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Dillon’s Johnson named queen

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During Dillon’s Labor Day festivities, Harleigh Johnson of Dillon was crowned the 2022 Miss Dillon Jaycee Rodeo queen.

Montana judge rules transgender sports rule unconstitutional

HELENA, Mont., Sept. 16 (AP) – A Montana state judge has determined three laws passed by Montana’s Republican- controlled legislature to regulate activities on university campuses are unconstitutional, including one that sought to ban transgender women from participating on female collegiate sports teams.

Road Report

Beaverhead County road work for the week of Sept. 11-17: Dillon area – Road work on Lima Dam Road. Magnesium chloride on Ten Mile Road. Moved equipment. Road checked Dillon area roads. Equipment service and repair.

Justice Court

Dell, Alycia (Dillon) pleaded guilty to the offense of Operating Without Liability Insurance In Effect – 2nd Offense; was fined $285.

Births

Recent births at Barrett Hospital and Healthcare:

City waterline project costs set to go higher

The more things change, the more they remain incomplete and the more expensive they get when it comes to the City of Dillon’s long-rendering waterline replacement project.

ARPA money before council tonight

The remainder of the City of Dillon’s ARPA funds could be distributed ASAP—i.e. by the end of tonight’s Dillon City Council meeting.

Dillon Concert Association season opens Sept. 27

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The Dillon Concert Association, for the 74th year, will bring a slate of concerts to Dillon featuring a variety of musicians who for an evening will provide live entertainment of professional excellence that can be enjoyed in the beautifully restored Beier Auditorium on the University of Montana Western campus. Steve Leslie, a baritone and exceptional guitar player, will open this year’s 2022-23 series on Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. with his program “How Sweet It Is!” Leslie will perform a catalog of songs in a tribute to singer-songwriter James Taylor.

Safe ride usage skyrockets over Montana’s Biggest Weekend

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Labor Day partiers enjoyed Montana’s Biggest Weekend responsibly this year, handing over their keys and utilizing the free sober rides available, officials say.

City Attorney position up before council tonight

After enjoying a long period of stability, with just two people occupying the position across two decades, the city attorney position for the City of Dillon could gain its second occupant in less than a year at the meeting tonight of the Dillon City Council.