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Obituary of Thomas Spencer

Obituary of Thomas Spencer

All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts… -William Shakespeare (As You Like It) Thomas “Tom” Spencer passed away on April 27, 2026, at Benefis Peace Hospice, surrounded

11th Annual Dandelion Foundation Color Fun Run

11th Annual Dandelion Foundation Color Fun Run

The Dandelion Foundation is a nonprofit organization that was established in February 2011. Its mission is to prevent child abuse, neglect, and family violence in North Central Montana. On June 6th, they held the 11th Annual Dandelion Foundation Color Fun Run. The proceeds from the race support the important work

Obituary of Garrett Stephen Van Heel

Obituary of Garrett Stephen Van Heel

It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our son, father, uncle, brother, and friend, Garrett Stephen Van Heel, born on May 28, 1972. He passed away peacefully on his 54th birthday, surrounded by loved ones. Garrett was born and raised at the east end of Great

Obituary of Lenora Ann Graham

Obituary of Lenora Ann Graham

Lenora Ann (Norman) Graham, 86, of Great Falls, a retired clerical worker, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026. A memorial service will take place at Faith Lutheran Church on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Lenora was born on November 25, 1939, in Dodson, Montana. She

Obituary of Wayne Yarger

Obituary of Wayne Yarger

Celebrating the Life of Wayne Yarger (Papa Wayne) April 13, 1955 – May 31, 2026 Wayne, affectionately known to most as “Papa Wayne,” passed away leaving behind a legacy of laughter, boundless energy, and an unforgettable enthusiasm for life. Born in Circle, Montana, to Wayne and Verna Yarger, he brought a

House Fire in Great Falls Linked to Spontaneous Combustion of Wet Grass Clippings

House Fire in Great Falls Linked to Spontaneous Combustion of Wet Grass Clippings

At 5:21 a.m., Great Falls Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 308 29th Avenue NE. Officers from the Great Falls Police Department arrived first and confirmed that all occupants had safely evacuated the residence. Truck 2 was the first fire apparatus on the scene,

Newly Opened Starr Styled Salon

Newly Opened Starr Styled Salon

Tanya Hasan has recently opened her new salon, Starr Styled, located in Great Falls on MAY 16th. As a passionate cosmetologist, Tanya loves to glam people up and is excited to start doing what she loves the most. Starr Styled provides a variety of hair and nail services, including haircuts,