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Big Spring Skatepark co-founder inspired by recent visitors

 

It’s been easy for Jason Stephens to feel reenergized at Big Spring Skatepark lately. He remembers the work it took to make the park a reality in his hometown, and he saw it pay off last month when some of his skateboarding idols came to his playground.

Such opportunities are what Make It Happen Montana – a non-profit he co-founded – strives for. Make It Happens hopes to “empower, inspire and invest in opportunity, people and communities to support and make social change.” 

Connie Fry to retire as Chamber director

For Connie Fry, working as Chamber of Commerce Director is not about the money; it’s about taking pride in the community and bringing satisfaction to others.

“I consider myself a servant of this community,” said Fry, who retires Dec. 23 after 16 years on the job.

A Lewistown native, Fry said it’s been an honor to take on this role in her hometown.

One step closer to the cure

“I’ve been walking in the relay since 2004. I’ve only missed one year,” said Alice Neal, active Relay for Life participant, who plans to walk again this weekend.

Organizers for the annual Relay For Life are preparing to light up the night, fight cancer, celebrate survivors and honor all those whose life has been touched by cancer. 

This year’s event begins at dusk, Friday, July 12 at the Fergus County Fairgrounds and will last to dawn on Saturday. 

Take a trip down memory lane with ‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’

“The Marvelous Wonderettes” makes its Fort Peck Summer Theatre debut, to celebrate the theatre’s 50th Anniversary. This smash off-Broadway hit ventures back to the 1958 Springfield High School prom and

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Depth over Distance and the Seed Bank Project opens at Art Center

Thanks to all who attended the opening reception of Rachael Jones’ exhibition, “Depth over Distance and the Seed Bank Project.” This ceramic exhibition combines a variety of techniques, from slip

DPHHS has free online resources to help quit tobacco products

State public health officials announced, on July 1, a free online resource that offers coaching and support to young Montanans who want to stop using tobacco products, particularly electronic cigarettes

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Fergus County commissioners regular business meeting scheduled for July 10 The Board of Fergus County Commissioners will hold their regular business meeting on Wednesday, July 10 at 2 p.m. in

Miles City man sent to prison

A Miles City man who admitted possessing stolen and shortened firearms in Billings and Miles City, was sentenced on June 27, to 45 months in prison and three years of

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