On Tuesday, November 4th, residents of the Shields Valley School District, comprising portions of both Park and Gallatin counties, will vote on a bond designated to fund key renovations and adjustments to Wilsall Elementary School—in effect, improving student safety and security, top priorities for YES to Shields Valley Kids,
by Tony L. Crowder
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,
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
Park Local Development Corporation, in collaboration with MSU Extension Park County, is proud to announce the launch of a new opportunity aimed at strengthening the local business community. The Master and Mingle series kicks off with its first sessions on August 26th and August 28th, offering business owners a unique
Big Timber—The water war waged to the east in Sweetgrass County has ceased. In Big Timber, a clash between big business and representative democracy saw the latter emerge victorious when city council members and Mayor Greg DeBoer temporarily suspended bulk water sales (excluding support for emergency services) in a
