The Friends of the Library will hold their annual meeting at the City-County Public Library on Monday, January 19th at 7 pm. There will be a short, 30-minute period for refreshments prior to the meeting, and everyone is welcome to attend. Following a short business meeting to outline
Middle school students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade from public, private, charter, and home schools across Montana are invited to apply for the 2026 National Civics Bee, a nonpartisan competition created and organized by the United States Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The Mansfield Center at the University of Montana
Billings—Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming will kick off their 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season on January 30th, a time when girl scouts everywhere hone their entrepreneurial skills as they find new and inventive ways to sell cookies, unboxing brighter futures for themselves. With the much anticipated cookie season
Blue Slipper Theatre is excited to announce the return of its popular Connections Acting Workshops, offering adults a dynamic and welcoming opportunity to explore acting and theatrical craft this winter and spring. Featuring an exciting lineup of guest instructors and stand-alone workshops, Connections Classes are open to adults 18+
Wheatgrass Books is pleased to welcome author, poet, and filmmaker Maggie Dewane for a poetry reading and nature-inspired haiku writing workshop on Saturday, February 7th at 3 pm. The event will feature a reading from Dewane’s new book, Haiku and Hope: 50 States of Climate Change, followed by
In Livingston no shortage of good eats or goodwill exists. Home to roughly 9,000 people, the city’s robust culinary landscape features an impressive lineup of restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries and other food and beverage establishments—the likes of which have joined forces to support the Livingston Food Resource
Serving in the final installment of his full four-year term on the Park County Commission, Mike Story was appointed to continue in his role as chairperson for the 2026 calendar year, receiving glowing endorsements from fellow members Bryan Wells and Jennifer Vermillion during a regular meeting scheduled for January
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
The Friends of the Library will hold their annual meeting at the City-County Public Library on Monday, January 19th at 7 pm. There will be a short, 30-minute period for refreshments prior to the meeting, and everyone is welcome to attend. Following a short business meeting to outline
by Jacob Schwarz
It was senior night for the 2026 Park High Rangers varsity baseball squad. Facing the Butte Central Maroons, a victory by five or more runs was needed to clinch the No. 3 seed in the Central A Division—and their first playoff appearance since baseball became a
HRDC is preparing to open its Livingston Warming Center for the upcoming winter season, providing a safe, warm space for individuals experiencing homelessness or lacking adequate heat during Montana’s coldest months.
The Warming Center model operates seasonally and relies on community support and fundraising to keep its doors open.
The Park County Council for the Arts (PCCArts) proudly awarded Parks Reece the distinction of Inaugural Artist Laureate for 2025. PCCArts also recognized the late Russell Chatham as the 2025 Legacy Laureate. Parks, as well as Russell’s daughter Lea, received a beautiful leather award ribbon designed by Chase DeForest.
By Melissa Johansen
Livingston’s third annual Craft Supply Swap will be held October 25th, from noon to 4 pm at Old Lumberyard (122 North F Street). This is a fun, free community event that centers creativity, reducing waste, and connecting our communities.
There is a lot of community excitement
Raise a glass and your spirits at the Livingston 2nd Street Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 18th from 4 to 7 pm. Admission is free and there’s fun for all! Enjoy interactive adult and kids’ activities, seasonal drink and food specials, and live accordion music. There will be a long
The National Alliance On Metal Illness (NAMI) has designated September as National Suicide Prevention Month to shine a spotlight on a topic not often talked about... suicide.
“Regarding the question of suicide, keep it a question. It’s not really an answer.” - Peter McWilliams
Everyone is affected by suicide, not
The Park County Community Journal (PCCJ) presents its 9th annual Best of Park County poll, a contest intended to showcase our community’s best—the outstanding people, places, and local businesses that make this special community vibrant.
Voting will begin on Wednesday, August 20th, at 9 am and concludes three
Opinion Editorials state the views solely of the author and do not reflect the views of the Community Journal.
By Brad Wilson
In his recent guest column, Sam Byrne, managing partner of CrossHarbor Capital Partners, offered an apology to the Shields Valley community for missteps in water use at Crazy
The Friends of the Library will hold their annual meeting at the City-County Public Library on Monday, January 19th at 7 pm. There will be a short, 30-minute period for refreshments prior to the meeting, and everyone is welcome to attend. Following a short business meeting to outline
Middle school students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade from public, private, charter, and home schools across Montana are invited to apply for the 2026 National Civics Bee, a nonpartisan competition created and organized by the United States Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The Mansfield Center at the University of Montana
Billings—Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming will kick off their 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season on January 30th, a time when girl scouts everywhere hone their entrepreneurial skills as they find new and inventive ways to sell cookies, unboxing brighter futures for themselves. With the much anticipated cookie season
Blue Slipper Theatre is excited to announce the return of its popular Connections Acting Workshops, offering adults a dynamic and welcoming opportunity to explore acting and theatrical craft this winter and spring. Featuring an exciting lineup of guest instructors and stand-alone workshops, Connections Classes are open to adults 18+
Wheatgrass Books is pleased to welcome author, poet, and filmmaker Maggie Dewane for a poetry reading and nature-inspired haiku writing workshop on Saturday, February 7th at 3 pm. The event will feature a reading from Dewane’s new book, Haiku and Hope: 50 States of Climate Change, followed by
In Livingston no shortage of good eats or goodwill exists. Home to roughly 9,000 people, the city’s robust culinary landscape features an impressive lineup of restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries and other food and beverage establishments—the likes of which have joined forces to support the Livingston Food Resource
Serving in the final installment of his full four-year term on the Park County Commission, Mike Story was appointed to continue in his role as chairperson for the 2026 calendar year, receiving glowing endorsements from fellow members Bryan Wells and Jennifer Vermillion during a regular meeting scheduled for January
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