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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.

Columbus bear hunt underway!

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Bear hunting season is underway in Columbus!

As part of a worldwide effort to put some brightness and fun into the lives of small children in isolation due to COVID-19, bears (of the stuffed sort) are showing up on porches, peeking through windows and even hanging out in trees around Columbus.

Stillwater Situation Update

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As of Wednesday morning, March 26, there were no COVID-19 cases in Stillwater County.

School, restaurants closed for 2 more weeks

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One week after issuing a statewide order closing schools and then restaurants from onsite dining, Governor Steve Bullock has extended closures and announced more restrictions, all in an effort to further social distancing and slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

In press conference held Tuesday afternoon, Bullock announced school closures and restrictions on inside dining will be extended until April 10. At that time, the COVID-19 situation will be reassessed.

County selects an “Owner’s Rep” for $28.5 million county facilities project

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Holten CCM from Billings has been chosen to lead Stillwater County through the multi-year, 4-phase, $28.5 million project facilities improvement plan.

Holten was one of two companies that bid for the job. The Stillwater County Commissioners announced last week that Holten CCM would be awarded the bid, with the next step being contract negotiations.

Holten was recommended by Stillwater County Community/Economic Development Stephanie Ray. Both bids were also reviewed by the Facilities Capital Improvement Plan committee.

Nye Community Foundation scholarship applications due April 1

Applications for scholarships, scholarship renewals and grants are due on April 1 with the Nye Community Foundation.

Convicted burglar arrested for allegedly stealing 2 cars in 1 morning

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A 9-time convicted felon who is accused of violating his probation in a Stillwater County case is in jail once again for allegedly stealing two vehicles on the same morning he was scheduled to make a court appearance.​

Billings woman gets deferred sentence in meth case

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A Billings woman will spend three years on probation and pay $1,085 in fines and fees stemming from a methamphetamine traffic stop.​

Probationer from I-90 pot candy case gets another chance following violations

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A Missouri woman who violated the terms of her probation from a drug case by committing a new drug crime has been given one more chance at freedom and an extra year of probation.