Editorials

We took a hit in 1986, but look what’s happened since

Published on Fri, 02/19/2016 - 4:37pm

Thirty-five years ago this month, in 1986, Livingston took a big hit.

Burlington Northern Railroad suddenly pulled out, taking with it more than 300 good-paying jobs. Gloom permeated the town. Real estate prices plummeted. People wondered what would happen to the city.

But here we are 35 years later, still going strong.

Regrouping on Summerfest

Published on Thu, 02/11/2016 - 4:35pm

Livingston’s Summerfest has seen some good years and some bad years, some highs and some lows.

Lately it’s been lows.

The annual festival held in July at Miles Park features bands from around Montana and the country, vendors selling their wares and activities for families. Proceeds support city Recreation Department programs, including scholarships for children who can’t afford fees, and they also help maintain the Livingston Civic Center.

Looks like time has come to say goodbye to local icon

Published on Fri, 01/29/2016 - 3:46pm

The word “iconic” gets used a lot in reference to Livingston’s Teslow grain elevator, but there’s no better word to describe it. As we drive into Livingston from the east side, we see it standing like a sentinel, welcoming us to town, reminding us of our agricultural and railroad heritage.