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  • LCSO investigating mystery surrounding injured man found in Lincoln Gulch

    Roger Dey, Blackfoot Valley Dispatch|Updated Sep 12, 2018

    The Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s office is leading an investigation into how a critically injured Great Falls man wound up in the woods in Lincoln Gulch north of the old Lincoln Cemetery, two miles from where his rental car was discovered four days earlier. Sheriff Leo Dutton told the BVD the injured man, who’s name has not yet been released, was discovered Aug 24. by an individual walking up a trail doing some metal detecting. The man with the metal detector, who also happened to be from Great Falls, heard moaning and...

  • Public Comment period on HLCNF Draft Forest Plan Revision, Draft EIS extended

    Roger Dey, Blackfoot Valley Dispatch|Updated Sep 12, 2018

    Residents of Lincoln who are concerned about missing the deadline to comment on the draft environmental impact statement and draft revised forest management plan will have more time to get make their concerns about the plan known. The new deadline to comment on the draft is Tuesday, Oct. 9. According to a press release issued Aug. 30, Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Supervisor Bill Avey chose to extend public comment period on the Forest Plan revision by one month...

  • Photos: 54th Annual Helmville Rodeo

    Updated Sep 5, 2018

    A Saturday at the biggest little Rodeo in Montana. Check out more Helmville Rodeo photos. Click on 'Photos' at the top of the page....

  • 2018 big game hunting forecast

    News Release, Montan FWP|Updated Sep 5, 2018

    Hunting Fri Aug 24 14:57:26 MDT 2018 Are you ready for hunting season? Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks can help. In addition to the following hunting forecast, FWP's provides online information about hunting access, including our popular Block Management Program. Through the program, we coordinate with landowners to provide hunting access to more than 7 million acres of private land. The interactive Hunt Planner map allows users to look at information for various species,...

  • My Smart Mouth: The Unabomber and respect

    Hope Quay|Updated Sep 5, 2018

    The 2016 20-year anniversary of the capture of the Unabomber, and the recent presence of film crews in Lincoln have prompted a renewed interest and a lot of memories for many of us about that surreal time in our little town's history. Likewise, the resurgence of interest in the case of the serial killer who eluded authorities for more than twenty years, hiding amongst us, has brought up conversation and questions regarding Ted Kaczynski amongst many of my out-of-town friends....

  • Football season a learning experience for players and coach

    Roger Dey, b|Updated Sep 5, 2018

    Lincoln Lynx new head football coach Travis William said the team is looking good at the start of the season, with more players taking the field than he's seen in a long time. "We've got a good balance, good mix of guys," they've all got the right attitude and they're ready to work," he said during practice Thursday afternoon. Although the Lynx got shut out 70-0 in their season opener against Noxon Friday, Aug. 24, Williams said the team nevertheless worked together...

  • Lynx tussle with Wolverines in Saturday varsity battle

    Connie McAfferty|Updated Sep 5, 2018

    Coach Travis Williams suited up fourteen high school players Saturday night fora showdown against the fierce Wolverines of West Yellowstone. Coming off a big win against Valley Christian last week, the Wolverines opened this contest with a series of trick plays and high energy razzle-dazzle. It took almost two quarters for the Lincoln Lynx to get on the scoreboard with six points. Despite several successful passes from Bridger Kamps to Kade Creech and a big break-out run by...

  • Visit from W. Yellowstone marks football season home opener

    Connie McAfferty, Blackfoot Valley Dispatch|Updated Sep 5, 2018

    After a tiring six-hour bus ride from West Yellowstone, the visiting Wolverines opened the 2018 football season for Lincoln Lynx fans with an impressive pair of gridiron games. First up for West was the junior high squad who swarmed out on the field for warm-ups 25 players strong and intimidating in size. The six young men of the Lincoln junior high team, which included one sixth grader and only one eighth grader, looked with big eyes at the invading army in red and white...

  • James (Jim) Edward Daugherty

    Updated Sep 5, 2018

    Jim passed away peacefully surrounded by family and close friends at his home in Lincoln on Aug. 24, 2018. Jim was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on Feb. 22, 1941 to Franklin and Hazel Daugherty. When Jim's father enlisted in the U.S. Navy, he brought the family to California. Growing up, he lived in several cities in central California. Jim loved golf and in his teenage years caddied and played on Pebble Beach and Spyglass golf courses. Jim enlisted in the U.S. Navy in April of... Full story

  • Wilderness Bar latest establishment to see change in ownership

    Roger Dey, Blackfoot Valley Dispatch|Updated Sep 5, 2018

    After about a year and a half on the market, the Wilderness Bar and Scapegoat Eatery are under new ownership. Kelly and Jody Riesbeck of Helena closed the deal on the landmark Lincoln bar last week, taking over ownership Aug 28 from longtime proprietor Ethel Peterson. "We just love Lincoln and the bar excites us," Kelly Riesbeck said. He said they've been interested in buying the business for about a year. "It's always been an interest in our family. My Dad really wanted to...

  • Dear Dietician: Sea Salt

    Leanne McCrate|Updated Sep 5, 2018

    Dear Dietitian, I have been using sea salt for most of my cooking. It's more natural than table salt, and I feel that it is a healthier alternative. But my husband challenges me on this point. What do you think? Signed, Suzanne Dear Suzanne, Many Americans are opting for sea salt with the idea, "It is more natural, so it must be better for you." According to the American Heart Association (AHA), nearly two-thirds of Americans have tried to decrease their salt intake....

  • LHA meets funding goal for down payment on property for Matt King House

    Blackfoot Valley Dispatch|Updated Sep 5, 2018

    The Lincoln Heritage Alliance is moving forward with plans to purchase property along Highway 200 in Lincoln following a donation that has provided the organization with enough money for a down payment on the land. The property, located across the highway from the Methodist Church, would serve first and foremost as the site for the historic Matt King ranch house. In July, Steve and Ginger Stocks donated several thousand dollars to the LHA after learning efforts to raise money...

  • Mountaintop Musings: The tension of faith and works

    Dave Carroll, Community Bible Church of Lincoln|Updated Sep 4, 2018

    In the New Testament book called “James”, written by Jesus’ half-brother, there are several verses that people misread, or misapply on a regular basis. I hope that for most people it is an honest mistake. It is easy to come to a section of Scripture and read it, but fail to grasp the intent and application the author intended. Yes, there are some real basic and time-tested principles to properly interpreting and applying God’s Word in to our lives. Some read verse 22 of chap...

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