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Deputy City Manager Appointment Announced

Deputy City Manager Appointment Announced

Great Falls City Manager Greg Doyon is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeremy M. Jones as the new Deputy City Manager. With over two decades of dedicated public service and leadership within Great Falls Fire Rescue, Mr. Jones brings a wealth of experience, strategic insight, and a deep commitment

Soroptimist Club Disbands

The Great Falls chapter of Soroptimists International has been giving to the Great Falls community since 1943. Now with only three members remaining, the organization is in the process of disbanding and sharing its remaining resources. The story of the national Soroptimist club began in the early 20th Century, a

Obituary of Leonard Lee Toren

Obituary of Leonard Lee Toren

Leonard Lee Toren, affectionately known as “Lennie,” “Len Len,” or “Papa,” gained his wings on August 30, 2025, surrounded by the center of his world: his wife, Patty, his four beautiful daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandson. He was injured in a horse accident just days prior to his passing. He

Obituary of Larry Elden Stolle

Obituary of Larry Elden Stolle

Known for his courage, generosity, and love of the outdoors, Larry Elden Stolle, 70, passed away surrounded by family on August 26, 2025. Larry was born March 8th, 1955, in Lewistown, MT, to John and Treasa Stolle. Larry’s life was marked by courage and service. His happiest moments were

Obituary of Michael Kent Hane

Obituary of Michael Kent Hane

Michael Kent Hane passed away peacefully in Fairfield, Montana, on August 23, 2025, at the age of 74. A memorial service honoring his life will be held at 11:00 AM on September 20, 2025, at the Fort Shaw Bible Church. Mike was born on July 5, 1951, in Great

City of Great Falls Announces Permanent Westbank Park Public Access Closure

City of Great Falls Announces Permanent Westbank Park Public Access Closure

Effective immediately, the City of Great Falls, in coordination with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, is announcing the permanent closure of public access to West Bank Park and the Rivers Edge Trail at the 4th St NE rail crossing, which is situated between Northwest Pipe Fittings and General Distributing. The

Southall to Perform at The Newberry

Southall to Perform at The Newberry

Southall made a name for themselves in the Red Dirt music scene with their self-titled album. Formerly known as the Read Southall Band, their late 2023 release has 11 songs, mostly written by the six-member band. One song, “One Day At A Time,” is a collaboration with Ben