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Moore FCCLA teams take top honors at state

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Two teams of Moore students just won top honors in the state FCCLA competition. Students Morgan Walter, Amy Walter and Angel Penrose, and Donni Barman and Molly Cunningham each were awarded gold medals for their efforts.

Fresh paint, fresh start

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From left, paraprofessionals Claudia Brown, Norine McKinney, Shannon Maxwell and Jenny Gertge paint a hallway at Lewis and Clark Elementary earlier this week. L and C Principal Danny Wirtzberger said the paras have also been busy cleaning, sanitizing and assisting struggling students over video chat.

Orientation program for blind and visually impaired to be held in October

The Montana Association for the Blind is excited to announce they will hold an orientation program for the blind and visually impaired this year as a three-day workshop in October. The Association wants those experiencing these difficulties to know they are not alone.

County commissioners review bids for road equipment, gravel and bridges

The Fergus County commissioners met Friday afternoon for a short meeting that started with bid openings for purchase of three motor graders, crushing of 50,000 cubic yards of gravel and bridge fabrication.

New school board members sworn in at Monday’s meeting

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At Monday night’s meeting of the Lewistown Public School Board of Trustees, Teresa Majerus was honored as the 2020 Montana School Counselor of the Year.

Crystal Lake Campground host has been hired

The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest announced they have filled the position of campground host for Crystal Lake Campground. Aimee Cox, acting public affairs officer for the Forest said they received “numerous calls and emails” about the position.

Police arrest one during narcotics sting

According to a press release from Lewistown Police Chief Justin Jenness, on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 the Lewistown Police Department, in conjunction with the Eastern Montana Drug Task Force, acted on drug intelligence received. As a result of the intelligence, a Law Enforcement sting operation was conducted in Lewistown. A large amount of illegal narcotics was seized during the operation and one individual was arrested. The investigation is ongoing and further charges are pending.

New Veterans Park monument honors local WWII veteran

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There is a new monument at the Veteran’s Memorial Park at 311 East Main, donated in honor of a long-time Lewistown resident.

Loans available for farmers and ranchers facing COVID-19 related challenges

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency reminds producers that FSA offers farm ownership and farm operating loans to agricultural producers who may not find success obtaining loans from their traditional financial institutions because of COVID-19. Farmers and ranchers who cannot obtain commercial credit from a bank can apply for FSA direct or guaranteed loans.

Montana FFA State Convention will take place virtually

Montana FFA is making history—the first-ever Virtual State Convention will be hosted via Facebook Live May 20-21. Approximately 2,000 attendees were originally supposed to attend the 90th Annual Montana FFA State Convention in Great Falls during March. The Montana FFA Board of Trustees have decided to celebrate students’ achievements and how they continue to learn and lead through an online State Convention, despite the hard times we currently face.

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