Judge's office in Eureka broken into and torched Oct 27, 2009
Lincoln County Commissioner Marianne Roose said someone broke a window in the back door of the North Lincoln County Annex building and set fire to a desk in Justice of the Peace Stormy Langston's office Saturday night ... The Lincoln County Sheriff's office, which is handling the investigation, could not be reached for comment. (Montana Standard, MT)
Students, teachers use Facebook Oct 13, 2009
Lee Robinson, English teacher and department chair at Lincoln County High School said she joined Facebook because it is a "fabulous way to connect and reconnect with high school, college and current friends." ... Another student at Lincoln County High School, Montana Dawkins, a 16-year-old junior, when asked if she thought that she received special treatment because of such friendships, disagreed ... Jennifer Dandron is a junior at Lincoln County High School. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Northwest wheat growers seek local market Sep 23, 2009
in Lincoln County, Sept. 1. Fleming helped start Shepherds Grain, an alliance of Pacific Northwest farmers who practice sustainable farming. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
• 5th District Court news Sep 8, 2009
Times-News: Magicvalley. to register or to login to your Magicvalley. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Glacier commissioner's beating trial postponed Aug 26, 2009
The trial of Todd, Aaron and Brian Molenda was set to start Tuesday but Lincoln County Clerk of Court Susie Farmer told the Great Falls Tribune that prosecutor Brant Light was hospitalized. It was not immediately known why Light was hospitalized. (Montana Standard, MT)
John Wardell's death: Weather stymied climber's rescue Aug 26, 2009
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office first got the call at 7 p.m.. Aug. 20 that Wardell, the Environmental Protection Agency's Montana director, was seriously injured while climbing with a friend on the 8,700-foot Snowshoe Peak. (Montana Standard, MT)
Weather, dark stymied efforts to rescue Wardell Aug 25, 2009
The Lincoln County Sheriff s Office first got the call at 7 p.m. Aug. 20 that Wardell, the Environmental Protection Agency s Montana director, was seriously injured while out climbing with a friend on the 8,700-foot Snowshoe Peak. The caller said Wardell, a seasoned climber, had head lacerations and was unconscious. (Helena Independent Record)
State EPA director dies Aug 22, 2009
Representatives of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office were not releasing details of the recovery as of press time Friday. Wardell leaves behind a wife, Sandy, of Helena and a son, Christopher, 28, of Denver. (Montana Standard, MT)
Hungry grasshoppers gaining ground in parts of western Montana Aug 6, 2009
Hans wrote on Aug 5, 2009 4:28 AM:" Here in Lincoln County, they have almost ate my horse pasture, and are migrating towards the 'green' around my house. Zillions and zillions.....Inorder to get 'the big picture', does anyone know what purpose the obnoxious beasts play in the natural order of things? Besides biblical horror stories? ". steve schwartzman wrote on Aug 5, 2009 7:35 AM:" i am surprised that in this entire article, there is no mention of a natural agent used against grasshoppers.... (Missoulian, MT)
Seeds of wilderness bill rooted in Timber Wars Aug 2, 2009
King knocked on what seemed like pretty much every door in Lincoln County, learned who's who, what do they need, how do we get it. We invited everyone. (Missoulian, MT)
Libby factory will net 200 jobs Jul 28, 2009
Once it is built, the Kootenai Business Park Industrial District a component of Lincoln County government will purchase the building from Stinger and lease it back to the company ... - 800,000 from Community Development Economic Development, awarded to Lincoln County and the city of Libby for the purchase of equipment to be leased to Stinger Welding ... - 529,000 from the Big Sky Development Trust Fund, awarded to Lincoln County and also for equipment purchases. (Missoulian, MT)
State's national forests awarded $10 million stimulus for improvements Jul 22, 2009
- Preservation of 11 historic buildings in the Kootenai National Forest in Lincoln County, 288,000. - Repair recreational facilities in Kootenai National Forest in Lincoln County, 120,000 ... - Replacement and remodeling of restroom facilities in Kootenai National Forest in Lincoln County, 700,000. (Missoulian, MT)
Police: Ala. Murder Tied to Tenn. Rampage Jul 21, 2009
Shaffer appeared by video link between the Lincoln County Jail and a courtroom, wearing an orange prison jumpsuit and handcuffs ... The Shaffers were no longer living together but had not filed for separation, said Wilson, who was gathering belongings from Traci's house in Lincoln County. (CBS News)
Police: 6 slain in Tenn., Ala.; suspect in custody Jul 19, 2009
Lincoln County, Tenn ... Tennessee Bureau of Investigation spokeswoman Kristin Helm said that the five killed in Tennessee were found Saturday morning in two homes in Lincoln County, which includes Fayetteville, and that some of the victims were related. (Montana Standard, MT)
SHELF LIFE - Can’t find a book? Try Partner Libraries Jul 19, 2009
Community Library, Flathead County Libraries, Glendive Public Library, Hearst Free Library in Anaconda, Lincoln County Libraries, Miles City Public Library, Miles Community College Library, Mineral County Public Library, North Valley Public Library in Stevensville and Polson City Library. But sometimes you want something a little more obscure. (Missoulian, MT)
Trial in Cut Bank fight moved to Libby Jul 8, 2009
(AP) The trial in the case of three brothers charged with assaulting a Glacier County commissioner has been moved to Lincoln County after an unbiased and impartial jury could not be seated in Cut Bank. District Judge Laurie McKinnon set the trial for Aron, Brian and Todd Molenda on Aug. 25 in Libby. (Montana Standard, MT)
Are echoes of the Freemen ringing in Eureka? Jul 5, 2009
EUREKA A petition to recall Lincoln County's sheriff has been rejected, but concerns are mounting that the ouster effort could signal the return of organized anti-government movements to Montana ... Paul Stramer now heads a small group called Lincoln County Watch, where leaders of the unsuccessful petition drive attend meetings ... Participants at Lincoln County Watch meetings have told of Black Hawk helicopters landing in the rural area, and mysterious SUV's with dark windows and no plates, men... (Missoulian, MT)
Baucus, Tester announce $6.7 million for community health centers Jul 2, 2009
The following community health centers will receive money: Ashland Community Health Center - 293,820 Bullhook Community Health Center in Havre - 332,110 Butte-Silver Bow Helath Center - 784,170 Cascade City-County Health Department in Great Falls - 438,020 Central Montana Community Health Center in Lewistown - 251,610 Commuinty Health Partners in Livingston - 559,295 Custer County Community Health Center in Miles City - 268,657 Flathead City-County Health Department in Kalispell... (Montana Standard, MT)
Charges against Traci Hadden stand Jun 26, 2009
ASHLEY SMITH/Times-NewsTraci Hadden talks with her attorney, Mark Guerry, during a preliminary hearing Thursday at the Lincoln County Courthouse ... Traci Hadden was found at her home in Shoshone shortly after the shooting, though, and was ruled out originally as a suspect, a Lincoln County sheriff's deputy testified on Thursday ... Blue Hadden was also initially ruled out as a suspect by Lincoln County investigators because he was locked up in juvenile jail when Hadden was shot. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Local sheriff honored by colleagues Jun 19, 2009
He follows outgoing president, Daryl Anderson, sheriff of Lincoln County. It s a very distinguished honor to be one of the presidents of the association, Dutton said. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
EPA declares asbestos emergency in town Jun 18, 2009
Lincoln County District Court via AP. Video: Environment. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Public health emergency declared in Mont. towns Jun 18, 2009
The department said it will grant $6 million to the health authority in Lincoln County, Mont. where the towns are located. (Boston Globe)
Health Emergency Declared In Mont. Town Jun 18, 2009
This undated file photo provided by the Lincoln County District Court shows the now-closed W.R. Grace vermiculite mine near Libby, Mont. The Environmental Protection Agency on June 17, 2009 declared a health emergency in Libby in connection with asbestos contamination caused by the plant. (CBS News -- US)
Alcohol in Montana: Fixing culture of drinking, driving May 27, 2009
That'd be a huge step, said Maggie Anderson, who works with the Montana Community Change Project in Lincoln County. There, she said, they have some judges who are tough on DUI, some who are not. (Missoulian, MT)
Baucus: Health care money to help Libby victims May 22, 2009
Under terms of the grant, to be announced Friday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Lincoln County, Mont. Health Department and three other health entities will receive money to provide screenings and health care to people battling asbestos-related illnesses. (Montana Standard, MT)
Baucus helps deliver grant for Libby May 22, 2009
Karol Spas-Otte, director of nurses for the Lincoln County Health Department, was pleased to learn of the availability of the federal grants, saying: The need is here ... The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will announce the grant Friday for the Lincoln County Health Department and at least three other health care entities ... They include the Center for Asbestos-Related Diseases Clinic, Lincoln County Health Center, St. John's Lutheran Hospital and the Montana Department of Public... (Missoulian, MT)
Thinning projects help loggers find work May 13, 2009
According to U.S. Forest Service documents, Lake County can expect 987,000 for thinning work; Flathead County, 506,000; Lincoln County, 808,000; Sanders County, 1. 06 million; and the Kootenai National Forest, 2. (Missoulian, MT)
More of this story May 9, 2009
Cut Bank Pioneer Press :: Cut Bank Montana News. Orin Johnson sets school javelin record with 189'1" toss in Whitefish By Kent Shaffer Wednesday, May 6, 2009 11:37 AM MDT The Cut Bank boys finished ninth in a field of 15 teams at the Whitefish A.R.M. track and field meet last Saturday in Whitefish. Glacier won the meet followed by Columbia Falls in second and Plains was third. Cut Bank tallied 20 points in the varsity competition. Cut Bank also finished ninth in the junior varsity boys team race... (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Libby residents shellshocked by verdict May 9, 2009
The Lincoln County Public Library's computer center was empty when the decision was announced, although it had been a common locus for trial updates ... Bauer's brother, Neil, spent 20 years with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department. (Missoulian, MT)
Western signs two to women's basketball May 2, 2009
She will graduate this spring from Lincoln County High School. Newell was a two-time all-state selection and a four-time academic all-state selection. (Montana Standard, MT)
Violent act deserves just sentence - Friday, April 17, 2009 Apr 18, 2009
Libby Resident looking for Justice wrote on Apr 17, 2009 12:43 PM:" Here in Lincoln County, I was assaulted by the ex boyfriend. The deputy's refused to take my statement on several of occasions. Instead, they wrote a false report according to the criminal, who by the way has a long criminal rap sheet of Assaults, Domestic Violence, and making False statements.Based on what I was told the police dept & DA had sufficient evidence to prosecute, but failed to do so.Two years have passed, the... (Missoulian, MT)
Elk Foundation to Benefit 12 Montana Counties Apr 17, 2009
Lincoln County Using prescribed fire, reduce tree density and improve elk forage on 989 acres in Kootenai National Forest. Mineral County Offset nearby private-land development by prescribe burning 700 acres to improve elk winter range on 700 acres in Lolo National Forest; aerially treat 522 acres of spotted knapweed in Lolo National Forest. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
• Events calendar Apr 17, 2009
Historic Shoshone walking tour, presented by Lincoln County Historical Society and Shoshone Bureau of Land Management, 10 a.m. MAY 30, starting at the Lincoln County Extension Office at Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Dress for weather conditions and wear comfortable shoes for walking. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
The Economy - What's up in Laurel? Apr 2, 2009
4 percent unemployment, followed by Lincoln County at 16. 4 percent. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
Budget bill has Wyo. earmarks Mar 15, 2009
- 300,000, Lincoln County water treatment plant rehabilitation project, Enzi. - 3. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Man dies of apparent suicide after traffic stop (68) Mar 4, 2009
A coroner from Lincoln County was called in to handle the investigation. An autopsy was conducted at the state crime lab in Missoula. (Montana Standard, MT)
Avalanche Kills 3 on Wyoming-Idaho State Line Mar 1, 2009
Lincoln County officials said the three victims were among four snowmobilers caught by the snow slide Friday near Alpine Mountain in the Snake River Range. Sgt. Shane Tindall said the fourth person walked out and used his cell phone to call for help. (Time.com)
W.R. Grace civil suits have been in the courts for decades Feb 15, 2009
LIBBY More than two decades ago, the lawsuits against W.R. Grace egan trickling into the Lincoln County Courthouse with relative obscurity, brought by former miners and their families ... That's when they really started coming in, said Lincoln County Clerk of Court Susan Farmer. (Missoulian, MT)
