Summarized by Libby.News for regional blog use. Full articles linked for attribution.
Heritage Museum Art Display – The art exhibit in the Tower Gallery of Libby’s Heritage Museum will continue through Sunday, Aug. 10. 🖼
United Forest Products closing Bonner facility, 100‑worker layoff – The UFP Edge mill in Bonner Industrial Park is set to close on Sept. 27, resulting in layoffs for about 100 employees. 🏭
Clinic set for new high school football officials – A four‑hour training clinic is being offered to provide new officials with a solid introduction to football officiating. 🏈
Libby man headed to prison following sentence revocation – After revocation of his sentence, an individual from Libby is now destined for prison. ⏳
When judge changes mind, defendant reconsiders options – A judge’s reversal has prompted a defendant—Thomas Alestine Eaker—to rethink legal strategy. ⚖️
County proposes hefty rate increase for garbage hauling – A proposed 33.3% jump would raise annual garbage collection rates to $200 starting Oct. 1. 🗑️
Remains of Great Falls WWII POW brought home – The remains of a Great Falls World War II prisoner of war, who endured the Bataan Death March and was held at Cabanatuan Camp #1, have been repatriated. 🕊️
Kootenai Outdoor adventurers experience nature’s finest – A group of sixth‑ to eighth‑grade boys made an impressive summit of Jumbo Peak Trail. 🏞️
Heritage Museum seeks new leadership for holiday bazaar – An informational meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Heritage Museum Cookhouse to recruit bazaar leadership. 🎁
Authorities wrapping up alleged kidnapping conspiracy cases – Following a guilty plea in Lincoln County District Court for aggravated kidnapping, sentencing is expected Oct. 6. 🕵️
Lincoln Co. gets sizable chunk of PILT funds – Lincoln County is slated to receive $872,636 in PILT payments for its federal lands. 💰
Headlines sourced from https://thewesternnews.com. Content paraphrased under fair use for nonprofit news aggregation and properly linked for attribution.
