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Fibre Guild to meet for Crazy Bingo

The Central Montana Fibre Guild meets Thursday, Jan. 14 at Celebration Church in Lew istown. There is a dinner at Little Big Men from 5-5:30 p.m. prior to the meeting, for anyone that would like to gather early. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. The agenda is Crazy Bingo – bring some fiber arts materials you’d like to get rid of and go home with something different.

Reimagining Rural program challenges small towns to shape their future

Twenty-four communities across the state participated last year in a Montana State University Extension program that focuses on providing Montana’s small towns with opportunities to shape their future.

DOT expands automated vehicle test program

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Monday the expansion of the Automated Vehicle Transparency and Engagement for Safe Testing Initiative from a pilot to a full program.

Prolonged December dry spell decreases early season snowpack totals

Entering the 2021 Water Year on Oct. 1 there was a great deal of excitement about the possible “La Nina” winter forecasted for the fall and winter seasons. What would this mean for Montana’s winter air temperatures and one of Montana’s most precious resources, the snowpack?

Options when lending to a family member

Amid the pandemic, some Montanans are experiencing unemployment or otherwise need financial help and have turned to friends or relatives for a loan. If approached, individuals have options to consider before making a loan, says Montana State University Extension educators.

Female mountain lion hunting closed in districts 411 & 412

The hunting of female mountain lions in north central Montana hunting districts 411 and 412, which includes portions of Golden Valley, Fergus, and Judith Basin counties, closed at one-half hour after sunset on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021.

Free webinar on stockwater quality Jan. 28

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From 6 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28, the Central Montana Resource Council is sponsoring a free webinar via Zoom on how stockwater impacts livestock health.

Daines announces grant for grizzly bear management

U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service renewed a $250,000 grant to help reduce grizzly bear and human conflicts in Montana.

V.A. service officer visits Lewistown

A Veteran’s Affairs Service Officer will be in Lewistown on Wednesday, Jan. 13 and Wednesday, Jan. 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at the American Legion/VFW Post. Please be advised to follow health guidelines, wear a mask when meeting in person.

Police warn of scammers asking for ‘bail money’

The Lewistown News-Argus received the following press release on Tuesday from Chief Justin Jenness of the Lewistown Police Department:

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