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Notice Of Close Of Registration

NOTICE is hereby given that regular registration for the FEDERAL PRIMARY ELECTION to be held on JUNE 4, 2024, will close at 5:00 PM on MAY 6, 2024.

Applications For State Property Tax Assistance Programs Now June 1

Subdivision Modification Highlights Role of Wheatland Tedd in County Development

Townsend’s Fall Fest 2024 Planning Under Way

Tree Board Preparing For Arbor Day Weekend

Correction: Lincoln-reagen Dinner Ad

Three Candidates Vie For Two Seats On School Board/voting Only By Mailed Ballots

Final Decision Signed for Wood Duck Project in Big Belt Mountains

TOWNSEND, Mont. – April 5, 2024 – Today a final decision was signed for the Wood Duck Project located on the Townsend Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.

“The Wood Duck Project utilizes active forest management treatments to manage widespread tree mortality,” said Townsend District Ranger Aaron Webber. “This project will bring conditions closer to what is desired in the Forest Plan.”

Highway 287 Rest Stop Opens Without Fanfare

MT 43 News Staff Reporter

The Headwaters Rest Area near Three Forks on US Highway 287 opened Friday promptly at 9 a.m. Friday. A maintenance person reminded people who stopped by early that the facility would not open before 9:00 a.m. The facility was soon busy with cars and semis parked and people visiting the site.

Headwaters Rest Area To Open April 5

THREE FORKS, Mont. - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is excited to announce the opening of the Headwaters Rest Area near Three Forks at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 5.

The new rest area is located on US Highway 287 (US 287) near the Interstate 90 (I-90) interchange. It includes modern design features, safety enhancements, and a Law Enforcement Office that will be available for use by the Broadwater County Sheriff, Montana Highway Patrol (MHP), and MDT Motor Carrier Services (MCS).