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Fireworks ban for Lincoln County in effect at midnight

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution Tuesday morning banning the ignition of any open fire within the unincorporated areas of the county. The restrictions also prohibit the ignition of all fireworks in the county outside of the incorporated limits of cities within the county. The resolution, No. 938, goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2015.

Commissioners considering fire restrictions

Unseasonably high temperatures have combined with unusually low snowpack to create an extreme fire danger in the inland northwest. The risk has elevated to such a level as to push the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners to consider restrictions on the discharge of personal fireworks during the coming holiday weekend.

Libby celebrates Logger Days

 The 57th annual Libby Logger Days was held over the weekend. The heat didn’t stop people from enjoying the weekend festivities. Those that were brave enough to leave their air-conditioned homes were treated to entertaining events.

Commissioners ask for LiV grant extension

LiV Golf Cars could have an extra year to fulfill its promise to employ 22 people at its Libby manufacturing facility, if the Montana Department of Commerce approves the request made by the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. Last week the commissioners sent a letter to the department asking for an extension of the company’s $368,000 community development block grant, which was set to expire July 2.

Libby man sentenced for sex assault

A Libby man convicted of sexually assaulting two 14-year-olds was given more prison time after he skipped his first sentencing hearing.

Kelso sentenced to five years

A Troy man arrested in May after absconding from probation last fall won’t get another shot at probation, District Judge James Wheelis ruled on Monday.

Glacier Rim fire now up to 80 acres

Firefighters continue to battle the Glacier Rim fire, which grew late Sunday.

Loggers claim Big Buck$ championship

The Libby Loggers won the Big Buck$ Tournament this weekend. The Loggers beat the Strathmore Reds 3-1 in the championship game Sunday at Lee Gehring Field.

Dinner and fun at the Senior Center in July

The Senior Center in Libby offers a variety of meals for seniors in the area. Dinners are served at 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays and lunches are served from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesdays.

Library has several events planned for July

The Lincoln County Public Libraries have a full calendar of events scheduled for July. All library events are free and open to the public.

Court upholds right to marry

Same-sex couples won the right to marry nationwide Friday as a divided Supreme Court handed a crowning victory to the gay rights movement, setting off a jubilant cascade of long-delayed weddings in states where they had been forbidden.

Baseball Winslow

Shortstop Jared Winslow checks his runner (Mitch Popeil) top of the sixth on a throw from catcher Oliver Grupenhoff. Loggers over Strathmore Reds 3-1 June 28.

Baseball Johnson

Collin Johnson pitching top of third vs. Spanaway Lake Monsters June 27. Loggers fall 6-3.

Logger Shumate

Julianna Shumate, 8, aboard Paradise Carnival's bungee jump Saturday.

Logger Grotbo

Emily Grotbo teamed with Clay Stevenson in the Jack and Jill doublebuck saw competition.

Logger Hartley

James Hartley teamed with Chrissy Ramsey in the Jack and Jill doublebuck saw competition Saturday. Nine seconds to get through the log.

Scrambel

Kambel Scrambel 2015

Peel

Callahan Peel

Obit Blow

Gary J. Blow, 68

Kelso

Jason Dale Kelso

Logger Carpenter

A triumphant Sarah Carpenter celebrates after defeating Sky Barry to claim the title of Bullette of the Woods Friday night during Logger Days 2015

Logger Berget

Logger Days 2015 with Michael Curtiss vs. Dylan Berget in bull of the woods action. Michael would go on to win the title and the $500 payout.

Logger Pattie

Friday night's tug-o-war, girls against boys with Nevaeh Pattie, 8, during Logger Days 2015.

Logger Masters

Hop aboard the "Twizzler" with Tucker Masters and David Patterson. Logger Days 2015.

Logger Roby

Jadyn Roby, 8, teamed with Xavier Reatz, 9, in Kids Jack and Jill doublebuck saw competition.

Logger Curtiss

Not a bad day at the office for Michael Curtiss and Sarah Carpenter, Bull and Bullette of the Woods, Logger Days 2015.

Fire Andreessen

LVFD firefighter Ryan Andreessen prepares to enter the smoke-filled house at 203 East Second St. Friday afternoon.

Fire Steve

Steve Lauer hooks the hose to the hydrant Friday afternoon during the fire at 203 East Second St.

Fire Lauer

Neighbor Elizabeth Nelson, left, speaks with Steve Lauer Friday afternoon during the fire at 203 East Second St.

Ten Lakes alternative proposed

Two local groups have filed an alternate proposal to the Forest Service’s Ten Lakes Travel Management Plan, which was released in April. The alternate proposal has the support of the Board of Commissioners of Lincoln County as well as that of the Lincoln County delegation to the Montana State Legislature.

Troy festival unites a community

It’s nearly time to celebrate the Fourth of July. Hot dogs are flying off the shelf. People are running to purchase fireworks to light up the sky. People are getting their red, white and blue apparel ready. The sense of patriotism is in the air.

Neveah Bowers

Neveah Bowers was born June 15, 2015, at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center.

Avarie MaeEvelynn Smith

Avarie MaeEvelynn Smith was born at 9:14 p.m. June 10, 2015, at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center.

Isaiah Aaron Peterson

Isaiah Aaron Peterson was born April 12, 2015 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Libby man faces 10 years for assault

A Libby man accused of severely beating a much older man is on track for sentencing later this summer after District Judge James Wheelis denied his request to withdraw his plea of no contest to felony charges of criminal endangerment.

1962 Logger Days Queen shares her memories

This weekend will mark the 57th annual Libby Logger Days. Throughout the years Logger days has gone through changes, but remains one of Lincoln County’s most popular summer events.

Terry's Take Out opens in Libby

Terry Lane is doing what she loves and couldn’t be happier. She recently opened Terry’s Take Out located on the corner of Highway 2 and Main Street in Libby. “It’s been my dream for a lot of years. My husband is working in North Dakota and I just decided to finally do it,” Lane, the owner of Terry’s Take Out said.

Libby golfers qualify for national tourneys

Libby’s Ryggs Johnston captured the Montana State Junior Golf Tournament Wednesday at the Polson Bay Golf Course.

Libby runs up three-game winning streak

The Libby Loggers have won three straight and are gearing up for a big weekend as they will play host to the Big Buck$ Tournament.

Treasure Mountain takes league lead

Treasure Mountain Restaurant’s 13-3 victory over Annie’s Cleaning Service catapulted them into the season lead in the Tuesday night men’s league at Cabinet View Golf Club. Treasure has 87 points on the season, while Annie’s is in 10th with 37.

Fourth Two

Troy's Old Fashion Fourth of July 2008.

Fourth One

Troy Old Fashion Fourth of July 2008.

Birth Peterson

Isaiah Aaron Peterson 

Birth Bowers

Neveah Bowers

Birth Smith

Avarie MaeEvelynn Smith

Snowmobile One

Fred Sichting, left, and Jim O'Neil on the trail to Big Creek Baldy March 19, 2006.

Baseball Winslow Jube

Jared Winslow, left, celebrates with teammates, Trace Tamarro, Mason Chapel, Oliver Grubenhoff and Collin Johnson after smacking a two-run homer bottom of second inning to put the Loggers up 7-0 over Senators Wednesday evening.

Queen Swenson

Linda Swenson, Logger Days Queen July 26, 1962.

Golf Cielak Johnston

Jonny Cielak, left, and Ryggs Johnston.

Huntsberger, Vince

Vince Huntsberger

Baseball Winslow

Jared Winslow's bunt loads the bases bottom of first vs. Capital Senators June 24. (8-1 Loggers)

'No violation' in email use, attorney said

At the request of the Board of Commissioners for Lincoln County, attorney Jonathan Smith reviewed several emails sent between Bill Bischoff, a county employee and Libby City Councilman, and several current and former members of the Libby City Council, as well as Libby Mayor Doug Roll. Smith’s review concluded there were no violations of either statute or policy in Bischoff’s use of county email servers.

Troy hosts annual Timber Beast

The Timber Beast Disc Golf Tournament was held in Troy Saturday, June 20. There were 124 participants that came from all over the Pacific Northwest.

Report criticizes EPA demolition protocols

The Inspector General of the Environmental Protection Agency released a report last week recommending the agency update its guidance with regard to the demolition of asbestos-contaminated buildings. Studies conducted by the Office of the Inspector General demonstrated the demolition of contaminated structures could pose a potential human health risk due to the release of asbestos fibers in runoff wastewater.

Marilyn Collum

Marilyn Claire Collum, 84, of Libby, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015, at Mountain View Manor in Eureka. She was born September 13, 1930, in Great Falls to Arthur and Belle Boettcher. She grew up in the Square Butte area. Marilyn received her education at a rural school there and graduated from Geraldine High School in 1949. She got her BA in Education at Western Montana College in Dillon.

County expenditures under scrutiny

The Board of Commissioners for Lincoln County has received the budget requests from the various departments of the county and is now working to finalize the budget for the 2015-2016 fiscal year, which begins July 1. Preliminary budget requests from the county departments total $10,628,837, which is up from last year’s appropriation of $9,830,645.

Amos receives concurrent sentence

A Libby man sentenced earlier this month for his involvement in a pair of vehicle thefts has another felony on his record following action Monday in district court.

Libby gets first look at blues festival

The first Taste of Blues and Brewfest took place Saturday, June 20 at Riverfront Park in Libby. The event had live music and beer sampling from local breweries.

Libby man denies theft chargers

A 57-year-old Libby man pleaded not guilty Monday in district court to felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from an incident this spring in which he allegedly stole guns, cash and an ATM card from the residence of an acquaintance.

Police Blotter

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office

Loggers stumble against Monsters in Seattle

The Libby Loggers traveled Seattle this past weekend. The Spanaway Lake Monsters tripped up the Loggers by the score of 7-1. The Loggers couldn’t get out of their own way committing seven errors in the contest.

Troy's fishing day billed as a success

News Briefs

Beast Tolo

Steve Tolo of Bozeman, winner of the Grandmaster division, putts on 18, a 375-foot par 4 during Timberbeast 2015.

Poster Winners

There were 2 age groups that were judged, K-3 and 4-6. Sophia Wilson of Mr. Rogers' 3rd grade class and Willow Williamson from Mrs. Coleman's 4th grade class were the winners. There were a total of 48 entries submitted. Winners received a $25 gift certificate each from Kootenai Drug who sponsored the contest. The winners' posters will be used to promote the Troy Centennial Celebration taking place on Sept 11th,12th and 13th.  Pictured are: Tyann Hermes of the Kootenai Drug/True Value Hardware (pictured at left), Sophia Wilson, Willow Williamson and Darren Coldwell, Troy Mayor (pictured at right). 

Fire Miner

Terry Oedewaldt, left, Rick Sonju and Roy Stanton work Wednesday on boarding up the home at 714 Mineral Ave. after Tuesday evening's fire. The home was built in 1921.

Beast Discs

Tools of the trade, Timber Beast 2015.

Beast White

Steven White of Spokane, Wash., tees off on 14, a 391-foot par 4 during Timber Beast 2015.

Beast Reny

Libby's Jon Reny putts on 18, a 375-foot par 4 during Timberbeast 2015.

Beast Graff

Jon Graff of Missoula putts on 18, a 375-foot par 4 during Timberbeast 2015.

Fishin Savage

Reels in the big one with Sawyer Savage, 7, Saturday during the kids fishing derby at the Troy fish pond, Roosevelt Park.

Fishin Miller

Brysen Miller (7) left, Brendan Miller and Maura Miller (9). Brysen looks on as his father Brendan unhooks the fish he just caught during kids fishing day at the Troy fish pond.

Fishin McNew

Riley McNew, 7, attempts to get a hold of a very wiggly fish during the kids fishing derby Saturday at the Troy fish pond.

Fishin Williams

Riley McNew, 7, left, Jamisen Williams 6, right. Heading to the scales to weigh in with Riley carrying Jamisen's fish for her. Contestants were allowed to keep two.

Scatter Paulsen

Mike Cirian coaching Parker Paulsen.

Obit Collum

Marilyn Claire Collum, 84

School Johnson

The synagogue elementary school with "Rabbi" Steve Johnson and his assistant Patty Johnson during Libby Christian Church's vacation Bible school. June 18, 2015.

School Hedge

Vacation Bible school with three-year-old Hannah Hedge studying "Richochet," a Nigerian dwarf goat.

Payne's remarks create concern

News briefs - June 19, 2015

Fish 'n' Kids - Kids fishing derby at Troy fishing pond Saturday, June 20

Commissioners asking feds to delist grizzly

Debbie Weisz and Kyle Stantus

Hilton Cook

Marilyn C. Collum

Patricia Kenoyer

Local family caught in spotlight

Help guide America's youth in the outdoors

Payne's debacle only negative part of Libby City Council meeting

America relies on traditional energy

Museum receives donation for Shay locomotive

Rock Crushers blast through state shoot

Loggers split double-header with Kalispell

Police blotter

Timber Beast tourney in Troy this Saturday

Rapids make championship game

Advantage holds men's league lead

Timber Davidson

Heather Davidson of Helena putting on 14 with a Innova DX Aviar par 4, 391 feet. Timberbeast 6-19-10

Payne Allan

Libby City Attorney Allan Payne

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Rachel Dolezal displays her lastest leather sculpture. The faces were inspired by a photo of two Rwandan boys in a refugee camp. Photo from the June 28, 1996, files of The Western News.

Baseball Winslow

Celebratory knucks with Coach Morford for Jared Winslow's bases loaded triple bottom of third inning vs. Kalispell Lakers June 17. (19-7 Loggers)

Baseball Lauer

Erik Lauer with a bases loaded base hit scoring one bottom of first inning. First of a doubleheader vs. Kalispell Lakers June 17. (19-7, Loggers)

Comish Budget

Bill Bischoff, left, Robin Benson, Greg Larson, Mark Peck and Mike Cole.

Baseball Haggerty

Center fielder Luke Haggerty third out top of three with excellent backup from right fielder Taylor Wisdom in game one of a double header vs. Kalispell Lakers June 17. (19-7, Loggers)

Wedding Stantus

Debbie Weisz, daughter of Dan Weisz and Shelly Abel, and Kyle Stantus, son of Paul and Connie Stantus, were married on April 18, 2015, at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona. Debbie attended high school in Tucson, Arizona and graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in Communications. She is employed as a development officer for Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Kyle graduated from Libby High School in 2004 and Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in Finance. He is employed by Chase Bank as a mortgage underwriter. They make their home in Phoenix, Arizona.

Obit Kenoyer

Patricia A. “Pat” Kenoyer, 86

Obit Cook

Hilton P. Cook, 83

Libby water meets safety standards

Forest Service opens hiking trails

Milano withdraws guilty plea, will go to trial

Bill Treece

Katherine Dunham

June Alice Barnes

The Quilt Cottage now open in Libby

Hecla acquisition of Revett approved

Hill complaint isn't a witch hunt

Despicable actions of Roll created this mess

Election manipulation issues were misrepresented

The Blue Moo dishes up deliciousness

Kegger busted at Middle Thompson Lake

Dolezal steps down as NAACP president

Beck makes top ride at Incredi-Bull event

Blues and brews coming to Libby June 20

News briefs June 16

Troy students earn honors

Police Blotter

Obit Treece

Bill Treece, 84

Dolezal

FILE- In this March 2, 2015 file photo, Rachel Dolezal, president of the Spokane chapter of the NAACP, poses for a photo in her Spokane, Wash. home. Dolezal is facing questions about whether she lied about her racial identity, with her family saying she is white but has portrayed herself as black, Friday, June 12, 2015. (Colin Mulvany/The Spokesman-Review via AP, File) COEUR D'ALENE PRESS OUT

Hike Three

Old Highway 2 trail.

Hike Two

Old Highway 2 trail.

Hike One

Old Highway 2 trail.

Bull Colclough J

Libby's Jason Colclough aboard the bull known as "Semper Fi."

Bull Rice

Dakota Rice of Kellogg, Idaho finds himself on the north end of a south bound bull known as "Super Trooper."

Bul lColclough

Libby's Jason Colclough aboard "What's Up Doc" during the second round of Incredi-Bull 2015.

Bull Rowberry

Shannon Rowberry receives a $1,000 scholarship check from Brett Bronson Saturday evening during Incredi-Bull 2015.

Bull Stuivenga

Bull fighter Casey Stuivenga keeps a close eye on "Ice Cream" after Dakota Beck's 83-point winning ride Saturday during Incredi-Bull 2015.

Bull Eash

Gerald Eash of Trego garnered 80 points for his ride aboard "Dairy Queen."

Bull Morrison

Zack Morrison rides the mini bull known as Yaak during halftime of Incredi-Bull 2015.

Dolezal facing criticism over race issues

The leader of the NAACP in Spokane is facing calls to step aside after her parents said the 37-year-old activist falsely portrayed herself as black for years.

Bull Beck

Dakota Beck of Moses Lake, Wash., with the 83 point winning ride aboard "Ice Cream" during Incredi-Bull 2015 at J. Neils Park Saturday night.

Bull Shafer

Ian Shafer of Columbia Falls has a not-so-graceful exit from the bull known as "Tom Cat" during Incredi-Bull 2015 at J. Neils Park Saturday night.

Obit Dunham

Katherine Marie (Kimberlin) Dunham, 70

Obit Barnes

June Barnes

Logger Days brings fun for everyone

Bischoff announces retirement

Libby resident filing complaint against Payne

Evelyn Marie Fletcher Edwards

Jesse Allen James

Lila Dorinda McQueen

Troy focuses on communication, service

Libby council meeting set for June 16

Libby man charged with third domestic assault

A libertarian perspective on gender politics

Is Motl on a political witch hunt?

America should stop equipping the Iraqi army

Proud to live in a community where people care

Advice for Mayor Roll

Libby school board adopts new math curriculum

Cassidy waives prosecution of Roll, council members

Loggers drop a pair to visiting Twins

Cabinet View holds Memorial Tournament

Advantage holds Tuesday night league lead

Fusions finds new home on Mineral

Kindergarteners enjoy a day at the fish pond

Rotary Citizen

Lorraine Braun is named Citizen of the Month

Logger Jager

Erin Jager, left, and Crystal Haines aboard Paradise Carnival's "Paratrooper" Saturday during Logger Days 2013.

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Bill Bischoff, left, Greg Larson, Robin Benson, Mark Peck and Mike Cole.

Baseball Lauer

Erik Lauer steals third bottom of the sixth with one out June 10. Twins' third baseman Colten Parker.

Baseball Johnson C

Collin Johnson dives back to the safety of first base bottom of third inning vs. Glacier Twins June 10.

Fishin Purdy

Tessa Purdy and Dad

Fishin Rooney

Hunter Rooney

Fishin Allen

Dakota Allen

Fishin Cast

Casting Contest

Fishin Reatz

Alex Reatz

Logger Days 061215

Logger Days 2011 with Kathrine Spencer and Adam LaSalle winning the Jack and Jill double-buck competition.

Reichel Will

Will Reichel, No. 3

Obit James

Jesse Allen James, 47

Obit McQueen Two

Lila Dorinda McQueen (Rindy), 65

Fishin Wilkinson

What better way to spend the day than fishing with dad! And Tom Wilkinson and his son Caleb, 9, did exactly that Saturday at Troy's Roosevelt Park during Kids' Fishing Day.

Fishin Jellesed

And with a mighty tug and a little help from her father Mike, Kirsti Jellesed, 4, landed her second rainbow Saturday during Kids' Fishing Day at Troy's Roosevelt Park.

Fishin Johnson

Jesse Johnson admires his catch Saturday during Kids' Fishing Day at Troy's Roosevelt Park.

Fishin Brant

Cameron Foote, right, helps Makayla Brant unhook her fish as Farrahl Johnson looks on during Kids' Fishing Day Saturday at Troy's Roosevelt Park.

Baseball Winslow

The Twins' Tyler Murphy gets caught in a rundown top of the sixth vs. Glacier Monday evening. With shortstop Jared Winslow. Loggers fall 18-3.

Baseball Johnson

Collin Johnson steals second bottom of the fifth with two out vs. Glacier Twins June 8.

Library board considering creating tax district

Firefighters compete in annual challenge

Alexander Thompson

Farewell, Libby class of 2015

Dorothy Dutton

Roll's reputation has not been sullied, it's been revealed

The clock is ticking, it's time to stand against the new world order

Libby's leaders need to hold EPA accountable

Closing tax loopholes could repair America's infrastructure

Head Start receives grant

Unofficial petition calls for recall of Roll

Second auto thief sentenced

Loggers sweep Friday evening double-header

Golf tournament honors Libby local

Police Blotter

American Pharoah begins victory lap after winning Triple Crown

Quilt Anderson

Troy’s local quilt guild, the Tender Lovin’ Quilters would like to introduce their Featured Quilter for 2015, Donna Anderson.

Triple Crown Pony

Assistant trainer Jimmy Barnes leads Triple Crown winner American Pharoah off a transport van to Barn 33 at Churchill Downs as fans and media look on June 7, 2015, in Louisville, Ky. American Pharoah won the Belmont Stakes to become the first horse to win the Triple Crown in 37 years. (AP photo/Gary B. Graves)

Golf Kambel

Deb Kambel studies her second shot on No. 7, a par 3.

Old Photo 6-16-15

Pump House Facelift Ryan Grabinski and crew fix up an old pump houe in Troy, Grabinski, on the right, may be the first Troyh resident to earn an Eagle Scoout badge. Photo from the June 2, 1995, files of The Western News.

Grad Shriner

Hannah Shriner is all smiles Saturday after receiving her diploma.

Grad Espinosa

Senior Class President Travis Espinosa.

Grad Wedel

Mahalah Wedel, center.

Grad Craig

Co-Valedictorian Hailey Craig.

Grad Curtiss

Co-Valedictorian Michael Curtiss.

Grad Adamson

Luke Adamson, center.

Obit Thompson

Alexander M. Thompson, 85

Obit Dutton

Dorothy M. Dutton, 83

Engaged Schad

Steve and Pam Johnson of Livingston, MT, announce the engagement of their daughter, Cassandra, to Matthew Schad, son of Al and Renee Schad of Libby. The wedding will be in Bozeman, August 13th, 2015. They will reside in Livingston, where Matt is a middle school teacher and Cassandra is a nanny and also attending MSU in Bozeman. (Keelia Isaly photo)

Baseball Grupenhoff

Oliver Grupenhoff steals second bottom of the second first of a doubleheader. Shortstop Tim Carvey, left.

Baseball Johnson

Second baseman Collin Johnson first out top of the third vs. the Kootenai Valley Rangers. Loggers win 7-2, first of a double-header June 5.

Bischoff delays records release

Incredi-Bull event is sure to thrill

Hecla agrees to $600,000 fine from EPA

Frances Quinn

Gary Lee Waxbom

Possible gubernatorial candidate visits Libby

EPA is telling two very different stories

America must seek alternatives to military action

Environmental Protection Agency talks with a forked tongue

People in Libby should be proud of Cabinet Peaks Medical Center

Libby auto thieves sentenced

Troy Farmers Market opens today

Mackey best of Golden Girls

Advantage holds men's league lead

Libby golf phenom places third at PGA event

Golf Girls

Golden Girls

Bull Wallentine

Brandon Wallentine of Paris, Idaho gets an unexpected "bonus ride" aboard Blackfoot to score 81 points Saturday night at the Incredi-Bull Bull Riding event. Brandon's paycheck for the evening - $980 June 11, 2011

Bull Mason

Dalle Mason chalks up a 76.5 ride aboard "Chaos" Saturday night at the Incredi-Bull bull riding even at J. Neils Park. June 11, 2011.

Bull Tucker

Josh Tucker of Bonners Ferry exits the bull known as "Done Right." June 14, 2014.

Obit Waxbom

Gary Lee Waxbom, Sr.

Council members hold unofficial meeting; Raines, Teske, Olsen hold meeting to hear public concerns despite lack of quorum after Mayor Roll unilaterally cancels regular City Council meeting

Search and rescue pulls Jeep from creek

Farewell, Troy class of 2015; graduates receive diplomas at commencement ceremony

Noah Daniel Vogel

Donald James Lindholm

Rep. Cuffe charts new ground during legislative session

We need more integrity from our elected officials

Court rules the state owns a person's life

Explore yourself and your environment

Amos sentenced to five years for theft

Libby picks up first conference win of season

Libby hosts regional trap and skeet shoot

Lincoln County riders win in MotoX races

Johnston at sixth in PGA Junior

States asked to investigate public lands group

Golf Johnston

Ryggs Johnston tees off on No. 6, a par 4, Saturday during the Ben Graham Memorial Golf Tournament.

Baseball Johnson

Second baseman Collin Johnson covering first, first out top of third on a throw from pitcher Oliver Grupenhoff second of a doubleheader vs. Cranbrook Bandits.

Baseball Wislow

Jared Winslow foul ball bottom of first inning, second of a doubleheader vs. Cranbrook Bandits.

Baseball Lauer

Second out top of the fourth, first half of a double play, second baseman Eric Lauer on a throw from shortstop Jared Winslow. First game of a double header vs. Cranbrook Bandits May 31.

Museum One

Don Smart high atop the Hyster M200 lumber carrier.

Grad Chapel

Gage Tallmadge, left, Garret Chapel and Alma Ruiz Casanova.

Magill, Arlen

Lincoln County Deputy Clerk Donna Nicely, left and Arlen Magill.

Grad Helmrick

Senior Speaker Craig Helmrick.

Grad Beard

C.J. Beard, left, Brenna Garrison and Pate Scott.

Grad Tallmadge

Gage Tallmadge, left, Taylor Brown and Brennan Olds.

Grad Stever

Troy High School Class of 2015 Valedictorian Azure Stever, left, and Dr. Jacob Francom Principal.

Grad Peel

Senior Speaker Callan Peel..."peace out, later dude."

Grad Edwards

Dr. Jacob Francom Principal of Troy High School, left, and Salutatorian Alicia Edwards.

Grad Chiaverini

Dominic Kensler-Chiaverini, left, Azure Stever and Kyle Rebo.