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Bill Spoja, center, former county attorney, chats with Shirley Barrick prior to the County commissioners’ meeting on Thursday afternoon. Spoja was one of several speakers questioning whether Fergus County should pull out of the Central Montana Health District, which the commissioners voted to do later in the meeting. Photo by Deb Hill

Sat, 09/25/2021 - 5:00am

Fergus commissioners vote to leave Health District

Fergus County will leave the Central Montana Health District by the end of the year, following a unanimous vote by the three commissioners Thursday afternoon. The commissioners also approved setting...

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Respiratory Therapist Dan Bent pauses for a moment in the COVID unit before heading into a patient’s room on Monday.
Photo by Matthew Strissel

Sat, 09/25/2021 - 5:00am

Second wave hits home

Just before 9 a.m. each morning, doctors and administrators at Central Montana Medical Center gather for COVID incident command; debriefing, troubleshooting and making changes for the day ahead. The...

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William Buck

Sat, 09/25/2021 - 5:00am

12 candidates on ballot for City Commission

City Commission Candidate Forum Thursday, Sept. 30 • 6:30 p.m.Yogo Inn Sapphire RoomAll 12 candidates have been invited. The event is free to the public. Everyone welcome.Hosted by the Yogo Inn...

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Shelly Biglen cuts buns in the Lincoln Building on Tuesday as the staff prepares school lunches for the day.
Photo by Katherine Sears

Wed, 09/22/2021 - 5:00am

OPI extends free meal program for schools

More school children are able to enjoy hot breakfasts and lunches this year, thanks to an extension to the program sponsored by the Montana Office of Public Instruction. That includes students in the...

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Senator Jon Tester stands along Main Street in Lewistown on Friday during a stop to visit with the News-Argus, followed by a tour of Spika Design and Manufacturing.
Photo by Matthew Strissel

Wed, 09/22/2021 - 5:00am

Senator discusses infrastructure bill while in Lewistown

United States Senator Jon Tester was in Lewistown Friday afternoon after visiting Billings earlier in the day, where he spoke in favor of reinstating the Country of Origin Labeling Bill.“We had COOL...

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Fergus commissioners vote to leave Health District

09/25/2021 - 5:00am
Second wave hits home

09/25/2021 - 5:00am
12 candidates on ballot for City Commission

09/25/2021 - 5:00am
OPI extends free meal program for schools

09/22/2021 - 5:00am
Senator discusses infrastructure bill while in Lewistown

09/22/2021 - 5:00am
Elk Extravaganza

09/22/2021 - 5:00am
Healthy and poised for growth

09/18/2021 - 5:00am
Bullseye!

09/18/2021 - 5:00am
One in a million

09/18/2021 - 5:00am
Chasing ‘wild birds,’ top spot at local field trial

09/15/2021 - 5:00am
Understanding the need

09/15/2021 - 5:00am
Two new administrators lead Denton and Grass Range schools

09/15/2021 - 5:00am
What’s the deal with urban deer?

09/11/2021 - 5:00am
World traveler finds home as the new Library Director

09/11/2021 - 5:00am
20th Anniversary of 9-11: What do you remember?

09/11/2021 - 5:00am

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William Buck

09/25/2021 - 5:00am

12 candidates on ballot for City Commission

City Commission Candidate Forum Thursday, Sept. 30 • 6:30 p.m.Yogo Inn Sapphire RoomAll 12 candidates have been invited. The event is free to the public. Everyone welcome.Hosted by the Yogo Inn andLewistown News-Argus. The News-Argus contacted all...

Second wave hits home

Fergus commissioners vote to leave Health District

Denton Rod and Gun Club hosts Mark Buckentin Memorial shoot

Parent-Teacher Organization looking for volunteers

Sports

FHS XC competes at Mountain West

Kaiden Gardner (no. 1058) runs a 5k during the Mountain West cross-country meet. Photos courtesy of Maida Walters

09/25/2021 - 12:00am

FHS XC competes at Mountain West

Fergus cross-country raced against the crowds on Saturday, Sept. 18. Over 1,500 athletes from all of the northwest competed in the Mountain West Invitational Meet. The meet showcased talent from Washington, Idaho and Montana. Fergus cross-country...

Nearly 300 compete in Chokecherry Run

SPORTS CALENDAR

Fergus falls to Laurel by one touchdown

Sports Calendar

DGS/GRW Bearcats win in homecoming thriller

Community

Happy winner

09/25/2021 - 12:00am

The winner of the Fergus County Democratic Central Committee raffle is Dave Ballman, (center), who was awarded his prize by committee officers Barbara Lodman (left) and Art Canfield (right). The acrylic on canvas trout painting was done by artist...

Two charged for unlawfully killed bull elk, moose

Falls Prevention Awareness Week is Sept. 20-24

NorthWestern Energy warns of widespread scam activity

Fergus High Freshman Class Officers

John Lester Fleharty

Opinion

09/25/2021 - 12:00am

Buffalo should be treated as livestock

Dear Editor, I feel compelled to offer my two cents worth on Mr Geddes’ opinion piece claiming to correct “misinformation.” These folks are activists, akin to most politicians - the message is always tailored to the audience of the hour, be it...

What is the plan?

Stop the shots now

Thoughts on vaccines, evolution and Heaven

U.S. nursing homes facing a workforce crisis

Legal versus moral theft

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