Lunch or Dinner? 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. Smith faces a maximum of 1. Was on 2010 F-350, The Troy Trojans Track Post Early Season Bests; 4 Trojans Bring Home 1st. Kalispell, MT 59901 Photo by Brian Baxter, The Montanian. 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. 1933-Current The Western News was first published on July 17, 1902, in Libby, Montana. Montana News. 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. 311 California Ave. Lockwood School District superintendent resigns Updated 7 hrs ago Billings PD investigating shooting that resulted in property damage 17 hrs ago +4 Billings School District 2's new Superintendent Dr. Erwin Garcia gets to know the community The car hit the moose, causing heavy damage to the front of the car . Cuffe also ordered Lemmon to write a letter of apology to the arresting officer. - A Huntley Project Jr. High School science teacher won $60,000 for a computer and coding lab. Her daughter, Kaydence is 12 and son, Hank is 7. The county has aided the city's remaining police force, currently one officer, after the resignation of four officers and the departure of Chief Scott Kessel between November 2022 and April 2023. One man is dead and a suspect is in custody following a shooting at a campground near Libby on Saturday afternoon. 311 California Ave. Mercier was placed under arrest for disorderly conduct. I was delighted to read the Half a Century column entitled, "Pitching staff key to Am. It may have not been on the City of Libby calendar, but councilors approved at a special meeting on April 20 the hiring of one of its own to become the new chief of police. Madison Vincent's 2-run double capped the inning. Privacy Policy Southwick, the former publisher of The Whitefish Pilot, bought a half interest in the News. City Council Members run unopposed in Libby and Troy. The judge's order gives the Missoula County Attorneys Office 30 days to vacate Gardings conviction and refile the charges against her. Helena News. The Libby area had one of the highest prevalences of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in deer in Montana in 2019, but now state wildlife officials are saying the percentage of animals with it has decreased. The council voted to approve Cody Ercanbrack as Libbys new police chief. Starting this crazily ambitious project with little more than a fervent desire to help the youth of Libby has changed Maxims life, he even met his wife Sherri through the center. Laura Tindall and some other folks told me that there was this guy who just bought this building and was turning it into a youth center,, Sherri Maxim recalled. Peterson faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in the Montana State Prison if convicted of the burglary charge. var AdButler = AdButler || {}; AdButler.ads = AdButler.ads || []; Real estate agent screams in horror when strange man appears during home tour: 'Really terrifying'. Wildfire Watch. Free access to breaking news is sponsored by HSHS St. Anthony's . With a core group of about 20 kids, the number of kids using the center on any given afternoon can vary greatly. You can also give them a call at 293-6686. Mercier obtained an assessment from Peter Volkmann, LCPC, of Kootenai Counseling. The Lady Loggers trailed 5-3 entering the bottom of the fifth, but three runs later they took a 6-5 lead. 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. Abrahamson, who received credit Apr. Lemmon received credit for serving seven days previously. The project aims to make the road safer by repairing the existing rockfall structure and removing hazardous, unstable rock material. The sophomore posted a time of 11.80 in the 100 and 24.14 in the 200. Montana latest to ban gender-affirming care for trans minors Republican Gov. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph.. The anger and violence, however, were not included in the stay. Charged with felony all other offenses and intimidation. At the April 17 Libby City Council meeting, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Wildlife Biologist Tonya Chilton-Radandt gave an update on the number of deer trapped and the number of deer donated to a Libby food bank. For the Lady Loggers, the team of Allie Thorstenson and Ellie Andreessen were second in doubles 1s and 2s. Friday April 14 A little warmer with a slight chance of mainly mountain showers. Miss Munro is a Libby gal, and when asked how she felt about her new position Shae said Its a very exciting job, and a new chapter to start on. There is a lot to be done. Wilson's hit scored Mackenzie Foss for the game winner in a back-and-forth affair that saw both teams trade narrow leads in the last five-plus innings. A Libby man accused of dealing drugs was sentenced Monday in Lincoln County District Court to serve time in a state facility. The bill sets aside 150 acres of land for the future burial ground, which is open to veterans in nine counties in the region: Lincoln, Sanders, Flathead, Lake, Glacier, Toole, Pondera, Teton, and Liberty counties. 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. Feeding wildlife is illegal for a number of reasons, including insurance rates, it brings in predators, and it has an impact on native deer. Jossalyn White slammed a 2-run home run in the third inning to make it 13-1 before Lyndee McElmurry's bases-clearing double made it 16-1. I love working in surgery and love the team we have here in Libby at CPMC. Back in Early 2016, Hank Maxim first noticed the old Masonic Lodge building for sale. He attended elementary school, middle school and high school in Libby. Jonathan Joseph Peterson, 34, pleaded not guilty on April 10 to felony burglary and two misdemeanors . Colter Anstaett 3:04 PM, Apr 20, 2023 . The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to a reported shooting in the Alexander Creek Campground north of Libby Saturday before 3:00 pm. Campground, at the head of the East Fork of Fisher River (south of Libby), has gotten a facelift. The shocking murder of a Libby woman last week has left a stunned community asking questions about domestic violence and its impacts on individuals, families, and communities. He was convicted on both misdemeanor counts in absentia. According to Kathleen Sheffield, the county's Victim/Witness Program Director, the vigil is an opportunity for members of the community to come together to honor and On March 23, District Court Judge Dana Christensen granted Katie Gardings claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, overturning her conviction of vehicular homicide in a 2008 incident involving a man from Troy. VICTORIA, Minn. (AP) A relative has identified three people killed in the fiery crash of a small plane in southeastern Minnesota as a surgeon from Omaha, Nebraska, and two of his family members from Libby, Mont. Wednesday, May 3: Egg salad sandwich, chicken soup, salad and cookie. According to a news release from the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, it was notified that Joshua Joseph Sauls, 23, the son of the victim John Sauls, was arr Joshua Joseph Sauls, 23, has been charged with deliberate homicide in the shooting death of John Lewis Sauls. Record temperatures could fall the next few days; isolated thunderstorm chances next week, Gruesome freak accident in P.E. Kootenai Country Montana recently hired Miss Shae Munro as the Fine Art Gallery Manager here in Libby. 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, Yard Sale, Troy- furniture, clothes, 12" planer, power miter saw,, (406) 291-6103 Groceries, food, prescriptions, alcohol, tobacco 10 items or, The Troy Trojans Track Post Early Season Bests; 4 Trojans Bring Home 1st. Cold and windy with intermitted rain. 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. News. Libby Youth Center; from vision to reality serving community. Born with a strong will and fierce independent streak, he was also very kind-hearted and genuine. var plc301794 = window.plc301794 || 0; . 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. The five-site campground is on Sylvan Lake, and designed for tents and campers. Additionally, Erin received her Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) in 2013 and her RN First Assistant (RNFA) certification in 2017. Then he left to do chores at his dads house and I began hearing rumors of a murder at an apartment building. Of course there are exceptions. High 74F. Highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to sicken wild birds and poultry. Montana News | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News | KECI Arbor Day celebration to be held in Butte on Friday NBC MT Today: Zephyr update, home damaged in St. Ignatius fire, record. Ercanbrack worked for the U.S Forest Service, and as a reserve deputy after graduating from Libby High School, his wife Nikki Ercanbrack said in a post on social media. For more information contact the Libby Ranger District at 406-293-7773. On scene, the man allegedly involved in the disturbance was shot by law enforcement. The trooper is reported to be in stable condition at a Kalispell hospital after being run over by the suspect ve Libby Superintendent of Schools Ron Goodman echoed Police Chief Scott Kessels comments that the threats were not credible. Libby, seen in an overview from 2018, had a cluster of new COVID-19 cases in the last few days. District Judge Matt Cuffe handed down a 10-year term, with five suspended, to James William Deloach, 53. Jamie Ray Abrahamson, 43, entered a guilty plea in March to felony criminal possession of dangerous drugs, methamphetamine. One of Devines neighbors, speaking on condition of anonymity, recounted her feelings when she learned of the murder. C. Mark Hash Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP Attorneys at Law 136 1st Ave. W. P. O. Cuffe also ordered Lemmon to write a letter of apology to the arresting officer. Here is the menu for the month of May at the Libby Senior Center. Sunny along with a few clouds. 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. 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. An open Town Meeting is the purest and most traditional conduct of all business scheduled on its warrant from the open floor of the meeting. "We have reached a point where they can no longer provide enough people. Devine stated she scratched and punched at him to get away. Libby, MT 59923 Articles are handled by motion, with votes on the motion taken from the assembly by show of hands or by "written ballot.". Montana News. Mercier yelled at me [expletive] you, go [expletive] yourself several times. National Crime Victims' Rights Week will be held from April 23-29. It may have not been on the City of Libby calendar, but councilors approved at a special meeting on April 20 the hiring of one of its own to become the new chief of police. Following two investigations and the formation of a police commission, the city hopes it has turned a corner with Ercanbracks hiring. If there is an active event happening, kids are more likely to come down, she said. Erin is married and has two children. I am of the opinion that it would be safe to cancel the no contact order.. Tom Buchanan 9:56 AM, Feb 08, 2023 . PUBLISHED In The Western News April 21, 28 and May 5, 2023. Board member, Rose Arnold, put it this way; Hanks goal was to provide kids an alternative to drugs and alcohol fueled activities, our goal now is to give kids a reason to come here. Toward that goal, the board and volunteer staff, most of which are the same dedicated group of folks, are busy planning activities and events. Fitzgerald received credit for serving Across the nation next week, victims of crime will be able to unite and for family and friends to pay tribute to them. Lemmon must also complete classes related to drinking and driving. 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. 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. At the last city council meeting one member of the public who spoke noted housing difficulties, which other organizations have noticed. Law enforcement officers obtained a search warrant and executed it at Merciers Libby apartment. Erin Moe, RN has recently been awarded the manager position in the Cabinet Peaks Medical Center Surgical Services Department. 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. Daily Inter Lake | April 25, 2023 7:00 AM It may have not been on the City of Libby calendar, but councilors approved at a special meeting on April 20 the hiring of one of its own to become the new chief of police. To honor his Ted's wishes no funeral services will be held. Do restraining orders even work? Troys city councils two seat takers are Council president Crystal Denton, who has been on the five-member panel for over 5 years, as well as T.J. Boswell, who has been a member since last June. The Troy, Left to right, Lindsay Beaty, Maggie Harmon Photo Courtesy of The Heritage Museum Submitted by Heritage Museum Maggie Harmon (right), Membership Chair for, Submitted by Lincoln County Library, Troy Branch Initial design plans for the Troy library and Opportunity Center were revealed at a community dinner held, Home Construction Call Construction, Senior discounts. Libby Police and sheriffs deputies responded, but the alleged perpetrator had left prior to their arrival at the scene. var abkw = window.abkw || ''; Chartier, Casey J. After 10 years of imprisonment, Garding was granted parole in December 2021. Breaking News. 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. - 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. Theres one kid who comes in here who just goes around tightening all the screws on everything, he said with a grin. Events. I want to be a positive influence to our community, and help make it better in any way that I can.. ABC-FOX Montana and The Advocates Injury Attorneys are partnering together to shine a well-deserved spotlight on Good Samaritans across the state of Montana. Authorities believe they have recovered the body of a Troy man missing since last summer. Here, we'll keep you up to date on everything happening in Montana today. There will be a limited number of tealights available for use.