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Election staff collecting primary ballots
Of the more than 11,500 ballots mailed out for the June 2 primary, Lincoln County election officials have receiv...
Federal coronavirus aid trickles down to local schools
Libby Public Schools District is slated to receive about $402,371 from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Securites Act.
Visitation rules relaxed at medical center
Officials at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center announced the easing of visitor restrictions on the facility beginning May 26.
Sheriff’s Office Blotter
The law roundup is compiled from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office incident log. It is not meant to serve as an exhaustive account.
After complaints, officials revist rules for issuing burn permits
Environmental health officials want to amend county ordinances to require that those planning larger burns notify their neighbors ahead of time.
Survey posted for elementary school families
Libby educators are casting an eye toward what the coming school year might look like and asking parents for help.
Burst pipe dampens plan for reopening library branch
A roadmap to reopen the county’s libraries got soaked — in Libby, at least — early this week.
Graduation festivities tweaked in Troy amid pandemic
The lack of handshakes and hugs at this year’s Troy High School graduation ceremony might end up the biggest departure from past observations of the rite of ...
Asbestos cleanup looms large over Asa Wood sale
The fate of the former Asa Wood Elementary School may hinge on the cost of removing asbestos from the defunct building.
Sheriff’s Office Blotter
The law roundup is compiled from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office incident log. It is not meant to serve as an exhaustive account.
Carrying the torch
They wheeled into Troy at precisely 9:30 on a crisp, sun-washed spring morning. The four cyclists, escorted by law enforcement cruisers, had started their ri...
CPMC launches limited resumption of services
As the state eases pandemic restrictions, officials with Cabinet Peaks Medical Center announced May 6 plans for the resumption of medical services.
The Shed gets variance for pizza oven, testing needed for fireplace
Owners of The Shed restaurant received the county’s blessing to operate a wood-fired pizza oven, but must show its open-hearth fireplace meets air quality standards before October.
Quarantine directive irks county officials
County Health Department officials say they are inundated with complaints regarding the state’s voluntary self-quarantine protocol for out-of-state travelers.
Sheriff’s Office Blotter
The law roundup is compiled from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office incident log. It is not meant to serve as an exhaustive account.