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2025 Aviation Awareness Art Contest
The Montana Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division's Aviation Awareness Art Contest is designed to broaden knowledge and promote interest in careers within the aviation and aerospace industries.Read the full Article
Home And Small Producer Food Laws
Springtime in Montana is approaching rapidly with Summer on its heels. Soon, the summertime traditions of farmer’s markets and County fairs will return and provide enjoyment to those weary from the seemingly endless Montana winter. Community events not only provide enjoyment but also provide an opportunity for local entrepreneurs to sell their products and expand their business opportunities which benefits the local economy.Read the full Article
Montana Farmers Troubled By Tariffs
A $1.2 billion piece of Montana’s economy is likely to face tougher markets as tariffs erode favorable trade terms in Canada and China.
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Broadwater Students Attend State Science Fair
Twenty two middle school students attended the Montana Science Fair in Missoula, MT on March 31st.Read the full Article
2025 Migratory Bird Stamp Announced
Stamp to help raise awareness for wetlands conservation HELENA – A trio of tundra swans winging their way through a gray sky in the shadows of Rocky Mountain peaks is captured brilliantly in the 2025 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp.Read the full Article
Upper Missouri River Reservoir Fisheries Plan Meeting April 30
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold its annual update meeting on the Upper Missouri River Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan on Wednesday, April 30.Read the full Article
Montana Has A Health Care Workforce Shortage.
More than one-fourth of the state’s residents live in an area with a shortage of primary care health professionals.Read the full Article
Health Officials Urge Residents to Be Prepared for Measles
Local health officials are monitoring the ongoing measles outbreaks in the United States closely, and preparing for the chance that measles could make its way into Montana and Lewis and Clark County.Read the full Article
Gianforte Pitches Further Business Equipment Tax Reduction
Property tax levied on business equipment such as tractors and industrial machinery has been repeatedly scaled back in recent decades. This year, Gov. Greg Gianforte wants to raise an exemption threshold to $3 million.Read the full Article
Make Your Voice Heard!
The Montana Community Needs Survey helps Human Resource Development Councils understand challenges in housing, food security, and health. Represent Lewis & Clark, Broadwater, and Jefferson Counties by taking the survey before April 5—and enter to win a $50 Visa Gift Card!Read the full Article
Federal Appeals Court Sides With Corner-crossing Hunters
Federal appeals court sides with corner-crossing hunters in Wyoming dispute. A three-judge panel upheld a lower court’s ruling in favor of four hunters facing civil trespassing charges.Read the full Article
USFS To Conduct Prescribed Burning Week Of March 24
Helena, March 24, 2025— The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this week. We estimate this work to continue through Friday as weather conditions allow. We use prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.Read the full Article
Legislature Advances A Slate Of Proposed Improvements To Education Funding
As public schools continue to face financial hardships, state lawmakers are pitching a raft of ideas to expand and enhance support for classroom instruction and infrastructure.Read the full Article
Local Organizations Offer Scholarships To Graduating Seniors
The American Legion Post 42, American Legion Auxilliary Unit 42 and Townsend Rotary Club are offering scholarships to 2025 graduating seniors. The applications are due by April 9.Read the full Article
Application Deadline For Deer And Elk Permits Is April 1
HELENA – Don’t wait to apply for deer and elk permits. The application deadline is April 1.Read the full Article
Three Tips To Avoid Medicare Scams And Fraud
Follow these 3 tips to protect yourself from Medicare fraud and scams:
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Warning Americans Not To Respond To A Surge Of Scam Road Toll Collection
State officials are warning Americans not to respond to a surge of scam road toll collection texts.
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Fraud Red Flags And How To Report Fraud
Rocky Mountain Development: Fraud Red Flags and how to report Fraud
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Rising Residential Property Taxes
The Montana Legislature’s ongoing effort to make a meaningful and long-term dent in the state’s rising residential property taxes rolled across the House floor this week, as three major tax bills advanced to the Senate.Read the full Article
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2025 Scholarships Available
The American Legion Post 42, American Legion Auxilliary Unit 42 and Townsend Rotary Club are offering scholarships. The applications can be downloaded from this page and are due by April 9.
Click on the link to download the application pdf!
- American Legion Post 42 $1000 Scholarship
- American Legion Auxilliary Unit 42 $1000 Scholarship
- Hugh van Swearingen $2000 Journalism Scholarship (Townsend Rotary Club)
- Townsend Rotary Scholarships
- Frank Holloway Scholarship $2,500
- Holling-White Scholarship $2,000
- Chris Wright (Trade School) Scholarship $2,000
- Mel Pottruff Scholarship $1,500
Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday April 19, 2025
Heritage Park
10:00am Sharp
For Ages 0-12 Years Old
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