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Commissioners to meet Tuesday about election department problems

The meeting, which is open to the public, will be held in commission chambers on the first floor of the Lincoln County Courthouse in Libby.

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$3.6 million coming to county in Secure Rural Schools funding

The payments support critical infrastructure, rural schools and fund essential local services...

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Forest seeks comments on Pilgrim Creek Timber Sale Project

The project includes timber harvest on about 219 acres and prescribed fire on over 4,500 acres of Forest Service managed …

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Troy man faces hefty restitution cost in pot dispensary burglary

He was also ordered to pay...

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Libby eighth-grade science fair challenges young minds

Eighth-grade teacher Shannon Ostrowski has run the fair for the last three years and been involved with it for a …

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Jury finds Libby woman guilty of assault with a weapon

According to the charging document filed by Zwang, county deputies...

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Serving those who served their country

Locally, the VFW Harper Erdman Post 1548 in Libby and the American Legion & Auxiliary Austin Reedy Post 97 are …

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Correction

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Election questions swirl as officials hope to restore faith in process

But some voters reported receiving ballot packages without all the ballots. In primary elections, registered voters may only vote within …

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Prison time for man convicted of DUI in Savage Lake crash

District Judge Matt Cuffe sentenced Roland May 11 to...

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Conservation organizations file lawsuit to determine legality of corner crossing in Montana

Lt. Gov. Kristen Juras reiterated that corner crossing is considered illegal in Montana

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Gunderson says experience separates him from other SD 1 candidates

Gunderson, the former four-term House District 1 Representative, is running against Eureka’s Neil Duram and Libby’s Vince Backen in the …

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Koocanusa yields several big rainbows in annual fishing derby

Saturday saw Libby native Kathi Garrison weigh in...

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Fees required for Libby Dam summer camping

Visitors are strongly encouraged to complete their reservations through...

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Montana voters can register on Election Day; ID law stands

With the ruling, the state’s existing rules stay in place, allowing voters to register to vote on Election Day as …

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