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Richard Leroy Bailey
Richard Leroy Bailey, 91, joined his mom, dad and sister in Heaven on April 16, 2024. He was born Dec. 2, 1932, in Eureka to William (Bill) and Hallie Bailey. He lived in Eureka his entire life and worked in the forestry and lumber Industry. He was kind and gentle soul who was loved by all who knew him.He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Helen Gregory. He is survived by his nephew Herb Gregory and Linda Gregory, Troy, Montana, niece Louisa Poteet, Casa Grande, Arizona, nephew Melvin Gregory, Chatteroy, Washington, as well as numerous great and grand nephews and nieces. There will be a graveside memorial service to honor his life at the Eureka Tobacco Valley Cemetery at 1 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2024.Arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg Funeral Home of Libby, Montana. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.
Eureka man accused of burglary, theft spree pleads not guilty
A Eureka man accused in a month-long burglary and theft spree in north Lincoln County pleaded not guilty to several felony offenses Monday, April 15.Timothy John Lee, 40, is accused of absconding from supervision prior to his alleged involvement in several incidents in the Glen Lake, Pinkham Creek and Eureka areas.According to charging documents filed in the case, Lee is facing three felony counts of burglary, three felony counts of theft of a light vehicle, one felony count of theft and one felony count of evidence tampering.He is also accused of eight misdemeanor counts, including theft, unauthorized use of a...
Trotters softball shows fight against Eureka
Despite what the scoreboard read at the end of the game, this was maybe the sign the Plains Trotters softball team has been waiting for.The young Trotters, who have yet to win a game this year, battled to the end with 7B conference partner Eureka before finally falling 24-7.But the real story may have been how the Trotters came back, avoiding another Mercy Rule shortened game until the last out of the fifth inning.In doing so, they thwarted the Lady Lions' attempt to close them out after three innings.It can be viewed as a hopeful sign.That youth extends to the...
Softball Game Recap: Thompson Falls Blue Hawks vs. Lincoln County Lions
On Tuesday, Thompson Falls faced Lincoln County in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Thompson Falls Blue Hawks never let the Lincoln County Lions onto the board and left with a 17-0 victory. Fans of Thompson Falls have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout.
Bulldogs rally to edge rival Columbia Falls, 7-5
Eureka brought its bats to its 9-8 victory over Whitefish in West Division action on Friday, April 12. Despite a triple, three RBI and 2-for-2 performance at the plate by Michael Miller, Eureka scored in the bottom of the seventh to take the lead and keep it.Whitefish used two different pitchers - Tait Orme and Talus Piatowski - who struck out a combined eight batters last week. Christian Schwaderer had three hits and two RBI and two doubles. The loss dropped Whitefish down to 1-4 on the season. On Thursday, Whitefish defeated rival Columbia Falls 7-5 in a game that saw Whitefish...
Local libraries essential cornerstones for Eureka, Libby and Troy
To Whom It May Concern,I am writing to express my strong support for the Lincoln County Library District initiative. This initiative will greatly benefit county residents of all ages. Our local libraries are essential cornerstones for the communities of Eureka, Libby and Troy. Our libraries provide access to a vast array of resources from books and periodicals to digital media and online learning tools. This fosters a love of reading, encourages lifelong learning and gives individuals the opportunity to pursue further education.Our libraries are vital gathering spaces for our communities. Through a variety of programming and events, people are brought together...
Eureka man gets suspended sentence on drug charge
A Eureka man facing multiple felony drug charges was sentenced recently in Lincoln County District Court.Shane Michael Coursey, 56, was first accused of possessing fentanyl, methamphetamine and Xanax after his arrest by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Huff in Libby on Jan. 24, 2023. On July 10, Coursey pleaded not guilty to three felonies and one misdemeanor count of possessing drug paraphernalia.Coursey’s original arraignment was set for Feb. 13, but his public defender, Ben Kolter said then that Coursey had been released from the county jail for medical reasons. Kolter sought a continuance, but Coursey didn’t make the Feb. 27...
Eureka student wins 2024 Montana Junior Duck stamp contest
On Thursday, March 28, student art entries for the 2024 Montana State Junior Duck Stamp Contest from across Montana were judged at Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge in Stevensville. The Junior Duck Stamp Program is a dynamic arts and science curriculum designed to teach youth about waterfowl and the habitat that they depend on. In addition to an original art entry, each student is encouraged to create a conservation message that explains what they have learned about wetlands, conservation, waterfowl and wildlife. The artwork and conservation message are considered a visual “term paper” of what students have learned about waterfowl and wetlands.Twenty...
Eureka man found guilty of running over MHP trooper
LIBBY, Mont. — A Eureka man accused of running over a Montana Highway Patrol trooper with a vehicle in Lincoln County in February 2023 was found guilty on all counts. Jason Allen Miller, 41, is charged with attempted deliberate homicide, criminal endangerment, criminal mischief, possession of dangerous drugs and aggravated kidnapping.
Eureka man accused of burglary, theft spree in north Lincoln Co.
A Eureka man accused in a month-long burglary and theft spree in north Lincoln County is facing several felony charges.Timothy John Lee, 40, is accused of absconding from supervision prior to his alleged involvement in several incidents in the Glen Lake, Pinkham Creek and Eureka areas.According to charging documents filed in the case, Lee is facing three felony counts of burglary, three felony counts of theft of a light vehicle, one felony count of theft and one felony count of evidence tampering.He is also accused of eight misdemeanor counts, including theft, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, criminal mischief and...
Dept. of Agriculture announces pesticide disposal events
HELENA, Mont. — The Montana Department of Agriculture will host spring pesticide disposal events Wednesday through Friday. The events are to ensure Montanans dispose of pesticide waste in a safe way that is also environmentally friendly. Since the program began in 1994, organizers collected 780,000 pounds of pesticide waste.
Jurors hear trial testimony of state trooper run over by Eureka man
The trial of a Lincoln County man accused of running over a Montana Highway Patrol trooper during a law enforcement pursuit more than a year ago is underway in Libby at the county courthouse.Jason Allen Miller, 42, is facing felony charges of attempted deliberate homicide, criminal endangerment, aggravated kidnapping, possession of dangerous drugs and criminal mischief following a Feb. 16, 2023, incident in north Lincoln County. Miller pleaded not guilty to the charges and remains locked up in the county Detention Center with his bail set at $1.5 million.Tpr. Lewis Johnson suffered life-threatening injuries in the incident near Rexford and...
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