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Local Government Interim Committee of the Legislature meets Jan. 27-28

The Local Government Interim Committee of the Legislature meets Jan. 27-28 to continue its studies of county water and/or sewer districts, prevailing wages, and electronic public notices. The committee will also discuss special districts generally and possible methods for district oversight. Friday ends with an update from the Land Use Working Group.

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks celebrates 50 years To perform in Utica, Lewistown

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Born from aspirations to bring the timeless tales of William Shakespeare directly to rural and under-served communities, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks has been enriching the lives of people in Montana, and beyond, for 50 seasons.

Deadline extended for quilt and fiber art exhibition

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Calling quilters, fiber artists, and textile talents of all ages to submit your work to the Montana Winter Fair Quilt and Fiber Art Exhibition before 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 21, at the Lewistown Art Center.

Jeanne L. Mattson

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Jeanne L. Mattson, 94, of Billings, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Jan. 11, 2022.

Michelle Ann Lago

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Michelle Ann Lago, 53, passed away on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, at Benefis Healthcare in Great Falls. She was born at Memorial Hospital of Hawthorne, Gardena, Calif., to Dave Mathis and Janice (Green) Lago. Michelle lived in suburban Los Angeles and later in Tennessee.

Basketball is the highlight of Moore student’s year

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When asked what her favorite part of being a freshman is, Adysen Cundiff is quick with her answer: basketball. The Moore girls team is young, and includes four freshmen and three eighth graders, so they have some growth and development ahead as a team, but with five games under their belt so far, Adysen feels the team is on the right track.

Local Government Interim Committee of the Legislature meeting

The Local Government Interim Committee of the Legislature meets Jan. 27-28 to continue its studies of county water and/or sewer districts, prevailing wages, and electronic public notices. The committee will also discuss special districts generally and possible methods for district oversight. Friday ends with an update from the Land Use Working Group.

Applicants sought for Montana Leopold Conservation Award

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Know a Montana rancher, farmer or forestland owner who goes above and beyond in the stewardship and management of natural resources? Nominate them for the 2022 Montana Leopold Conservation Award.

Savannah Jenkins named to SNHU Dean’s List

Savannah Jenkins of Forest Grove has been named to the Southern New Hampshire University Fall 2021 Dean’s List. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum gradepoint average of 3.500 to 3.699 are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits; undergraduate day students must earn 12 credits in the fall or spring semester, and online students must earn 12 credits in either EW1 and EW2, EW3 and EW4, or EW5 and EW6.

Central Montana Head Start Menu Jan. 17 - Jan. 2

Central Montana Head Start menu is as follows: