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Library reopens with new rules

It got closed off to the public for awhile, unable to offer people full access to its wide array of services and resources due to ongoing restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Hunter Cattle joins Angus group

Hunter Cattle of Dillon is a new member of the American Angus Association, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

Out of hibernation: Dillon Cubs open 2020 season

As the old saying goes, it’s not about whether you win or lose, so much as how you play the game.

Dell’s Yesterday’s opens Saturday

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The town of Dell, just north of Lima, is about to become a bustling center of activity in southwestern Montana. Tracy Erven and Gene Allen, soon to be married, have purchased the old school house known as Yesterday’s Calf-A, with plans to develop the property into nine separate entities under the name Yesterday’s. The grand opening will be held Saturday, starting at 7 a.m., and will continue until closing.

Montana Youth ChalleNGe Academy back in session

The Montana Youth ChalleNGe Academy cadets are back on the University of Montana Western campus following the implementation of Montana Gov. Steve Bullock’s order to transition to Phase 2 of the COVID-19 response. MYCA Director Trent Gibson received the go ahead on May 22 and he immediately tasked his crew to begin calling Class 42 cadets to see if they were interested in returning to complete their work and graduate on June 27.

BW Lodge, other school building work in progress

With school officially out, Beaverhead County High School’s BW Lodge renovation is moving full speed ahead.

Support for destination communities announced for Phase 2 reopening

HELENA – To protect communities expected to see an influx of travelers, Gov. Steve Bullock announced additional support to help monitor and contain the coronavirus.

Phase 2 reopening began June 1, and Yellowstone's National Parks' Montana gates reopened that date.

Birds eye view

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SD #10 postpones vote on student handbooks

The Dillon Elementary School District #10 Board of Trustees at its meeting this month seemed on the verge of approving revised versions of the district’s two student handbooks, one of which mired the district in controversy for much of last autumn and winter.

But questions raised during the May 12 meeting about how the process of presenting the proposed student handbooks for the 2020–21 school year inspired more controversy and eventually compelled the SD #10 Board to step away to vote another day on the matter.

Phase 2 begins soon

Montana residents will soon be allowed to gather in larger groups, though disinfection and physical distancing must still take place.

Gatherings of up to 50 people can be allowed, restaurants and bars can have up to 75 percent capacity if they can provide appropriate distance between groups, and up to 10 people can sit at a table at one time under the new guidelines. The 11:30 p.m. curfew for restaurants and bars remains in effect.