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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...
PREP BASEBALL: Badgers fall to Lions, beat Sandpoint first time in 8 years
EUREKA — Fresh off a victory over 4A Sandpoint, the Badgers (4-11) fell to the Lincoln County Lions in a double header. In Game 1 the Lions (6-0) struck hard and fast with a five run lead in the first, leading into a 10-0 victory in five innings. Game...
ZooMontana staff advocate for bear awareness for safety of wildlife
BILLINGS, Mont. - According to staff at ZooMontana, approximately 50 percent of all animals are rescues. Two rescue animals, grizzly bears Willy and George, were discovered in Eureka, Montana, after their mother had to be euthanized by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks after she was discovered breaking into peoples garbage, risking contact with humans.
Softball Recap: Thompson Falls starts off right with win over Lincoln County
Thompson Falls had to kick off their season on the road on Tuesday, but they showed no ill effects. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Lincoln County Lions a 17-0 shutout. This was payback for Thompson Falls, who suffered a 7-5 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Libby Loggers softball enjoys home-opening win over Eureka
The Libby Loggers softball team home opener was a success with the hosts beating Eureka, 12-2, in six innings Thursday evening at Remp Field.The Loggers collected 10 hits, including four for extra bases, and were never truly threatened. Winning pitcher Paislee MacDonald had an excellent game. She was 2-for-4 with two runs batted in. In the circle, she struck out nine Lady Lions, walked just one and allowed only two runs on three hits. None of the runs were earned. Of her 91 pitches, 58 went for strikes.Eureka scored first in the top of the first, but the Loggers answered...
Fort Worth-Based Escalante Golf Adds 550-Acre Montana Club to Property Portfolio
Fort Worth-based Escalante Golf, one of the nation’s premier owners and operators of golf courses and private clubs, added the 550-acre Wilderness Club in Montana to its property portfolio, marking the company’s first property in The Treasure State and 23rd in the U.S. Established as a joint venture...
Trial will go forward for man accused of running over Montana trooper
A Rexford man accused of running over a Montana Highway Patrol trooper in 2023 is set to face trial in April/June?????.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, but he 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 is still recovering after returning home to Chester, Montana in October 2023.In...
Lincoln Co. 4-H clubs provide youth a place to learn
I am writing this today from my personal perspective as a 4-H mom, volunteer and leader. My thoughts are based off my experience in 4-H in the past four years, of which I’m still very much a newbie. I just want to spread the word about this great organization, 4-H and how I see it impact our community and why I want to encourage businesses to support the Lincoln County Fair and Livestock Auction in Eureka, Montana.The Lincoln County Fair and Auction is the highlight of these young entrepreneurs’ year as they get to showcase their hard work for all of...
Legals for March, 15 2024
J. Tiffin Hall Attorney at Law PO Box 2109 Eureka, MT 59917 Telephone: (406) 297-7026 Attorney for Personal Representative Lisa Barnett MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KEVIN D. MOAK, Deceased Cause No. DP-24-21 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice, or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be mailed to Lisa Barnett, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o J. Tiffin Hall,...
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