ARTICLES BY GWYNETH HYNDMAN
Sheriff candidate took disability retirement in Washington
Lincoln County sheriff candidate Bill Clark said he had no intention of returning to law enforcement when he retired 11 years ago as chief of police position in a small town in Washington state.
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Troy food truck combines handy, homemade
Food trucks have been growing in popularity at farmers’ markets and county fairs – and now Troy has one of its own open for business.
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Medical study tests autoimmunity in Libby area
Results from a medical study looking at autoimmunity issues in Libby in connection with asbestos show there is a small group dealing with very severe and progressive lung illness – a sub-group of up to 15 people at a time, who may have been previously overlooked.
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Tech scammers dupe, steal information
A computer shop in Troy is concerned that scammers are finding lesser known ways to dupe residents into giving out their personal information before taking their money – and with some success.
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EPA plans to leave asbestos 'remnants'
A recent discussion between the Environmental Protection Agency and a Lincoln County representative had the local health board up in arms on Wednesday over fears that the agency could pass the financial responsibility of asbestos contamination onto homeowners and future real estate developers.
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Guatemalans visit Rotary Club of Kootenai Valley
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Elk Foundation returns to Troy roots
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) co-founders Bob Munson and Charlie Decker returned to their roots in Troy last week, during a trip down memory lane to the old dental office, an abandoned grocery store and a trailer house – all locations that housed the foundation in those first years after …
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Sheriff investigating sex assault
A sexual assault reported in Troy earlier this month is still under investigation and no arrests have been made, the Lincoln County Sheriff says.
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Lightning strikes spark two fires
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Langston contests information released by commissioners
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Larson appointed as county commissioner
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Decision on commissioner appointment pushed back to Wednesday
Lincoln County Commissioners Tony Berget and Mike Cole decided to reschedule the vote for a third commissioner appointment until Wednesday at 3 p.m.
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Emergency crews prepare as more crude oil trains travel through county
Chances of a train derailment involving crude oil are minimal. But as the quantities of tank cars coming from North Dakota increase, so does the potential risk, Libby Volunteer Fire Department assistant chief Steve Lauer said.
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county trims budget; some cuts will have impact next year
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