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Bringing the brew to you

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“We wanted to turn this place back into a spot where people could hangout,” said Colter Todd, Owner of Circle T Taproom.

COVID-19 cases drop in Sweet Grass County, new death related to the virus

Another Sweet Grass County resident has died due to COVID-19 as the county’s active case number drops.

PMC approves remodel using funds from CARES Act

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As of last week, the board at Pioneer Medical Center (PMC) voted to proceed with a remodel using funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The CARES Act awarded federal money in May to aid reductions in revenue due to increased COVID-19 related expenses. Human Health Services distributed $3.3 million in “provider relief funds” to PMC.

Former Big Timber resident joins MT Highway Patrol

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A former Big Timber resident is back to serving the community.

Medicare Coverage regarding diabetic supplies and insulin

This is a huge question as there seems to be such an increase in this life threatening disease. Medicare covers diabetes supplies in different ways depending on what you need. Original Medicare Part B (medical insurance) covers some diabetes supplies, and Medicare Part D (prescription drug benefit) covers others.

FWP NEWS

The Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a public hearing via a telephonic Zoom platform on Dec. 1, at 10 a.m., to consider a proposed rule banning the use of remote-controlled devices and drones while fishing. Fish, Wildlife & Parks has increasingly been asked if it is permissible to use a remote-controlled boat, drone, or other remote-controlled device to fish. Currently, Montana law does not specifically address remotecontrolled devices or drones, and gives the commission discretion to allow or prohibit this activity. Possible uses of remote-controlled devices and drones while fishing include transporting bait and hooks long distances beyond where anglers can physically cast, transporting bait and hooks to areas that normally are unable to be accessed such as closed areas near dams, scouting large areas above water quickly for fish and filming fish in real time, dropping hooks or bait with exceptional accuracy, and landing fish. The proposed rule represents a proactive approach to clarify what drone technology and applications are or are not allowed for fishing.

Leading a helping hand

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Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the country has seen a demand in a new item for the wardrobe; the mask. Members throughout Big Timber have been stitching patterns together to distribute masks for the community.

MSU Extension is offering webinars

With shipping season wrapping up for most producers, many might find themselves with a little extra time to do some education building. MSU Extension is offering some webinars in the coming weeks that will teach you about grasshopper management and provide licensed applicators with a chance to add some private applicator credits. The private applicators in Sweet Grass County have until December 2022 to acquire the six continuing education credits to keep their license.

More COVID-19 cases in county as state increases regulations

Sweet Grass County continues to have above 40 active cases of COVID-19. There were 44 active cases as of Wednesday morning, according to Sweet Grass County Public Health Nurse Jenn Chappell.

Tips for properly preparing for the cold winter months

Having witnessed the days of the horse drawn carriages, Oie Motor Co. has served as a lasting business throughout Big Timber history. Transitioning to propane delivery and service in 1953, Oie has heated many homes throughout the greater area over the years.