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Junior Fair parade to return to Mineral Avenue
The Lincoln County Junior Fair parade will boast a police escort when it returns to Mineral Avenue this year.
Bail reduction denied for Ague
District Judge Matthew Cuffe denied last week a motion to reduce bail for a Libby man accused of sexually assaulting a minor and later attacking a detention center officer.
Former Troy mayor brought up on charges
A former mayor of Troy faces multiple charges after authorities found a photo of him allegedly removing an alcohol monitoring ankle bracelet from a woman on Facebook earlier this year.
Candidates to replace Peck on board of commissioners announced
Jeff Forester, Kenny Rayome Jr. and Brent Teske make up the short list to replace Mark Peck as the Libby representative to the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners.
Borchardt-Robertson receives sentence for 2018 attack
Michael Anthony Borchardt-Robertson, implicated in the stabbing of a local man in 2018, was sentenced this week to 40 years in the care of the state Department of Public Health and Human Services.
Crews mopping up Callahan fire
Fire crews have contained a fire near the Callahan Creek not far from Troy, but officials say they are keeping an eye on the area.
Road closures approved for Crazy Days, chainsaw competition
Libby City Council approved road closures for annual summer events during its June 21 meeting and, for the first time, considered traffic restrictions for Mineral Avenue’s Halloween celebration.
Libby sidewalk project pitched to commissioners
Resident Mark Andreasen took his pitch for a dedicated sidewalk route through Libby to the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners last week.
Miller sentenced on sexual abuse charge
A Troy man accused of sexually abusing a boy earned a partially suspended 45-year sentence in Lincoln County District Court on June 21.
Officials urge residents to take precautions with fireworks
Libby officials are reminding residents that fireworks are illegal within city limits and asking them to take extra precautions while celebrating the Fourth of July given the dry weather.
Libby residents celebrate Pride month with potluck
“You are loved, screw the haters,” shouted Beckie Guerra to laughter and applause, kicking off Libby’s celebration of Pride month in Firemans Park on Saturday.
Pipe Creek Road could see temporary closure next month
Officials with the Kootenai National Forest last week alerted residents to the potential temporary closure of Pipe Creek Road later in the summer.
Ague arraigned on multiple assault charges
Timothy William Ague, 60, pleaded not guilty charges of sexual assault and assault on a peace officer in Lincoln County District Court on June 21.
Libby Food Pantry seeks new home
The potential redevelopment of Asa Wood could prove a windfall for the school district, but not for the food pantry that calls the building home.
ARPA dollars arrive in Libby
Libby City Hall has received its first influx of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, officials said this week.
Orr pleads not guilty to assault with a weapon charge
Darrel “DC” Orr, accused of trying to run down a woman in his pickup truck last month, has pleaded not guilty in Lincoln County District Court.
Cabinet View Golf Club repays loan to City Hall
Cabinet View Golf Club has cleared its debt to the City of Libby.
Flathead Electric switches gears, plans for level two charging station in Libby
Libby is getting a level three electric vehicle charging station, it’s just not going in at the chamber of commerce building.
DUI task force looks to bolster enforcement, prevention
The Lincoln County DUI Task Force is placing renewed emphasis on prevention and enforcement this year.
Graves faces fifth DUI charge
A man well known to local law enforcement for driving under the influence is now facing his fifth drinking and driving charge in Lincoln County District Court.
Libby earns state grant for wastewater plant work
Mayor Brent Teske announced June 7 that Libby secured about $464,000 from a state program for repair and upgrade work at the city’s wastewater plant.
Mattis pleads guilty after striking deal
The man accused of raping a child in January faces 15 years behind bars after striking a plea deal with prosecutors last month.
Libby officials celebrate getting listed as one of state's best small towns
Municipal officials keep a framed copy of a 2018 Reader’s Digest article naming Libby “the most charming small town in Montana” up on a wall at City Hall — and it’s soon to get company.
Kendall pleads not guilty to charges stemming from escape
A sullen Jeremiah Kendall appeared in Lincoln County District Court on Monday, pleading not guilty to the slew of felony charges he picked up during his short stint on the lam in April.
Driver of sedan likely to receive citation after collision
Investigators say the collision between a sedan and a dump truck that snarled traffic along U.S. Highway 2 about midmorning June 8 occurred after the driver of the smaller vehicle failed to yield.
Peck says governor's office has thrown its weight behind fiberboard plant effort
It’s early days yet, but County Commissioner Mark Peck (D-1) said last week that efforts to bring a medium-density fiberboard factory to Libby are gaining steam.
Probation department poised to exit probationary period
Justice Court officials are pushing commissioners to continue funding the county probation department after what they describe as a successful two-and-a-half year trial period.
Ague faces sexual assault, assault on a peace officer charges
A Libby man under investigation for allegedly molesting a minor now also faces an assault on a peace officer charge.
Edmundson enters Alford plea
A Pipe Creek Road man accused of leveling a handgun at a UPS deliveryman late last year has pleaded guilty to assault with a weapon by way of an Alford plea.
Panoramic View chip sealing project expected to begin this week
Commissioners hope to begin chip sealing a county-owned stretch of Panoramic View this week.
For class of 2021, it's time to set forth
"While we were denied so much, I would offer there was something motivating about being held in place while the world goes forward."
Former Libby city councilor charged after allegedly trying to run down woman
Former Libby City Councilor Darrel “DC” Orr is facing a felony charge for allegedly trying to run down a Montana Sky employee after they had his camper towed off of company property.
Accused bicycle thief arraigned
Back in Lincoln County District Court after a brief disappearance, an accused bicycle thief has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Kendall earns 10 years without parole for escape
Jeremiah Kendall’s brief time on the lam earned him an extra 10 years with the Montana State Prison with no chance of parole.
Borchardt-Robertson pleads no contest in stabbing case
The Washington man accused of stabbing a local man multiple times on a walking path in 2018 likely will spend the next 40 years in the custody of the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services.
Miller pleads guilty to sexual assault
A Troy man accused of sexually abusing a boy faces 20 years behind bars after striking a deal with prosecutors.
Kusener sentenced on drug charge
Lincoln County District Judge Matthew Cuffe handed down a partially suspended 10-year sentence to accused drug dealer Kimberly Kusener on May 17.
Sterling enters Alford plea
A Troy man arrested after allegedly flashing a handgun last year during an incident at a former girlfriend’s home has struck a plea deal with prosecutors.
Commissioners restate plans to chip seal portion of Panoramic View
Lincoln County commissioners last week reiterated plans to chip seal a portion of Panoramic View soon, but could not offer a solid date.
Chief updates Libby City Council on crime figures
The Libby Police Department saw a spike in service calls, arrests and citations in April over the same month last year, which Chief Scott Kessel attributed to the early pandemic lockdown measures.
New charges brought against Kendall
Prosecutors filed a slew of new charges against Jeremiah Kendall last week, all stemming from his brief stint on the lam in April.
Traffic stop leads to arrest on drug charges
A March traffic stop initiated after a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputy recognized a woman without a license driving a pickup in Libby led to an arrest on drug charges.
Hilton charged in connection with alleged beating
A Libby man faces multiple charges after allegedly beating a man after threatening him with a firearm in April.
Growing support for sidewalk improvements in Libby
There are stretches of Libby with easily accessible sidewalks. They just don’t tend to go anywhere.
Raymond faces endangerment charge after November pursuit
A 25-year-old man who evaded law enforcement personnel from multiple agencies last year now faces a felony criminal endangerment charge in Lincoln County District Court.
Libby approves deer management plan
Libby City Council approved a portion of a wildlife management plan pertaining to the municipality’s urban deer population as a resolution May 3.
Commission backs zoning changes to golf course land
Libby officials set into motion May 10 the rezoning of a stretch of golf course-adjacent property south of town eyed for future residential development.
Accused Kendall accomplice pleads not guilty
The 77-year-old man authorities accuse of aiding and abetting Jeremiah Kendall during a short-lived flight from custody pleaded not guilty to felony obstruction of justice earlier this week.
Peck to step down June 4
County Commissioner Mark Peck is stepping down effective June 4 to take a new role with the Lincoln County Port Authority.
Golf cart ordinance passes second reading
A new ordinance allowing golf carts on Libby streets under certain circumstances received a second reading by city councilors on May 3.