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Stillwater Billings Clinic at capacity

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Recent surges of COVID-19 cases locally and across the state have Billings hospitals and the Stillwater Billings Clinic (SBC) in Columbus at capacity, with concerns about the rising trend of new cases

First Meadowlark COVID-19 related death, 36 active cases

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The first COVID-19 related death from the outbreak at the Caslen Meadowlark Assisted Living Facility in Columbus was reported today, Oct. 5.

OUTBREAK AT MEADOWLARK

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At least 10 residents and staff members of the Meadowlark Assisted Living facility in Columbus have tested positive for COVID-19.

Three residents are hospitalized — one in Stillwater County and two outside the county.

The announcement was first made at a Stillwater County Commission meeting Tuesday morning, which was followed by a press release from public health officials.

Positive cases were first confirmed at the facility on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Caslen Living Centers owns the Meadowlark facility.

Wildland fire season

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Wildland fire season kicked into gear last Friday with the LE Peterson blaze in the Park City area that drew crews from Columbus Fire Rescue, Park City, Molt, Laurel, Red Lodge, DNRC, BLM, USFS, two helicopters and one dozer. The fire burned a little more than 200 acres, said CFR Chief Rich Cowger. Later that day, crews scrambled east towards Reed Point to battle the Svenson Road Fire. Columbus Fire Rescue, Red Lodge and Sweet Grass crews provided assistance. On Saturday morning, a blown tire on I-90 near Pine Crest sparked a 1.5 acre fire.

 

Shelter-in-Place order given by governor

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Montana’s first COVID-19 death was announced Thursday night by Governor Steve Bullock, just hours after he imposed a shelter-in-place order for 1 million Montanans.

Social Distancing

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EDITOR'S NOTE: The COVID-19 pandemic is a rapidly evolving situation. The information that is printed in the SCN is accurate at the time of deadline. We will update information as often as possible.

The coronavirus — technically called Covid-19 — officially arrived in Montana Friday, March 13, with now four cases reported in Yellowstone, Gallatin, Silverbow and Lewis & Clark counties.

So far this week, seven more have been added, bringing to a total 11 positive tests.

FWP accepting applications for Boulder River Advisory Committee

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FROM MONTANA FISH, WILDLIFE & PARKS (FWP) – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is accepting applications for a Boulder River Advisory Committee, which will consider potential actions pertaining to a petition submitted to the Fish and Wildlife Commission last year.

City Council talks ARPA funds, reports

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The Columbus City Council addressed the following business at its regularly held meeting:

Wodrich Memorial, Coffee & Cookies

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The family of Noel “Wood” Wodrich, (AKA “Wood or Woody”) invite family and friends to a “Coffee & Cookies Celebration of Life” on Saturday June 19, 2021, at the Lake Basin Senior Center, formerly known as the Stockman Café in Rapelje from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Interment will follow at the Rapelje Cemetery.

Park City landlord accused of dumping raw sewage despite being told to stop

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A Park City landlord is being taken to district court by county officials for allegedly dumping raw sewage from his rental properties, compromising the water quality of multiple locations, including the Park City school.

Gary R. Weitz is also accused of continuing to dump sewage despite multiple site visits and letters of violation from local and state environmental officials.