Articles from the April 1, 2020 edition
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Lincoln teachers, students adapt to distance learning
Lincoln School teachers adapted quickly to Governor Bullock's March 15 announcement that schools would be closing for two weeks, rallying together and...
Open Letter from the LVCC : Tools to help businesses deal with COVID-19 shutdown
Information is key during any crisis, and the current COVID-19 pandemic is no different. Finding accurate and relevant resources during a crisis can... Full story
Looking ahead: Reality checks and changes
Today marks the eighth year of our ownership of the Blackfoot Valley Dispatch, and we're hoping it won't be our last. No, that's not an April Fool's... Full story
Governor Bullock to bolster food security for Montana families during statewide COVID-19 emergency
HELENA - Governor Steve Bullock today announced that in the coming days and weeks, he will extend federal food assistance to more than 100,000 Montanans, increase food supplies at emergency food... Full story
LincTel helps students get connected
Two weeks ago, when school closures were announced with little warning, Lincoln Telephone stepped in to work with Lincoln Schools to get internet...
Mountaintop Musings: Supernatural Help Is Available If You Are Looking For It
As April comes around each year, I always look back to the years 2000-2001. You may remember those days. The end of the world from Y2K did not...
That's an order
The sign on the D&D Variety store says "I'll be closed till further notice," relaying a message that has become common in Lincoln due to the efforts t... Full story
Obituary: Debra Maberry
Debra A. Maberry, age 72 Born July 7, 1947 passed away March 17, 2020 at St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula. Born in Grand Forks, North Dakota.... Full story
Obituary: Willaim Reiling
William "Bill" E. Reiling of Lincoln, passed away March 20, 2020, at 84 years old. Bill was married to Lea Goode for 30 years and they both retired to... Full story
Fireman's Ball rescheduled
The annual Fireman's Ball, which was originally scheduled for this past weekend has been tentatively rescheduled for Saturday, May 16. The Ball,...
Obituary: Chester Johnson
Chester Coleman “Chet” Johnson, 95, of White Sulphur Springs passed away Wednesday, March 25 at Elkhorn Health and Rehab, Clancy, MT. He was born February 23, 1925 in White Sulphur Springs to...
Hey Howdy Hey: Uncertain Times
Sending out a big Hey Howdy Hey of thanks to all the folks who are still out there working during these uncertain times. The first responders and...
Guest Column: Just A Dog?
Early 1960’s, Dad finally got a good one. He trained Field Trial Dogs, so growing up you didn’t get attached to them. They’d come and go. Just dogs after all. I’d help him with his hobby,...
Deputy's Log
Lewis and Clark County 911 Center received sixteen calls for service during the week of March 22 through March 28, 2020. Deputies performed six...
Lincoln Logger Wrestling ends season with placements at state tournament; seeks community help for future.
The Lincoln Loggers Wrestling Club, with the help of coaches Ezra Schwalm, Shane Smith and Nick Hessler wrapped up their 2020 season with a trip to...
Tiana's Homeschool Hint of the Week
Spend time outside every day, rain or shine. Make a recess time for the kids to get out. And then have another time where you all go together, maybe, or a nature exploration. Even better, drive to a... Full story
How City and County Will Enforce Governor's Stay-Home Order
Local law enforcement and public health officials have established a procedure for enforcing an order issued last week by the governor to help stop spread of COVID-19. The governor directed people to... Full story
GOVERNOR BULLOCK DIRECTS 14-DAY QUARANTINE FOR TRAVELERS ARRIVING IN MONTANA FROM ANOTHER STATE OR COUNTRY
Governor Steve Bullock today directed that travelers arriving from another state or country to Montana for non-work-related purposes undergo a 14-day self-quarantine. The Directive follows the... Full story
Bullock issues statewide stay-at-home order for Montana in response to COVID-19
Governor Steve Bullock issued a statewide stay-at-home order for the state of Montana during a press conference Thursday afternoon. March 26. The... Full story
Attorney General Fox Issues Guidelines for Conducting Public Meetings during State of Emergency
HELENA – Montana Attorney General Tim Fox issued a letter of advice in response to a request for guidance on how government entities should conduct... Full story
DPHHS Announces Expansion of Mental Health Resources to Help Montanans During COVID-19
Department of Public Health and Human Services Director Sheila Hogan announced today an expansion of mental health services to help Montanans who may... Full story
Bullock announces measure to keep smaller hospitals open
Governor Steve Bullock today announced a Directive that allows Montana hospitals and related facilities to receive financing to remain open and acquire the supplies needed to respond to COVID-19. “F... Full story
Lewis and Clark County Primary Election to be Conducted by Mail Ballot
Helena -- The Lewis and Clark County Board of County Commissioners today voted unanimously to request the June 2, 2020 Primary Election be conducted... Full story
Student Arts Scholarships Available – Applications due April 18!
Life may now seem turned upside down by coronavirus and the recent school closure and event cancellations, but Alpine Artisans would like to...
