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
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.
Next phase of large conservation easement up for review
The new easement would encompass forestlands in the Cabinet Mountains between Kalispell and Libby.
Washington man pulled off Amtrak train in Libby pleads guilty to federal gun charges
A Washington man convicted of indecent exposure in Lincoln County last year has pleaded guilty to illegal gun possession in federal court.
Libby man accused of pepper spraying man after harassing cashier over gender
A Libby man is accused of attacking a person with pepper spray last month after allegedly harassing a transgender cashier at a local business.
Libby bridge to be named in honor of fallen Vietnam-era soldier
Efforts to have the bridge on Montana 37 above the Kootenai River in Libby named after a local war hero came to fruition last week in Helena.
Former Libby educator pleads not guilty to assaulting a minor
Former Libby Middle High School Principal Jim Germany Jr. pleaded not guilty to assault on a minor last week.
Gravel Pit Fire arsonist pleads guilty in Lincoln County District Court
A man originally from New Jersey accused of starting the Gravel Pit Fire south of Libby in 2023 pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the blaze last week.
Owner of popular Libby bar accused of assaulting a woman inside his establishment
The owner of a downtown Libby bar is accused of assaulting a woman inside his establishment.
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.