In June, Anaconda saw graduations and statue unveilings, as well as some major losses

In June, the presses stopped in Anaconda, but the town itself sure didn’t. The town saw two graduations, two statue unveilings, a peace pole dedication from the Anaconda Rotary Club, Anaconda Pride Festival, and a shooting at Carmel’s Bar where co-owner Shane Charles was killed. On June 5, it was…

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Road warriors return: AHS thumps Eureka, 34-8

Anderson has five-TD game as win takes some sting out of 28-24 Homecoming loss The Copperheads had a historic run on the gridiron in 2025, defeating Loyola for the first time en route to their first postseason game in 10 years, and this year they’re picking up right where they…

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AHS bumps past Powell County at Homecoming

The Lady Copperhead volleyball team had a happy Homecoming on Thursday, Sept. 17 with a 3-0 sweep of Deer Lodge’s Powell County High School, but don’t let that goose egg fool you as it was a thrilling contest every bump, set and spike of the way as the individual scores…

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AHS Cross Country takes on three meets in eight days

Copperhead Cross Country has been running the gauntlet of late, competing at three different meets within an eight-day span that began on Saturday, Sept. 19 with the Mountain West Classic in Missoula, continued on Thursday, Sept. 24 with the Butte High Invitational at Highland View Golf Course and concluded with…

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After hundreds of thousands of dollars, hours and steps on the trail, the Open Lands Plan’s first phase is ready

It’s been almost two years since the Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Open Lands Plan Steering Committee started meeting to help develop local trails in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, and now they’re seeing their labors come to fruition with the completion of the Copper Link Trail and the Stucky Ridge trail system. The…

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Legend of the Fall

Two moose run through the woods around Georgetown Lake on Sept. 26. Photo courtesy of Carly Moodry. A moose watches, waits at Georgetown Lake on Sept. 26. Photo courtesy of Carly Moodry. A bull moose takes a break at Georgetown Lake on Sept. 26. Photo courtesy of Carly Moodry. A…

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Angling closure lifted on Section 5 of Big Hole River

Due to improved flows because of rain over the weekend, the angling closure on Section 5 of the Big Hole River has been lifted. Section 5 extends from Tony Schoonen Fishing Access Site (Notch) to the confluence with the Beaverhead River.   The Section 1 closure will remain in place. Section 1…

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Anaconda’s Wildlife Art Expo dazzles in rain and shine

The Artists’ Reception at Copper Village Museum and Art Center Friday, Sept. 18 attracted the attention of art enthusiasts and wildlife lovers alike. Anaconda Review photo by Kasey Edge-Faur, Anaconda Review editor. Billings artist Elyssa Leininger starts a painting at the artist reception at Copper Village on Sept. 18.  Leininger finishes…

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AET hosts a spooky celebration for its 5th anniversary season

Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Anaconda Ensemble Theatre (AET) by witnessing ‘The War of the Worlds’, directed by Founder and Artistic Director Jackie Vetter.  “We did this show back in 2022 at the Washoe Theatre to kick off the company’s operations, and I am excited to be revisiting this iconic…

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