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Hickory House gets new hostess, bakery, massage studio
The Hickory House Inn, originally constructed as the rectory to St. Paul’s Church in 1902, has undergone some changes lately. In addition to rooms visitors and locals alike can stay in, the Hickory House is now a kind of one-stop shop for an overnight stay, baked goods, and a massage. Chelsea Heersink, who came to run the Hickory House in 2022 for about six months before returning to take it back over earlier this year, has been hard at work for the past several months remodeling rooms and conceptualizing a design and business plan not only for the inn portion…
Read MoreJean Hunthausen Stergar
Jean Hunthausen Stergar 1934-2026 Surrounded by her family, God called Jean by name as she was gently folded into the arms of the Lord. She died of natural causes after a full life of nearly 92 years. She was born November 5, 1934, to Edna (Tuchscherer) and A.G. “Tony” Hunthausen in Anaconda, MT. Jean was the seventh child and baby of the Hunthausen clan. Deeply rooted in her beloved Anaconda community, she treasured the family’s history, traditions, and special moments at the family home where she spent nearly every day of her life. In 1952, she graduated from Anaconda Central…
Read MoreThe Review’s use of AI
‘Too Much Information’ By Kasey Edge-Faur Anaconda Review Editor A few weeks ago, our student reporter Evann Johnson wrote a well-researched column about AI in journalism, specifically concerns surrounding its use and potential impacts. That coupled with increased talk of generative AI data centers in the county, inspired me to write a bit about the Anaconda Weekly Review’s use of AI in the context of our design, writing and editing processes. At the Review, we don’t use generative AI in our design, writing and editing processes. We don’t use it to lay out the paper, design ads, write our articles,…
Read MoreJustice Court 10/28
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Justice Court, the Honorable Ken Walund presiding: • Justin Michael Harcharik of Butte changed his plea to guilty on Thursday, Oct. 15 on a charge amended to negligent endangerment. The defendant was charged a $100 fine plus $85 surcharge plus one year deferred imposition of sentence plus ACT class. A charge of unlawful possession of open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle on highway was suspended. • Trent Jafek changed his plea to guilty on Oct.15 on a charge of theft, unauthorized control over property, first offense. The defendant was fined $100 plus $85 surcharge plus a…
Read MoreCommunity Page 10/28: Gear Swap and Recreation Expo is set for Nov. 7
The fifth annual Anaconda Gear Swap and Recreation Expo is coming up on Nov. 7th, 2026, from 12-4 p.m. The 2026 Gear Swap & Recreation Expo is an Anaconda Trail Society Fundraiser hosted by Pintler’s Portal Hostel, located at 218 W. Park Ave, Anaconda, MT 59711. The Anaconda All-Season Gear Swap is a great place to pass along your outgrown, no-longer used gear, equipment and apparel, and to find gently used items for your whole family at great prices. Bring your gear and make it available to others, buy some great used gear from others in the community, and hang…
Read MoreHalloween roundup: Anaconda’s got lots happening this holiday
The Smelter City is getting busy this holiday, with a variety of events happening on Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31. Thursday, Oct. 29 Smelter City Brewing is hosting a pet costume contest, awarding prizes for best pet costume and best pet-human duo. Judging starts at 6:30 p.m. and winners will be announced at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 The holiday kicks off with the Lincoln Primary School Halloween parade, with students leaving the school at 10:45 a.m., walking through Anaconda Junior/Senior High School and then on Main Street. Smelter City Senior Citizens’ Center at the Metcalf is hosting…
Read MoreG-town Lake update: October inflows, precipitation below average
Although September was an average month for inflows and an above average month for precipitation at Georgetown Lake following far below average inflows and above average precipitation in August, October has been below average in both respects so far, according to Montana Department of Natural Resources Surface Water Section Supervisor Todd Blythe. As of Blythe’s report on Oct. 21, the lake’s elevation was 6,428.69 feet, which is above average for this time of year based on 80 years’ worth of lake elevation data. Blythe said that outflows and draw-down on the reservoir have remained steady, meeting the required irrigation outflow.…
Read MoreViews from the week and weekend week of 10/21
From left, Pat Forsman, membership chair, Fay Weber, Anaconda Live Vice President, and Janie Dierenfeldt, volunteer, sell tickets to the Oct. 15 Anaconda Live performance at the Washoe Theatre. Cynthia Hanson, Anaconda Live President, left, presents NuBlu, a country and bluegrass band that performed at the Oct. 15 performance. To become an Anaconda Live member, please call 406-560-2953. Anaconda Weekly Review photos by Kasey Edge-Faur. Bikers prepare for a lap at 6 Hours of Disco at Discovery Ski Hill on Oct. 17. Photo courtesy of Emily Adams. The 2026 Smelter City Witches Brigade poses for a photo in front of…
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