Jim O’Day, Director of Athletics for the University of Montana, was in Lewistown last week for a pre-season get- together at Pine Meadows.

On the eve of archery season, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks would like to remind hunters of the importance of taking proper precautions while hunting in bear country to avoid conflict with grizzly bears.

A dance will kick-off Chokecherry Festival weekend the evening of Friday, September 10.  Better known as The Stomp, it is a benefit for the central Montana Education Center and MSU-Northern at Lewistown.