Tuesday, August 29
Libby Senior Center September menu
Those interested in a meal are asked to call 293-7222 for all meals by noon on Tuesday and Friday or by 9 a.m. on Wednesday.
James "Jim" R. Hicks
James "Jim" R. Hicks
Threats to murder Sen. Tester send Kalispell man to prison
Kevin Patrick Smith, 46, pleaded guilty in April to threats to murder a United States Senator.
Bob Barker, former 'Price is Right' host, dies at 99
In 1972, Barker started as a host on "The Price Is Right" on CBS, which would go on to claim the title of television's longest-running game show.
Bob Barker dies at 99
In 1972, Barker started as a host on "The Price Is Right" on CBS, which would go on to claim the title of television's longest-running game show.
FWP seeks public comment on snowmobile grant proposals
Public comments will be accepted through Friday, Sept. 8, at 5 p.m.
FWP seeks to fill Region 1 vacancy on wetland protection council
Applications must be submitted by Sept. 12. The next council meeting will be held in Helena on Oct. 5.
Freedom has a very definite cost
Americans should support sending more military aid to Ukraine.
Darby rallies past Troy Trojans, 50-38
But an injury to quarterback Carson Orr late in the first half helped set the stage for a Tigers rally and a 50-38 win for the visitors.
Libby's Malyevac wins Corvallis Invitational
Tuesday at Double Arrow, Malyevac's blistering 71 helped him erase a five-stroke deficit.
James William Robbins
James William Robbins
Libby Loggers open season with win over Stevi
DeShazer put the Loggers in front with 7:46 left in the first quarter when he took a short screen pass from Andersen and took it in after some good downfield blocking by his teammates.
Libby man accused of child sex assault pleads not guilty
Haflich is being held in the Lincoln County Detention Center on $250,000 bail.
EPA says Libby meets national air quality standards
Efforts by the state and Lincoln County successfully reduce particulate matter pollution.
Back-to-School Blast events benefit Lincoln Co. kids
The coalition held events in Libby, Troy and Eureka during the last few weeks.
Lincoln Co. residents join in Montana Pioneers convention
Lincoln County was well represented with Kera Perkins of Fortine, Dave and Dianne Hansen of Fortine, and Veronica Bovee-Anderson of Libby attending.
Woman ticked off in effort to get tax rebate
Days later, thought I’d try again and Googled, “What is a Montana Geocode?”
Upper Yaak Fire Service hosting Labor Day weekend rummage sale
The sale will take place Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (Aug. 31 to Sept. 1-2) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fire Hall on 28600 Yaak River Rd (Shooting Range Road) in the Yaak.
Yaak Wings Walk celebrates 10th anniversary
In its nine-year history, the walk has collected $136,951 for Lincoln County WINGS.
All Montana property tax rebates will be sent by paper check
To reduce the risk of fraud perpetuated by scam artists, the Montana Department of Revenue removed the option for taxpayers to receive the property tax rebate by direct deposit.
The grizzly truth about bear management
When will society start looking for answers instead of relying on receiving our talking points from groups who appear to share our own interests, even though they may be utilizing our emotions to their own benefit?
Kootenai National Forest extends public comment on snowmobile plan
This travel plan includes National Forest System lands on the Libby, Cabinet, Three Rivers, Fortine and Rexford Ranger Districts across the forest.
FWP seeks comment on statewide fisheries management plan
One of the meetings is scheduled in Kalispell at 6 p.m. at Montana FWP Region 1 headquarters.
Hunter education classes scheduled in northwest Montana
To purchase or apply for a Montana hunting license, anyone born after Jan. 1, 1985, must complete a hunter education course issued by Montana, any other state, or any Canadian province.
Gunderson picked to chair legislature's Environmental Quality Council
The council will next meet on Sept. 27-28. The public is welcome to join the meeting and comment.
Legals for August, 29 2023
Friday, August 25
Beulah May Stricklin
Beulah May Stricklin
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
Recently, prominent conservative legal scholars are insisting the 14th Amendment, written post-Civil War, remains relevant.
Community briefs
DeShazer, already a two-time state wrestling champion, had 146 tackles in nine games in 2022. He also added 585 yards and five TDs.
Judith “Judy” Emily Wood
Judith “Judy” Emily Wood
Cabinet Peaks Medical Center to recognize extraordinary nurses
Nurses may be nominated by patients, families and colleagues. The award recipient is chosen by a committee at Cabinet Peaks to receive The DAISY Award.
Property rights in Lincoln County hanging by a thread
My family has owned property and businesses in Lincoln County for almost 20 years.
South Yaak residents seek zoning district
It is mainly in response to the potential development of two subdivisions - the South Yaak and West Pine Creek properties.
Kootenai Valley Quilt Guild show set for Sept. 8-9
Quilt registration forms, which are due Aug. 31, are available at The Quilt Cottage in Libby.
Accused Gravel Pit Fire arsonist pleads not guilty
According to charging documents, Eutsler previously lived in Williamstown, New Jersey.
Appreciation for Lincoln Co. vs. Flathead car show
Igniters members have voted to distribute the prize money evenly between Libby, Troy and Eureka food banks.
Lonnie Brown
Lonnie Brown
James William “Bill” Robbins
James William “Bill” Robbins
Grizzlies, including 44 letterwinners, start fall camp
Hauck’s Grizzlies enter the season as a relative unknown in the national scene, despite a top-25 ranking.
Delbert Dean Carr
Delbert Dean Carr
Kootenai campground killer pleads guilty to homicide, attempted homicide
The woman also testified that Seaman said, “If you have to kill someone, use a shotgun and make sure you kill them, because dead men tell no tales.”
Young professional spends summer aiding Libby Clinic
The disparity between urban and rural healthcare is something that organizations are trying to bridge with exposure.
Libby's Johnston bows from U.S. Amateur
Johnston, who won four Montana State individual championships for the Loggers, became the second Sun Devil men's golfer in program history to earn Pac-12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year earlier this year.
Troy VFW honors longtime Heritage Museum volunteer
On Thursday, Aug. 17, members of the Troy VFW Post 5514 gathered at the Heritage Museum in Libby to recognize August Eric Hardgrove for his 35 years of service.
Libby gears up for chainsaw carving competition
The event begins in downtown Libby on Thursday, Sept. 7.
City's spoils pile removal proposal receives no bids
After years of trying to reimagine the pile's potential, it seems it will be left alone.
Yaak man accused of kidnapping, assault with weapon
The man said O’Day had an AR-style rifle in the truck and kept a hand on it while they drove from his residence near the Montana-Idaho border to a place where O’Day’s wife was staying on Montana Highway 56.
Legals for August, 25 2023
Tuesday, August 22
Corey Robert James
Corey Robert James
Russell Rayburn Thompson
Russell Rayburn Thompson
Green can disposal site option
Closing these sites because of abuses and budget constraints is definitely not the answer.
Libby, Troy sports teams return to action
Loggers football opens the season at home against Stevensville at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25.
Cabinet Peaks welcomes new healthcare providers
The hospital announced the additions in a news release last week.
Northwest Montana man accused of burglarizing state road shop
According to charging documents, investigators used surveillance photos to identify possible suspects.
Delbert D. Carr
Delbert D. Carr
Meth trafficker pleads guilty, gains release
The traffic stop allegedly turned up nearly one pound of methamphetamine in a vehicle Rosenlund was driving on Nov. 14, 2022.
Federal judge halts 'Black Ram' project on Kootenai National Forest
U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy said in his 62-page ruling that the Forest Service had violated several federal laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act.
Classic car lovers revel at Libby's Ignite the Nites
Igniters Car Club President Ed Leroy was appreciative of everyone who worked and attended the show.
Legals for August, 22 2023
Friday, August 18
Fire crews contain Powerline Fire near Libby
But locally, fire crews banded together to knock down the Powerline Fire six miles up Bobtail Road before it became a threat to nearby residences, private and federal land.
County commissioners OK refuse fee increase
The current fee is $135, but it will increase to $150 per year. The last refuse increase was in 2008.
The goose hisses
Because of the biennial reappraisal of residential property most Montanans are faced with huge increases in the values of their homes and the Montana Department of Revenue has done its best to get our attention.
No more room left to disagree?
Can you love your country if you hate half of the people in it, simply because they disagree with you?
Erik V. Jenson
Erik V. Jenson
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
Heat is the deadliest kind of weather and kills an average of twice as many people as are killed by tornadoes and hurricanes, according to The Lever.
Frances Raye Hukill
Frances Raye Hukill
Nicholas “Nick” Robert Chapman
Nicholas “Nick” Robert Chapman
Troy's Harper prepares for a busy Lincoln County Fair
The fair kicks off Thursday, Aug. 24 and ends Sunday, Aug. 27.
Montana property tax rebate claims now open
Claims must be filed by Oct. 1, 2023.
Troy man accused of assaulting retired cop in road rage incident
O’Toole, 67, pleaded not guilty to one felony count of assault with a weapon.
Two Lincoln Co. men die in traffic crashes
According to preliminary data from the department, 59 crashes were the result of impaired driving while 50 involved improper restraint.
Kootenai region under red flag warning
The National Weather Service issued the warning Thursday morning. It is predicting west winds of 10 to 20 miles per hour with gusts of 25 to 35 mph. With minimum humidity levels between 7 and 15%, the combination is ripe for extreme fire conditions.
Legals for August, 18 2023
Thursday, August 17
Pre-evacuation warning for homes near Stryker, Olney
Residences near the East Fork Fire south of Stryker were placed…
Tuesday, August 15
Library speaker will discuss Alzheimer's disease
Marian Steel, PhD will be presenting...
Troy man pleads not guilty in DUI homicide case
Terren Craig Winebark, 21, is charged with vehicular homicide while under the influence, or in the alternative, negligent homicide.
Libby man gets deferred sentence in assault case
Samuel Ryan Sutherland, 39, was charged with felony assault of a peace officer and misdemeanor partner or family member assault. He pleaded guilty to both charges on June 19 in Lincoln County District Court.
Carl A. Petersen
Carl A. Petersen
Howard Ray Johnson
Howard Ray Johnson
Hoses collects first win in Guns and Hoses annual softball game
But on Thursday, Aug. 10, the Hoses had their way, claiming a 15-5 win at Lee Gehring Field.
Experts expect drought conditions to worsen in northwest Montana
Tribal entities are implementing water use restrictions, and the rots of the drought lie in last winter's snowpack.
Kootenai forest officials seek comment on over-snow travel plan
Specific written comments on the proposed project are most helpful if provided by Monday, Aug. 21
Community briefs
Temperatures of 100 to 105 degrees have led National Weather Service forecasters to issue a heat advisory from noon Tuesday to Thursday night in northwest Montana.
Logan Health and Billings Clinic merger will be official on Sept. 1
The proposal to combine the two organizations was met with approval by regulators and the new health care system will work through the necessary logistics in the next year or two, officials said.
Hilton (Bill) W. Bowers
Hilton (Bill) W. Bowers
Russell "Russ" R. Thompson
Russell "Russ" R. Thompson
Congressman Zinke: 'We need to start a culture war'
Zinke was joined by Chad Wolf, the former secretary of Homeland Security under Trump and the executive director of the American First Policy Institute.
Montana’s TikTok ban can save freedom from extinction
The threat from TikTok is multifold, but let me emphasize three points.
Legals for August, 15 2023
Friday, August 11
Dollar General stores coming to Libby, Eureka
Dollar General will become the third such store in Libby with an opening set for possibly later this year.
Authorities investigating attempted suicide at county jail
Court documents indicate a Libby man attempted suicide at the Lincoln County Detention Center in the early-morning hours of Friday, Aug. 4.
$2 million price tag on Gravel Pit Fire
The fire, as alleged by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, began on the evening of Aug. 1 when a transient man from New Jersey, 39-year-old Joseph Anthony Eutsler, started the fire to gain the attention of law enforcement because his van had broken down.
Outdoors briefs
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting an upcoming trapper education field day in Kalispell and a virtual wolf trapper certification course.
Northwest Montana Fair opens next week
The Ram PRCA Rodeo runs Aug. 17-19 and will feature world-class athletes from Canada and throughout the United States aiming for the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
High heat impairs work performance and can reduce hours worked. A study of 2021 found more than 2.5 billion hours of labor were lost due to high temps then.
Community briefs
The Back 2 School Blast will be held Aug. 17 at the Memorial Center in Libby.
Former Libby woman accused of drug offenses
Ashleigh Lynne Nelson, 39, of Henderson, Nevada...
More theft charges filed against Libby man
Lincoln County Deputy Attorney Jeffrey Zwang is prosecuting the cases that allege Quimby took nearly $29,0000 from five county residents to either build or mend fences, but never did the work.
Libby man dies of injuries from suspected suicide attempt in county jail
The investigation being conducted by the Montana Division of Criminal Investigations continues.
Clearwater Montana Properties donates to Troy non-profits
To date, the program has produced over $1,078,132 in charitable donations to causes throughout Montana, Idaho and Washington.
Bear attack survivor shares tips for griz country
Hudson had already suffered several bites from the 1,500-pound, snarling beast.
Carrel Jean Lundvall
Carrel Jean Lundvall
In support of the 'Sound of Freedom'
The movie exposes the profoundly dark subject of the fastest growing criminal and unspeakably evil enterprise on earth, sex trafficking.
State completes elk, deer hunter opinion surveys
However, many resident elk hunters shared their concerns about a variety of elk hunting related issues, including hunting access on private land and too few elk on public lands. Crowding in the field was also a concern.
Legals for August, 11 2023
Wednesday, August 9
CARD Clinic files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The Chapter 11 filing will allow the Center for Asbestos Related Disease to continue to operate and serve its patients, according to board Chair LeRoy Thom.
Tuesday, August 8
Fire crews jump on Libby area wild fires
Forest officials said all fires remained under one-half of an acre with the majority now contained and crews continuing with line construction and mopping up.
Norma Rae Vinson
Norma Rae Vinson
Crews get containment on Gravel Pit Fire
A public meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Fisher River Valley Fire Hall at Happy’s Inn.
Libby Parks District seeks feedback through community survey
A community survey is now available online and at various locations around the Libby area.
Neil A. Textor
Neil A. Textor
Lincoln Co. voters will decide on marijuana tax
At the July 26 commissioner’s meeting, the vote on a resolution for a 3% tax on retail sales of both categories of marijuana was unanimous. Registered voters will decide the matter in a special election on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Libby's Voss leads his last Raven Run
The Raven Run was born out of Voss’ desire to see the many classic vehicle that have homes in the area.
Pipeline companies to pay more than $12.5 million for spills in Montana, N.D.
In 2015, Bridger’s Poplar Pipeline ruptured where it crosses under the Yellowstone River near Glendive, Montana. The pipeline crossing had been installed using the “trench-cut” method.
Drought earns Lincoln County natural disaster area designation
The declaration comes after Gov. Greg Gianforte asked the federal agency to assign the designation due to drought conditions in Northwest Montana.
State approves Cabinet Heights water main expansion
Six to eight homes are waiting on water after a moratorium was issued in response to an overburdened water pipe.
Ardis "June" Gola
Ardis "June" Gola
Eighteen arrested during state human trafficking operation
During the operation, which lasted from July 20 to July 22, investigators also seized drugs including cocaine and fentanyl.
Big Sky Bash photo gallery
Jay Snow and the Tone Keepers will be playing at this weekend's Riverfront Blues Festival.
Libby Loggers youth football camp
Loggers in third through eighth grades received instruction about offensive and defensive techniques and a camp T-shirt.
Legals for August, 8 2023
Friday, August 4
Months after arrest, Eureka man finally arraigned on drug charges
Shane Michael Coursey, 56, is accused of possessing fentanyl, methamphetamine and Xanax after his arrest on Jan. 24.
Larry G. Neubrech
Larry G. Neubrech
Montana meth trafficker gets 11-year prison sentence
In a later search of the vehicle, law enforcement found 478 grams, or a little more than one pound, of meth, fentanyl, additional firearms and more than $8,000 in cash.
U.S. Senate votes to curb farmland purchases by China, Iran, North Korea, Russia
Daines, Tester sponsor, support the bipartisan legislation.
The oversimplification of the rural-urban divide
Rural communities experiencing decades of disinvestment share a lot in common with urban areas facing disinvestment.
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
Fox News is being sued by Ray Epps for defamation and upending his life when Fox claimed he was an undercover FBI agent, and in that capacity incited a riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, various media reported. Epps blames Fox’s deliberate election misinformation for his actions at the Capitol.
Lincoln County Connections unveils resource van
Dorey Rowland, the local Collaboration Coordinator for Zero to Five Lincoln County, said one of the group’s goals is to reach every child in Lincoln County.
Transient man accused of setting Gravel Pit Fire
According to the probable cause statement by county Sheriff’s Office Deputy Anthony Jenson...
Gravel Pit Fire photo gallery
A man has been arrested and accused of arson in the blaze that began Tuesday evening near Silver Butte Road.
Big Sky football: Griz, Cat coaches chew on preseason predictions
When you look at the 2023 Big Sky Conference football preseason polls, it’s important to know that in 2022, the Montana Grizzlies were the pick, and finished 8-5.
Fisher River Valley wildfire threatens residences
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office had given pre-evacuation notices to people who live in the area.
Fire restrictions moved to stage 2 in Lincoln Co.
After prolonged drought and little moisture, fire conditions are now extreme.
Rabid bat found in Lincoln County
Health officials are urging residents and visitors to be aware of the risk for exposure to rabies, which is a fatal disease.
Daybell sentenced to life for murdering her kids
The case centered on bizarre claims Vallow Daybell made about her two kids, 16-year-old Tylee Ryan and 7-year-old Joshua "JJ" Vallow.
Libby's Beagle wins two titles at Western Montana Open
Beagle recently won the singles and doubles championships in the 18-and-under classes at the Western Montana Open Junior in Missoula on the weekend of July 21-23.
Lincoln County Attorney's office seeks competitive pay
County attorney Marcia Boris lobbied the county commissioners at the July 12 meeting to increase the pay for a new deputy attorney to make it better to attract and keep people in the position.
Loren Leslie Press
Loren Leslie Press
Union, Logan Health reach tentative contract agreement
She said negotiators struck an agreement on July 28 and members will hold a ratification vote this week.
Legals for August, 4 2023
Wednesday, August 2
Fisher River Valley wildfire threatens residences
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office had given pre-evacuation notices to people who live in the area.
Tuesday, August 1
Kootenai River Stampede photo gallery
Rodeo fans in south Lincoln County enjoyed two nights of action-packed fun...
Libby man accused in Russian roulette death pleads not guilty
According to court documents, 30-year-old Shane Ellison died in the tragic shooting.
Northwest Montana wildfire roundup
Fire managers with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation said the human-caused North Lake Fire was sparked by equipment in a dry hayfield.
Feds says ‘poor track conditions’ led to fatal Amtrak derailment
Federal investigators say it was a combination of track problems near Joplin that led to the derailment that killed three people and injured dozens more.
Republican supermajority responsible for property tax hikes
For example, Democrats proposed HB 280, which established a long-term tax credit so that your property taxes never exceed a certain percentage of your household income.
West Nile Virus detected in Montana
The state Department of Public Health and Human Services urges Montanans to take extra care to avoid mosquito bites this summer.
Community briefs
The Back 2 School Blast will be held Aug. 17 at the Memorial Center in Libby. All families are welcome to get backpacks and school supplies for their children from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday.
Hidden paradise features a life-size replica of Stonehenge
Near Fortine, on Smith’s property, sits a full-size model of the prehistoric English monument.
Lincoln County Community Foundation seeks grant applicants
This year, the foundation has $37,000 available for distribution. The written application must be mailed and postmarked no later than Aug. 31.
129 acres conserved in Bull River wildlife corridor
The Bull River-Clark Fork confluence area serves as an important linkage zone for wildlife between the Cabinet Mountains to the north and the Bitterroot Mountains to the south.
Gwen Lakay Mills Grotjohn
Gwen Lakay Mills Grotjohn
Valuing the American worker
And, somehow, because they lost track of that, Democrats seemed to give up on the working person and specialize on helping those of the special categories that we all know are important, but not to the exclusion of anyone else.
