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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to 7-12-2159, MCA, that on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 9:00 a.m., in Room 330 of the City-County Building, 316 N. Park Avenue, Helena, MT, the Lewis and Clark County Board of Commissioners will hear comments or objections to the final adoption of the resolution to levy and assess a special assessment to defray the cost of maintenance within the Lincoln RID (2004-6), in accordance with 7-12-2158, MCA. Additionally, there will be a listening...
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to 7-12-2159, MCA, that on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 9:00 a.m., in Room 330 of the City-County Building, 316 N. Park Avenue, Helena, MT, the Lewis and Clark County Board of Commissioners will hear comments or objections to the final adoption of the resolution to levy and assess a special assessment to defray the cost of maintenance within the Lambkins RID (1989-1), in accordance with 7-12-2158, MCA. Additionally, there will be a listening...
The Treasure State Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association returned to the Lincoln Rodeo Club for their Montana State Championship July 21-23....
Wilmer Zane Ingersoll, of Wolf Creek, MT died in his home at Hunter's Pointe on July 2, 2023. He was 93 years old. Wilmer was better known as Herf. Herf was born on January 12, 1930 in Helena MT to Sam and Alice Ingersoll. He was raised in Helena and graduated from Helena High School. He served with the U.S. Army two years during the Korean War, putting in time in Europe. He married Colleen Steinbach on June 19, 1951. They lived on the family ranch north of Wolf Creek, MT for...
The results of the Lincoln Senior Centers raffle 1st prize - Teresa Garland 2nd - Denny Peterson 3rd - Nyle Howsmon 4th - Ken Gellatly Thank you to everyone for buying tickets and donating items. We appreciate you!...
Lincoln hosted their annual Independence Day Parade Saturday, July 1. For these and more photos go to https://www.blackfootvalleydispatch.com/photos...
For these and more photos go to https://www.blackfootvalleydispatch.com/photos...
The Lincoln Rodeo saw a tremedousr weekend with good crowds on both days and a loaded field of competitors this year. Lincoln Rodeo Results Saddle Bronc 1st Dustin Morigeau 69 Bareback 1st Hayden Reed 71 Bull Riding 1st Bennette Weindel 80 2nd Jade Murphy 74 Calf Roping 1st Taylen Lytle 11.53 2nd Craig Bagnell 11.54 3rd Kyle Bagnell 14.69 4th Nwyatt Lytton 16.02 Team Roping 1st Dustin Datisman/Josh Harris 7.42 2nd Jimmy Racine/Neill Tatsey 8.96 3rd Willie Lytton/Wyatt Lyton...
Every year on the July 4th, Ovando hosts their Independence Day parade. This year saw the small town crowded with visitors to watch the participants make a couple laps around the main square....
arol Darlene Wells Nov. 8, 1938 - June 21, 2023 LINCOLN - Carol Darlene Wells, 84 years old, of Lincoln, MT, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 7:15 p.m. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Katherine and Delos Wells; two sisters: Pat Hutsell and Joyce Wells; and two brothers: Richard and Merle Wells. Carol is survived by two sisters: Myrna Wells and Phyllis Ward. She was a pillar of strength in the family and was considered the best bonus...
As summer gets underway, buck whitetails with growing antlers enjoy the lush grass near Lincoln....
Lewis and Clark County has the following Lincoln board opening: Lincoln Solid Waste District Board Citizens who serve on the Lincoln Solid Waste District Board need to own residential or commercial property and pay the Lincoln Solid Waste assessment; 3 year terms. Lincoln Parks Board The purpose of the board is to advise the Board of County Commissioners and the City-County Parks Board on issues relating to the use, improvement, and general maintenance of the Lincoln Planning...
Montana Sled Dog, Inc. (Race to the Sky) announces that Dylan Neumiller of Helena, Montana, is named the new Race Manager for the 300 & 100 mile races happening every February near Lincoln. Montana Sled Dog, Inc. is the parent 501(c)3 nonprofit that organizes Race to the Sky each year. Neumiller, a volunteer at the last Race to the Sky, is "excited to get going on race projects," get to know race volunteers and plan for the 2024 Race to the Sky. He brings great team-building s...
Lewis and Clark County Special Districts Program coordinator Jessica Makus proposed an increase to the maintenance assessments for the Lincoln and Lambkins Rural Improvement Districts during a public meeting held in conjunction with the monthly meeting of the Upper Blackfoot Valley Community Council June 20. The county Public Works Department held the meeting to discuss the change that is designed to fully fund the 2029 chips seal projects for Lincoln's paved streets. "The...
The Lewis and Clark County Public Works Department is hosting a public meeting to discuss a proposed increase to the assessments that fund both the Lincoln and Lambkin Rural Improvement Districts. The meeting is slated to be held in conjunction with the Upper Blackfoot Valley Community Council meeting at the Lincoln Library Tuesday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m. According to information provided by Special Districts Program Coordinator Jessica Makus, increasing the assessments to...
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will kick off the biennial hunting season-setting process earlier to allow for more public engagement and greater transparency. Public involvement will begin in June and end in November. In the past, public involvement happened primarily in December and January. FWP will conduct scoping meetings around the state from June 15 to July 15. FWP staff will look to hunters to provide broad input on regulation changes they'd like to see. S...
LINCOLN, MONT. – This summer marks the 10th season of Lincoln's award-winning sculpture park Blackfoot Pathways: Sculpture in the Wild. BPSW celebrates the rich cultural, environmental, and industrial heritage of the Blackfoot Valley. The 26-acre park hosts 18 art installations by artists from Germany, Norway, Finland, Ireland, Great Britain, Denmark, the USA, and the Northern Cheyenne nation. Celebratory events will be happening throughout the summer. Below are some h...
Visitors to Hooper Park will notice a few additions thanks to Doug and Laurie Richards and the Bob Purdy Softball Tournament. The Richards have this past week completed installation of three park benches and one aggregate trash container. The idea for park benches has been brewing with Laurie and Doug for a couple of years now, with a permanent plaque on each in tribute to Bob Purdy who lent his spirit, and love of community and kids in everything he did. "Bob loved kids here...
Marilyn Gail Sewell Oct. 14, 1936 - Nov. 4, 2022 HELENA - Marilyn Gail McNeil-Shelton-Sewell, 86, a lifelong Montana resident, passed away Nov. 4, 2022. A graveside memorial will be held on May 30, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. in Helena at Forestvale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that Marilyn's friends and loved ones reserve a quiet moment of reflection for her. Marilyn was born in Polson on Oct. 14, 1936, the first of two children born to Glen McNeil and Beatrice...
On May 1, 2023, the Montanan Steakhouse transferred ownership. New owners and siblings Stephanie Leonard, Tim Leonard, and David McGhee are bringing back the traditional classic steakhouse with a "scratch kitchen," new menu and welcoming feel to the old Garland's building. It's going to be all about the guest experience. "We want everyone to enjoy their time here and leave feeling satisfied with their meal and overall experience in the restaurant." said Stephanie. Each of the...
Lincoln High School hosted their 2023 prom at Cane Ridge West May 5. Casino night was the theme for the shindig. photos courtesy Judy Johnson. See more at: https://www.blackfootvalleydispatch.com/photos...
Montana had another outstanding showing at the 2023 National Business Professionals of America Leadership Conference which was held in Anaheim, California on April 25-30, 2023. 6503 individuals from 23 state associations and three international countries attended. Montana's delegation represented 62 secondary chapters, 11 middle level chapters and 1 collegiate chapter. Business Professionals of America is the leading Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for...
Following a May 1 tour of the Hi Country Snack Food facility to kick off Small Business Week, Rep. Matt Rosendale stopped by the Blackfoot Valley Dispatch office for a short interview that touched on some of the legislation and national issues topics that affect Montana. Rosendale, a firebrand conservative who until last fall was Montana's sole member of the House of Representatives, now represents Montana's second congressional district. Lincoln, lying just a few miles from...
Lincoln, Mont. - On May 2, SIM-MT, a leading medical simulation training organization, partnered with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services to provide advanced cardiac arrest simulation training for local EMS providers in Lincoln, Montana. The training session was designed to equip local EMS providers with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively respond to cardiac arrest situations. SIM-MT's team conducted a range of simulations, including...
WILDERNESS WALKS HOSTED BY WILD MONTANA'S WILD DIVIDE CHAPTER Keeping the Divide Wild: The Lincoln Prosperity Proposal Tuesday, June 6 Webinar Join us online to learn how the Lincoln Prosperity Proposal will permanently protect the wild Continental Divide around Lincoln. We'll converse with Wild Montana Federal Legislative Director Zach Angstead to get grounded in the basics of the proposal and hear what makes this landscape so special. We'll also hear from partners in the...
