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Hot, hot, and hotter

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As the Dog Days of Summer wind down, a high-pressure dome over the West means a string of 90-degree days across Central Montana. 

Perhaps that should have been expected, given that ancient Greeks thought the Dog Days, marked by the rise of Sirius, the Dog Star, were so sweltering as to drive dogs and people mad. 

July’s average temperature was 3 degrees above normal in Lewistown, with six days at 90 degrees or hotter, including the high temperature of 101 degrees on July 17. 

$250,000 dispatch upgrade poses funding challenges

Representatives from fire, law enforcement, medical, and emergency services in Fergus, Judith Basin, and Petroleum counties met Wednesday afternoon to discuss a solution for replacing the system that records and stores 911 calls for Central Montana Dispatch. The Central Montana 9-1-1 Board ultimately voted to accept a bid from Motorola to upgrade and maintain the system, pending funding for it.

Gifted young musician brings antique instrument to life

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It would be unusual enough to find one person who can play the Una-fon, given that only three of the instruments still exist in playable condition worldwide. 

But one Lewistown family can beat those odds by a lot: three generations have tickled the keys of this unique music-making device. Thirteen-year-old Gage Lodman currently holds the title of master of the Una-fon, but his father Destry and his grandfather Earl Carlson charted the course before him.

Pinochle winners this week

The winners for Wednesday pinochle was: 1st Margi Cummings, 2nd Ron Hrubes, 3rd Wanda Kolstad and 4th Irene Hrubes.

Tip of the Week

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Tips to safely sell a car on your own

The best time to buy a new car and other cost-saving tips

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Shopping for a new car can be an exciting and sometimes stressful process. A vehicle is one of the largest purchases a person will make in his or her lifetime, so choosing an automobile requires careful research and some comparison shopping.

County commissioners to meet Wednesday

The Board of Fergus County Commissioners will hold a regular business meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. in the Commissioner’s office, located at 712 West Main Street, Suite 210in Lewistown. The agenda includes personnel announcements and a county road report by John Anderson.

Mont. Farm Bureau awards $7,000 in scholarships

The Montana Farm Bureau Foundation and the MFB Women’s Leadership Committee have awarded $7000 in scholarship money for the 2022-2023 school year to deserving students. The Montana Farm Bureau congratulates all of the students who received scholarships for their hard work and commitment to higher education.

More Fair Results

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Central Montana Fair Results

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The numbers and names following each category name indicate where each contestant placed in the category.