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New requirements for CDL training impact Fergus County

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rule adopted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration may lead to the head of Fergus County’s road department becoming certified as a trainer for commercial drivers. A

City Commission will meet Tuesday

The Lewistown City Commission will meet for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Central Montana Community Center, located at 307 West Watson in Lewistown.

School board approves hiring Owner’s Representative

After some discussion about process, on Monday night the Lewistown School Board of Trustees approved of the hiring of Hulteng CCM, Inc.

‘Time’ for a change

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After 22 years as the owners of Taco Time, the fast food Mexican restaurant in Lewistown, Jim and Sue Zellick have sold their business to Jody and Travin Warren. The new co-owners took over from the old co-owners on Dec. 31, though the Zellicks are staying on through the end of January to help the Warrens get up to speed.

Chlorination upgrades slated, new commissioners usher in 2022

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It’s a new year for the City of Lewistown, but it comes with several projects in the works from years prior. 

According to City Manager Holly Phelps, water and sewer projects top the list. 

“There’s a lot of funding available for infrastructure right now so we’re utilizing that,” said Phelps. 

Intrigued by how the mind works

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It was while working at Nexus Treatment Center in Lewistown that Becky Nachtigal discovered her calling was helping people with mental health issues.

“My interest developed over the 10 years I worked at Nexus,” Nachtigal said. “Many years ago I started in nursing as a CNA and then I went through the MSU Northern nursing program, but I wasn’t really focused on mental health until my experience in Nexus. I got intrigued by how the mind works, how it can change and what can be done to bring things back to a healthy balance.”

Is Central Montana ready for electric vehicles?

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Suddenly, or so it seems, the news is full of stories on electric vehicles. Last week Reuters news agency reported sales of all-electric vehicles jumped 83% in the last year, and sales of hybrid vehicles (those with electric and gas power) now make up 5% of all new vehicles sold in the U.S. 

How to ask for a letter of recommendation

Knowledge, skills and personality can get students far, but having the right people in their corners can open doors for new opportunities that students might otherwise never have considered. Perhaps this is why recommendations are so coveted when applying to schools.

Revenue Interim Committee to meet

The Revenue Interim Committee will meet Jan. 20 and 21 in Room 102 of the State Capitol and on Zoom. The meeting begins at 1 p.m. on Jan. 20 and at 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 21. The committee will continue its work on studies of residential property taxes and the coal severance tax trust fund, follow up on the review of the innovative educational program tax credit, and receive agency updates and a revenue monitoring report.

Men Surviving Cancer will meet Thursday, Jan. 13

Men Surviving Cancer will meet Thursday, Jan. 13 from noon to 1 p.m. at First Christian Church, 103 Twelfth Avenue South. Any man at any step of his cancer journey is welcome to attend.