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Brophy’s commission bid a bust

Cliff Brophy will not be allowed to run for the office of District 3 Stillwater County Commissioner, a district judge ruled Thursday.
In an 8-page ruling issued on April 19, District Judge Randal Spaulding rejected Brophy's argument that he should be allowed to run for commissioner despite the fact that he has not lived in District 3 for the required two-year time period.

Arkansas man denies aggravated assault

An Arkansas resident on temporary work duty for an area refinery has denied attacking a man on a Columbus sidewalk following an incident at a bar. Christopher Figueroa, 28, appeared

Law Enforcement Blotter

The Columbus Police Department, Stillwater County Sheriff’s Office and Montana Highway Patrol responded to 251 calls for service during the seven days listed below. The following is a representation of

Stillwater Veterans’ Wall

Rainy, cold weather did not dampen the spirit at last Saturday’s Stillwater Veterans’ Wall dedication activities, with attendees ranging from Vietnam veterans to toddlers taking part in an emotional and

Huge help for old hospital cleanup

A year after the old Columbus hospital building was shut down and deemed a public nuisance upon the discovery of approximately 14,000 square feet of asbestos and other “contaminants of

Storm brings inches of rain to Stillwater County

Keyser Creek was running over its banks by 6 a.m. Wednesday morning, May 23. By 7 a.m., the Columbus area had received about 1.6 inches of rain from the storm

“Era of Megafires” presentation set for June 4

Although the mountains still hold snow and spring rain storms have kept the surroundings green and plush, don’t be lulled into thinking the threat of wildfire has diminished. “We are

Words From your Watershed

It’s Montana’s Wildfire Awareness Month. Is your home and family prepared?   Take action and prepare now for this year’s wildfire season. Remove needles and leaves from your gutters, around

Weed of the Week

The term “weed” means different things to different people. A weed is any plant growing where it is not wanted. Weeds can be native or non-native (introduced), invasive or noninvasive,

Mental Health Center Poker RUN June 2

The Columbus Mental Health Center will hold its second annual Poker RUN on June 2 at Itch-Kep-Pe Park, beginning at 9 a.m. The event will be professionally timed, but people