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
Montana Department of Environmental Quality halts public review of Montanore permits
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has stopped a public review of two permits for the Montanore Mine.
Hecla seeking new permit for Montanore Mine in Cabinet Mountains Wilderness
Idaho-based Hecla Mining is ready for another shot at operating the Montanore Mine, located south of Libby in the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness.
Troy seeks new mayor after abrupt resignation
The city of Troy is looking for a new mayor.
Work begins on affordable housing project in Libby
Ground broke last week on an affordable housing complex years in the making on Commerce Way in Libby.
Libby asbestos clinic hit with new lawsuit
Libby’s asbestos clinic is facing another lawsuit, this time alleging medical malpractice, wrongful death and claims of disabling Lincoln County residents by prescribing them opioid pain killers following the misdiagnosis of health issues.
Adventure aplenty for Libby youth in outdoor program
More than 40 youth in Libby Middle School teacher Bill Moe’s program...
Lincoln County relies on federal funds, big cuts to balance budget
Lincoln County commissioners last week passed a $14.9 million budget for fiscal year 2025 with property taxes increasing.
Woman injured in deputy-involved shooting in Libby
A Libby woman was shot and wounded by a law enforcement officer last weekend at a residence just south of Libby, authorities say.
Libby Veterans of Foreign Wars post seeks to honor fallen soldier
The Libby VFW Harper Erdman Post 1548 has launched an effort to have the Montana 37 bridge that crosses the Kootenai River in Libby named after U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Arthur John Rambo.
Lincoln County's Election Department will stay within the Clerk and Recorder's Office
There will be no separation of the Election Department from the Clerk and Recorder's Office in Lincoln County.