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
Bids sought for Libby area timber sale following state approval
State officials gave the thumbs-up to a timber sale just outside of Libby last month at the Land Board Commission meeting in Helena.
Bear, turkey spring season are now open
Hunting seasons for black bear and wild turkey have opened in Northwest Montana.
Lawsuit alleges Lincoln County officials violated open meeting, public participation laws
A Libby businessman is alleging the Lincoln County Port Authority has violated the right of public participation and open meeting laws.
Yaak residents ramp up Community Hall rehab efforts
The hall, which will see its 100th birthday this summer on July 4, is in dire need of rehabilitation to keep it going another 100 years.
Miss Montana visits Head Start programs in Lincoln County
The Kootenai Valley Head Start programs in Libby and Troy enjoyed a special visit earlier this month from Miss Montana Kaylee Wolfensberger.
Libby City Council OKs distracted driving ordinance
Following a 3-2 vote Monday at the City Council meeting, Libby became the latest Montana community to approve such a measure.
Judge rules for developer, Lincoln County in Thompson Chain of Lakes suit
It appears there is one less obstacle to a developer’s plans to build a RV park at Happy’s Inn following a recent court ruling in Lincoln County.
Libby man pleads guilty to breaking into baseball field
A Libby man accused of burglarizing Lee Gehring Memorial Field has pleaded guilty to the offense.
Lincoln County awards landfill expansion contract to Washington firm
An eastern Washington company recently won the bid to expand the Lincoln County Landfill.
Former Libby educator accused of assaulting student gets deferred prosecution agreement
Former Libby Middle High School Principal Jim Germany Jr., has reached an agreement with the Lincoln County Attorney’s Office that could see his record cleared if he avoids further legal issues.