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
Outgoing priest leaves a legacy of rebuilding in Libby
Four years in one place doesn’t typically leave much time to accomplish significant things, but don’t tell that to Father Pius Harding OSB.
More work needed before Libby swimming pond can open
Libby’s new swimming pond may look ready for use, but Park Manager Adam Noble said there is still work to be done before it’s ready for the public.
Sale of Libby asbestos clinic's assets on hold
While many wait on U.S. District Court Judge Dana Christensen’s rulings on Libby’s shuttered asbestos clinic, new court filings indicate the July 2 sheriff’s sale will be put on hold.
Libby father pleads not guilty in young son's shooting death
A Libby man arrested and charged in the negligent shooting death of his 3-year-old son pleaded not guilty last week in Lincoln County District Court.
Former Minnesota convict accused of animal cruelty in Eureka
A man with a violent criminal past is facing a felony charge in Lincoln County after authorities say he assaulted a recently adopted cat named “Louie.”
State officials to make decision on Bull River boating restrictions
Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission members will decide at its Thursday meeting in Helena on whether to implement changes involving motorized boats on the Bull River.
Federal judge ponders future of Libby's asbestos clinic
Considering certain comments by U.S. District Court Judge Dana Christensen during a hearing last week in Missoula, the immediate future of Libby’s asbestos clinic seems less than promising.
Libby swim pond nearing completion
Libby’s new swimming pond is starting to take shape.
Libby man jailed on negligent homicide charge in toddler's death
A Libby man has been arrested and charged in the shooting death of his 3-year-old son.
Lincoln County Eagle Scout's project honors those who served
A family legacy of service to their country led a young man from Libby to take on a particularly ambitious Eagle Scout project.