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Government-Politics   -   Jan 07, 2026 New Commissioners Sworn In; Nootz Elected Chair
New Commissioners Sworn In; Nootz Elected Chair

The Livingston City Commission welcomed three new members elected during the November 2025 general election at a regular meeting scheduled for January 6th, bidding a bittersweet farewell to commissioners Karrie Kahle, Torrey Lyons and Quentin Schwarz, marking the beginning of a new era in the municipal government. The transition, expected

by Tony L. Crowder
Government-Politics   -   Dec 04, 2025 City Commission Approves Parks Master Plan After 17-Month Process
City Commission Approves Parks Master Plan After 17-Month Process

The controversial Parks Master Plan was adopted in unanimous fashion Tuesday night following extensive deliberation by the Livingston City Commission, led by City Manager Grant Gager. The document, developed over nearly 17 months, is intended to serve as inspiration for future projects aimed at improving the city parks system. Nearly

by Tony L. Crowder
Non-Profit   -   Nov 21, 2025 Park County Housing Coalition and Community Members Consider Potential Voluntary Fee Programs
Park County Housing Coalition and Community  Members Consider Potential Voluntary Fee Programs

The Park County Housing Coalition, one of many programs hosted by the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC), in partnership with Sage Lodge, hosted a community visioning session on Tuesday, November 18th to explore novel strategies for addressing the longstanding housing crisis plaguing Park County. The housing conundrum, nothing new to

by Tony L. Crowder
Philanthropy   -   Nov 14, 2025 SNAP Benefit Relief Efforts
SNAP Benefit Relief Efforts

The One Big Beautiful Bill, landmark legislation levied by Republican members of Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4th, 2025, has major implications across the board, from tax assessments and immigration policy to student loan repayment and various social programs—specifically, significant funding cuts to

by Tony L. Crowder
Special Edition   -   Nov 07, 2025 Veteran's Day Special Edition Featured Story— The Last of the Greatest Generation: An Interview with Livingston's Own Ken Spalding
Veteran's Day Special Edition Featured Story— The Last of the Greatest Generation: An Interview with Livingston's Own Ken Spalding

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, the bloodiest military conflict in human history. In only six years, an estimated 70 to 85 million people perished worldwide, half of which were civilian causalities, from September 1, 1939 to September 2, 1945. American men fighting

by Tony L. Crowder
Government-Politics   -   Nov 04, 2025 November 2025 Unofficial Election Results—Wilcox, Daniels and O'Neill Reign Victorious in Commissioner Race
November 2025 Unofficial Election Results—Wilcox, Daniels and O'Neill Reign Victorious in Commissioner Race

Following five strenuous months of campaigning, unofficial results for the November 2025 election have finally arrived. According to Park County election administrators, three seats contested for Livingston City Commission have been secured by Jessica Wilcox, Cindy Daniels and Kemp O’Neill in a narrow election comprising 8,185 votes across

by Tony L. Crowder
Government-Politics   -   Nov 02, 2025 Sunday Night Special— Opinion-Editorial: The November 2025 Election (Digital Exclusive)
Sunday Night Special— Opinion-Editorial: The November 2025 Election (Digital Exclusive)

Opinion Editorials state the views solely of the author and do not reflect the views of the Community Journal.  With less than one week the upcoming November election looms leaving many wondering which contenders for Livingston City Commission emerge viable following a lengthy campaign season that began with nine candidates

by Tony L. Crowder
Special Edition   -   Oct 28, 2025 Honor A Loved One in Our Veteran's Day Special Edition!
Honor A Loved One in Our Veteran's Day Special Edition!

The Park County Community Journal is publishing our second annual Veteran's Day special edition on November 9th. To commemorate a loved one with some connection to Park County who has served in the military, please complete and submit the following form with a picture by mail or in

by Tony L. Crowder
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