By Blue Duck, Legendary PBR Bull and Occasional Philosopher
This is your boy, Blue Duck—1,635 pounds of muscle, attitude, and Oklahoma sass. I live the good life most days: grazing in the sun, napping in the shade, and making Cord McCoy fetch me snacks like the well-trained
On July 4th at 8 am in Livingston MT, the Yellowstone Running Club (YRC) brings you the 2nd annual “Yellowstone Independence Day 5k” run/walk fundraiser! Last year they had such an amazing turnout and are ready to do it again and hope you will join in! This year they
Wheatgrass Books, located at 120 N. Main Street in Livingston, will be hosting two events during the first scheduled art walk of the 2025 season on Friday, June 27th from 5 to 8 pm.
Cassidy Randall, an award-winning author from Missoula, will be celebrating the recent release of her
Managers Message
By Grant Gager
I am pleased to submit my fiscal year 2025-26 budget recommendations for review and consideration by the Commission and public. With this third budget recommendation as the Livingston City Manager, I’m excited to continue making meaningful improvements in how residents and visitors experience
For kids who receive school meals, the summer months can be the hungriest time of year. No Kid Hungry Montana provided three organizations across the state with a total of $20,100 to help reach more kids in rural communities with summer meals.
Traditional summer meal programs have only reached
The Depot Festival of the Arts is back! The Livingston Depot will host its 37th annual Festival of the Arts on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, July 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Festival hours are from 10 am to 6 pm on the 2nd and 3rd, and from 10 am to 5
The Bureau of Land Management’s Montana/Dakotas Wild Horse and Burro Program saw strong public interest and successful placements at the Upper Yellowstone Adoption Event, held June 6th – 8th at the Park County Fairgrounds in Livingston, Montana.
Of the 56 animals offered, 40 wild horses and burros found new
Summer is in full swing and we’ve got some exciting news to share from LuLu’s Montana Market, located at 5237 US HWY 89 S, just a mile south of town. We will be having a weekend-long celebration on June 21st and 22nd.
LuLu’s Turns 4: Handcrafted,
By Blue Duck, Legendary PBR Bull and Occasional Philosopher
This is your boy, Blue Duck—1,635 pounds of muscle, attitude, and Oklahoma sass. I live the good life most days: grazing in the sun, napping in the shade, and making Cord McCoy fetch me snacks like the well-trained
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
By Blue Duck, Legendary PBR Bull and Occasional Philosopher
This is your boy, Blue Duck—1,635 pounds of muscle, attitude, and Oklahoma sass. I live the good life most days: grazing in the sun, napping in the shade, and making Cord McCoy fetch me snacks like the well-trained
On July 4th at 8 am in Livingston MT, the Yellowstone Running Club (YRC) brings you the 2nd annual “Yellowstone Independence Day 5k” run/walk fundraiser! Last year they had such an amazing turnout and are ready to do it again and hope you will join in! This year they
Wheatgrass Books, located at 120 N. Main Street in Livingston, will be hosting two events during the first scheduled art walk of the 2025 season on Friday, June 27th from 5 to 8 pm.
Cassidy Randall, an award-winning author from Missoula, will be celebrating the recent release of her
Managers Message
By Grant Gager
I am pleased to submit my fiscal year 2025-26 budget recommendations for review and consideration by the Commission and public. With this third budget recommendation as the Livingston City Manager, I’m excited to continue making meaningful improvements in how residents and visitors experience
For kids who receive school meals, the summer months can be the hungriest time of year. No Kid Hungry Montana provided three organizations across the state with a total of $20,100 to help reach more kids in rural communities with summer meals.
Traditional summer meal programs have only reached
The Depot Festival of the Arts is back! The Livingston Depot will host its 37th annual Festival of the Arts on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, July 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Festival hours are from 10 am to 6 pm on the 2nd and 3rd, and from 10 am to 5
The Bureau of Land Management’s Montana/Dakotas Wild Horse and Burro Program saw strong public interest and successful placements at the Upper Yellowstone Adoption Event, held June 6th – 8th at the Park County Fairgrounds in Livingston, Montana.
Of the 56 animals offered, 40 wild horses and burros found new
Summer is in full swing and we’ve got some exciting news to share from LuLu’s Montana Market, located at 5237 US HWY 89 S, just a mile south of town. We will be having a weekend-long celebration on June 21st and 22nd.
LuLu’s Turns 4: Handcrafted,