Teens face charges for allegedly killing, wasting eight deer Nov 4, 2009
ANACONDA Two Deer Lodge teens are facing charges following a late night shooting spree last month in the Galen area ... "There's reason to believe more may have been injured," said Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Deputy County Attorney Ellen Donahue, who is handling the case. (Montana Standard, MT)
UPDATED: Initial results for NYC Marathon runners from Butte (1732) Nov 3, 2009
on the side wrote on Nov 1, 2009 3:03 PM:" Good job Foley! From, Deer Lodge :) ". TOP JOBS. (Montana Standard, MT)
Volleyball tournament starts today Oct 29, 2009
In other area volleyball action, Deer Lodge travels to Darby to play in the District 5-B tourney ... Kristen Schalk has been an effective server for Deer Lodge, while setter Morgan Close has run an efficient offense. (Montana Standard, MT)
Food festival Oct 28, 2009
Nearly 100 food exhibits highlighted the first Fall Festival of Foods Saturday at the new Elks Lodge in Deer Lodge. More than 200 people attended. (Agri-View, WI)
Man charged in shooting was former prison guard Oct 27, 2009
Timothy J. Hoppe, 28, worked as a corrections officer at the prison in Deer Lodge from July 2009 until September, Department of Corrections officials said. Hoppe was arrested Oct. 8 after someone fired a. (Montana Standard, MT)
Southwest Montana Snapshots Oct 27, 2009
Haunted house at old prison DEER LODGE A haunted house, called "Terror in the Cell House," will be featured from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Old Prison in Montana in Deer Lodge. Admission is 5 per person. (Montana Standard, MT)
How Wood Chips Can Keep You Warm — and Green Oct 26, 2009
The grade school in Deer Lodge, Montana, recently converted to burning sawmill wastes, allowing its heating gas bill to immediately drop from $6,600 a month to $1,100. Townsend, Montana, schools converted their boilers from propane and oil to wood pellets. (Time.com)
What's happenin' Oct 24, 2009
Deer Lodge Art Club Bazaar runs from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the club's new address, 925 Main St., The Pen Gallery, in Deer Lodge ... The first Fall Festival of Foods will be held in the new Elks Lodge, 230 Main St., in Deer Lodge Saturday. (Montana Standard, MT)
Tech netters take two from Carroll Oct 23, 2009
But the turnout was bolstered by the attendance of the volleyball teams from Butte's Kennedy School and Powell County High School in Deer Lodge. Carroll caught a surge of momentum in the third game to prevent the sweep. (Montana Standard, MT)
Officer escapes injury in high-speed chase Oct 21, 2009
Pat Hansen / For Powell County deputy Kim Micu escaped his patrol vehicle, pictured, with minor injuries after it was rammed at high speed from the rear and the rolled on Thursday near Deer Lodge. DEER LODGE A Deer Lodge sheriff's deputy escaped serious injury this week when his patrol vehicle was struck at high speed by a half-naked fleeing driver and rolled ... Deputy Kim Micu was treated and released from the Deer Lodge hospital, while the suspect driver, Louis Paul Coughlin, 34, of Bismarck,... (Montana Standard, MT)
Iditarod training Oct 20, 2009
Deer Lodge musher says dogs are best part of the sport ... DEER LODGE A cacophony of barks and yips breaks the inky pre-dawn darkness as Celeste Davis arrives at the kennel near Deer Lodge ... After the family moved to Deer Lodge in 1979, Bill continued to compete and trained for the Iditarod twice, but injury and a medical problem prevented him from fulfilling that dream. (Montana Standard, MT)
Man of many entertainers Oct 17, 2009
" General admission tickets are also available to individuals and families.Tickets are 15 and are available at the Butte Chamber of Commerce or the Civic Center. Call the chamber at 723-3177 for details.Hewlett regularly entertains in Las Vegas, and has shared the stage with acts such as America, Vince Gill, Garth Brooks, The Osmonds and the Righteous Brothers.On the Net View Hewlett's promo video on the chamber's Web site at . Civil Dialogue: The site mtstandard.com provides this community... (Montana Standard, MT)
Hard winter took toll on antelope statewide Oct 16, 2009
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
More of this story Oct 15, 2009
Deer Lodge 35, Superior 32. Eureka 41, St. Ignatius 0. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Woman accused of embezzling $109,266 from ambulance service Oct 14, 2009
DEER LODGE The former treasurer of Powell County Ambulance Service has been arrested on charges of felony embezzlement. Michelle Lynn Boese, 31, of Deer Lodge is charged with one count of theft by embezzlement. (Montana Standard, MT)
Bighorn sheep could be taken to other states Oct 13, 2009
The sheep would come from three areas, including the Sun River on the Rocky Mountain Front and from hunting districts near Deer Lodge. Under the plan, the states receiving the sheep would pay all the associated costs _ about $600 per animal to capture _ plus lab fees. (Montana Standard, MT)
L&C adult dies from HINI flu complicatons (2233) Oct 12, 2009
on the side wrote on Oct 10, 2009 2:49 PM:" Today a lot of towns got together for Volley Ball games in Deer Lodge. I know the kids work hard to get to go to these games, but under the circumstances, it seems silly to put kids who's schools are half empty with those that haven't shown any signs of being sick. ". TOP JOBS. (Montana Standard, MT)
Pumpkin event at Grant-Kohrs Ranch in Deer Lodge Oct 11, 2009
Grant-Kohrs Ranch in Deer Lodge will celebrate the harvest season with their sixth annual Pumpkin Sunday event, Oct. 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. ... The event is free, but donations of canned goods for the Deer Lodge Food Pantry will be collected on site and are much appreciated. (Montana Standard, MT)
Copperheads forfeit football game Oct 9, 2009
The Copperhead volleyball team missed Thursday's match against Deer Lodge. It will also miss Saturday's match at Corvallis. (Montana Standard, MT)
Deer Lodge benefit to help pay medical bills for injured Avon rancher Oct 9, 2009
A benefit for Avon rancher, team roper and outfitter Cal Stucky will be held at the fairgrounds in Deer Lodge Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 10-11. All proceeds from the barrel races, breakaway roping, tie down roping, team roping, banquet, auction and raffles will go to the Cal Stucky Medical Fund. (Montana Standard, MT)
Deer Lodge team wins livestock judging contest Oct 8, 2009
Pat Hansen / FFA members judge a class of breeding ewes during the Western Montana Livestock Judging contest held last weekend near Deer Lodge. Pictured from left are George Sharbano of Stevensville, Shawna Abell and Kalee McRae of Kalispell and Amber Gill of Deer Lodge ... Deer Lodge varsity Future Farmers of America members won the livestock judging contest Saturday, Oct. 3, when they competed against students from throughout western Montana. (Agri-View, WI)
Cell phones, landline, 911 down for 45 minutes in Butte (53) Oct 7, 2009
The approximately 45-minute outage started at 3:40 p.m. and affected Butte, Whitehall, Dillon, Deer Lodge, Anaconda and Whitehall. Emergency 911 service was out in at least four counties Silver Bow, Deer Lodge, Powell and Beaverhead - as well as cell phone and landline connections. (Montana Standard, MT)
Wolf quota nearly filled Oct 7, 2009
"Is the population still secure? Absolutely, and this isn't going to change that." Todd Davis, a Deer Lodge hunter who plans to go out specifically for wolves this season, is confident the quotas will be filled in all three management districts. He said he has brought in a pack of wolves while calling coyotes before. (Montana Standard, MT)
On the Books (31) Oct 6, 2009
Jonathan Hintz, 22, of Deer Lodge, pleaded guilty Sept. 3 to failure to yield and driving without liability insurance. Cook was fined 440. (Montana Standard, MT)
Beetle-killed trees change fire behavior (1885) Oct 6, 2009
He was flying 1,000 feet above the Bielenburg forest fire east of Deer Lodge, and he couldn't see the flames ... In the Bitterroot Valley, that meant the annoyance of smoky skies all summer long. In the Deer Lodge Valley, it nearly meant tragedy. (Montana Standard, MT)
ACRE approved farms in Montana approach almost a thousand (7) Oct 4, 2009
Following is a list of Montana counties and the number of farms approved for 2009 ACRE: Beaverhead, 1; Big Horn, 3; Blaine, 32; Broadwater, 2, Carbon, 0; Carter, 4; Cascade, 35; Chouteau, 258; Custer, 1; Daniels, 17; Dawson, 2; Deer Lodge, 0; Fallon, 10; Fergus, 16; Flathead, 16; Gallatin, 3; Garfield, 2; Glacier, 3; Golden Valley, 6; Granite, 0; Hill, 42; Jefferson, 0; Judith Basin, 0; Lake, 6; Lewis , 6; Liberty, 16; Lincoln, 0; Madison, 4; McCone, 19; Meagher, 0; Mineral, 0; Missoula, 1;... (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Letter: Another view of Tester's Dillon meeting on forest bill Oct 4, 2009
It would seem that all this very small group of opponents does is look to create trouble while other people, like those who are working at the mill in Deer Lodge, are worried about their jobs. Staley then goes on to write about how the senator wasn't listening to people. (Montana Standard, MT)
Diggings: Gearing up for Gorgeous Gordon Oct 4, 2009
He delivers mostly in the Deer Lodge, Avon and Elliston areas. That's quite a feat to go 25 years without an accident, considering drivers for the company drive more than 2 billion miles a year. (Montana Standard, MT)
Hawks cruise at Butte Invitational Oct 4, 2009
26, Theresa Lombardi, Deer Lodge, 21:10. 27, Ali Laird, Sent, 21:10. (Montana Standard, MT)
Orediggers down Lights Oct 4, 2009
Deer Lodge's Trent Thomas returned a punt 45 yards for a touchdown, and Sean Kelly nailed a 21-yard field goal. Another Deer Lodge product led the way as the Orediggers ran for 323 yards on 57 carries. (Montana Standard, MT)
Redouble efforts to drive carefully Oct 4, 2009
The local seat belt advocacy group, "Butte Safe and Alive," recently conducted a seat belt survey in Silver Bow, Deer Lodge, Madison and Beaverhead counties ... Deer Lodge County drivers are to be commended,however, as 82 percent of drivers surveyed there were buckled. (Montana Standard, MT)
Bulldogs drop heartbreaker Oct 3, 2009
Missoula Loyola 28, Deer Lodge 21. DEER LODGE - It took a 1-yard quarterback sneak by Brandon Haggerty for touchdown in the third quarter to gain a District 6-B high school football victory for seventh-ranked Missoula Loyola over Deer Lodge ... Deer Lodge took a 6-0 lead on the second play of the game when Troy Thomas broke an 80-yard run to paydirt. (Montana Standard, MT)
Vets' home committee mulls location, services Oct 3, 2009
DEER LODGE A new veterans' home in Southwestern Montana could employ as many as 90 people, with about 75 on the nursing staff ... They met this week in Deer Lodge, where the discussion focused on developing criteria for selecting the home's location and the level of care to be provided ... "It is all about the veterans," said committee member Bill Willing of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County. (Montana Standard, MT)
Maroons mangle Rangers, 44-27 Sep 26, 2009
Deer Lodge 41, Darby 0. Dillon 44, Corvallis 10. (Montana Standard, MT)
Guest opinion: Arco, EPA should inform public on project Sep 25, 2009
I am writing to call for a public meeting, held by Arco, the EPA, and the Montana Department of Transportation, and attended by Deer Lodge County representatives, to inform and seek comments from the public on the West Valley rail line remediation. When preliminary rail line activity began about two months ago, I visited with Arco contractors and worked with them to ensure that an irrigation ditch that I and others use would not be adversely affected. (Montana Standard, MT)
Man charged in connection with RD's Party Shop burglary (57) Sep 24, 2009
royalwolf wrote on Sep 23, 2009 4:19 PM:" Again, this little burglar is not a "Butte man". He's from Hardin. Got his start in his criminal career at 17 in Daniels Co. Don't you wonder how many crimes he has committed and never got caught for? Time he does some hard months in Deer Lodge, but I'll bet he gets more probation he will ignore again. ". TOP JOBS. (Montana Standard, MT)
Deer Lodge spikers sweep Drummond Sep 23, 2009
Pat Hansen / for Warden senior Sydnee McKee returns the ball for a kill against Drummond defenders Kim Paske (3) and Jessica Dahl (10) during a non-conference volleyball match in Deer Lodge Tuesday. DEER LODGE Kristin Schalk dug up 17 balls and Danni Johnson slammed 11 kills as Class B Deer Lodge handed Class C Drummond its first high school volleyball loss of the year Tuesday night, defeating the Trojans 25-19, 25-20, 25-20 ... Kills Drummond 27 (Jessi Dahl 8), Deer Lodge 31 (Danni Johnson 11).... (Montana Standard, MT)
Our readers speak: Deer Lodge readers enjoy correspondent Sep 22, 2009
We sure have enjoyed the limelight shone on us here in Deer Lodge by the pictures and articles by Montana Standard Correspondent Pat Hansen ... It seems her stories are putting Deer Lodge on the map as a place to enjoy for everyone who reads. (Montana Standard, MT)
Mounties burn Orediggers Sep 20, 2009
One play after Skyler Knuchel busted through the middle for a 30-yard game, the Deer Lodge junior scored on a 3-yard run to give Tech a 7-0 lead with 10 minutes, 55 seconds in the first quarter. The Mountaineers responded with a 37-yard Thomas Akers field goal, and the score remained 7-3 most of the first half. (Montana Standard, MT)
Of wagon trains, TR Sep 19, 2009
As part of the Living History workshops held in Deer Lodge this week, Arch Ellwein, of Sidney, portraying Theodore Roosevelt at left, regals the Friday night audience at the Grant-Kohrs Ranch with stories of his Western experiences, including a run-in with a grizzly bear ... The activities lead into an event-filled weekend in Deer Lodge, where the 14th annual Big Sky Draft Horse Expo is Saturday and Sunday at the fairgrounds. (Montana Standard, MT)
Draft horse expo at DL fairgrounds Sep 18, 2009
Pat Hansen / for Cultivating is one of several farm competitions visitors will see at the Big Sky Draft Horse Expo in Deer Lodge this weekend ... DEER LODGE Deer Lodge will host the 14th Big Sky Draft Horse Expo Saturday and Sunday at the fairgrounds ... Organizers have reported a record number of competitors registered for this year's show, including seven six-horse hitches, making this the largest draft equine show held in Deer Lodge. (Montana Standard, MT)
Maroon spikers down Wardens Sep 18, 2009
Sean Eamon / Butte Central's Kourtney Kambich lines up for a dig against Deer Lodge at the Maroon Activities Center Thursday. The Deer Lodge Wardens put up a fight, but the Butte Central Maroons were a little too much to handle ... Butte Central claimed a three-game sweep against Deer Lodge at the Maroon Activity Center. (Montana Standard, MT)
Guest opinion: Keys to energy efficiency Sep 18, 2009
Kathleen Hadley 1016 Eastside Rd Deer Lodge. Civil Dialogue. (Montana Standard, MT)
Soil, water sampling demo on Clark Fork River Sept. 23 Sep 17, 2009
This fall, as part of the 123 million, 43-mile project, scientists are sampling on the Clark Fork River downstream from Warm Springs Ponds and in parts of the town of Deer Lodge and nearby East Side Road properties ... The cleanup will address arsenic and heavy metals mine waste contamination from Warm Springs in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County downstream to Garrison. (Montana Standard, MT)
Asay, Young run to championships Sep 17, 2009
Teams with no score: Deer Lodge, Ennis, Harrison, Red Lodge, Three Forks, Twin Bridges, Whitehall ... Teams with no score: Big Timber, Boulder, Cascade, Deer Lodge, Harrison, Townsend, Twin Bridges, Whitehall. (Montana Standard, MT)
Hunting outlook 2009 Sep 17, 2009
Region 2: West-central Montana (Missoula, St. Regis, Hamilton, Darby, Deer Lodge, Lincoln) Elk populations appear healthy in the eastern half of the region, but are depressed south and west of Missoula. Permits for antlerless elk were reduced this year after aerial surveys reported low numbers of cows and calves in the Bitterroot and Superior areas. (Montana Standard, MT)
What's on tap Sep 17, 2009
Prep Volleyball Deer Lodge at Butte Central, 7 p.m. ... Class B Deer Lodge is 3-2 for the season and led by seniors Kellie Despain, Sydnee McKee, Danni Johnson, Andi Lambert and Morgan Close. (Montana Standard, MT)
Mayor: State should expand private prison Sep 16, 2009
State Corrections officials are also concerned about the ability to hire enough staff for a large prison expansion, whether it happens in Shelby or Deer Lodge, Anez said. Crossroads Warden Sam Law said there have been times when CCC has had staffing problems, but he said the company has not had trouble filling vacancies during the current recession. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Living history academy this week in Deer Lodge Sep 15, 2009
DEER LODGE Step back in time at the hands-on workshops and evening lectures during the Montana Academy of Living History in Deer Lodge this week ... Birding in the Deer Lodge Valley with Gary Swant, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Pen Convention Center, 10; bring binoculars. (Montana Standard, MT)
Copperhead harriers hit stride Sep 13, 2009
Deer Lodge's Theresa Lombadi took 12th ... Joe Lombardi was Deer Lodge's top finisher in 17th place ... 59; 17, Joe Lombardi, Deer Lodge, 19:26. (Montana Standard, MT)
Saints bury Orediggers Sep 13, 2009
"Carroll opened the game with a crisp 11-play, 68-yard drive that was capped by a 4-yard run by Demarais. The Saints had four first downs on the drive, going to third down just once.Tech responded with a quick eight-play, 76-yard drive. Komac hit 5-foot-8 Trent Thomas over the middle in traffic. The Deer Lodge product broke free and sprinted for the 43-yard score.The Oredigger defense, led by Stephan Burns, Marcus Johnson and Skippy Sims, tightened up the rest of the first half. So, too, did the... (Montana Standard, MT)
Prison inmate denies assaulting guards Sep 11, 2009
DEER LODGE (AP) A Montana State Prison inmate serving time for kidnapping and attempted murder in Flathead County has denied charges that he assaulted two guards. Joseph Aceto made an initial appearance before District Judge Ray Dayton Tuesday via video conference. (Montana Standard, MT)
Butte schools miss AYP mark Sep 10, 2009
Deer Lodge County: Anaconda High School. Granite County: none. (Montana Standard, MT)
State snapshots Sep 9, 2009
Winning Montana Cash ticket sold in Deer Lodge HELENA (AP) The results of the Saturday, Sept. 5, Montana Lottery drawings: JACKPOTS WON: A ticket that won the 40,000 Montana Cash jackpot was sold in Deer Lodge. On the Net. (Montana Standard, MT)
Guest opinion: Anaconda needs a new gym Sep 9, 2009
The community center in Deer Lodge may be used as an example of what Anaconda is hoping to develop ... Therefore, this suggestion addresses the emotional, financial, and future concerns of both Anaconda City Schools and the Deer Lodge County Community. (Montana Standard, MT)
Western's Woods likely out for season Sep 9, 2009
The Deer Lodge product returned a kick from two yards deep in his own end zone to the Western 45. He capped off a nine-play drive with a two-yard TD reception from Matt Komac to put Tech up 36. (Montana Standard, MT)
Class B programs going strong Sep 8, 2009
Southwestern Montana-area Class B programs look to contend with a good District 6-B Conference, and Deer Lodge competing in an always-strong District ... juniors buoy the hopes of the District 7-B Deer Lodge Wardens and their 25-year head coach, Al Cutler, this campaign. (Montana Standard, MT)
Free Beef Quality Assurance training set for three Montana sites (33) Sep 7, 2009
Gold Creek is located between Drummond and Deer Lodge just of I-90 between Butte and Missoula. On Sept 16, from 4 to 7:30 p.m., a BQA will be held at the Big West Management Cattle Feeding Facility near Dillon, Mont. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Diggings: New surgeon locates to Butte Sep 6, 2009
Pickens said he also hopes to offer services in Anaconda, Deer Lodge and Dillon in the future. Club welcomes newcomers Moving to a new city can be daunting, but a local club tries to make the Mining City a friendly place. (Montana Standard, MT)
Montana's high court upholds ruling on palm trees Sep 4, 2009
File photo by Pat Hansen The 25 artificial palm trees that surround the Happy Endings Casino in Deer Lodge are the subject of a Montana Supreme Court judgment issued on Thursday ... DEER LODGE The Montana Supreme Court has upheld a district court ruling that disallows the erection of artificial palm trees by the Happy Endings Casino in Deer Lodge ... In 2007, John and Justin Dehler purchased the Country Village a convenience store, gift shop, gas pumps, casino and restaurant located just off... (Montana Standard, MT)
Butte, Deer Lodge arts groups get stimulus funding Sep 3, 2009
The Powell County Museum and Arts Foundation in Deer Lodge will receive 24,979 to fully restore the salary for the collections manager and partially fund three part-time receptionists. This organization preserves and interprets southwest Montana history and heritage through the use of Old Montana Prison as a cultural center and tourist destination, which attracted 48,500 visitors in 2008. (Montana Standard, MT)
Butte City Courts Sep 3, 2009
Cody Charlton, 23, of Deer Lodge, pleaded guilty Aug. 3 to misdemeanor theft of 550, driving with a suspended driver's license, careless driving, and driving without liability insurance, and was fined 1,475. He also received a five-day jail sentence. (Montana Standard, MT)
For the record Sep 1, 2009
Parents: Jeffrey and Jocelyn Turley of Deer Lodge ... Grandparents: Virginia and Shane Stroh, Deer Lodge, Carol Colvin, Texas. (Montana Standard, MT)
Wolf tag sales brisk in Butte Sep 1, 2009
And the Deer Lodge hunter said he wanted to have a hand in helping control wolf numbers. "We've got to do something," he said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Civil suits have been in the courts for decades (12) Sep 1, 2009
Articles Most recent stories Death in the air Civil suits have been in the courts for decades City of survivors Former company town plans independent future The Trial Grand jury looks into W.R. Grace W.R. Grace expects indictment W.R. Grace, executives indicted Residents want to see evidence Revamped bill aims to protect residents Charges against Grace officials long overdue Grace execs plead not guilty 7th Grace defendant pleads not guilty W.R. Grace trial scheduled for May 2006 Judge delays... (Montana Standard, MT)
