepares to host its opening day on Thursday.
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Authorities seek fugitive convicted of animal abuse

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Libby Chamber gets $1.25 million tourism promotion grant

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More changes in the works for NW Montana fishing regs

FWP will host a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14 at the Region 1 office, 490 North Meridian Road in Kalispell.
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Short seeks third term as Lincoln Co. sheriff

Short said furthering the efforts of building a new jail and mountaintop repeaters in the...
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Troy Lady Trojans celebrate Senior Night with comeback win

Troy (10-5) was down to its final nine outs when it...
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Libby Middle High School has a new principal

Bill Brist, the current associate principal and activities director at...
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Crismore says more integrity needed in local government

The Lincoln County native and life-long resident still lives in the Happy’s Inn area...
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Frisky mountain lion closes popular Libby trail

Tovey said houndsmen’s checks of the area Monday and Tuesday indicated the lion may have left the area.
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