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Group eyes buying camp to open a retreat center

Photo by Don Scheidecker

A sign marks the entrance to Camp Mimanagish in the Boulder River valley. A non-profit group hopes soon to acquire the camp and transform it into a retreat center.

Thu, 01/16/2020 - 12:00am

Group eyes buying camp to open a retreat center

A church-based non-profit organization hopes to soon buy the 16-acre Camp Mimanagish property in the Boulder River valley south of Big Timber to transform it into a “retreat center.” Camp

Playing nice at BTGS

Pioneer Photo by Elias Baer

Mrs. Moore’s third graders play a game of Twister during inside recess on Tuesday. According to Big Timber Grade School Principal Mark Ketcham, the kids stay inside for recess if temperatures drop below 10 degrees with no sunshine. “Sometimes it just depends,” he said. “If it gets to be 10 degrees tomorrow we’re going to go outside no matter what. These kids need some exercise.”

Thu, 01/16/2020 - 12:00am

Playing nice at BTGS

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Sheriff says calls from citizens continue to rise in past two decades

Thu, 01/09/2020 - 12:00am

Sheriff says calls from citizens continue to rise in past two decades

In the last 20 years there has been a curious and consistent uptick in calls for service at the Sweet Grass County Sheriff’s Department.

Herders soar at home

Pioneer photo by Elias Baer

Hailee Brandon lets the ball fly off the tips of her fingers during the Herder girls win last week. The victory kept the girls still undefeated at 6-0 for the young season.

Game stories and more photos on Page 6.

Thu, 01/09/2020 - 12:00am

Herders soar at home

Herders soar at home

Man charged in homicide at Big Timber apartment

Pioneer photo by Jeffrey Durham

The front of the Stock Street Apartments at 413 W. Eighth Ave. where Richard Allen Bowers was shot and killed inside the apartment where the accused shooter Kevin Walla lived. The homicide occurred between 5:15 and 5:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Bond was set for Walla Monday and the case was moved to district court.

Thu, 01/09/2020 - 12:00am

Man charged in homicide at Big Timber apartment

It has been five years since there was a homicide in Sweet Grass County.

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01/16/2020 - 12:00am

SGHS launches new mobile app and website

Sweet Grass County High School is launching a new mobile app that helps students, parents and community members know what is happening at school, right from their phones. Families are

MSU ag forums set for January 22-24

Dog shot in Hardin looking for a home in Livingston

Big Timber students make Montana Western Dean’s list

New building owners plan to open a business

Wind damage at Family Dollar

Sports

Herder girls unbeaten with two more wins

Pioneer photos by Jeffrey Durham

Above, top scorer Bailey Finn drives toward the basket around a Panther defender.

01/16/2020 - 12:00am

Herder girls unbeaten with two more wins

Good things are happening for the Lady Herder basketball team. They are now 8-0 and playing determined and smart basketball. They crushed Joliet, 61-39, Friday and turned around Saturday to

SGHS beats Joliet, before losing another nailbiter

BTGS 6th grade basketball schedule

BTGS 7th-8th grade schedule

Lady Herders continue their winning ways

BTGS Lion boys 7th-8th basketball schedule

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2018 Sweet Grass Fest

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MEMORIAL DAY: Big Timber honors Memorial Day in town

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LOCAL POOL: Kids make a splash on opening day

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HIGH SCHOOL RODEO: Big Timber hosts high school rodeo

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