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Absentee ballots returning
Of the 129 absentee ballots mailed out, 69 have been returned, according to Prairie County Deputy Election Administrator Piney Helmuth. Currently there are 875 registered voters in Prairie County.
Fallon veteran scheduled to speak on Memorial Day
Memorial Day services will be held at the Prairie County Cemetery, May 31 at 10:30 am. Presentations will include Sergeant of Arms Fred Rambur and Master of Ceremonies Glen Meidinger. John ‘Lum’ Latimer will lead the prayer service.
Landowners raise questions on proposed oil pipeline
By Kay Braddock
What procedures of abandonment will be followed when the pipeline is no longer used? How long will the reclamation process last after the pipe is in the ground and who determines when recovery of area range and farmland is complete? Is the thinner-walled pipe proposed to be used in much of eastern Montana safe? What about existing water lines, proposed transmission lines and oil spills?
Project construction, local employment outlined
As talk of constructing a major oil pipeline through portions of six Montana counties continues some have begun considering job opportunities for area residents.
TransCanada responds to predominate issues on Keystone XL
By Kay Braddock
Jeff Rauh was one of several TransCanada representatives on hand during the State Department’s scoping meeting in Terry fielding questions and offering the pipeline company’s perspective on a variety of issues.
Landowners groups formed to protect, not oppose pipeline
By Kay Braddock
Pre-release of teenage movie will be shown
Jake and Roger grew up as best friends. Then, in high school, Jake becomes a star athlete who has it all: A college scholarship and the perfect girl, an ideal life that comes at the exclusion of his childhood friend. Roger, who no longer is in Jake's circle of friends, is tired of always being pushed aside and makes a tragic move, causing Jake's world to spin out of control. As Jake searches for answers, he begins a journey that will change his life forever.
Relay for Life teams: Sign up early
Those interested in participating in the Terry Relay for Life are reminded to turn in team registration forms.
And then there were four
They weren’t always a class of four.
Teachers union points to efforts to negotiate unfair labor charge
By Kay Braddock
Attempts to negotiate were ongoing.