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Every year, the first Monday of September brings Labor Day - a holiday dedicated to honoring the contributions of American workers. While the day has national roots in the labor movement of the late 1800s, in Montana - and especially here in Big Sandy - it carries a special mix of history, family tradition, and small-town community spirit. Labor Day became a national holiday in 1894, recognizing the struggles and victories of workers across the country. In Montana, our history is steeped in hard...
The Pioneer Booster Club kicked off the new school year with an exciting and well-attended event. Community members gathered to show their support as the Big Sandy volleyball and football teams were introduced. Junior High and High School athletes also entertained the crowd with a lively game of ultimate frisbee, setting a fun and spirited tone for the season ahead. The Booster Club's mission is to support Big Sandy school athletics and student organizations. Thanks to generous community and...
The 2025 Chouteau County Fair Demolition Derby went off with a bang. This year's car crunchers featured a lone Big Sandy representative. Jarret Jacobi kicked off his rookie season as a derby driver on August 16th behind the wheel of a 1976 Cadillac. The outing was a learning experience for Jarret, who already has made updates to his car based on his experience and is preparing for his second derby in Havre on the 20th of September. Jacobi described the experience: "It was an adrenaline rush,...
1 Years - August 27, 1925 The Glacier Park Dance Orchestra will furnish the music for the dance to be given by the Community Fair and Rodeo. This is an exceptionally good dance orchestra and you will miss a real treat if you don’t dance to this music. Mrs. Wilbur Livers recently returned from a two months visit in Indiana. C.C. Mills left Tuesday night for Redfield, Iowa, for a ten day visit with his parents. Miss Honor Odegard will be at the Butler & Cushman barber shop after Sept. 1 to do marceling. NOTICE! Will ship a car of hogs Sept. 4...
Russel Harley Darlington, 70, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, at the Benefis Missouri River Medical Center in Fort Benton, after battling pancreatic cancer. Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Russel's life will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the Big Sandy High School Auditorium with Pastor John Mordon officiating. A gathering of friends and family will be held at Rick and Brenda Darlington's shop immediately after the service. Memorial contributions in Russel's...