Living in Lincoln County, specialized treatment requires numerous trips to Kalispell, Coeur DAlene, Seattle or cross country. A look at foster care in Montana (video) Cade Menter 3:02 PM, Apr 20, 2023 . Nominate a deserving Montanan here on our website. Mercier obtained an assessment from Peter Volkmann, LCPC, of Kootenai Counseling. 311 California Ave. Lemmon must also complete classes related to drinking and driving. District Judge Matt Cuffe said while delivering a 3-year suspended sentence that he was concerned Abrahamson had a drug problem and, "Needs some help." Caleb S. Utter, 18, and Tyson Brouillette, 18, are each charged with one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct, first offense, after an April 2 incident. NBC Montana, operating as KECI in Missoula, KCFW in Kalispell, and KTVM in Butte and simulcasting through KDBZ in Bozeman offer local and national news stories, sports, weather forecasts as well . I have reviewed the police report of the incident for which Mr. Mercier was charged with PFMA and disorderly conduct which also resulted in a no contact order being imposed. Schools. Although completely volunteer staffed, some funds are needed to keep the lights on and provide daily snacks, so they have held a few successful rummage sales and they are working on grants. Friday, April 14, 2023. The center is incorporated as a 501c3 non-profit organization, and it boasts a board of eight directors; dedicated and compassionate community members, folks who care about the kids of Libby. 1 mile, The Troy Trojans Track Post Early Season Bests; 4 Trojans Bring Home 1st, Heritage Museum Presents Lifetime Partner Membership Certificate, Troy Library and Opportunity Center Plans Unveiled, Governor Gianforte Calls for Pro-Housing Reform. To honor his Ted's wishes no funeral services will be held. Don was an honorable and amazing man. The new memorandum will supersede the last memorandum with the county, Mayor Peggy Williams said in the meeting. District Judge Matt Cuffe handed down a 10-year term, with five suspended, to James William Deloach, 53. Kootenai Country Montana recently hired Miss Shae Munro as the Fine Art Gallery Manager here in Libby. The trial took place as scheduled Aug. 18, 2016, despite Merciers failure to appear. According to an American Community Survey the gross rent from 2017 to 2021 was $719 in Lincoln County, but between 2017 and 2021 it increased by about 17%. Returning seat takers for a full four year term in Libby include Hugh Taylor, Peggy Williams and Brian Zimmerman. library news All branches of the Sullivan County Public Library will open at 1 p.m. Wednesday due to continued training. This June the Libby Ranger District and a crew from Montana Conservation Corps spent a week at the campground installing new tables, fire rings, and signs. Lows , Inmate Offense Roster Monday, April 3, 2023 All charges are misdemeanors unless specified as a felony. The open town meeting is the legislative governing body of the town. "We have reached a point where they can no longer provide enough people. The council voted to approve Cody Ercanbrack as Libbys new police chief. Times and distances did suffer some. The paper was established by Frank M. Leonard and Leo H. Faust. He will be remembered for his playful, fun-loving nature, a broad smile and twinkle in his eye. Lows in the 20s to near 30 with mid 20s around 5000 feet. TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEES SALE on August 15, 2023, at 10:00 oclock A.M. (recognized localtime) at the Main Door of the Lincoln County Courthouse, located at, 512 California Ave, Libby MT 59923, thefollowing described real property, situated in Lincoln County, Montana: We have to presume violence exists until proven otherwise., But even with that presumption, cases such as the murder of Sheena Devine cause people to question the ability of the legal system to adequately address the issue. Montana News. 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After charges were filed in April 2010 against Garding, accusing her of vehicular homicide, leaving the scene of an A 23-year-old Missoula man pleaded not guilty last month in Lincoln County District Court to pointing a AR-style rifle at his estranged girlfriend during a dispute in a remote area west of Trego. I am ecstatic to be coming home and using all the training and experience I have to rebuild the Libby Police Department to be a model agency. Previously she forwarded the referral to the police commission. Judge delays Kootenai National Forest project in favor of grizzly bears . var abkw = window.abkw || ''; As part of the rehabilitation efforts, fire salvage logging was completed in the winter of 2018 to reduce hazardous conditions and recover economic value. One kid came in a lot just to practice the piano, and the snacks are very popular, Arnold said. A few of his antics were legendary among those who knew him and they will have their own stories to tell. For the latest breaking news, see below. Both the Blue Hawk men's and women's teams placed Lydie Leurquin gathers with year 10 social studies pupils at Logan Park High School during a recent visit to speak about her archaeological experiences. According to an Associated Press Two young men from Eureka have been charged for their alleged involvement in shooting a bicyclist with a device called a splatter ball gun. We have the resources, now we need the volunteers.. According to state law, newly elected councilors are to be sworn in and seated at their first meeting after January 1 of the new year following their election. 1023 Swamp Creek Rd, Libby, MT 59923 CENTURY 21 SUMMIT REALTY, Brody Goucher $659,000 3 bds 2 ba 2,472 sqft - Active Price cut: $26,000 (Apr 22) 37651 Us Highway 2, Libby, MT 59923 KOOTENAI RIVER REALTY, Eric Clark $179,000 4.19 acres lot - Active 18 hours ago 45 Pioneer Rd, Libby, MT 59923 DESHAZER RYAN REALTY, Douglas DeShazer $324,900 3 bds 1 ba A man was killed Sunday after his truck and boat trailer was submerged in Lake Koocanusa near Libby following an apparent medical issue. Abrahamson, who received credit Apr. The city council passed the memorandum unanimously, intending to ease the county's policing workload. Events. A cluster of COVID-19 cases in . "We have reached a point where they can no longer provide enough people. According to the narrative by arresting Troy Police Officer Travis Miller, he was called to a South First Street residence At its April 17 meeting, Libby City Council voted to approve a new memorandum of understanding with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. She was there to address the lack of affordable housing in the Libby area and its effect on the schools ability to hire new teachers. Some come in to play pool or ping-pong, some to use the pinball machines which are very popular but require a lot of maintenance. Erin is thrilled with the work currently being done in the Surgical Services Department at CPMC and plans to continue to add on to what they already have working for them. The final sentencing order, signed by Briggs Aug. 29, 2016, gave Mercier credit for five days pretrial incarceration and suspended the remaining five days on the disorderly conduct charge, as well as the entire sentence for the assault conviction. copyright 2023 Day, Gov. Here, we'll keep you up to date on everything happening in Montana today. Privacy Policy High School Students Look Forward to Co-op Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. Then he left to do chores at his dads house and I began hearing rumors of a murder at an apartment building. The first cases in Libby, a town of 2,700 people about 200 miles northwest of . One man is dead and a suspect is in custody following a shooting at a campground near Libby on Saturday afternoon. Sometimes we get five or six, sometimes we have 30, Maxim told The Montanian. Greg Gianforte signed a bill Fr Montana physicians will have to provide prior d Law roundup: Female chapped about lifetime ban, Portion of East-Side Hungry Horse Reservoir Road closed, New burn permit system for Flathead County, Voters reminded to mail ballots for school elections polls open in three school districts on May 2, Law roundup: Mailman accused of taking catnap, Multiple events set for Mental Health Awareness Month, Law roundup: Man returns home to face the heat, Intersection of Fourth Avenue East, East Center Street to close for water and sewer project, Law roundup: Man calls 911 to fuss about accusation, Brothers facing assault with a weapon charges reach deferred prosecution agreements, One killed in deputy-involved shooting in Lake County, copyright 2023 I am so pleased that Erin Moe has accepted the Manager position for Surgical Services and will be starting her new position as of November 1, 2019. The study also reported a 15-fold increased risk of mesothelioma among W.R Grace workers compared to residents who didn't work around the mine. Need more information regarding today's local news? Bears climbing onto porches pursuing bird feeders. Ercanbrack later joined the Idaho State Police in 2015, where he has held titles of Trooper, Corporal and Specialist, she said. Watters, who held his head in We are saddened to announce the passing of Theodore (Ted) Trent Johnson, 69, at his home in Libby, Montana, on April 6, 2023. After meeting with Mercier twice between the time of his arrest and March 14, 2016, Volkmann recommended the no contact order between the two be canceled, according to documents obtained from the court. Montana News Cyber attack reportedly hits Montana State University MTN News 1:34 PM, Apr 20, 2023 U.S. and the World Youtube updating its policies related to eating disorder content Scripps. I am of the opinion that it would be safe to cancel the no contact order.. Two weeks ago, Polson Softball Coach Jami Hanson said his team's victories over Libby and Ronan were crucial. Judge denies state's effort to dismiss Indian education lawsuit. Some are questioning the ability of the judicial system to appropriately deal with the culture of domestic violence in Lincoln County. Republicans in the Montana House of Representatives voted to ban the state's first openly transgender representative from entering the chamber until the close of the legislative session, forcing. Erin Moe, RN has recently been awarded the manager position in the Cabinet Peaks Medical Center Surgical Services Department. Do restraining orders even work? He filed an appeal of the conviction in 19th Judicial District Court Sept. 2, 2016, also requesting the conviction and sentence be stayed pending the outcome of the appeal. Sources close to the investigation confirmed Mercier was suspected in the incident. Madison Vincent's 2-run double capped the inning. District Judge Karen Townsend approved of the agreement. The sun was shining in Libby on Saturday as Thompson Falls, Noxon and Plains track and field teams competed at the Libby Invitational. The Western News | April 25, 2023 7:00 AM. 867 talking about this. We are planning things like pool tournaments and parade floats, and the kids need people to help make things happen. document.write('<'+'div id="placement_301794_'+plc301794+'">'); C. Mark Hash Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP Attorneys at Law 136 1st Ave. W. P. O. The back storage room is packed with a ceramic Kiln, two potters wheels, and lots of ceramic molds, all waiting for someone to step forward and share their time and knowledge with the kids at the center. Premier David Eby, urging them to protect traditional tribal territories from proposed mining in British Columbia. The plea deal between the county and Fitzgerald call for a 5-year suspended sentence to a state Department of Corrections facility. In August, the center is planning a family movie night and will be raffle ling off a gift basket. High 74F. The 49 total excludes the first infected moose documented in Montana which was killed outside of the special CWD management zone during regular hunting season. He also believes the department should be transparent and a good steward of public funds and resources while being built upon the professionalism of its employees. var plc301794 = window.plc301794 || 0; He received a one-year suspended sentence, but must serve 30 days in the county jail. Kiana Wilson 4:45 PM, Apr 25, 2023 . Youth center volunteers will be selling tickets at Rosauers on July 14 from 12 until 2 p.m. We need quality volunteers, said director Arnold. Montana Highway Patrol said in the fatality report, at around 5:37 p.m., the car was going westbound on Highway 2 near mile-marker 64 when a moose entered the roadway. Deloach, James W. Charged w, Governor Gianforte Proclaims April Month of the Military Child Governor Greg Gianforte on April 3 proclaimed April 2023 Month of the Military Child and April 27, 2023, as Purple Up! On Monday he was sentenced to five years with three suspended. The sentence followed a negotiated plea deal between Deputy County Attorney Jeffrey Zwang and Deloach's attorney, Sean Hinchey. The Libby Police Department is committed to serve and protect the lives, property and constitutional rights of people in Libby, Montana, Ercanbrack wrote in a mission statement. - A multi-agency manhunt was launched to look for a suspect after a man was found dead and a woman was taken via Life Flight to a hospital Saturday. Austin Joel Zugg, 46, is charged with two felonies, including making false claims to public agencies and theft. All have been great people to meet, and I love getting to talk about Libby and share with people the great aesthetics of our town. All whom compete in the same District B Conference, Biden-Harris Administration Announces $24+ Million nvestment for Clean Water Infrastructure upgrades in EPA Region 8 states Friday March 31, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $,000 from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act for states, Tribes, and territories through this year's Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF) in the states of Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. Home delivery or grab and go meals ready for pickup are available 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday or 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Libby Youth Center; from vision to reality serving community By Moira Blazi Back in Early 2016, Hank Maxim first noticed the old Masonic Lodge building for sale. Mercier was arrested again on Aug. 20, but made bail the same day. Alexandr Shestak, 53, was originally charged with two felony counts of possession of dangerous drugs and one misdemeanor A man who was accused of driving drunk near Rexford last fall recently pleaded guilty to criminal endangerment in Lincoln County District Court. Katie Kingery had one hit and one RBI and Libby McGinnis hit a double and had two RBIs for the Lady Pirates (8-14 . Real estate agent screams in horror when strange man appears during home tour: 'Really terrifying'. var AdButler = AdButler || {}; AdButler.ads = AdButler.ads || []; 21A Columbia Falls man who pleaded guilty to possessing dangerous drugs after a traffic stop in the Eureka area last summer received a deferred sentence in Lincoln County District Court. When the youth center opened in April of 2016, the large building, which includes a fully equipped commercial kitchen, was packed with arcade games, pinball machines, pool and ping-pong tables, exercise equipment, art supplies, pianos and organs, a library, and even a vintage jukebox. Whitefish led 1-0 after scoring in the top of the first inning, but the Lady Loggers poured it on in the second and third innings to invoke the mercy rule. You can also give them a call at 293-6686. Friday, May 5: Shepherds pie, salad and dessert. Was on 2010 F-350, The Troy Trojans Track Post Early Season Bests; 4 Trojans Bring Home 1st. Lemmon received credit for serving seven days previously. The Lady Loggers needed three outs to end it, but Libby, Montana was home to a vermiculite mine for over 70 years. Today's Achievers. Roughly double the number of usual voters turned out for tight races in south Lincoln county in this years municipal elections. Mercier said he had been in a fight with his girlfriend Sheena Devine. The mine closed in 1990, but the damage was already done. During the meeting, Mayor Peggy Williams nominated Ercanbrack to the council. Later that day, during the course of a joint investigation between the Libby Police, the Lincoln County Sheriffs Office, and the Montana Department of Criminal Investigation, 42-year-old Libby resident Trevor Mercier was identified as a person of interest. Devines body has been transported to the Montana State Crime Lab in Missoula for autopsy, so the actual cause of death remains under investigation at this time. Rose C Goyen. A Libby Volunteer Ambulance crew and officers from the Libby Police Department responded to the call and quickly determined the victim was deceased. Other charges, including possession of dangerous drugs, drug paraphernalia and destruction of a communication device, were dismissed against Watters. Lemmon received credit for serving seven days previously. Montana's Independent Source for Statewide News - Montana Free Press Education advisory council convenes one last time The Legislature has passed a bill eliminating a 36-year-old council of Montana teachers and administrators, making CSPAC's Wednesday meeting its last. Libby, seen in an overview from 2018, had a cluster of new COVID-19 cases in the last few days. The Western News. More than 10 tribes and first nations of Canada and the United States including the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes in Montana penned a letter last week to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and B.C. Edward Alfred Sharbono, age 83, of Polson passed away Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, in Polson due to many health issues. A Libby man accused of dealing drugs was sentenced Monday in Lincoln County District Court to serve time in a state facility. Jonathan Joseph Peterson, 34, pleaded not guilty on April 10 to felony burglary and two misdemeanors, criminal mischief and criminal trespass. As one of the conditions of his release he was ordered to report for a partner or family member assault assessment. A Libby man accused of dealing drugs was sentenced Monday in Lincoln County District Court to serve time in a state facility. AdButler.ads.push({handler: function(opt){ AdButler.register(171437, 301794, [728,90], 'placement_301794_'+opt.place, opt); }, opt: { place: plc301794++, keywords: abkw, domain: 'servedbyadbutler.com', click:'CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER' }}); Copyright 2023 | The Montanian | All Rights Reserved, I am trying to get in contact with the owner. Following the search of both Devines and Merciers residences, the Lincoln County Attorney charged Mercier with deliberate homicide in the matter. Cuffe also ordered Lemmon to write a letter of apology to the arresting officer. Jonathan Joseph Peterson, 34, pleaded not guilty on April 10 to felony burglary and two misdemeanors, criminal mischief and criminal trespass. Lemmon originally pleaded not guilty on Jan. 23 to A Libby man accused of drug possession charges was sentenced Monday in Lincoln County District Court. The shocking murder of Sheena Devine, Lincoln Countys only murder thus far in 2016, has neighbors and the community at large in a state of shock. by Alex Sakariassen 04.21.2023 State suspends OPI's authority to award contracts We'll share breaking news stories as we have them so you're kept up to date at all times. 311 California Ave. For more information contact the Libby Ranger District at 406-293-7773. The youth center is open from 1 until 6 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays this summer and admission is always free. Bam, it hit me. Arnold, and other board members are seriously focusing on creating new activities and events. Jason Bache and Britani Bache, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American Title Company, asTrustee, Jaycee Wilson's single to center field in the bottom of the 10th inning lifted the Libby Lady Loggers softball team to a 9-8 win over Ronan Saturday afternoon. var AdButler = AdButler || {}; AdButler.ads = AdButler.ads || []; Born with a strong will and fierce independent streak, he was also very kind-hearted and genuine. The council voted to approve Cody Ercanbrack as Libby's new police chief. Tom Buchanan 9:56 AM, Feb 08, 2023 . Polson's Starr one-hits Browning. Completely empty, except for a few cone-like masonic hats which were still up on the wall, Maxim and early supporter Laura Tindall set to fill it with anything kids would like, anything, that is, that was positive, productive, and uplifting, as well as fun. The Lady Loggers trailed 5-3 entering the bottom of the fifth, but three runs later they took a 6-5 lead. WHEREA, By Jim Dasios The weather? We have one of the highest domestic violence rates in the state, he said. Breaking News September 23, 2022 | STATE NEWS; June 30, 2021 | STATE NEWS; June 11, 2021 | SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS & NEWS; April 20, 2021 | PUBLIC HEALTH; March 12, 2021 | MONTANA . On March 13, he pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of dangerous drugs. Monday he was sentenced to five years with three suspended. Her husband, Sean is an outfitter in the Kootenai area and Yaak Valley. With a core group of about 20 kids, the number of kids using the center on any given afternoon can vary greatly. Libby, MT Breaking News Headlines Today | Ground News News about Libby Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Libby, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. The council voted to approve Cody Ercanbrack as Libbys new police chief. Somewhere around 1912, the Hotel Libby was advertised as the finest hotel between Spokane and the Dakotas. I keep asking myself why? Could anything have been done to prevent this?. Tasked with rebuilding the police force after four officer resignations and Chief Scott Kessel's departure left the city with one police officer, Ercanbrack will start in May, according to City Administrator Samuel Sikes. Mercier was released from the Lincoln County jail four days later, on his own recognizance. Missoula man dies in Lake County officer-involved . He was educated in Missoula and was also in the Army Reserves. New study finds humans cause more destructive wildfires in West. The Environmental Working Group estimates that 12,000 to 15,000 people die from asbestos-related disease each year. She has consistently worked to increase her knowledge base of the surgery world and has furthered her education several times since she began working for CPMC. var plc301794 = window.plc301794 || 0; Attendees are asked to bring a flashlight to shine during the event. American News; Apr 20, 2023 Source: The Post Millennial 04/20/2023; BREAKING: Fmr CIA chief Mike Morell testifies under oath that Biden campaign and Tony Blinken asked him to orchestrate letter from 50 intel officials falsely claiming Hunter Biden emails were 'Russian disinformation' . Briggs sentenced him to 10 days in jail for the disorderly conduct and a concurrent sentence of 180 days for the partner family member assault. Maxim tries to fix all the various fun machines, but some are quite challenging, like the vintage jukebox, the air hockey table, and the old-style pinball machines. Erin has worked here at CPMC as a Surgical Nurse since 2007, and prior she worked at CPMC as a Surgical Technologist.
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