SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER
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 sshindledecker@thewesternnews.com.
Recent Stories
Beagle tapped to lead Libby Middle High School
Scott Beagle was named the interim principal at Libby Middle High School last week following the resignation of former Principal Jim Germany, who was accused of assaulting a student in December.
Libby man pleads not guilty to animal cruelty charges
A Libby man accused of felony animal cruelty charges after two of his dogs were found starving earlier this fall recently pleaded not guilty to the offenses.
Effort to rename Libby bridge after fallen soldier headed to Legislature
When the state Legislature convenes next Monday in Helena, Sen. Mike Cuffe, R-Eureka, will introduce a bill to rename the Montana 37 bridge over the Kootenai River as it exits Libby in memory of former resident Arthur J. Rambo.
Libby's Miner celebrates 100th birthday with family, friends
He attributes his longevity to his Christian faith and God.
Libby Public Schools educator charged with assaulting minor
In the charging document, Libby Police Chief Cody Ercanbrack attended a regular, weekly meeting Dec. 10 of the Student at Risk Counsel at Libby High School.
Savage Lake residents hope to see speed limit on Montana 56 lowered
Some residents of the Savage Lake community in south Lincoln County want to see a decrease in the speed limit on Montana 56.
Thieves rob Troy hunter of buck, equipment
The joy a Troy man experienced after bagging a 5-by-5 white-tailed buck Nov. 20 in the Lower Yaak was quickly dashed after it was stolen, along with some of his hunting gear.
Schnackenberg stepping down as Lincoln County coroner
The Lincoln County Coroner’s Office will be seeking a new coroner.
Libby OKs safety measures on Mineral Avenue
Cruising the “gut” in Libby is about to become a thing of the past.
Libby man hospitalized following Thanksgiving weekend house fire
The Libby Volunteer Fire Department battled a roaring house fire Sunday evening that left a 79-year-old Libby man homeless.