Washoe Theatre lights up the night for its 90th
The Washoe Theatre, one of Anaconda’s most treasured landmarks, celebrated its 90th anniversary Thursday, Sept. 24 with a full restoration of its iconic neon marquee and a showing of the first movie the theatre ever played. For Jerry Lussy, owner of the Washoe, the night was one of nostalgia. Jerry…
Read MoreAbsentee ballots to go out next week
By Kasey Edge-Faur Anaconda Review Editor As Montana’s general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3 approaches, voters in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County have a number of key deadlines to keep in mind to ensure their ballots are counted. Regular voter registration closes at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5. Mailed registration forms must…
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Jill Ranae DeSilva
Jill Ranae DeSilva, 62, of Deer Lodge, Montana, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on August 29, 2026. Born in Lewistown, Montana, Jill made Deer Lodge her home and built a life there centered around her family, friends, animals, and the home she loved. Jill was funny, stubborn, outspoken, fiercely…
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Lois Ann O’Connor
Lois Ann O’Connor, age 78, of Helena, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026, at her home in Helena. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the Cathedral of St. Helena, 530 N. Ewing Street. A reception will follow the Mass in the…
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The five ‘Ws’ of the Review
‘Beyond the Beat’ By James S. Rosien Anaconda Review Publisher W ow, what a long, strange four-ish months it’s been. Much has been written and discussed ever since I was given the order to lock the doors on the Anaconda Leader and put the “Permanently Closed” sign out front on…
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Small-town news, big deal
‘Too Much Information’ By Kasey Edge-Faur Anaconda Review Editor News in all its forms is important, but small-town news has always held a special place in my heart. Whereas some aspiring journalists have aspirations of the New York Times or the Washington Post, my sights have always been set on…
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Ink, impact, and the stories that bind us
‘Doctor’s Note’ By Tiffany L. Rehbein Superintendent, Anaconda Public Schools In 2000, I arrived in Anaconda for the first time as a newly-minted journalist, reporter’s notebook in hand, and full of curiosity. Fresh into my career in storytelling, news editing, and sports reporting, I learned that local news is the…
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Community Page: Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians host Sarma dinner
The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (LAOH) will be holding their annual Sarma dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the AOH Hall at 106 Cherry St. Sarma dinner attendees smile while enjoying the event. Photo courtesy of the LAOH. A no-host social hour starts at 5 p.m., with dinner served at…
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After more than a year, yet somehow in record time, Lincoln School’s playground is open to the public
Those who have driven to or by Lincoln Primary School recently may have noticed something different on Fifth Street. On the other side of the chainlink fence where asphalt used to lay is now a natural play area populated with woodchips, large rocks, greenspace, and playground equipment that is both…
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Homecoming festivities include pep rally, parade
By Evann Johnson AJSHS Student Reporter Anaconda Junior/Senior High School wrapped up another successful homecoming season with the Copperhead football game on Friday, Sept. 18. The week consisted of a variety of events for all students including dress-up days, a bonfire, pep rally, and parade. Each day, students could participate…
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