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No moons over Montana Street reported

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This might become a regular Friday night thing. Local residents banned together to bust out of the COVID-19 blues in a community way Friday night with an old-fashioned cruise up and down the drag. Called “Cruisin’ out of Seclusion,” the event raised funds and goods for both the Dillon Food Bank ($785 cash and 538 pounds of food), and Love INC ($1,765 in cash and a tub of needed items).

Community health to see more patients

The Southwest Montana Community Health Center will begin seeing more of its patients in-clinic, as statewide coronavirus stay-at-home orders are relaxed.

Library reopened...sort of, slowly

The future looks brighter and clearer for the Dillon Public Library. Though it still remains a a little vague, as it does for all businesses and organizations and establishments, due to the unfolding coronavirus pandemic and evolving restrictions.

Neighbors step up as coronavirus fears linger

The coronavirus pandemic hit home in Dillon back in March, when a positive COVID-19 individual attended the University of Montana Board of Regents meeting. Several area residents – and their families – were required to self-quarantine to prevent the spread of the disease in town.

Cautious reopening of Montana begins

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The phased reopening of Montana began this week, with businesses and customers slowly adapting to masks, hand sanitizer, health assessments and physical separation requirements.

Hospital, UMW reduce work force

The University of Montana Western and Barrett Hospital and Healthcare, two of the largest employers in Beaverhead County, announced last week they had implemented staff reduction measures. In both cases, the reduction in force decisions were forced by the economic realities of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting safety measures.

Local library, supporter gain big state honors

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If you ever suspected that Dillon boasts a great public library for a city its size...well, it turns out you weren’t giving it all the credit it deserves.

Montana HS Association officially cancels spring sports seasons

Montana High School Association Executive Director Mark Beckman officially called the spring sports seasons last week following the release of the state’s reopening plan. The plan gave schools the option of in-person instruction starting May 7. The MHSA had previously said that if students were not back in the classroom by May 4, the seasons would be canceled.

BCHS considering virtual graduation

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Beaverhead County High School’s graduation is currently set for May 24, but there’s no guarantee that students will get to physically cross the stage for their diplomas.

Easing of restrictions considered

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State officials are looking to map out a slow reopening of the Montana economy, despite the state seeing new cases and deaths from the coronavirus.