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Majerus receives scholarship to attend Leadership Montana

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Abby Majerus was recently named a recipient of the Annual Judy Martz “Women in Leadership” awards. Majerus was among five other women selected throughout the state of Montana to receive funds from the Judy Martz Women in Leadership Fund to further her leadership skills.

Patriot’s Day thank yous

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The Julia Hancock Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored Lewistown First Responders on Patriot’s Day. Patriot’s Day is an annual observance for those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Local members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, which is not a political organization but which promotes patriotism, delivered cookies to police and fire departments and the sheriff’s office, as well as the CMMC emergency room and ambulance to thank them for all they do for the community. Members present were Kathy Ahlgren, regent; Penni Weinheimer, vice regent; Francie Waite, secretary; and Terry Lewis, Americanism chairman. Photo courtesy of Kathy Ahlgren

FWP looking for input on proposal to buy Snowy Mountain property

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Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is asking for public comments on a proposal to buy 5,677 acres that would provide critical wildlife habitat and public access to the Snowy Mountains in Golden Valley County.

Healthy Harvest

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MSU Extension Agent for Judith Basin County Katie Hatlelid recently estimated there was only about 10% of cropland that remains to be harvested in the region. This production will help to feed the world over the coming winter months in the northern hemisphere.

FHS Student Office Aides for 2020-2021

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The student office aides at Fergus High School for the 2020-21 school year are (back row, from left) Brooklyn Nason, Christian Karhi, Wyatt Mager, Samantha Talkington, (front row, from left) Kaitlin Sramek, Tori Alexander and Madi Dengel. Photo by Rachel Schmitz

Law Enforcement Blotter

The following report is 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.

City commission discusses tablet purchases, COVID, political signage

The Lewistown City Commission met Sept. 8. The commission approved minutes from the Aug. 17 and Aug. 31 meetings. Commission reports included updates on the Creekside Park restroom facility, which is not yet ready to be opened to the public, possible plans to develop campsites at East Fork next summer, and work scheduled on the civic center this winter.

Port Authority hears updates on area growth

The members of the Fergus County Port Authority on Wednesday heard about several projects that add to the economic viability of Lewistown and the surrounding area.

CMMC welcomes new clinic manager

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“I’m a hard worker and an average guy,” said Bryon Johnson, the new clinic manager at Central Montana Medical Center.

Grasshoppers, dry conditions deplete Montana pastures

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Dry conditions and warm temperatures were observed across Montana during the past week, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Reporters in Valley and Sweet Grass counties noted that several fires are spreading across the state, fueled by high winds, hot temperatures and dry conditions.

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