(File Photo) GRANITE COUNTY – Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) as well as area residents are reporting a number of bears moving in and about the county. At present, there has been only one collared grizzly bear, named Lingenpolter, which has been tracked throughout portions of Granite County according to Game Warden Rory Trimbo. But he has also received several reports from residents of bears caught on game cameras located on county ranches. “Lingenpolter got into some chickens

DRUMMOND – The Trojans have always been known in the field of competition, be it on the gridiron, the court, or speeding around a track. But as Dean Phillips steps into his role as the new Superintendent of Drummond Schools, he sees challenges and opportunities that lie ahead that make him excited to get started. “It’s always been on my radar to return to the classroom or become a school leader. This opportunity just happened to come along a little sooner than I originally pl

Granite County Commissioner's Agenda: August 3, 2021

PHILIPSBURG - The Granite County Tennis Camp was in session this week, teaching young players how to perfect their game. The camp is run by Leeann Tenesch and gives local youth a chance to experience the game at the Town Park in Philipsburg.

Granite County Sheriff's Report: July 26, 2021

DEER LODGE - Movies this week at the Rialto Community Theater in Deer Lodge, Montana playing July 30-31-August 1 at 7:30 p.m. each night. Boss Baby 2 (2021) PG13 / 107 minutes While social distancing or out cruising Stop by Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 For Rialto Popcorn and Concessions Serving Large Extra Butter Popcorn for $ 5.00 Visit the Rialto Community Theater website for more information.

HELENA – Twelve Montana citizens have been selected to serve on the Lower Yellowstone Advisory Committee, a new committee convened by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and sponsored by Gov. Greg Gianforte. The committee will advise FWP and others on how to prioritize access, habitat and infrastructure projects along the Lower Yellowstone by setting broad criteria for evaluating proposals. Committee members are: Justin Cornelius, John Moorhouse, Lance Kalfell, Ruth Baue,

Granite County Commissioner's Agenda: July 27, 2021

DEER LODGE - Movies this week at the Rialto Community Theater in Deer Lodge, Montana playing July 23-24-25at 7:30 p.m. each night. Fast and Furious 9 (2021) PG13 / 143 minutes While social distancing or out cruising Stop by Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 For Rialto Popcorn and Concessions Serving Large Extra Butter Popcorn for $ 5.00 Visit the Rialto Community Theater website for more information.

Granite County Sheriff's Report: July 19, 2021