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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 ...
Libby Public School District employee tests positive for COVID-19
A Libby Public School District staff member has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Active cases in county at 14
Lincoln County Health Department officials announced a new confirmed novel coronavirus case on Aug. 5.
Superintendent presents plan for reopening Troy schools
Parents received an update on the reopening plans for Troy Public Schools from Superintendent Jacob Francom on Aug. 5.
Miller arrested on sexual assault, abuse charges
A Troy man accused of sexually abusing a minor over the course of several years is expected to be arraigned in Lincoln County District Court on Aug. 10.
Ripley pleads guilty after accepting deal
A local man accused of assaulting a woman during a June 12 gathering at a Libby trailer park pleaded guilty to felony partner or family member assault, third or subsequent offense, after striking a deal with pros...
More details emerge for coming school year
Libby Public School District administrators are continuing to hammer out details for reopening classrooms during the pandemic.
Restaurants bear brunt of mask ire
It started a couple weeks ago with occasional insults from tourists. By Aug. 4, the abuse from customers refusing to wear masks had reached such a horrifying...
Mask mandate denounced at health board meeting
Residents again sparred over the effectiveness — and legality — of Gov. Steve Bullock’s mask mandate during an emergency meeting of the Lincoln County Health...
Health officer again eyes event cancellations
Lincoln County’s health officer warned late last week that the continued spread of the coronavirus locally could lead to further restrictions on public gathe...
Oldest living Libby fireman donates his uniform to the department
It’s been more than 70 years since Marshall Warrington, 91, started putting out blazes for the Libby Volunteer Fire Department.
Governor’s council updates grizzly report
The Governor’s Grizzly Bear Advisory Council has updated its draft recommendations for addressing grizzly bear management and conservation statewide.
County receives roadwork update
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners received an update on the status of road projects within the county from the Montana Department of Transportation on July 29.
Cabinet Peaks Medical Center updates COVID-19 plan
With cases of the novel coronavirus increasing in Lincoln County, Cabinet Peaks Medical Center has outlined its plans for dealing with a potential surge in patients.
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.
The grit beneath the glitter
At first glance, nothing distinguished the trailer from the dozens of others parked around the rodeo camp.