Stories for June 2022

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Wednesday, June 29

June 29, 2022 2:10 p.m.

Authorities seek Eureka man accused of killing father

Joshua Joseph Sauls, 23, has been charged with deliberate homicide in the shooting death of John Lewis Sauls.

Tuesday, June 28

Doris L. Selke
June 28, 2022 7 a.m.

Doris L. Selke

Doris L. Selke

U16 Rapids co-ed soccer team wins Montana Cup title
June 28, 2022 7 a.m.

U16 Rapids co-ed soccer team wins Montana Cup title

The U16 Coed Kootenai Rapids soccer team won a shootout in Great Falls.

U14 Rapids Team claims another Montana state championship
June 28, 2022 7 a.m.

U14 Rapids Team claims another Montana state championship

The Rapids sealed the deal to bring home the first place trophy defeating Bigfork, 5-0.

Water safety program July 14 at Riverfront Park
June 28, 2022 7 a.m.

Water safety program July 14 at Riverfront Park

There will be games and prizes for the children while adults learn skills that may save a loved one.

Libby man sentenced for officer assault
June 28, 2022 7 a.m.

Libby man sentenced for officer assault

Judge Matthew Cuff gave 40-year-old Jay Waylon Carver a 4-year deferred sentence.

Claremont's Aguirre receives Boyd Nelson Memorial trophy
June 28, 2022 7 a.m.

Claremont's Aguirre receives Boyd Nelson Memorial trophy

Claremont Cardinals American Legion baseball player Adam Aguirre, left, receives the 2022 Boyd Nelson Memorial MVP trophy.

Loggers roll to fifth-place finish in Big Bucks Tourney
June 28, 2022 7 a.m.

Loggers roll to fifth-place finish in Big Bucks Tourney

In the Logger’s first game, they fell 9-2 to the Claremont Cardinals. But they triumphed in their next three games, beating Latah, Idaho, 6-4, and the Northern Lakes Mountaineers, 11-1, on Saturday and 15-7 on Sunday.

June 28, 2022 7 a.m.

County will pursue tax on recreational marijuana; city enacts ordinance

Commissioner Jerry Bennett said money from the tax would go to law enforcement or mental health services.

Robert J. Cunningham
June 28, 2022 7 a.m.

Robert J. Cunningham

Robert J. Cunningham

U.S. Forest Service moving ahead with Black Ram project
June 28, 2022 7 a.m.

U.S. Forest Service moving ahead with Black Ram project

While Dan Hottle, Northern Region Press Officer for the U.S. Forest Service, realizes litigation could stop the project in the future, he said “We have to find out how it’s gonna look and how it will look.”

June 28, 2022 7 a.m.

Coeur d’Alene to host Western Governors' meeting in July

The three-day event will also convene regional experts to discuss wildfire, cybersecurity, supply chain issues and the housing crisis.

June 28, 2022 7 a.m.

Cabinet View Women's Golf League results

The Golden Girls Champion (low net) was Dee Wright.

James R. Hendrickson
June 28, 2022 7 a.m.

James R. Hendrickson

James R. Hendrickson

June 28, 2022 midnight

Legals for June, 28 2022

Friday, June 24

Road closures planned on Yaak Valley Road due to emergency work
June 24, 2022 7 a.m.

Road closures planned on Yaak Valley Road due to emergency work

Due to recent flooding and rainfall, the rockface to the east of the road, also known as National Forest 508, near Yaak Falls is in danger of collapsing onto the road.

John Landon
June 24, 2022 7 a.m.

John Landon

John Landon

County attorney seeks sanctions against state public defender's office
June 24, 2022 7 a.m.

County attorney seeks sanctions against state public defender's office

According to court documents filed Tuesday, June 21, in the Lincoln County District Court, Boris filed a motion for sanctions and payment for nearly $10,000 that it cost the county to hold the trial.

June 24, 2022 7 a.m.

Lutheran Church, Montana District, questions presence of drag queen

At its recent convention, the Montana District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, warned their neighbors against the unhealthy behavior of drag queen performances.

Leonard R. Bowers
June 24, 2022 7 a.m.

Leonard R. Bowers

Leonard R. Bowers

Rebo scores ace at Cabinet View
June 24, 2022 7 a.m.

Rebo scores ace at Cabinet View

Tony Rebo, of Libby, scored his first hole-in-one on Monday, June 20.

Elora Heigel
June 24, 2022 7 a.m.

Elora Heigel

John and Tiffany Heigel welcomed a baby girl at 2:13 a.m. on June 7, 2022.

Eureka man headed to state prison for sex offense
June 24, 2022 7 a.m.

Eureka man headed to state prison for sex offense

John Kendall Ellis, 35, pleaded guilty to a single count of solicitation to incest.

County's Crisis Intervention Team hopes to make a difference
June 24, 2022 7 a.m.

County's Crisis Intervention Team hopes to make a difference

The academy included first responders from various agencies in the county who respond to many situations across a broad spectrum of events.

June 24, 2022 7 a.m.

Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond

East, west or beyond, sooner or later events elsewhere may have a local impact.

Libby's Johnston playing in European Amateur Championship
June 24, 2022 7 a.m.

Libby's Johnston playing in European Amateur Championship

Wednesday, Johnston carded an even par 72.

Dorothy I (Greenfield) Souther
June 24, 2022 7 a.m.

Dorothy I (Greenfield) Souther

Dorothy I (Greenfield) Souther

June 24, 2022 midnight

Legals for June, 24 2022

Tuesday, June 21

Libby native assists in road-side baby delivery
June 21, 2022 7 a.m.

Libby native assists in road-side baby delivery

When Casey Vincent woke up this past Friday morning she was pregnant and began her day as such.

Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold work session June 21
June 21, 2022 7 a.m.

Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold work session June 21

This is an information session during which the commission will have the opportunity to discuss and ask questions on agenda items for the June 22 commission meeting.

June 21, 2022 7 a.m.

Memories of Dad

When I picture my Dad, he’s walking up the north bank of Beech Run with a small fishing rod in his hand.

Libby postal workers collect 3,400 pounds in food drive
June 21, 2022 7 a.m.

Libby postal workers collect 3,400 pounds in food drive

The Libby postal workers wanted to thank the folks in the community that contributed to their 2022 “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive.

June 21, 2022 7 a.m.

FWP seeks proposals for 2023 hunting license auctions

Licenses available for auction include bighorn sheep, Shiras moose and mountain goat.

Big Bucks tournament begins Thursday at the Lumberyard
June 21, 2022 7 a.m.

Big Bucks tournament begins Thursday at the Lumberyard

Thursday's second game will feature the host Loggers battling the Claremont Cardinals at 5:30 p.m.

June 21, 2022 7 a.m.

A Call To Fathers

It is a sobering thing to be a dad and grand dad.

FWP seeks comment on environmental assessment for habitat conservation leases
June 21, 2022 7 a.m.

FWP seeks comment on environmental assessment for habitat conservation leases

Examples of conservation easements and land purchases currently in process are several timberland conservation easements in Northwest Montana.

Sign-up opens for surplus drawing licenses and permits
June 21, 2022 7 a.m.

Sign-up opens for surplus drawing licenses and permits

Hunters can sign up for leftover licenses and permits that were not distributed by the drawing through MyFWP on the FWP website.

Libby man pleads guilty to assaulting wife
June 21, 2022 7 a.m.

Libby man pleads guilty to assaulting wife

John Travis Byrd, 44, entered a guilty plea to an amended charge of criminal endangerment.

June 21, 2022 7 a.m.

Lincoln County shows the best of Montana

I would like to take a moment to recognize and thank all the people in Lincoln County who spent three days hand counting ballots.

County commissioners say better technology, savings reasons for dispatch center consolidation
June 21, 2022 7 a.m.

County commissioners say better technology, savings reasons for dispatch center consolidation

The issue been a major topic in the county for many years, but the commissioners said changes in technology and increasing costs are reasons why consolidation is needed.

Anderson selected as FWP Northwest Regional Supervisor
June 21, 2022 7 a.m.

Anderson selected as FWP Northwest Regional Supervisor

Anderson stepped into the new role June 4 and is replacing Jim Williams, who recently retired.

June 21, 2022 midnight

Legals for June, 21 2022

Friday, June 17

June 17, 2022 7 a.m.

Hand count plus same day registration would have been huge problem

Sometimes legislation comes home to roost in a good way.

June 17, 2022 7 a.m.

Libby's Peterson wins 50-mile trail run

But the fastest finisher for the furthest distance of 50 miles starting over the border in Mullan, Idaho, was 41-year-old Nick Peterson from Libby with a time of 7:53:21.

June 17, 2022 7 a.m.

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center Foundation golf tourney set for July 9

It's time to sign up for the 29th annual Cabinet Peaks Medical Center Foundation’s Playing for Fundsies Golf Tournament.

Cabinet View Golf Course hosts junior clinic
June 17, 2022 7 a.m.

Cabinet View Golf Course hosts junior clinic

The clinic was open to youths ages 17 and under. They received instruction, a camp T-shirt, and awards.

Cabinet View Golf 9 and under winners
June 17, 2022 7 a.m.

Cabinet View Golf 9 and under winners

Here are the drive, pitch and putt medalists, ages 9 and under, from Cabinet View Golf Course’s junior camp and drive, pitch and putt competition. From left, are Ava Myers and Tyson Leckrone, who each placed first; Quinley Leckrone and Justin Anderson, who each placed second; and Ivy Hanley and Hank McAfee, who each placed third.

Cabinet View Golf 10-13 winners
June 17, 2022 7 a.m.

Cabinet View Golf 10-13 winners

Here are the drive, pitch and putt medalists, ages 10-13, from Cabinet View Golf Course’s junior camp and competition. From left, are Macey Foss, first place; Madison Foss, second place; Brianna S.; third place, Deagan Quinn; Lane Benson, second place; Jackson Uithof, third place. (Photo courtesy Cabinet View Golf Course)

Cabinet View Golf 14-17 winners
June 17, 2022 7 a.m.

Cabinet View Golf 14-17 winners

Here are the drive, pitch and putt medalists, ages 14-17, from Cabinet View Golf Course’s junior camp and competition. From left, are Addison Skranak, first place; Teague Thompson, first place; and Zayne Urdahl, second place. (Photo courtesy Cabinet View Golf Course)

Two Lincoln County men plead not guilty to burglary charges
June 17, 2022 7 a.m.

Two Lincoln County men plead not guilty to burglary charges

Colin C. Wolf, 24, and Vaughn Grier Rouse, 25, of Rexford, are accused of stealing guns and fishing rods, an inflatable raft and an outboard motor from a home.

Bears 'n Stuff continues support of community groups
June 17, 2022 7 a.m.

Bears 'n Stuff continues support of community groups

The group recently donated $400 to Dedi Coy and Deanna Nelson of the Libby Senior Center. It will help with delivered meals to about 20 senior citizens in the coming week.

Kay Larson
June 17, 2022 7 a.m.

Kay Larson

Kay Larson

Mistrial declared in case of Troy log furniture maker
June 17, 2022 7 a.m.

Mistrial declared in case of Troy log furniture maker

Authorities say man took deposits, but didn't deliver the goods

Steven Edward Grable, 55, was on trial for one felony count of theft Wednesday afternoon in the 19th District Judicial Court when Judge Matt Cuffe made the ruling.

Yaak River Road reopened to traffic
June 17, 2022 7 a.m.

Yaak River Road reopened to traffic

According to the Montana Department of Transportation, Yaak River Road, also known as National Forest 508, is now open with a reduced speed limit of 35 miles per hour in the Yaak Falls area.

June 17, 2022 7 a.m.

Power outage planned in Happy's Inn area

BPA will be maintaining their electrical equipment that serves Flathead Electric Cooperative equipment.

June 17, 2022 midnight

Legals for June, 17 2022

Tuesday, June 14

Yaak River and Eastside roads closed in Lincoln County
June 14, 2022 5:15 p.m.

Yaak River and Eastside roads closed in Lincoln County

According to the Montana Department of Transportation, Yaak River Road, also known as National Forest 508, is closed from mile marker 4 to 18 due to rock slides.

Liam Michael Lambert
June 14, 2022 7 a.m.

Liam Michael Lambert

Liam Michael Lambert was born to Luke and Kimberly Lambert of the Yaak on May 5, 2022. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 inches long. He was delivered by Joyce Vogel, licensed midwife.

Dolcisima “Chris” Underhill
June 14, 2022 7 a.m.

Dolcisima “Chris” Underhill

Dolcisima “Chris” Underhill

June 14, 2022 7 a.m.

Cabinet View Women’s Golf League results

Barb Mee won the game for Group A and Sharron Sverdrup won Group B.

Gerald L. “Jerry” Mott
June 14, 2022 7 a.m.

Gerald L. “Jerry” Mott

Gerald L. “Jerry” Mott

Friends of Scotchman Peaks tout mountain goat awareness
June 14, 2022 7 a.m.

Friends of Scotchman Peaks tout mountain goat awareness

The iconic ridge that looms over Lake Pend Oreille lends itself to fantastic views and the opportunity to see wild mountain goats in their craggy home.

June 14, 2022 7 a.m.

Bits n' pieces from east, west and beyond

East, west or beyond, sooner or later events elsewhere may have a local impact.

Wildlife officials euthanize North Fork grizzly
June 14, 2022 7 a.m.

Wildlife officials euthanize North Fork grizzly

FWP specialists recently received reports from landowners that the bear was appearing in yards near people. The bear was captured May 26. Its teeth were in extremely poor condition.

June 14, 2022 7 a.m.

Thanks for a job well done by ballot counters

All of the workers at the Memorial Center were there from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Then many of them showed up the next two days to help tabulate the results of the election.

Families enjoy Troy Kids' Fishing Day
June 14, 2022 7 a.m.

Families enjoy Troy Kids' Fishing Day

Whether they were landing a rainbow trout, watching grandma untangle their line or just running around the pond, children smiled and laughed with delight.

Troy Kids Fishing Derby
June 14, 2022 7 a.m.

Troy Kids Fishing Derby

Susie Taylor works to untangle line on granddaughter Aubriella Heyne-McCann’s fishing pole  on Saturday, June 11, at the Troy Kids’ Fishing Derby at Roosevelt Park. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)

Loggers split twin bill with Kalispell
June 14, 2022 7 a.m.

Loggers split twin bill with Kalispell

Caden Williams threw a gem for the Loggers in the second game as he struck out several Lakers.

Local group to host presentation on recreating in grizzly country
June 14, 2022 7 a.m.

Local group to host presentation on recreating in grizzly country

The presentation will be from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, June 18, in the Ponderosa Room at the Libby City Hall.

Teske wins Republican primary for county commissioner
June 14, 2022 7 a.m.

Teske wins Republican primary for county commissioner

Teske collected 2,160 votes to best his counterpart, Stu Crismore, by 140 votes.

Lincoln County woman charged with embezzlement
June 14, 2022 7 a.m.

Lincoln County woman charged with embezzlement

Carvey is accused of stealing more than $7,500 from a coffee shop where she worked at in Eureka.

June 14, 2022 midnight

Legals for June, 14 2022

Friday, June 10

Zinke wins primary race for new U.S. House seat
June 10, 2022 11 a.m.

Zinke wins primary race for new U.S. House seat

Ryan Zinke defeated former state Sen. Al “Doc” Olszewski by a little more than 1,600 votes out of 84,500 cast in the election.

Libby Dae Myung Martial Arts Academy celebrates 40th anniversary
June 10, 2022 7 a.m.

Libby Dae Myung Martial Arts Academy celebrates 40th anniversary

Libby Dae Myung Martial Arts Academy instructor Dan Rose teaches his young pupils a move Tuesday evening.

Libby man accused of DUI with infant son in car
June 10, 2022 7 a.m.

Libby man accused of DUI with infant son in car

Mark Allen Sweatt II, 36, is charged with felony DUI.

Stephen Allen Christensen M.D.
June 10, 2022 7 a.m.

Stephen Allen Christensen M.D.

Stephen Allen Christensen M.D.

Earlene Marie Sarnow
June 10, 2022 7 a.m.

Earlene Marie Sarnow

Earlene Marie Sarnow

Area Kiwanis Club has a new name
June 10, 2022 7 a.m.

Area Kiwanis Club has a new name

Tuesday at Fireman Memorial Park in Libby, the group unveiled its new moniker - Kiwanis Club of Libby and Troy.

Troy man accused of assault with weapon
June 10, 2022 7 a.m.

Troy man accused of assault with weapon

Ronald Craig Bechtold, 70, pleaded not guilty to two felony count of assault with a weapon.

Hand count of ballots nears conclusion in Lincoln County
June 10, 2022 7 a.m.

Hand count of ballots nears conclusion in Lincoln County

As of 1:45 p.m. Thursday, Zinke led Olszewski by 1,180 votes, or 1.5 percentage points, out of 80,196 votes counted. Lincoln County had an estimated 6,000 ballots to hand count, but there weren’t many left to tabulate after lunch.

James G. Tolle
June 10, 2022 7 a.m.

James G. Tolle

James G. Tolle

Isaac M. Miller
June 10, 2022 7 a.m.

Isaac M. Miller

Isaac M. Miller was born to Maynard and Rhoda Miller on May 22, 2022. He weighed 7 pounds and was 21 inches long. He was delivered by Joyce Vogel, licensed midwife.

Jayden Jellesed
June 10, 2022 7 a.m.

Jayden Jellesed

Brian and Stephanie Jellesed welcomed a baby boy at 1:02 p.m. on May 9, 2022. Jayden Jellesed weighed 7 pounds, 7.5 ounces, and was 20 inches long. He was delivered by Dr. Brian Bell.

Cooper Amos
June 10, 2022 7 a.m.

Cooper Amos

TJ Amos and Kaleigh Bruce welcomed a baby boy at 10:50 a.m. on April 21, 2022. Cooper Amos weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 20 inches long. He was delivered by Dr. Brian Bell.

Cecilia Jane Willis
June 10, 2022 7 a.m.

Cecilia Jane Willis

Cecilia Jane Willis was born at home to Matt and Haylie Willis from Libby on May 10, 2022. She weighed 7 pounds and was 19.5 inches long. She was delivered by Joyce Vogel, licensed midwife.

June 10, 2022 midnight

Legals for June, 10 2022

Tuesday, June 7

June 7, 2022 7 a.m.

Idaho man sentenced in Montana wildlife trafficking case

In 2017 and 2018, Fong unlawfully purchased 11 black bear gall bladders, four black bears, 24 black bear paws, three mountain lions, two mule deer, one elk and seven bobcats in Montana and transported them back to Idaho.

Alyssa Rae Lehnert
June 7, 2022 7 a.m.

Alyssa Rae Lehnert

Alyssa Rae Lehnert

Dinner on the Diamond goes indoors, but still a big success
June 7, 2022 7 a.m.

Dinner on the Diamond goes indoors, but still a big success

Threatening weather and a few leaky canopies forced Loggers manager Kelly Morford to make the call to move the event.

Oral Arthur “Art” Kelso, Jr.
June 7, 2022 7 a.m.

Oral Arthur “Art” Kelso, Jr.

Oral Arthur “Art” Kelso, Jr.

June 7, 2022 7 a.m.

Funding secured for Libby redevelopment projects

A portion of $2 million in federal funding will go toward a pair of potential redevelopment projects in Libby.

Man accused in Lincoln County homicide pleads not guilty
June 7, 2022 7 a.m.

Man accused in Lincoln County homicide pleads not guilty

Garry Douglas Seaman, 63, pleaded not guilty to three felony counts, including deliberate homicide and attempted deliberate homicide.

June 7, 2022 midnight

Legals for June, 7 2022

Sunday, June 5

Missing Lincoln County child found safe
June 5, 2022 12:40 p.m.

Missing Lincoln County child found safe

According to a message Sunday afternoon from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Ryker Webb was found alive and in good health.

Saturday, June 4

Search continues for missing child in Lincoln County
June 4, 2022 9 p.m.

Search continues for missing child in Lincoln County

Short said a call came in about 5 p.m. Friday that the boy was missing from a residence located on Montana Highway 56 in the Bull Lake area.

Friday, June 3

David Anthony Smerker
June 3, 2022 7 a.m.

David Anthony Smerker

David Anthony Smerker

June 3, 2022 7 a.m.

UM Announces dean’s list, 4.0 students

MISSOULA – At the University of Montana, about 2,500 undergraduate students made the spring semester 2022 Dean’s List or President’s 4.0 List.

Judge halts logging project near Libby
June 3, 2022 7 a.m.

Judge halts logging project near Libby

A federal judge has temporarily halted a large timber logging project in the Cabinet-Yaak Mountains after he said the United States Forest Service failed to properly take into account grizzly bear and Canada lynx population in the area.

June 3, 2022 7 a.m.

Body of apparent homicide victim found near Eureka

Authorities in Lincoln County are investigating an apparent homicide after a body was discovered south of Eureka on Tuesday.

June 3, 2022 7 a.m.

Primary ballots due Tuesday

Local ballots are already trickling in for the upcoming primary election on Tuesday, June 7.

Birth announcements
June 3, 2022 7 a.m.

Birth announcements

Birth announcements

David (Pops) Paul Hesselgesser
June 3, 2022 7 a.m.

David (Pops) Paul Hesselgesser

David (Pops) Paul Hesselgesser

June 3, 2022 7 a.m.

UM Announces Spring 2022 Graduates

MISSOULA – The University of Montana has nearly 1,800 students who are degree candidates for spring semester 2022.

June 3, 2022 midnight

Legals for June, 3 2022