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Black faces similar challenges as predecessor a century ago
During a series of emergency health board meetings in July, Lincoln County Public Health Officer Dr. Brad Black ...
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.
Hileman faces tenth driving under the influence conviction after wreck
A Libby man with nine prior driving under the influence convictions was arraigned last month on multiple charges stemming from an alleged alcohol-fueled wreck in July.
Troy schools to get resource officer
A new resource officer will soon walk the beat at Troy Public Schools.
Welch sentenced after striking plea deal
An Idaho woman pleaded guilty to multiple charges stemming from a March traffic stop in Lincoln County District Court this week.
Igniters set to burn rubber
It’s off to the races for the annual Ignite the Nites car show.
Miller enters not guilty plea
The Troy man accused of sexually abusing a minor pleaded not guilty to all charges in Lincoln County District Court on Aug. 11.
Libby schools to require students wear masks
Libby Public School District administrators will take a firm stance on face coverings when schools reopen.
Eureka residents raise questions about development
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners scheduled an Aug. 19 public hearing at the Lincoln County High School in Eureka to review comments and concerns voiced by area residents regarding the North Star Landing ...
Flathead Valley Community College explores expansion of Libby campus
Officials with Flathead Valley Community College are exploring possible grant funding to overhaul and expand the Libby campus.
County election administrator to recommend voting by mail
Lincoln County may hold all-mail voting in the November general election to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Kootenai Forest set to receive new federal funding
U.S. Forest Service officials in the Lincoln County area are planning how best to use an infusion of federal funds from a newly enacted conservation law.
Libby library branch set to reopen
The burst pipe that dampened reopening plans at the Libby Branch of the Lincoln County Library nearly three months ago will soon be water under the bridge.
County health officials: Masks do not spread Legionella
Lincoln County Health Department officials pushed back last week on rumors that Legionella had spread throughout the community through the use of face masks.
Troy City Council reviews proposed budget plan
As thousands of cities across the country brace for budget shortfalls due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, Troy City Council expects to be in the green in 2021.