Sandra “Sandy” Ann Hillman passed away on June 1, 2025, of natural causes, she was 80 years old. Sandy was born February 1, 1945, in Waupun, WI, to Helena and Michael Melody. She was later adopted by Barney Vande Kolk. She was raised in Brandon, WI, until she moved to
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Team River Runner, a nationwide veteran’s organization with chapters in several states, is hosting the 21st annual Pig Roast fundraiser on Saturday, July 19th from 6 to 10 pm at the Emigrant Outpost, located at 70 Murphy Lane in Emigrant. Proceeds from the event will be used to fund
The Gallatin Valley Farmer’s Market (GVFM), hosted at the county fairgrounds (located at 901 N. Black Ave) in neighboring Bozeman, will kick off the 2025 season on Saturday, June 14th. This year, 15 vendors from Park County have registered to participate each Saturday from 9 am to 12 pm
Revenue Share Will Support the Give A Hoot Campaign Two local businesses–Katabatic Brewing Company and Cardinal Distributing–are supporting the Park County CommunityFoundation’s annual Give A Hoot giving challenge by sharing revenue earned through sales of a specialty brew, the Give A Hoot pale ale. The annual giving
We are proud to announce the Year 11 graduates of Leadership 49, a nine-month leadership program designed to develop empowered and engaged citizens that will strengthen and connect the communities of Park County. Finishing its eleventh year, Leadership 49 has graduated over 185 community leaders. “Joining this group helped me
In response to growing interest from Park County landowners, community members, and conservation partners, the Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) has launched Northern Yellowstone Open Lands—a conservation initiative based in Livingston, Montana. Northern Yellowstone Open Lands is dedicated to serving Park County’s landowners and communities who are committed
Grab your rigging bag, your best hat, rosin up the ropes, tighten up the buckles, shine your cowboy boots and saddle the horses—it’s time to rodeo! The Northern Rodeo Association (NRA) and the Northern Women’s Rodeo Association (NWRA) both begin their action-packed, fun-filled 2025 season with the
As Park County continues to undergo growth and diversification, the public school system has become a subject of controversy. For many years, the district primarily comprised only state-funded programming and private parochial institutions such as St. Mary’s, with few alternatives for formal education sans religious affiliation—Montessori schools and
The BLM Montana/Dakotas will bring 54 wild horses and burros to the Upper Yellowstone Wild Horse & Burro Adoption Event, taking place June 6-8, 2025, at the Park County Fairgrounds in Livingston, Montana. This event will offer 37 untouched horses, 15 burros, and two saddle-trained horses from Wyoming Honor
