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VC boardwalk to be blocked due to unsafe building
Tourists will need to take a detour when they walk down the historic Virginia City boardwalk this summer. Part of the boardwalk on the south side of Wallace Street will be blocked due to a potentially hazardous structure.
Virginia City Town Council discussed the Zweifel Building during its meeting last Thursday.
Twin Bridges raises water & sewer rates
Twin Bridges Town Council approved two resolutions during last Tuesday's meeting to raise the town's water and sewer rates. The increases are necessary to balance the town's water and sewer accounts and build up a reserve fund for future repairs.
Twin Bridges Legion presents awards
American Legion Post 31 in Twin Bridges presented Twin Bridges High School students with numerous awards on April 5. Earlier this winter two contests were conducted. Post 31 organized a Senior Government survey contest followed later by a Constitutional Essay contest. The 1st place winning papers were sent to the state competitions.
Snowpack Still on the Rise, Well Above Average, and Setting Records in Some Parts of Montana
BOZEMAN – Unlike February, snowfall wasn’t record-breaking in Montana during March, but it was sufficient to keep the snowpack near to well above normal on April 1, according to snow survey data collected by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
Madison Dam road to be restricted April 24
A one-day closure on Madison Dam road will limit public access to the area near the dam on April 24. The road closure will allow crews to safely make upgrades that will enhance the dam’s public-safety warning system.
Growing pains
TWIN BRIDGES -- After a somewhat tumultuous final draft of the Madison County Fairgrounds master plan, created by Great West Engineering, the fair board is hopefully moving forward with a recommendation.
New resource available to help people access and use their health information
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has published the ONC Guide to Getting and Using your Health Records, a new online resource for individuals, patients, and caregivers.