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DonLew's Foundation Holds First Toiletry Drive August 24th

Alice Lewis recently founded DonLew's Foundation to provide health information and hygiene supplies to youth so they can thrive in feeling healthy and confident. “Our purpose is to provide young people with essential hygiene products and information to maintain cleanliness,” explained Alice. “We are a collective impact group

Ideal Option Recently Hosted Recovery Resource Fair

Ideal Option Recently Hosted Recovery Resource Fair

On Wednesday, August 7th, Ideal Option, an addiction treatment center, hosted a Health, Safety & Recovery Resource Fair in Great Falls, Montana. Guest speakers Great Falls Mayor Cory Reeves and Recovery Advocate Lea Wetzel delivered the opening address to over 60 attendees. The event aimed to address the escalating opioid

Drug Dropbox – 2 NEW Locations

Drug Dropbox – 2 NEW Locations

Great Falls has recently received two new prescription drug drop boxes. The Montana Department of Health and Human Services encourages you to use the drop boxes for any unwanted, unused or expired over the counter and prescription medications. Since the summer of 2010 Montanans have disposed tons of unwanted medications.

City of Great Falls Appoints Rob Moccasin as the New Neighborhood Council Liaison

City of Great Falls Appoints Rob Moccasin as the New Neighborhood Council Liaison

City Manager Greg Doyon is pleased to announce the appointment of retired Great Falls Police Department Captain Rob Moccasin as the City’s new Neighborhood Council Liaison. In this important role, Rob will be responsible for the management, direction, and coordination of the city's nine Neighborhood Councils and

Great Falls Woman Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling From Employer

Great Falls Woman Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling From Employer

A woman who admitted embezzling money from her employer, a tire and service center in Vaughn, was sentenced on Thursday to 10 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $95,001 restitution, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said today. The defendant, Jennifer Sue Whiteford, 48, pleaded guilty in March

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Montana Announces Bowl For Kids’ Sake Fundraiser in Great Falls

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Montana Announces Bowl For Kids’ Sake Fundraiser in Great Falls

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Montana is thrilled to announce its annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake fundraiser, set to take place on September 28 at Little’s Lanes in Great Falls. This exciting event will feature teams of 4-5 bowlers, each collecting a minimum of $125 per participant,

Great Falls Spinners & Weavers Guild Make Their Yearly Appearance at the Montana State Fair

Great Falls Spinners & Weavers Guild Make Their Yearly Appearance at the Montana State Fair

Lynda Henning and Cathy Marquard, two ladies who are dear friends and help run the Guild together, are currently in their 60s and began their journey with fiber arts before the age of 10. Cathy began knitting at 8 years old and has been spinning for 40yrs. Lynda got her