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Local amateur astronomer Nik Grosfield describes the inner workings of his telescope ahead of the appearance of the Wirtanen Comet this month.

Thu, 12/13/2018 - 12:00am

Sky-watcher looks forward to comet’s approach

Parents might want to let their children unwrap that telescope under the Christmas tree a little early. The Wirtanen Comet, dubbed the Christmas Comet thanks to its green hue and

Pioneer photo by Nolan Lister
A stuffed animal sits on the dashboard of a squad car filled with young children and more toys. Members of the sheriff’s office said the annual Shop with a Cop event is one of their favorite times of the year.

Thu, 12/13/2018 - 12:00am

I want that one!

Members of the sheriff’s office said the annual Shop with a Cop event is one of their favorite times of the year.

Pioneer photo by Nolan Lister
From left to right, sophomore clarinetist Kailey Forrey, junior clarinetist Callan McDonnell, junior alto saxophonist Maria Tronrud, junior alto saxophonist Sawyer Toulouse and freshman tenor saxophonist Addie Gano rehearse a swinging rendition of “O Christmas Tree” during jazz band rehearsal Monday night. The group of musicians will play a variety of tunes for Pioneer Medical Clinic’s assisted living residents during a gig tentatively scheduled for Dec. 20. The band also is slated to play at the Tuesday Christmas concert at the high school.

Thu, 12/13/2018 - 12:00am

SGHS Jazz Band ‘got that swing’

Legendary jazz drummer Art Blakey once said, “It takes an intelligent ear to listen to jazz,” and Sweet Grass High School Band and Activities Director Barry Snodgrass has assembled more

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Hailee Brandon looks to pass during the Herder girls’ win against Fairfield Friday night in Three Forks.

Thu, 12/13/2018 - 12:00am

Herder girls win two in Three Forks

It was quite a weekend for the Sweet Grass High School girls basketball team. The Herders returned home from the Three Forks tournament with two victories against strong opponents Friday

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Above, SGHS boys Coach Dan Smart patrols the sideline in Columbus Friday night. The Herders whipped the Cougars in their season opener.

Thu, 12/06/2018 - 12:00am

Herder-Cougar girls game stats

Columbus 50, Sweet Grass County 44 Dec. 1 at Columbus SWEET GRASS COUNTY (0-1) — Darby Johnston 2 0-0 5, Jolie Wood 4 2-2 10, Ella Holman 3 2-2 8,

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12/13/2018 - 12:00am

The power of pets to comfort us

I pretty sure all of us have or have had pets in our lives several times and we remember how they made us laugh. Did you know there are many

Christmas music, fun to fill the air in Big Timber

SGHS Jazz Band ‘got that swing’

I want that one!

Sky-watcher looks forward to comet’s approach

Sports

Pioneer photo by Nolan Lister

Casey Gunlikson looks for an opening as Blake Finn screens off Colulmbus defenders in last week’s Herder win over the Cougars. The boys upped their season record to 3-0 with wins over Fairfield and Anaconda Friday and Saturday. Kell Schwers burned the nets at the Three Forks Tournament, scoring a total of 50 points in the two victories.

12/13/2018 - 12:00am

Herder boys basketball statistics

Sweet Grass County 70, Fairfield 62 Dec. 7 at Three Forks SWEET GRASS COUNTY (2-0) — Dawson Laverell 1 0-0 3, Casey Gunlikson 4 3-3 12, Blake Finn 2 5-6

Herder girls win two in Three Forks

Runnin’ Herders race past Fairfield, Anaconda

COLLARING THE COUGARS

Herder girls fall short at Columbus, 50-44

Herder-Cougar girls game stats

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