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Fairboard to hear about status of 2020 fair on Tuesday night

The Fergus County Fairboard meets Tuesday, May 19 in the lobby of the Trade Center. Items on the agenda include 2020 Fair prepration and status (full fair, partial fair, modified fair), sponsor concerns, carnival night funding, 4-H skidsteer replacement, contract exit clauses and timelines, 4-H plan and BGM.

City Commission considers grant submissions and appointment to Police Commission

The Lewistown City Commission meets Monday, May 18 at the Community Center, 307 W. Watson Street. The Committee of the Whole meets at 6 p.m. for a discussion of upcoming City projects.

Four-year youth mentor loves learning through mentoring

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Nicole Woolett has kept herself very busy during high school. Nicole has been a member of FCCLA, Model UN, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, IMPACT Team, Student Council, Unreserved Ambassador Program, as well as, EMT training. She is interested in the medical field and plans to major in cellular biology and the neurosciences. The highlight of her high school experience was just being able to see herself grow and mature with the people closest to her. She also said the relationships she formed with classmates and teachers really impacted her life.

Producers: Don’t forget to complete crop acreage reports

The deadline for acreage certification is July 15, and applies to crops such as spring alfalfa seed, CRP, perennial forage not covered by the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program, annually spring seeded crops and any other crop not reported by a previous deadline.

Survey shows support for COVID-19 funding for nursing homes, assisted living communities

According to a new national survey, a vast majority of U.S. voters believe long term care facilities, including nursing homes and assisted living communities, need more support from the government and the lack of support thus far has negatively impacted their ability to protect seniors. By a three-to-one margin, voters say that nursing homes and assisted living communities need more money for personal protective equipment (PPE), staff, and increased testing capabilities.

USDA announces June 12 application cutoff for CSP

The next deadline for Conservation Stewardship Program applications to be considered for funding this year is June 12. Through CSP, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service helps farmers, ranchers and forest landowners earn payments for expanding conservation activities while maintaining agricultural production on their land. CSP also encourages adoption of new technologies and management techniques.

Wildlife Management Areas open again

To coordinate with local and federal partners, Beartooth WMA opened Friday to day-use only; other WMAs opened as usual with social distancing protocols in place

Governor extends energy assistance for thousands of Montanans

Governor Steve Bullock announced Thursday he is directing $5 million in federal CARES Act funds to expand assistance to thousands of Montanans struggling to afford their home energy needs due to financial strain caused by COVID-19.

Governor announces $10M available for childcare facilities

Governor Steve Bullock announced last Wednesday that $10 million in federal CARES Act funding is now available to Montana childcare providers to continue serving Montana families with essential workers and assist with efforts to reopen after closing due to COVID-19.

Lewis and Clark principal explains end-of-year process

According to a press release issued Thursday by Lewis and Clark Principal Danny Wirtzberger, parents and students can return school materials and pick up personal items between 7 and 9 a.m. on Monday, May 18.

Poll

Do you think Montana is ready to move on to the next phase of the governor's re-opening plan?