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SD #10 loses over a century of experience to retirements

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Dillon School District #10 bid a fond farewell to well over a century of educational experience this summer at a retirement ceremony held to honor some of its longtime, departing employees.

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Festival of Trees taking applications

Unmasked

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Last spring, students and fans at athletic events were mandated to wear protective masks. At least to start the year, masks will not be required at BCHS. J.P. Plutt photo

County records 13th COVID-19 death amid new case spike

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A man in his 80s died Friday, marking Beaverhead County’s 13th COVID-19 death, public health officials said.

BCHS gears up for tight budget year

Beaverhead County High School’s total school budgets increased roughly $70,000 from the prior fiscal year, but it’s slight enrollment decline has tightened general operating funds.

Museum board ups director hours, approves budget

The Beaverhead County Museum director will have more hours to keep the museum open and prepare for events, the museum board decided last week.

Beaverhead County HS bus users: mask optional

Beaverhead County High School bus riders are not required to wear masks on buses at the start of the school year, though that may change depending on the coronavirus pandemic.

Montana only state to ban vaccine requirements for employees

HELENA, Mont., Aug. 20 (AP) – While many large companies across the U.S. have announced that COVID-19 vaccines will be required for their employees to return to work in-person, there is one state where such requirements are banned: Montana.

BCHS not requiring masks at school start

Beaverhead County High School students may be able to breathe an unimpeded sigh of relief – for now – as they are not required to wear masks to school.

Fires charring range set up ranchers for hardship in U.S. West

LAME DEER, Mont., Aug. 12 (AP) – Wildfires tearing through Montana and elsewhere in the U.S. West are devouring vast rangeland areas that cattle ranchers depend upon, setting the stage for a potential shortage of pasture as the hot, dry summer grinds on.