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A Mountainside Aerie Near Red Lodge, Montana
A mountainside home that seems a perfect fit for its place may have a sense of inevitability about it now, but it was a long time in the making. The homeowners had spent a decade vacationing in Jackson Hole before pursuing their own home. They then visited mountain towns all around the greater Yellowstone area, searching for the right property. Read more
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Harris Fire 100 percent contained; Injured Fireman Receiving Treatment
The Harris Fire is 100 percent contained according to the County Assist Team (CAT) as of July 21. The fire has been turned back over to the local unit with the following resources; 8 engines, two dozers, and associated overhead. Crews will work to extinguish remaining hot spots, secure the fire’s perimeter and conduct mop-up operations. Read more
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Injured Red Lodge firefighter continues treatment at Utah hospital
A Red Lodge firefighter injured while fighting the Harris Hill Fire north of Joliet continues to receive treatment at a hospital in Utah. Read more
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CC Fair is Coming!
On Monday, July 10, the fence was completed for the playground for the Carbon County Fair up at the rodeo grounds. It is just in time for the Carbon County Fair which starts next Monday, July 26, and runs through July 31. Fairgrounds Board member, Chrissy Frank, explained about the latest Fair project. “About three years ago, I thought we should do something with money we had in our 4 H fund. I am on the council. About ten years ago, someone had an idea for a playground up here and started saving money.” Frank said she, “Grabbed some girls to help,” and they formed a committee. They started selling plaques they called pickets to put up on a fence around the playground. Between the money they had already saved, the pickets and a grant from Northwest Farm Credit, they put up the playground last year. Read more