Spacer

 
Home
News
Sports
Editorial
Photos
Entertainment
Real Estate
Contact Us
Classifieds
Directories
Local Financial Health World/Nation Obituaries Archives
Spacer
spacer
Archive Search
spacer
Enter keyword:


Maximum stories:  




Advanced Search
spacer
spacer



Youth fight hunger in unique way
As the final seconds of a 30-hour fast approach at 11:30 p.m. on March 27, Libby teens raising money to help the hungry might just break into an animated countdown to the moment when they can stuff food into their mouths.

Troy Food Pantry stays put ... for now
Troy city councilmembers agreed at Tuesday’s work meeting that the food pantry housed in city hall is not a burden to the city and should not be forced to move.

Libby tackles concerns with medical marijuana providers
Current city ordinances prohibit medical marijuana providers from working within Libby, Mayor Doug Roll told councilmembers at Monday’s meeting.

County finds way to keep project on schedule
A blasting project to improve safety at a tight corner on Kootenai River Road appears to be on schedule.

Three candidates for Troy School Board
An early glance at school board candidates in Troy reveals that longtime member Sylvia Maffit does not plan to seek re-election. Darren Coldwell’s seat is also up this term and he also does not plan to run.

Our Town: LMS Jitterbug Dance Contest
Carrying on a tradition that is believed to have started at Libby Middle School in the early 1980s, students in grades 5-8 showed off their dancing moves in front of judges, parents, teachers and classmates on Thursday during the annual Jitterbug Dance Contest.

Primary election picture complete
The filing deadline to run for county and state elected positions ended Monday, beginning the 12-week countdown to the primary election. 

WN Photo: Community mourns loss of local teen
Paul Sievers/The Western News

EPA to set up ambient air stations in 6 spots
The Environmental Protection Agency plans to set up ambient air stations in six locations around Libby in an ongoing effort to test for asbestos.

Report shows mild increase in wolf numbers
Montana’s wolf population saw a mild increase last year even with the state’s first hunt, a state conservation and management report released Thursday revealed.

Event covers conservation easements
The Montana Forest Stewardship Foundation and the Montana Association of Land Trusts are teaming up to bring “A Forest Owner’s Introduction to Conservation Easements” workshop to Libby on Friday, March 26.

Flood safety-related events scheduled this week in Libby
Local officials are recognizing Flood Safety and Awareness Week with three events.

WN Photo: Irish Fair takes over Memorial Center
Brad Fuqua/The Western News

Events Calendar: March 17-23
Wednesday, March 17

WN Video Playlist: Our Town Series
Our Town – Libby/Troy, Montana

WN Video Playlist: Community News
News in Libby and Troy, Montana

WN Video Playlist: Northwestern Montana
Lincoln County, Montana

WN Video Playlist: Youth Activities
Various non-sports activities involving youth in Libby and Troy, Montana

AP News: Top Stories for March 18
AP Top Stories, March 18, 2010

Reader Comment Guidelines
The News invites you to contribute online comments. Please keep the following guidelines in mind when posting a comment.

-->
Spacer
 

The Western News
P O Box 1377 / Libby, MT 59923 / 406-293-4124