County, CPMC cooperate on mental health
After Western Montana Mental Health closed down their Libby operations, the Lincoln County Health Department stepped up to fill the gaps left, creating a network of healthcare providers that could be called in to do mental health evaluations. Now, Cabinet Peaks Medical Center will be taking over the duties of …
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Grizzly habitat at center of PNT debate
Editor’s note: this is the first in a series of stories intended to present the various views in the community on proposed changes to the Pacific Northwest Trail.
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New Yaak teacher excited to start
The Yaak’s newest school teacher, Sabre Alderete, is very excited to start her dream job at the start of the school year.
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Investigation of insurance theft leads to sentencing
A Lincoln County man was given a six-year deferred sentence in Montana 19th Judicial District Court, June 10, in Libby, for charges related to concealing business/employment activity to maintain Social Security Disability Insurance payments.
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Woman writes bad checks, gets sentenced in return
A Libby woman was given a five-year suspended sentence in Montana 19th Judicial District Court June 17, in Libby, for charges related to paying Lincoln County businesses with bad checks.
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Man sentenced from Troy drug raid
A Lincoln County man was given a three-year suspended sentence in Montana 19th Judicial District Court, June 10, for drug possession.
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FWP proposes 22,295-acre conservation easement
A Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks proposal for a 22,295 acre conservation easement is on its way to being finalized.
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A classic Libby boxing match
Boxers faced off, testing both balance and strength, at Libby Logger Days’ Bull andBullette of the Woods, Saturday in the J. Neils Memorial Park arena. Skye Barry placed first in the Bullette matches and Michael Curtis placed first for the Bull matches. Competitors balanced on a large log while trying …
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Free airplane rides offered for Lincoln County children
The Experimental Aircraft Association is offering to fly Lincoln County children up by the Cabinet Mountains for free and is even giving them a chance to fly on their own, July 13 at the Libby Airport.
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Logger Days in Libby
Children lined Mineral Avenue to watch police cars, ambulances and logging trucks head down the Gut during a parade for the 61st Annual Libby Loggers Days, Saturday morning.
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Project to help build forest health proposed
The U.S. Forest Service is working a forest improvement, thinning and treatment project in 2020 with a goal to reduce the threat of potential forest fires in Lincoln County. And now that plan is coming one step closer to implementation.
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VFW convention comes to Libby
The Libby Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1548 hosted the Department of Montana’s 97th VFW State Convention last week from June 12-15 in Libby. VFW members attended from across Montana.
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Troy man gets prison time for meth possession
A Troy resident was given a five-year sentence with two years suspended in Montana’s 19th Judicial District Court, June 10, in Libby, for charges related to drug possession.
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Libby Public Schools offer free meals for youths
The Libby Public School District is feeding children ages 0 to 18 breakfast and lunch for free this summer as a part of a yearly Summer Food Service Program.
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Helping teens identify issues in their community
Lincoln County teenagers participated in a workshop last Friday to help find creative solutions for issues such as underage drinking, bullying and homelessness, at the Elohim Camp and Retreat Center. The workshop, led by Seeds Training and hosted by Lincoln County Unite for Youth, focused on helping teens identify community …
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Raise for non-elected county employees
All non-elected Lincoln County employees will be getting an 8 percent raise come July 1.
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4-wheeler safety training
The Lincoln County Health Department hosted an ATV safety workshop for children from around the county, June 11 at J Neils Memorial Park in Libby.
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FWP not sure how wasting disease spread to Libby
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks plan to remove and collect samples of roughly 200 white-tailed deer to test for Chronic Wasting Disease in the Libby area.
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Race day in Libby
Motocross competitors took to the dirt during the Millpond Motocross race, Saturday in Libby. Riders came in all ages and sizes from Montana, Idaho and Canada.
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Health Dept. seeks community feedback
The Lincoln County Health Department is surveying county residents, asking what their view of a healthy community is and what residents would like to see in the future.
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County refiles assault charges on inmate
A Lincoln County man was arraigned March 25 in Montana’s 19th Judicial District Court after the Lincoln County attorney’s office refiled charges related to an alleged assault on a county detention officer.
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Candidate visits Libby
Republican state senator Al Olszewski visited Libby to speak with Libby residents about his run for governor May 30 at the Venture Inn.
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TVFD fights early morning house fire
The Troy Volunteer Fire Department fought a house fire early Tuesday morning on Riverside Avenue in Troy.
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FWP asks residents to help contain CWD
Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks plan to remove and collect samples of roughly 200 white-tailed deer to test for Chronic Wasting Disease in the Libby area.
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Clearing the air on responsibility
For almost a decade, Lincoln County residents living below a subdivision road have dealt with copious amounts of dust covering their homes, cars, yards and, at times, floating in as thick as fog. A warning nailed to a tree at the road’s entrance states, “Respirator Advised.”
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Raymond G. Potts Sr.
Raymond G. Potts, Sr., 89, died on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at his home in the Yaak of natural causes.
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Fundraiser to help Libby family with treatment
The Dome Theater will be holding a fundraiser movie showing to help a Libby family struggling to cover the medical expenses of cystic fibrosis treatment. The movie, Five Feet Apart, touches on challenges faced by people with the disease.
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Shed fire erupts after resident torches weeds
A Libby resident accidentally caused her shed to catch fire after burning nearby weeds with a propane tank torch, Wednesday around noon by Wisconsin and East 6th Street in Libby.
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Libby veteran receives commendation for service
U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte of Montana presented Libby Air Force veteran John Alex the 2018 Montana Congressional Veterans Commendation for service served both in uniform and in the community, Friday at the Libby Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1548.
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Troy Museum expands roots
Students from Troy’s after school program helped plant a tree at the Troy Museum for a late celebration of Arbor Day, May 23.
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Libby deer tests positive for CWD
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials recently found a white-tailed doe that has initially tested positive Chronic Wasting Disease, the first instance west of the continental divide, and the animal was found within the Libby city limits.
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Libby deer infected with wasting disease
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials recently found a white-tailed doe infected with Chronic Wasting Disease for the first time west of the Continental Divide, and the animal was found within the Libby city limits, according to a press release from the state agency.
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Libby deer infected with wasting disease
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials recently found a white-tailed doe infected with Chronic Wasting Disease for the first time west of the Continental Divide, and the animal was found within the Libby city limits, according to a press release from the state agency.
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Biologist: sturgeon recovery progressing in Kootenai
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held an informational meeting about the Libby dam Wednesday, covering sturgeon habitat restoration progress, predicting a low precipitation season and showing fish growth.
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Biologist: sturgeon recovery progressing in Kootenai
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held an informational meeting about the Libby dam Wednesday, covering sturgeon habitat restoration progress, predicting a low precipitation season and showing fish growth.
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Libby Dam season update
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held an informational meeting about the Libby dam Wednesday, covering sturgeon habitat restoration progress, predicting a low precipitation season and showing fish growth.
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Brake light leads to drug sentence
A Lincoln County man was given a three-year deferred sentence in Montana’s 19th Judicial District Court May 6, in Libby, for charges related to drug possession.
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Libby choir concert
Libby students performed a variety of songs and solos at the Libby All Choirs Concert, Tuesday at the Libby Memorial Events Center.
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The highest bidder
Meadowlark Log Homes hosted their annual Eagle Valley Amish Auction selling handmade cabins, furniture, pots, quilts, log homes and other miscellaneous goods, May 18.
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Community helps teach students outdoor skills
McCormick and Yaak students learned how to pan for gold, make a compass, and shoot arrows, along with other various outdoors skills during the One-Room Rendezvous, a two day outdoor workshop, Wednesday.
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Local woman sentenced for drug possession
A Lincoln County woman was given a four-year sentence in Montana’s 19th Judicial District Court May 6, in Libby, for charges related to drug possession.
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CHC Spring Fundraiser
The Northwest Community Health Center raised over $35,000 at their 10th Annual Spring Fundraiser, May 11 at the Memorial Events Center, according to organizers.
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The ups and downs of STOKR
This year, the Scenic Tour of the Kootenai River brought 356 people from all over to help raise money to build houses in Lincoln County, Saturday.
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Long-time weed expert to retire
Dan Williams kills for a living, that is, he exterminates noxious weeds, and he has been protecting northwestern Montana’s natural habitat for the past couple decades. Soon, he will be letting another leader take on the battle against invasive species.
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A new way of treating opioid addiction
Doctor Daniel Nauts, a Montana Primary Care Center Associate, gave a presentation about a new way of treating opioid addiction and about the state of fentanyl use in Montana at a Libby Community Roundtable, Thursday.
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Libby man sentenced on burglary plea
A Libby man was given a 10-year sentence with five years suspended in Montana’s 19th Judicial District Court May 6, after pleading guilty to burglary.
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Interim Kootenai supervisor promotes forest resiliency
Kootenai National Forest’s temporary supervisor is on track to sell roughly 78 million board feet of timber this season, with plans to salvage burned timber from last year’s fires, but mostly, she wants to get back to cutting green trees.
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Interim Kootenai supervisor promotes forest resiliency
Kootenai National Forest’s temporary supervisor is on track to sell roughly 78 million board feet of timber this season, with plans to salvage burned timber from last year’s fires, but mostly, she wants to get back to cutting green trees.
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Sinkhole on Montana
Part of Montana Avenue broke into a sinkhole roughly 3 feet wide Tuesday.
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Untold number of cats going to Libby Shelter
Animal control and animal shelter workers will be picking up dozens of cats to “get whatever we can get” on Friday morning due to a hoarding situation, according to the Tobacco Valley Animal Shelter in Libby.
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Libby approves $80,000 camera to find sewer issues Council split over $10,000 project planner contract
The Libby City Council approved plans to spend $80,000 on a camera to be used for locating sewer issues, voted to renew a $10,000 project planner contract and discussed creating a judiciary committee to prepare for the city judge’s ending contract, Monday at their regular meeting.
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Interim forest supervisor on track to sell timber, setting groundwork for successor
Kootenai National Forests’s temporary forest supervisor is on track to sell roughly 78 million board feet of timber this season, with plans to salvage burnt timber from last year’s fires, but mostly, to get back to cutting green trees.
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Moody's Dirty Laundry fire damage extensive
A fire in Moody’s Dirty Laundry & Self-Service Dog Wash spread across the attic, requiring firefighters to tear parts of the roof off to locate and extinguish the flames, Thursday night in Libby.
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Libby Schools, Head Start host workshop
Angela Fraley, a conscious discipline instructor, taught parents how to focus on showing their children behaviors and actions in order to help young minds learn, during a parenting workshop, Tuesday at Kootenai Valley Head Start.
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LVA recognizes decades of volunteer service
Libby Volunteer Ambulance members held a banquet to recognize the years, and for some, decades, of volunteer time served in Lincoln County, Saturday at the LVA ambulance barn in Libby.
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Libby car fire, possible arson under investigation
A car “suspiciously” caught fire early Tuesday morning between 5 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. in the Three Corner Mobile Home Park trailer court in Libby, according to officials on the scene.
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EPA, W.R. Grace discuss OU3 dam, fire preparation
W.R. Grace showed plans to build a new spillway, improve their current dam in Operational Unit 3, as well as how they are mitigating potential future fires in the unit, Wednesday at a presentation in Libby.
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The Extra Mile 'Extraordinary people doing extraordinary things'
With a 52 hour work week — not including time spent studying for classes, being a single mom or on call — Amy Milde is dedicated to keeping Libby’s 24-hour emergency service alive.
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EPA gives info on proposed CGA Agency addresses groundwater, Buy Well Plan
The EPA held an informational presentation about the new, larger, proposed Controlled Groundwater Area for the Libby Groundwater Superfund Site, Monday at a meeting in Libby.
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Brush fire causes cellular, Internet service outage
A brush fire burned MontanaSky’s fiber optic cables by Swamp Creek on Monday, causing a temporary internet and cell service outage for Libby residents, According to a Montana Sky representative.
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Warrant arrest leads officer to meth stash
A Lincoln County man was given a two-year deferred sentence in Montana 19th Judicial District Court Monday, in Libby, for charges related to possession of drugs.
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The City of Libby vs Cinnamon
In a fight to keep her emotional support partner, a Libby resident is taking her qualms with the city to court.
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Libby Council discusses statue, electric vehicle charging
The Libby City Council discussed helping fund a WWI monument statue and having electric car charging stations, Monday at their regular meeting.
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Libby Chamber hosting business workshop
Job Service Libby is sponsoring an informational workshop for local businesses, residents looking for employment and for anyone interested in learning about various business building tools.
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Libby teachers could have non-lethals in 2020
Libby Public Schools is looking into equipping teachers with non-lethal spray canisters next year, and the school board went over their first reading of non-lethal policies, Monday at their regular board meeting.
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Board of Health discuss groundwater superfund meeting and city settlement
City-County Board of Health members shared updates on the International Paper settlement, the Panoramic View dust complaint and an upcoming superfund public meeting.
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New band director aspires to inspire
Behind a double door, in a room filled with music notations, Matthew Krantz conducts the Libby High School band, enthusiastically swinging his hands for students.
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Stimson Lumber reps discuss forest management
Stimson Lumber Co. representatives showed plans for a conservation easement and dispelled rumors of having a new mill in Libby at a meeting last week with the Society of American Foresters.
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Stimson Lumber reps discuss forest management
Stimson Lumber Co. representatives showed plans for a conservation easement and dispelled rumors of having a new mill in Libby at a meeting last week with the Society of American Foresters.
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Libby council discusses settlement attorney, hears about PD grants
*EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was updated to correct an error in size of grants recently awarded to the Libby Police Department.*
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New dispensary to replace closed RadioShack
Bloom Montana, a medical marijuana dispensary, is scheduled to be opening shop in Libby by the end of May.
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New ARP director takes over as role changes
A new director is taking over the Asbestos Resource Program as the control of the superfund site is transferred from the federal to state level.
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Stimson reps discuss future management plans
Stimson Lumber Company workers showed plans for a conservation easement and dispelled rumors of having a new mill in Libby, Thursday night at a meeting with the Society of American Foresters.
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Libby software entrepreneur marks 25 years
In the basement of Bob Hosea’s log cabin just outside of Libby, are a colorful assortment of electrical supplies, circuit boards, notes scattered around and, of course, a remote-operated submarine.
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Swinging bridge to be done by late June
Contractors building the new Kootenai River Swinging Bridge, scheduled to be finished by the end of June, started mapping out their construction plans this week.
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Ensuring the future Montana Machine owner purchases Payne Machinery
LeRoy Thom believes helping the community in Libby is very important, even if he does not make money doing so. Recently, he bought Payne Machinery Inc for $1.4 million, putting him in debt, but leaving lots of room for his business, Montana Machine & Fabrication, to expand.
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Prepared for the worst Search and rescuers practice saving victims from icy water
The sun had just started to peek over the mountains above Throop Lake and it was cold, but not frozen enough to keep from falling in.
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Libby schools budget committee agrees on SRO levy proposal
The Libby Public Schools Budget & Finance Committee members agreed on a budget and levy proposal for a potential student resource officer Wednesday at a meeting in the administration building.
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EMS board discusses legal, logistic hurdles
With the summer coming and the potential for more patients calling for ambulances or needing transport out of the county for medical care, the Lincoln County EMS Advisory Board met Tuesday to continue their efforts toward cooperative solutions.
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Libby firefighters help raise money
After training for months, two Libby firefighters set out to climb 69 flights of stairs to fundraise for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on March 10.
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Census Bureau preparing for local 2020 count
The U.S. Census Bureau laid out plans to canvas Lincoln County for next year’s questionnaire, Wednesday at a Lincoln County Commissioners meeting.
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Local software entrepreneur marks 25 years
In the basement of Bob Hosea’s log cabin just outside of Libby, lie a colorful assortment of electrical supplies, circuit boards, notes scattered around and, of course, a remote operated submarine.
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District levy could fund Libby SRO program
Libby’s Chief of Police put forward the idea of using a levy as a funding solution for a new school resource officer, Tuesday at a meeting of the Libby Public Schools Board of Trustees.
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Chamber launching revamped farmers market
The Libby Farmers Market Committee announced they will be restructuring the market for the coming season, Wednesday at a Libby Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
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