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Compiled by ALICE NEAL | News-Argus Staff Taken from information provided by the Central Montana Dispatch and does not represent the total scope of police or sheriff activities. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

Christmas Stroll returns this Friday

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Anyone looking to get a bit of exercise after a Thanksgiving feast or just take care of some holiday shopping will have a chance to do just that at the Lewistown Area Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Stroll this Friday, Nov. 25.

New Sheriff-to-be names candidate for undersheriff

Lewistown Police Officer Cory Smith may become the next Fergus County Undersheriff. Incoming Sheriff Ryan Peterson, who won election earlier this month, recently posted the following on social media platforms: “The election is complete and I will be your new Fergus County Sheriff/Coroner/Fire Warden in 2023. I’d like to thank everyone and I’m excited to continue working for the residents of Fergus County.

Center stage in New York City

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Lewistown dancers to perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Preparation class for the ACT test

Meat processing co-op celebrates grand opening

Montana Premium Processing Cooperative officially opened its doors with a grand opening Monday, Nov. 21. Community members and the press were invited to take a tour and visit with co-op and Montana Farmers Union leaders.

CWD detected for first time in hunting district 405 near Belt

Wildlife health staff with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks detected chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a mule deer buck recently harvested from hunting district 405 about 10 miles north of the town of Belt.

‘Christmas in July’ is theme for the 2023 fair

The Fergus County Fair Board chose a theme for the 2023 Central Montana Fair at its monthly meeting Tuesday night. The board also voted to raise the fees for food vendors for the upcoming fair.

“I take this obligation freely…”

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It was a year of “firsts” for Roy-area ranchers Dave and Carmel Wright, not the least of which was voting for the first time in a U.S. election.

The Wrights moved to Central Montana from New Zealand in 2002. They followed Dave’s younger brother, Mark, who came in 1994. Mark married into a Canadian ranching family that ran a cow-calf operation near Roy, and in 1999 Dave and Carmel were asked to come manage the venture.

The couple was no stranger to Central Montana, having competed in rodeos around the state. Dave rode saddle broncs and Carmel was (and is) a barrel racer.

Cheers to Volunteers event salutes those who make communities better

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Are you a community volunteer? This one’s for you…the second annual Cheers to Volunteers event, celebrating all volunteers, will be held Wednesday, Nov. 23 at the Fergus County Trade Center, starting at 5:30 p.m.

“The whole community is invited,” said organizer Pat Weichel, who himself volunteers at the Heath Rural Fire Department. “This is for volunteers, especially first responders, but also for the rest of the community. It’s just a really fun night.”