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Justice Court

Douglas, Clayton (Walnut Grove, California) was charged with the offense of Assault With A Weapon (Felony). Bond set at $20,000 with conditions imposed by the Court. Transferred to District Court.

District Court

July 30

Local virus cases nearly double to 50 total

Beaverhead County’s total positive coronavirus cases have almost doubled over the past week, with public health monitoring 14 active cases as of Monday.

City budget outlook improves

For months, he cast gloomy assessments of the city’s budget outlook in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Good cause

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Brooke Erb, Executive Director of the Barrett Hospital Foundation, helps coordinate efforts at the Great Harvest Bake Day last week. Great Harvest raised over $10,000 for the foundation through the generosity of community customers. J.P. Plutt photo

Unusual version of the fair coming at usual time of year

The coronavirus pandemic inspired countless cancellations of events around the county and the country over the past few months.

Adapting to the times

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Customers wait outside of Patagonia for their turn to shop, a practice that ensures social distancing. J.P. Plutt photo

Public health hears school opening plans

Public health officials got an earful about reopening schools and mask requirements Friday, with parents asking for clear guidelines and guarantees that the goal is to have students physically in class.

Transportation committee approves BCHS busing plans

Beaverhead County’s transportation committee approved the high school’s options for busing students in the upcoming school year July 29.

COVID-19 leads to changes in fire camps, community briefings

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MISSOULA, Aug. 1 (AP) – Wildland firefighters already follow a lengthy list of safety and wardrobe rules: the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has just made it a little longer.