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PIMA reopened Dillon campus on Monday

Pima Medical Institute has announced its Dillon campus reopened on Monday. Faculty, staff and students will follow all state and county health guidelines in relation to COVID-19, and those returning to campus are expected to adhere to the Pima Medical Institute Code of Conduct. Pima Medical offers the only accredited veterinary technician program in the state of Montana, in partnership with the University of Montana Western. The current student population includes a small number of students, who will be staggered in both morning and afternoon classes.

Youth Challenge explores options to reopen

The Director of the Montana Youth Challenge Academy with input from the University of Montana Western and Beaverhead County Public Health officials, announced today they are exploring options to resume operations. The organizations have been working cooperatively to ensure the safety and security of the MYCA cadets and staff, UMW Campus and the Dillon community.

County opens its doors, distancing remains in effect

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The statewide gradual reopening of businesses led the county commission to officially open the Beaverhead County Courthouse doors Monday.

Public health approves local guidelines for gyms, theater reopenings

Operators of gyms, movie theaters and pools in Beaverhead County are asked to submit reopening plans for their facilities to the health board, it was decided Friday.

Council meets for first time in a long time

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Ambivalence featured prominently at last week’s Dillon City Council meeting, the first complete meeting held by the city’s legislative body in around two months.

Reopening guidelines issued for gyms, theaters

Beaverhead County will continue to operate by appointment only, until all departments have the supplies they need to keep employees and the public safe from potential coronavirus spread.

Beaverhead County High School to continue online learning through school year

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Though schools statewide will be allowed to open for in-person instruction with restrictions on May 7, many area districts plan to continue teaching from a distance.

SD #10 students staying home thru summer

Dillon Elementary School District #10 chose last week to keep its students in class through the end of the current school year, while continuing to keep them out of the classroom.

Public health board approves reopening recommendations for eateries, bars

Beaverhead County eateries, bars and casinos are asked to submit plans for social separation, cleaning and disinfecting their establishments to public health by May 11, as they reopen their doors to the public.

Popularity of raising backyard chickens growing

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More and more area people are “chickening in”—flocking to the increasingly popular practice of raising chickens on their residential properties.