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Laurel's newest school trustee is former teacher and life-long Laurel resident
Laurel Public Schools has selected a new trustee to finish the term vacated by Dan Fettig. Kayla Gray, a former Spanish teacher at Laurel High School, will finish the final year of Fettig's term. He resigned for personal reasons. Superintendent Matt Torix said Fettig was a valuable asset to the Laurel School Board and will be missed.
Montana Has Nearly The Most Expensive Energy Costs In The Nation
I'm not going to lie; when I first learned that Montana has some of the highest energy costs in the nation, I was a bit irritated. After all, Montana is home to some of the richest natural resources in the nation, yet here we are paying some of the highest prices for our energy.
Veterans picnic coming soon to South Pond
On July 13, Laurel VFW Post 3177 will host a BBQ picnic at the Lions Family Park Fishing Pond. The event is free for veterans and their families. Laurel American Legion Post 123 is also sponsoring the event. The fun starts at 12:00 p.m. and runs until 4:00 p.m.
12-Year-Old Breaks Montana State Fishing Record Near Idaho Border
Montana has a new fishing record holder. Wade Merschat, 12, of Trout Creek, reeled in a 6.72-pound largescale sucker at the Noxon Reservior in Sanders County near the Idaho border on June 19. The fish measured 25.25 inches long and Merschat was deemed record holder by the Montana Department of...
Could Montana Watermelons Become Biodegradable Plastics?
Let's face it. With Montana's shorter growing seasons, watermelons are not exactly in our wheelhouse. But it can be and is being done. And maybe with the help of some high-tech horticulture happenings these days, there could be a little added incentive to do the Watermelon Crawl (thank you, country singer Tracy Byrd).
Popular Fan Favorite Absent at State Fair This Year
Popular Fan Favorite Absent at State Fair This Year. The food at our Montana State Fair in Great Falls is one of the main reasons that I love when that time comes. And even though some of those favorites have come and gone over the years, one has remained a constant. Until now.
The Hottest, Most Beautiful New Listings For Sale in MT Vol 14
BUTTE, MT - It's no secret that Montana has been seeing a recent, massive influx of new residents and transplants, hailing from all across the U.S. and beyond. I don't blame any of them, since Montana has so much to offer that no other state can match. However, if I keep going along with this train of thought, I will be reprimanded by the locals. Whether people want outsiders to move here or not, it's going to happen, so why not steer into the skid? Plus, I have yet to meet anyone here who was not kindhearted and friendly, whether they were a transplant or a native. Man, Montana is really cool.
Airman Killed and Multiple Injured in Humvee Crash in Montana, Marking Latest Incident at Nuclear Missile Bases
An airman was killed and five others injured after a Humvee mishap at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana, marking the latest incident with the armored military vehicle at America's nuclear missile bases.
Awesome Setting for New Northwest Montana Public Archery Range
Just across the road from a state park that lies on the shores of one of Montana's jewels, its opening has been officially announced. Yep. The result of a project that's been in the works for a period of time is that archery shooters now have a new range along Flathead Lake. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has completed development of its public archery range at the Big Arm Unit of Flathead Lake State Park. FWP recently hosted a grand opening ceremony with Governor Greg Gianforte, members of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Natural Resources Department and Tribal Council, and members of the Dayton Elementary School archery team (more on that shortly).
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