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NorthWestern Energy announces streetlight recycling program

NorthWestern Energy (NWE) is replacing 43,000 streetlights across Montana with efficient LED lights. Part of that project includes recycling the old highpressure sodium streetlights. So far, the company has recycled

The University of Montana Western’s Dr. Ashley Carlson receives Fulbright Award

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board are pleased to announce that Dr. Ashley Carlson, Associate Professor of

911 center may be getting upgrades through grant

Beaverhead County’s 911 center may receive an estimated $230,000 in grants to upgrade its communications equipment. The county applied for a state 911 grant to improve the county’s Computer Automated

Commissioners appoint compensation board

With budget discussions in full swing, the Beaverhead County Commissioners appointed new members to the county compensation board April 15. The compensation board sets elected officials’ salaries annually as required

UMW Night of Stars to induct four into Education HOF

This year’s Night of Stars will induct four Montana Western alumni into the Education Hall of Fame in recognition of their dedication to education and will honor ten current education

Births

Recent births at Barrett Hospital and Healthcare: April 4 – A baby girl to Zachary Elser and Dezzi Pfertsh of Twin Bridges.

Births

Recent births at Barrett Hospital and Healthcare: March 27 – A baby boy to Michael and Madyson Speck of Ennis. March 29 – A baby girl to Joseph Heard and

Marriages

Completed marriages on licences issued from Beaverhead County District Court: March 26 – Kendall William Robbins and Jessica Margaret Batson.

Divorce

Decree of dissolution issued through the Fifth Judicial District Court at Beaverhead Courthouse: March 1 – Angelica Castillo Alvarez and Fortunato Guillen Castillo. March 14 – Stephanie Emilie Cullen and

Rodeo Coach Kody Lahaye gears up for annual rodeo club banquet

Kody Lahaye, Montana Western’s head rodeo coach is getting ready for the Rodeo Club Banquet. The annual event will be held March 29, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. in the Keltz