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Billings man pleads guilty to police assault, fleeing charges

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A Billings man pleaded guilty to seven criminal counts from an October 2018 high speed chase through Beaverhead and Madison counties. Dan Hastings of Billings pleaded guilty Tuesday to two

Museum board considers property sale, fundraising

The Beaverhead County Museum’s temporary solution to its financial struggles got a nod of acceptance at its museum association meeting July 31. The association board handles the fundraising side of

Fair buttons and carnival wristbands now on sale

Advanced sale fair buttons and pre-sale carnival wristbands are now available for purchase at 3D. Buttons are $5 for high school age and over and are good for admission to

Marriages

Completed marriages on licences issued from Beaverhead County District Court: July 4 – Brenda Kay Shafer and Michael David Marsh. July 4 – Jared Charles Rumsey and Holly Danielle Cahill.

Divorce

Decree of dissolution issued through the Fifth Judicial District Court at Beaverhead Courthouse: July 16 – Russell M. Hill and Judith K. Hill. July 25 – Lee Toman and Jan

Fire Report

The Dillon Volunteer Fire Department responded to 20 calls in July 2019. 1. July 3, Grass fire, Interstate 15 at mile marker 65. 2. July 4, Grass fire, Railroad Avenue.

Road Report

Beaverhead County road work for the week of July 28-Aug. 3: Dillon area – Bladed on the Skinner Meadows Road. Hauled gravel to Skinner Meadows Road. Replaced a bridge at

Sheriff News

July 25 11:12 a.m., Traffic Complaint, Interstate 15 at Exit 56. 1:26 p.m., Traffic Complaint, Interstate 15 Southbound at mile marker 79. 2:34 p.m., Search & Rescue, Wellman Creek Trailhead.

In the mail

Racisim in my heart To the editor, Racism still lives. In September, 2015, my wife, Susy, and I were in California. One day we went to Costco in San Jose.

Police News

July 25 2:19 a.m., Disturbance, Assault Simple, East Monroe Avenue, Arrest Made. 6:06 a.m., Animal Complaint, Pioneer Drive. 6:29 a.m., Traffic Stop, Montana and Center streets. 7:15 a.m., Animal Complaint,