Lifestyle

Andrus Hotel open house July 1

The historic Andrus Hotel reopens to the public on July 1 with an Open House for residents of Dillon and all of Montana. Local residents have watched with great interest as new owner, Dr. John Micha spearheaded a complete renovation of this property which was a landmark a century ago and is now positioned to be the center of Dillon once again. The celebration is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. on July 1.

Wind damage

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FSA County Committee nominations opened June 15

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will begin accepting nominations for county committee members on Monday, June 15, 2020. Elections will occur in certain Local Administrative Areas (LAA) for these members who make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms for the 2020 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by Aug. 1, 2020.

Labor Day events a maybe this year

Beaverhead County’s Labor Day events are tentatively moving forward, though organizers are keeping close eye on the spread of the corona-virus in Montana.

June 12 FWP meeting postponed, Madison River decision delayed

Having heard concerns about the economic impact of COVID-19 and being sensitive to uncertain and changing business dynamics, the Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission has postponed its June 12 meeting, during which it was to decide whether to put out for public comment a draft environmental assessment (EA) on alternatives for managing recreation on the Madison River.

Dr. Jane Helm Maddock remembered for commitment to students, community

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The University of Montana Western and Dillon area community was saddened by the recent news of the passing of Dr. Jane Helm Maddock.

MYCA forges on to graduation despite program interruption

The graduation ceremony for class 42, Montana Youth Challenge Academy, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Vigilante Field in Dillon, Montana. Seventy cadets are scheduled to graduate. The commencement will look different from previous ceremonies, with an outdoor location and social distancing measures in place, in order to meet recommended health guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dillon area students earn UMW Honor Roll mention

The University of Montana Western named 570 students to the 2020 spring semester Dean’s List. To achieve this honor, students must be enrolled fulltime or for 12 semester credits and carry a minimum 3.33 grade point average. An asterisk after a name indicates a student received Dean’s List high honors.

Free personal-use firewood gathering continues in 2020

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest will continue to offer free personal-use firewood gathering for the remainder of 2020, but a permit will now be required.

Beaverhead County HS releases fourth quarter Honor Roll

The BCHS fourth quarter Honor Roll is as follows: