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The Anaconda Trail Society's preliminary proposed map for a new trail that would link Sunnyside Road to Birch Street. Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Commission Packet graphic.

Fri, 12/06/2024 - 19:38

New trail proposal clears its first hurdle after ATS assures it won't impact existing motorized trails

John Fitzpatrick (R-Anaconda) is the Representative-elect for HD 76. File photo

Fri, 12/06/2024 - 19:35

Fitzpatrick has much in store for the 2025 Session – including separating DPHHS into two agencies

A buck reclines on a lawn in Anaconda last week. Photo courtesy of Carly Moodry

Fri, 12/06/2024 - 18:52

Urban Wildlife Task Force hears that mule deer are on the decline in the area

Attendees at Montana State University's Caregiver Wellness Retreat at Hope Lutheran Church in Anaconda work on a project on Wednesday. Leader photo: Nikki Johnson

Fri, 12/06/2024 - 18:49

Caregiving retreat gets warm reception in ADLC

Joe Casey, right, gets a hug from Aidan Miller at his signing ceremony for Montana State University-Northern earlier this year. The match Miller won to take the state wrestling championship for the HWT class was Casey's final one as head coach. Leader file photo.

Fri, 12/06/2024 - 18:17

Casey's legacy as AHS wrestling coach transcends the sport

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The Anaconda Trail Society's preliminary proposed map for a new trail that would link Sunnyside Road to Birch Street. Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Commission Packet graphic.

New trail proposal clears its first hurdle after ATS assures it won't impact existing motorized trails

12/06/2024 - 19:38
John Fitzpatrick (R-Anaconda) is the Representative-elect for HD 76. File photo

Fitzpatrick has much in store for the 2025 Session – including separating DPHHS into two agencies

12/06/2024 - 19:35
A buck reclines on a lawn in Anaconda last week. Photo courtesy of Carly Moodry

Urban Wildlife Task Force hears that mule deer are on the decline in the area

12/06/2024 - 18:52
Attendees at Montana State University's Caregiver Wellness Retreat at Hope Lutheran Church in Anaconda work on a project on Wednesday. Leader photo: Nikki Johnson

Caregiving retreat gets warm reception in ADLC

12/06/2024 - 18:49
Joe Casey, right, gets a hug from Aidan Miller at his signing ceremony for Montana State University-Northern earlier this year. The match Miller won to take the state wrestling championship for the HWT class was Casey's final one as head coach. Leader file photo.

Casey's legacy as AHS wrestling coach transcends the sport

12/06/2024 - 18:17
First responders attend to a woman who was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Park and Main on Wednesday morning in Anaconda. Leader photo: James S. Rosien

Woman struck by car at Park and Main crossing

12/04/2024 - 21:19
Scott DeMarois (D-Anaconda) is the newly elected representative for House District 71. Leader file photo.

'We're more alike than we are different': Firefighter-turned-lawmaker looks to bridge the partisan divide

12/04/2024 - 21:16
'Poetry Out Loud': AJSHS is having a poetry slam, and everyone's invited

12/04/2024 - 18:41
Tyler Forcella is the new head wrestling coach for the Copperheads. Leader photo: Nikki Johnson

New head wrestling coach has the 'Heads all ready to compete

12/04/2024 - 18:23
Boys basketball head coach Dakota Norris, crouching left middle, faces the team during defense drills at practice.

Big numbers out for basketball as winter sports see participation up across the board at AHS

12/04/2024 - 18:21
Santa counts down for the lighting of Anaconda's Christmas tree at Kennedy Common on Friday for the Christmas Stroll.

The Christmas Stroll, an Anaconda tradition that kicks off the holiday season, continues to impress

12/04/2024 - 18:14
Paula Arneson has some fun with the patrons at Anaconda's Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Holy Family Church on Thursday. Leader photo: James S. Rosien

'It's way more than last year': In-person dining back on the rise at Anaconda's Community Thanksgiving

11/29/2024 - 18:58
Standing in front of the Metcalf Memorial Senior Citizens Center's familiar brick hearth is Jaycee Jette, the center's new director. Leader photo: Nikki Johnson

Meet the Metcalf Senior Citizens Center's new director

11/29/2024 - 18:49
A convocation of eagles gather on a partially frozen section of Georgetown Lake in mid-November as sections of the lake have yet to freeze over. Photo courtesy of Carly Moodry.

G'town Lake seeing much lower inflows than normal this fall

11/29/2024 - 18:26
Travis Dye, made Second-Team All-Conference from Western B for football this season. Dye was picked for offense (athlete), defense (defensive end) and special teams (punter)

Five Copperheads earn seven Second-Team All-Conference selections

11/29/2024 - 18:15

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The Anaconda Trail Society's preliminary proposed map for a new trail that would link Sunnyside Road to Birch Street. Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Commission Packet graphic.

New trail proposal clears its first hurdle after ATS assures it won't impact existing motorized trails

John Fitzpatrick (R-Anaconda) is the Representative-elect for HD 76. File photo

Fitzpatrick has much in store for the 2025 Session – including separating DPHHS into two agencies

A buck reclines on a lawn in Anaconda last week. Photo courtesy of Carly Moodry

Urban Wildlife Task Force hears that mule deer are on the decline in the area

Attendees at Montana State University's Caregiver Wellness Retreat at Hope Lutheran Church in Anaconda work on a project on Wednesday. Leader photo: Nikki Johnson

Caregiving retreat gets warm reception in ADLC

Joe Casey, right, gets a hug from Aidan Miller at his signing ceremony for Montana State University-Northern earlier this year. The match Miller won to take the state wrestling championship for the HWT class was Casey's final one as head coach. Leader file photo.

Casey's legacy as AHS wrestling coach transcends the sport

Scott DeMarois (D-Anaconda) is the newly elected representative for House District 71. Leader file photo.

'We're more alike than we are different': Firefighter-turned-lawmaker looks to bridge the partisan divide

'Poetry Out Loud': AJSHS is having a poetry slam, and everyone's invited

Tyler Forcella is the new head wrestling coach for the Copperheads. Leader photo: Nikki Johnson

New head wrestling coach has the 'Heads all ready to compete

Boys basketball head coach Dakota Norris, crouching left middle, faces the team during defense drills at practice.

Big numbers out for basketball as winter sports see participation up across the board at AHS

Santa counts down for the lighting of Anaconda's Christmas tree at Kennedy Common on Friday for the Christmas Stroll.

The Christmas Stroll, an Anaconda tradition that kicks off the holiday season, continues to impress

An Anaconda youth girls basketball team (white and blue) plays in the 2023 Santa Slammer. This year's tournament runs Dec. 7-8 at venues throughout town. Leader file photo.

'Santa Slammer' starts on Saturday

Paula Arneson has some fun with the patrons at Anaconda's Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Holy Family Church on Thursday. Leader photo: James S. Rosien

'It's way more than last year': In-person dining back on the rise at Anaconda's Community Thanksgiving

Standing in front of the Metcalf Memorial Senior Citizens Center's familiar brick hearth is Jaycee Jette, the center's new director. Leader photo: Nikki Johnson

Meet the Metcalf Senior Citizens Center's new director

Travis Dye, made Second-Team All-Conference from Western B for football this season. Dye was picked for offense (athlete), defense (defensive end) and special teams (punter)

Five Copperheads earn seven Second-Team All-Conference selections

A preliminary proposed trail map shows roughly the area that the Anaconda Trail Society is hoping to link with a new trail from Sunnyside Road to Birch Street. Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Commission Packet graphic.

Proposed trail would connect Sunnyside with Birch Street

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The Anaconda Trail Society's preliminary proposed map for a new trail that would link Sunnyside Road to Birch Street. Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Commission Packet graphic.

12/06/2024 - 19:38

New trail proposal clears its first hurdle after ATS assures it won't impact existing motorized trails

Fitzpatrick has much in store for the 2025 Session – including separating DPHHS into two agencies

Urban Wildlife Task Force hears that mule deer are on the decline in the area

More lights, and more mannequins

Caregiving retreat gets warm reception in ADLC

Man admits to incest

Sports

Joe Casey, right, gets a hug from Aidan Miller at his signing ceremony for Montana State University-Northern earlier this year. The match Miller won to take the state wrestling championship for the HWT class was Casey's final one as head coach. Leader file photo.

12/06/2024 - 18:17

Casey's legacy as AHS wrestling coach transcends the sport

Schillhammer, Novak win 2024 'Jog and Hog'

New head wrestling coach has the 'Heads all ready to compete

Big numbers out for basketball as winter sports see participation up across the board at AHS

Copperhead sports schedule for Dec. 5-16

'Santa Slammer' starts on Saturday

Opinion

12/06/2024 - 18:24

Abuse of presidential power is beyond politics

It's time to get serious here about road safety

Setting goals for the 2025 Session

Don't say Democrats weren't warned

A Congressional hearing to phone home about

Nicotine: Stress reliever or withdrawal symptom soother?

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Obituaries

12/06/2024 - 18:19

Virginia Carosone

Denzil Eugene Nolf

Virginia Claire Carosone

Terry Joe Hoenstine

Robert Louis Nelson “Bobby”

Benjamin James Wigert

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