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Titled “Quilt of Valor,” this piece by local quilter Delma Evans took second place in the People’s Choice category at the Needlework Exhibit at last summer’s fair. Needlework superintendents addressed the fair board Tuesday evening as plans get underway for the 2021 Central Montana Fair.
Photo courtesy of Delma Evans

Sat, 01/23/2021 - 5:00am

Central Montana Fair theme and Fair Persons of the year announced

With the announcement of the Central Montana Fair theme and Fair Persons of the Year recipients, the Fair Board meeting on Jan. 19 lasted over two hours, as numerous items were discussed in...

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Perch derby participants line up fish to decide which ones to weigh during the last weekend’s event at East Fork Reservoir.
Photos courtesy of Mike Assenmacher

Sat, 01/23/2021 - 5:00am

The Crooked Creek Chapter of Walleyes Unlimited had 37 teams compete in this year’s Central Montana Perch Derby that took place Jan. 16 and 17 on East Fork Reservoir. Many locals participated in the...

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Photo courtesy of the National Park Service

Sat, 01/23/2021 - 5:00am

Phillips County, APR settle bison grazing dispute

A years-long disagreement between Phillips County livestock producers and the American Prairie Reserve over the county’s bison grazing ordinance was resolved Thursday when Phillips County Board of...

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Wed, 01/20/2021 - 5:00am

Fisherman drowns after fall through ice at Crooked Creek

A 72-year-old ice fisherman drowned Saturday evening when a Utility Terrain Vehicle (a side-by-side) occupied by two men fell through the ice on Fort Peck Lake. The incident occurred near UL Bend,...

Wed, 01/20/2021 - 5:00am

Parents urge school board to return to 100% in-person classes

The Lewistown Public School board met on Monday, Jan. 11 with a full agenda, including a discussion about returning to 100% full capacity and a more normal school schedule. Midway through the meeting...

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Central Montana Fair theme and Fair Persons of the year announced

01/23/2021 - 5:00am
Gone fishing

01/23/2021 - 5:00am
Phillips County, APR settle bison grazing dispute

01/23/2021 - 5:00am
Fisherman drowns after fall through ice at Crooked Creek

01/20/2021 - 5:00am
Parents urge school board to return to 100% in-person classes

01/20/2021 - 5:00am
Smart cookies

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Same job, different courthouse

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Vaccine bottleneck

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Blown away

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School board elections coming

01/13/2021 - 5:00am
SW Montana youngsters best adults in skijoring competitions

01/13/2021 - 5:00am
Chevrolet franchise to stay in Lewistown

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Big things on the horizon

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New decade, new direction for Lewistown Trail System

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Is there someone to watch the kids?

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Photo courtesy of the National Park Service

01/23/2021 - 5:00am

Phillips County, APR settle bison grazing dispute

A years-long disagreement between Phillips County livestock producers and the American Prairie Reserve over the county’s bison grazing ordinance was resolved Thursday when Phillips County Board of Adjustment members voted unanimously to accept a...

Central Montana Fair theme and Fair Persons of the year announced

Montana Farm Bureau members appointed to state boards

American Red Cross Community Blood Drive

County commissioners consider subdivison approval

Sports

The Weekly Recap

01/23/2021 - 12:00am

THE WEEKLY RECAP

Lady Rams can’t rein in Lady Mustangs The Winnett-Grass Range Lady Rams fell to the Jordan Mustangs, 56-16, on Friday, Jan. 15. The non-conference game was the first of two meetings between the teams and they won’t face each other again until the...

A CHALLENGE TO A DUAL

Eagles Club 4-on-4 Basketball

Snowy Lanes Bowling Scores

Golden Eagles are on a hot streak

Lady Golden Eagles finding their stride

Community

FHS Senior Speech and Debate team

01/23/2021 - 12:00am

FHS Senior Speech and Debate team

The Fergus High School senior members of Speech and Debate (from left) James Aldrich, Marla Villaruel, June LePage, Sean Kunau, and Coach Lee Stahl are ready for their final home meet. Speech and Debate Divisionals are Jan. 22-23 and are being held...

Health District Board to discuss variance for food kiosk

Everett Ray Robison Jr.

Norma Gail Otten

MWA announces Picture Wild Montana photo contest winners

Opinion

01/23/2021 - 12:00am

Shouldn't it be the other way around?

Dear Editor, I found Jo McCauley's letter to the editor, Jan. 16, interesting and somewhat disconcerting. While she recommends certain shopping practices that those of us at risk of dying from COVID-19 should take to shop locally, I strongly believe...

Basketball and politics both disappointing

Fossil fuels needed to keep us going

Our free speech must be protected from media monopolies

Lawmakers: Support public lands funding to grow state’s economic prosperity

Shared experience?

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