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by Valerie Kennan The transmission in the car of my life has two gears: sitting on the sidelines, and reckless abandon. I tend more towards pendulum swings, trying one tactic and, finding it failing, swinging to the other, also ineffective extreme. I spent elementary school following every rule and being

Dixie Loraine Simmons passed away on June 10, 2026. She was born on April 10, 1932, in Broadus, Montana to Valentine Hollingsworth and Hazel Witcher. Dixie married Mickey Simmons on April 8, 1951, in Vallejo, California. They had two children, daughter, Sonya Anderson and son, Mickey J Simmons Jr. Mickey

What is your medical and educational background? I completed my undergraduate education at Andrews University in Michigan and went on to attend medical school at Loma Linda University in Southern California. After that, I completed my orthopedic surgery residency through Michigan State University in Grand Rapids, followed by a fellowship

The City of Livingston is providing information related to the discovery of explosive ordinance in the City on July 8th on the 200 block of South 3rd Street where a homeowner reported discovering two World War II-era hand grenades while sorting a family member’s belongings. The resident contacted

HELENA — Soccer fans from across Montana are invited to Downtown Helena on Sunday, July 19th, for the inaugural Helena World Cup Final Fan Fest & Watch Party, a free community celebration featuring a giant outdoor LED screen, family-friendly activities, and the opportunity to experience the world's biggest

by Lisa Machac Welcome to the second edition of Table Talk! I loved hearing from so many of you about last month's column. It sounds like a few of you tried some new spots because of it, and that makes me really happy. More than ever, I'

Team River Runner, a nationwide veteran’s organization with chapters in several states, is hosting the 21st annual Pig Roast fundraiser on Saturday, July 18th from 6 to 9 pm at the Emigrant Outpost, located at 70 Murphy Lane in Pray. Proceeds from the event will be used to fund

The summer is in full swing at The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts. Continuing each Thursday through July 30th, the Shane Center presents a free community concert at the Henry Blake pavilion from 5 to 8 pm. On July 16th, come to the Blake Pavilion for a night of