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Kate Radford bid farewell to Lincoln this month as she left her position at the Lincoln Library to return to Boise, Idaho, where she began her new job Dec. 13 as the Information Services Supervisor at the Boise Public Library. Radford, who worked at the Boise Public Library before coming to Lincoln, was offered the job where she will manage a number of programs, such as the library's Idaho history collection, adult programs, interlibrary loans and homebound services. She will...
Some of our seniors convened at the center to see each other and celebrate. We had a very inc roast beef dinner and desserts from Costco. Thank you Donna Forkan for helping serve the dinner. We did a silent auction and a 50/50. The 50/50 cash was won by Paul Grosfield. Way to go Paul! We were able to raise $1200 on the silent auction. Thank you to all who donated. It was amazing. Brenda Stark, realtor, Renee Campbell, Goldie Knots, Canyon Creek store, Lincoln Senior Center, Ginny Quimby, The Montanan, Hi-Country Beef Jerky,...
Lewis and Clark County 911 Center received forty-two calls for service during the weeks of Nov. 14 to Nov. 27 in the Lincoln area. Two of those calls were traffic stops performed by deputies. Six of those calls for service generated a case report in the last two weeks: • A deputy responded to an address on Pine Street for a welfare check Nov. 16. The male was believed to be intoxicated. He was physically aggressive toward his family members and the deputy. The male was a...
Want to help our Seniors and Families with Christmas Food boxes? There is a box at Citizen's Alliance Bank. Please, NO "EXPIRED" food. Money donations can be put in the account under "Lincoln Food Bank" To sign up for a Christmas food box, we need you to call and leave a message with your name and phone number. Please talk slow and understandable. The answering machine is always on. 406-362-4504. Sign up no later than Dec. 7....
Want to help with toys for our Lincoln kids? The Angel tree is at Citizen's Alliance Bank now until Dec. 10. All toys need to be returned to the bank with the tag no later than Dec. 14. No need to wrap, but you could include wrapping paper or gift bags! Call Diane at the Lincoln Senior Center 406-362-4504 Best time is 8 to 10 a.m. To sign a child up for the Angel tree, we need your child's name, age, wants. Also include your name and phone number to call for pickup. Bring...
Lincoln American Legion Post 9 observed Veterans Day with a ceremony and chili feed at the Lincoln Community Hall, Nov. 11....
Lewis and Clark County 911 Center received 43 calls for service during the weeks of Oct. 31 to Nov. 13 in the Lincoln area. Seven of those calls were traffic stops performed by deputies. Three of those calls for service generated a case report in the last two weeks: A deputy pulled over a male near mile marker 73 on Highway 200 for speeding Nov. 8. The deputy later suspected the male was under the influence of alcohol and performed a DUI investigation. The male was ultimately...
The Lincoln Community United Methodist Church has a new pastor who provides services for the community every other Sunday at 10:30 a.m. "I've been feeling the call to ministry my whole life," said Pastor Jason Cox, who was assigned to the Lincoln United Methodist Church three months ago. Cox travels to Lincoln from Missoula, where he was born and raised, and where he obtained his undergrad degree in religious studies from the University of Montana, with a minor in south and...
LINCOLN, MONTANA - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is hosting a public open house to discuss the proposed bridge replacement on Dalton Mountain Road 3 miles west of Lincoln. Proposed work includes removal of the existing bridge and constructing a new bridge. The roadway approaches will also be reconstructed to connect to the new structure. The purpose of the project is to replace the deteriorating bridge and maintain safe passage across the river for the...
October 27, 2021 (Helena, MT)-In an effort to ensure community access to continued, if limited, library services, the Lincoln and Augusta Branches of the Lewis & Clark Library will be closed until further notice. We will be closely monitoring the situation in these communities and will reopen the branches as soon as we deem it safe to do so. During this time, staff will be available during regular branch hours to assist with curbside pickup, telephone and email reference...
Helena-The Lewis & Clark Library will host "the Lewis and Clark Expedition Near Misses: How Lucky are those Men – and Woman," a virtual program by Mark Jordan on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Mark Jordan will tell stories about near disasters that could have ended the Expedition or significantly compromised its ability to succeed or resulted in the death of its participants. What danger or disaster lurked for the Expedition? Does one of the Captains almost die? More than o...
Lewis and Clark County 911 Center received thirty-three calls for service in the Lincoln areaduring the week of Sept. 19 to Sept. 25, 2021. Five of those calls for service were traffic stops performed by deputies. One of those calls for service generated a case report in the last week: September 24th, 2021, deputies responded to the 1800 block of Good News Ln for a report of trespass. A male was caught on camera trespassing on the complainant’s property. The male was found and later arrested for criminal trespass and b...
The American Legion, Lincoln Volunteer Ambulance and Lincoln Volunteer Fire Rescue honored the 20th anniversary of the 9-11 terror attacks. Saturday, Sept. 11 with a pair of seperate, low key displays. Post Commander Rick Foreman said Lambkins owner Marge Kolve asked the Legion to present the color at the rod run this year. Although the Legion color guard presented the colors last year as well, Foreman said they added a moment of silence this year in honor of 9-11 terror...
Sept. 5 to Sept. 11 Lewis and Clark County 911 Center received thirty-eight calls for service during the week of Sept. 5 to Sept. 11 in the Lincoln area. Ten of those calls for service were traffic stops performed by deputies. None of those calls for service generated a case report in the last week. Other calls for service in the Lincoln area were five 911 hang-ups, one injury crash, three non-injury crashes, four animal complaints, two disorderly calls, one disturbance, two f...
Lewis and Clark County 911 Center received forty-five calls for service during the week of Aug. 29 to Sept. 4, 2021 in the Lincoln area. Nineteen of those calls for service were traffic stops performed by deputies. Two of those calls for service generated a case report in the last week: Aug. 30, a deputy took a report of criminal mischief on Moon Drive. Someone had graffitied an address sign. The investigation is on-going. Aug. 31, a deputy responded to a cold domestic in the...
Lewis and Clark County 911 Center received thirty-two calls for service during the week of Aug. 22 to 28 in the Lincoln area. Three of those calls for service were traffic stops performed by deputies. One of those calls for service generated a case report in the last week: A deputy took a criminal mischief report near the intersection of B Street and Stemple Pass Road Wednesday, Aug. 25. The suspect spray painted a stop sign and a speed limit sign. This case is still under...
Rainy weather Aug. 21 prompted Sculpture in the Wild to re-schedule the Teepee Burner performance by The Wilbur Rehman Quartet until Sunday Sept. 5. The program, slated from 4 - 6 p.m., with special guest MJ Williams on vocals and trombone, will now serve as an informal kick-off to this year's Artist-in-Residence program that begins Sept. 7. "Listen to great Jazz; meet the artists and catch up with the Artistic Director Kevin O'Dwyer," BPSW President Becky Garland said....
Lewis and Clark County 911 Center received one hundred and fourteen calls for service during the weeks of July 25 to Aug. 21, 2021 in the Lincoln area. Thirteen of those calls for service were traffic stops performed by deputies. Ten of those calls for service generated a case report in the last four weeks: A deputy responded to a report of a deceased 7-month-old baby Aug. 7, 2021. The investigation is still active currently. Due to the age of the deceased, detectives took...
The Blackfoot Challenge Summer Block Party returned in full swing last week as more than 200 people filled Ovando's small downtown Wednesday, Aug. 11. The evening, though warm, saw the smoke that had lingered across the valley dissipate somewhat, allowing the gray haze to give way to a blue sky. The Challenge started the new annual tradition in 2018, with a celebration of its 25th anniversary. This year's get together didn't mark a milestone anniversary, but it provided a...
It's been a while since we took a back at a few glimpses of Lincoln history. 1985 was the third annual Art in the Park, now known the Lincoln Arts & Music Festival. 80 years ago Heinie Opp's Inn in downtown Lincoln was a hopping joint. and 85 years ago, the search was on for a vacationer....
The Montana Independent Living Project, which provides a variety of services to promote independence for people living with disabilities in southwestern Montana, has recently started offering one-on-one services for residents in Lincoln. MILP independent living specialist Maria Stout plans to visit with Lincoln residents Aug. 12, first at the Lincoln Library, then at Leepers Motel. "I help people live independently in their communities by providing services with whatever they...
This years Lincoln Airport open house and Barbecue served about 100 meals and saw about a dozen kids take part in Young Eagles flights. An anonymous donation covered the cost of the free event, with enough left over to help with maintenance and improvement to the airport. Next years fly in is slated for Saturday July 23, 2021...
Hello everyone I hope you are all having a great summer! We finally have a plan for a shortened summer program for POUNCE. Pottery camp: Wednesday July 21 & Thursday July 22. 1st-3rd grade 1-2:30 p.m.; 4th-8th grade 2:30-4 p.m. Art camp: Monday July 26 - Wednesday July 28. 1st - 3rd grades 1-2:30 p.m ; 4th - 8th grade 2:30-4 p.m. Art in the Park: Thursday July 29. All grades. We will meet at the park, bring water! 1- 4 p.m. Morrell Falls hike: Monday August 2. All ages. The bus will leave at 9:00 and return around 3:00. Pack...
The annual Hooper Park Flea Market returned to Lincoln last weekend with a near record-setting number of vendors booked. Forty-five of the 50 vendors booked for the sale showed up, according to event organizer Jill Sallin. This year was her first full year organizing the event. In 2019, she took over the event just a few weeks before it took place. Last year, the event was canceled due to COVID-19. The flea market was originally started by Jill's mother, Jesse Sallin. "I went...
For the last 18 years, Lincoln resident and pilot Jerry Cain has hosted an annual fly-in barbecue / potluck at his Lincoln Airport hangar for Montana and out-of-state pilots to enjoy. For the last five years (2020 canceled due to COVID) and continuing this year under the sponsorship of the newly formed public charity Lincoln Airport Foundation, there will be a Community Airport Open House and Fly-in BBQ Potluck to which the public is invited at no charge, to become familiar...
