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Libby Police conducts Alcohol Compliance Checks (September 29, 2008)
80% of Libby establishments passed the undercover buyer test
by Libby Police Department press release
On Wednesday, 24 September, 2008, the Libby Police Department conducted a number of Alcohol Compliance Checks within the City of Libby. Our "underage buyer" attempted to purchase alcohol at ten establishments. Only two establishments sold to the buyer. Ther
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Libby Logger Soccer (September 28, 2008)
Libby Loggers James Schnackenberg (#9), Cree Maloney (#20) and Cyrus Maloney (#15) keep the ball moving Saturday against the Whitefish Bulldogs in varsity play. Whitefish won the match 1-0. Libby's JV team also lost to Whitefish, 3-0, while the Lady Loggers t
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Local performer finds steady work in Hollywood (September 25, 2008)
by Brent Shrum, Kootenai Valley Record
Local moviegoers who watch the thriller "Eagle Eye," scheduled for release this Friday and starring Shia LeBeouf and Michelle Monaghan, may want to keep an eye out for a familiar face.
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Troy Chamber changes meeting date (September 25, 2008)
by Troy Chamber of Commerce
The Troy Chamber of Commerce will no longer meet on the third Wednesday of the month. Instead, effective immediately, the chamber will now meet on the second Wednesday of each month. The location in the conference room at city hall is the same.
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Heritage Museum Chili Cook-Off (September 21, 2008)
by Maggie Craig
The Heritage Museum held its 3rd annual chili cook-off Saturday under sunshine and a blue sky. Seven contestants made their specialties for the judges and public to sample and savor. The event was well-attended, as people poured onto the museum grounds to ma
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Kootenai Kiwanis drops Logger Days (September 17, 2008)
New group forming to take on event
by Brent Shrum, Kootenai Valley Record
Kootenai Kiwanis is ending its affiliation with Libby Logger Days after five years.
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Freedom Walk (September 17, 2008)
by Kootenai Valley Record
Nearly 250 people took part in an America Supports You Freedom Walk on Thursday, Sept. 11, to remember the lives lost on 9/11 and honor past and present veterans. Participants started at the Libby Area Chamber of Commerce and followed Highway 2 to Mineral Aven
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Update on James Schnackenberg (September 17, 2008)
After months of waiting, hoping, and praying, James Schnackenberg and his family were especially excited to see the morning of August 30th arrive. At 11 am on that beautiful Saturday morning, James walked onto the soccer field as a starting player in the Libby
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Wolves killed after cattle depredations (September 17, 2008)
by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Following additional depredations on cattle, an adult female wolf was lethally removed from the Murphy Lake pack on September 8 for a total of three wolves removed from this pack over the past two weeks. The control action was near Fortine. There were a tota
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Nordicfest 2008 (September 14, 2008)
Visitors to this year's 24th annual Nordicfest enjoyed beautiful weather and nearly all the food and events we've come to expect over the past 23 years of this Scandinavian celebration. Although some food vendors were missing and the parade route was shortene
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Freedom Walk 2008 (September 11, 2008)
An estimated 250 people participated in Libby's Freedom Walk to commemorate those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and also to honor our country's veterans, past and present. Libby joined cities across America to reflect on this fateful date.
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Hillbilly Hankerin’ (September 10, 2008)
by Kootenai Valley Record
The Kootenai Karacters will present the melodrama "Hillbilly Hankerin’" at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday and at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday at the Little Theatre. The cast includes Shanda Jennings, Dezi Dodd, Sheri Edwards, Kimber Curtiss, Katie Curtiss, Allen Woods, S
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Plans for new hospital slated for discussion (September 10, 2008)
by Brent Shrum, Kootenai Valley Record
Upcoming community meetings in Libby and Troy will provide a detailed look at a recent decision by the St. John’s Lutheran Hospital board of trustees to build a new facility from the ground up.
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Cemetery niche wall proposed (September 10, 2008)
by Duane Williams, KLCB 1230 AM Libby News Radio
The Council will pursue the development of a niche wall at the cemetery. Steve Schnackenberg of Schnackenberg and Nelson Funeral Home, proposed the building of the memorial wall to house the remains of those cremated. Schnackenberg will build the wall at a co
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Libby Streetscape put on hold (September 10, 2008)
by Duane Williams, KLCB 1230 AM Libby News Radio
The Libby City Council has put streetscape development of the first two blocks, those between Lincoln Boulevard and Highway Two on Mineral Avenue, on hold until Spring.
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LHS Cross-Country Invitational (September 7, 2008)
The boys' varsity cross-country team prepares for their run during the Libby High School Cross-Country Invitational held at J. Neils Memorial Park. Eight other teams from Montana and Idaho participated in the event Friday afternoon.
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Granite Creek Cleanup Begins (September 4, 2008)
Crews contracted by the EPA have begun working in Granite Creek in an effort to protect public health from Libby Amphibole asbestos found in the stream. The project first involves adding riprap to the banks (pictured here on Wednesday), which was lost during
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Two wolves killed after seen chasing cattle near Fortine (September 4, 2008)
by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
USDA Wildlife Services Specialists killed two wolves today (Thursday, September 4, 2008) that were chasing cattle near Fortine. The 90-pound male and 70-pound female wolves were part of the Murphy Lake Pack that killed several cattle a few weeks ago. When of
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Free asbestos health screenings through MASSA to end Sept. 19 (September 4, 2008)
Montana Asbestos Screening and Surveillance Activities funding grant not renewed by Federal government
by Dawn Ballou, LibbyMT.com
The free asbestos health screenings offered by the Montana Asbestos Screening and Surveillance Activities (MASSA) will end on September 19, 2008.
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Windom withdraws resignation (September 4, 2008)
by Duane Williams, KLCB 1230 AM Libby News Radio
Commissioner Rita Windom, who had planned to resign September 30th, has withdrawn her planned resignation.
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3rd Annual Chili Cook-off Sept. 20 (September 4, 2008)
Proceeds help the Heritage Museum in Libby
by Heritage Museum
Entries are still being accepted for The Heritage Museum’s Third Annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, September 20th. For an entry fee of $5, contestants can compete for the $100 First Prize in each category. Cash prizes of $50 and $25 will also be awarded for s
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Agreement reached to save Kootenai River white sturgeon (September 2, 2008)
by Joint News Release
After extensive negotiations, the Center for Biological Diversity, Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, the State of Montana, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Bonneville Power Administration have reached an important settlement agreement. T
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New building goes up at Libby range (September 2, 2008)
by Brent Shrum, Kootenai Valley Record
A $40,000 grant from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and volunteer labor are coming together in the construction of a new building at the shooting range off Farm to Market Road near the airport.
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Bomb found at Swede Mountain (September 2, 2008)
by Brent Shrum, Kootenai Valley Record
An unexploded pipe bomb found by a tree-thinning crew in the Swede Mountain area was destroyed last week by an ordnance disposal team called in from Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls.
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Judge settles domestic dispute at gunpoint (September 2, 2008)
by Brent Shrum, Kootenai Valley Record
A brief but violent domestic dispute last week at the Libby justice court office ended with Justice of the Peace Gary Hicks subduing a disgruntled father at gunpoint and police responding to arrest the man on misdemeanor charges.
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