Commissioners declare state of emergency
In a move designed to make the county eligible for state funding assistance, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners last week passed a declaration of…
News
Libby chamber moving forward despite challenges
Despite recent struggles, the Libby Area Chamber of Commerce is continuing its mission to promote the greater Libby business community, Chamber board president Amber Holm…
Delegation returns with ‘cautious optimism’
A delegation of Lincoln and Sanders County residents have returned from Washington, D.C., with hope that their visit encouraged more expeditious agency action with regard…
Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness secures grant for 2017 trail work
Submitted by Sandy Compton Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness (FSPW) recently received just over $6,000 from the National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance (NWSA) to aid the…
Cabinet Peaks secures grant, new ultrasound machine
Submitted by Kate Stephens In June of 2017, Cabinet Peaks Medical Center (CPMC) was awarded the Community Facility Equipment Grant from United States Department of…
Jail Roster and Police Blotter – Aug. 16, 2017
All charges are misdemeanors unless specifically listed as a felony. Dollar figures shown (if any) are bail/bond amounts. Transferred prisoners are listed as released because…
Hospital recognized for outstanding nursing care
Submitted by Kate Stephens Hurst Ratings and Analytics has recognized the nursing staff at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center (CPMC) with The Hurst Gold Standard of…
Montana News – Aug. 16, 2017
Bullock declares new fire emergency Governor Steve Bullock today issued a new Executive Order declaring a fire emergency to exist in the state of Montana….
World and National News – Aug. 16, 2017
Race violence erupts in Virginia White nationalist and other right-wing groups marched in protest of the removal of a statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee…
Mercier convicted of deliberate homicide
After less than two hours of deliberations a Lincoln County jury convicted Trevor Mercier of deliberate homicide and tampering with evidence. Mercier killed Sheena Devine…