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The Big Sandy City Council passed into law a new business ordinance for business license fees throughout the town. Mayor Stiles said the ordinance was necessary because “We have a lot of transient business coming in. Keeping track of them was very di...

The regular Big Sandy City Council meeting was held January 13, 2016. The Pledge was recited. There were no guests and no public comment There was no sheriff’s report Regarding the Wastewater Treatment project, it has been closed down for the w...

Cropping Questions and Answers in January • Do you have any estimates on cost of production for winter wheat and spring wheat? MSU Extension Economists are currently working on some numbers. In the meantime, NDSU has a document called Projected 2...

A new year brings a feeling of revitalization. Many of us may be attempting this in many different areas of our daily lives, hoping we can make an improvement by following through. One major area you may be concentrating on is your financial...

This week Vicki recommends “THE TIME BETWEEN”, a novel by Karen White. Eleanor Murray will always remember her childhood on Edisto Island where her late father, a local shrimper, shared her passion for music. Now her memories of him are all that tem...

It is that time of year again. I have the mid winter blues. They are a siren song that I can hear almost every minute of the day. It used to be that just ordering Oriental takeout once a week would cure those blues, but not anymore. If you are...

Fort Benton and Chouteau County Performing Arts will be hosting the 33rd annual Montana Performing Arts Consortium on the weekend of Jan 29th through the 31st, 2016. Those of you familiar with the wonderful concerts presented by CCPA will be...

Sometimes it can seem impossible to surmount life’s obstacles, particularly if you have been dealt more than your fair share. But you can often draw on the strength of others for inspiration and helpful advice, especially those who have gracefully o...

Q: I’ve been watching a video series on the Old Testament recently, and it seems like hardly anyone back then lived a good or moral life. If the Bible is true, why did so many people in the Bible live sinful lives? Why are they even in the Bible? A...

During the winter, your lips may bear the brunt of the elements, both indoors and out. Centrally heated homes and offices can be particularly drying, and whipping winter winds can take a toll. Even ultraviolet rays from the sun still do damage in...

District 9C Basketball Tournament tickets are on sale from Sherri at the high school office until Monday, February 8th. Student general admission tickets are $24.00 and adult reserved admission tickets are $32.00. Thursday, January 28 wrestling at...

It’s that time of year when ice anglers are appearing on Montana’s waters for the ice fishing season. Ice fishing is a great way to enjoy the winter weather and to catch some nice fish. However, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks remind ice anglers tha...