The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts presents Cat-Griz Schools of Music on Saturday, April 4th at 3 pm in the Dulcie Theatre.
Wonki Lee, Assistant Professor of Saxophone at Montana State University, and Dr. Er-Hsuan Li, Assistant Teaching Professor of Piano at Montana State University, will be performing their
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. It’s celebrated each year on March 17th, the date traditionally believed to mark the death of Saint Patrick in 461 AD. He is widely credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland and is said to have used the three-leaf shamrock to
Friend, sweetheart, and husband, Richard Gary Tonnesen, 85, passed on to bigger fish and colder beer on January 26, 2026, at home and surrounded by loved ones. He was born on April 17, 1940, to John and Christine Tonnesen.
Richard was preceded in death by his loving wife Sherry Tonnesen,
The Community School Collaborative (CSC), in partnership with the Livingston School District—specifically Sleeping Giant Middle School—will host its next Cougar Career Day on Thursday, March 26th at Livingston HealthCare. For this special healthcare-focused event, SGMS 7th graders will be joined by students from Gardiner School and Shields Valley,
Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) has reached a historic milestone in regional land conservation: 75,000 total acres of highly productive agricultural, wildlife-rich, and scenic open lands permanently protected across Gallatin, Park, and Madison counties.
This marks a significant acceleration in GVLT’s efforts to protect Southwest Montana’s iconic
by Cassidy Crawford, LN, MS, RDN, Livingston HealthCare
It’s National Nutrition Month and one nutrient that has been spending a lot of time in the limelight recently is protein. With everything from popcorn to water being loaded with protein and marketed like crazy, one may wonder, am I getting
by Jill-Ann Ouellette
On Saturday, February 14th, three girls and three boys, ages 8-13, were crowned Champions at the Montana Elks State “Hoop Shoot”® free throw contest, which took place at Park High School in Livingston. District Champions from the five districts in Montana competed for the State Contest crowns.
The now twenty-year-old Livingston Downtown Building Owners and Business Association (LDBOBA), formerly Livingston’s Downtown Association, has recently published its Downtown Long-Term Economic Development Objectives & Priorities as an advertisement in this issue of the Park County Community Journal.
The organization’s ten objectives are research-based initiatives considered vital to
The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts presents Cat-Griz Schools of Music on Saturday, April 4th at 3 pm in the Dulcie Theatre.
Wonki Lee, Assistant Professor of Saxophone at Montana State University, and Dr. Er-Hsuan Li, Assistant Teaching Professor of Piano at Montana State University, will be performing their
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,
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
The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts presents Cat-Griz Schools of Music on Saturday, April 4th at 3 pm in the Dulcie Theatre.
Wonki Lee, Assistant Professor of Saxophone at Montana State University, and Dr. Er-Hsuan Li, Assistant Teaching Professor of Piano at Montana State University, will be performing their
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. It’s celebrated each year on March 17th, the date traditionally believed to mark the death of Saint Patrick in 461 AD. He is widely credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland and is said to have used the three-leaf shamrock to
Friend, sweetheart, and husband, Richard Gary Tonnesen, 85, passed on to bigger fish and colder beer on January 26, 2026, at home and surrounded by loved ones. He was born on April 17, 1940, to John and Christine Tonnesen.
Richard was preceded in death by his loving wife Sherry Tonnesen,
The Community School Collaborative (CSC), in partnership with the Livingston School District—specifically Sleeping Giant Middle School—will host its next Cougar Career Day on Thursday, March 26th at Livingston HealthCare. For this special healthcare-focused event, SGMS 7th graders will be joined by students from Gardiner School and Shields Valley,
Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) has reached a historic milestone in regional land conservation: 75,000 total acres of highly productive agricultural, wildlife-rich, and scenic open lands permanently protected across Gallatin, Park, and Madison counties.
This marks a significant acceleration in GVLT’s efforts to protect Southwest Montana’s iconic
by Cassidy Crawford, LN, MS, RDN, Livingston HealthCare
It’s National Nutrition Month and one nutrient that has been spending a lot of time in the limelight recently is protein. With everything from popcorn to water being loaded with protein and marketed like crazy, one may wonder, am I getting
by Jill-Ann Ouellette
On Saturday, February 14th, three girls and three boys, ages 8-13, were crowned Champions at the Montana Elks State “Hoop Shoot”® free throw contest, which took place at Park High School in Livingston. District Champions from the five districts in Montana competed for the State Contest crowns.
The now twenty-year-old Livingston Downtown Building Owners and Business Association (LDBOBA), formerly Livingston’s Downtown Association, has recently published its Downtown Long-Term Economic Development Objectives & Priorities as an advertisement in this issue of the Park County Community Journal.
The organization’s ten objectives are research-based initiatives considered vital to