A cold spell during the middle of July was one of the highlights mentioned during the National Weather Service’s weather-ready briefing for the Glasgow and Billings stations held last week. It was noted that several locations in the region set record low temperatures during July 15-16. Record low temperatures were reported in Billings at 61 degrees for July 16, Miles City at 64 degrees for

The Culbertson Museum hosted birthday festivities over the past weekend. The museum is now in its 34th year. Evie Heckmun told the Community News that approximately 60 people attended the two-day event. Dane Hansen won the annual quilt drawing. The next big project at the museum will be repairing the north wall, which has been compromised by water and wind damage. Donations are being sought,

With new funding from the Montana Pulse Crop Committee, Montana State University’s Eastern Agricultural Research Center is establishing a new survey program for peas and lentils and is seeking producer participants. EARC, located in Sidney, will be the hub for the program, and farmers growing peas or lentils in Daniels, McCone, Roosevelt, Sheridan and Valley counties are invited to participate.

Newsies Hits The Stage In Fort Peck Inspired by the real-life NYC Newsboy strike of 1899, Disney’s popular movie Newsies premiered on film in 1992. It was adapted into a smash live Broadway musical, utilizing all the famous songs from the film. The new Fort Peck Summer Theatre production promises to feature athletic choreography, high-energy action and lots of heart. Disney’s Newsies

More than 300 4-H members and volunteers from 42 counties visited Montana State University last week for the Montana 4-H Congress, an annual program offering competitive events, workshops, entertainment and social activities. As the youth development program of MSU Extension, Montana 4-H reaches more than 14,000 youth each year and is supported by more than 3,000 volunteers. Ellie Weldon,