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General election deadline for candidate filing is June 11 at 5 p.m.

Virginia City · Virginia City

General election deadline for candidate filing is June 11 at 5 p.m.

Due to the passage of HB 207 by the Montana State Legislature, the deadline to run for office in the Madison County elections in November has been moved up to June 11. Here is a list of the positions that will be on the ballot in the general election. Virginia City Read Article

Madison County Sheriff’s Office begins negotiations with municipalities over payments for law enforcement services

Virginia City · Virginia City

Madison County Sheriff’s Office begins negotiations with municipalities over payments for law enforcement services

The Madison County Sheriff met with the mayors of Twin Bridges, Sheridan and Virginia City on May 8 at the Madison County Annex Building to begin negotiations about payments from the municipalities for law enforcement services provided by the Sheriff’s office.Read Article

The Gift of a Library Helped Former Montana Mining Town Thrive for 100 Years

Library · Virginia City

The Gift of a Library Helped Former Montana Mining Town Thrive for 100 Years

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"In many ways, the Virginia City that we know and love today, from a tourism perspective, started a hundred years ago," says Jim Jarvis, the author of "Virginia City, Montana: 100 Years of Keeping Time."A gold rush first brought people to the town in 1863, but by the 1920s, mining began to fade away. Jarvis says that if it were not for philanthropy and the towns status as the county seat, Virginia City may have faded away altogether.WATCH: Unvei…See the Story

Enjoy the music of Natalie Padilla and Ben Winship at the Ellinghouse

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The Elling House Arts & Humanities Center bring Ben Winship of Victor, Idaho, and Bozeman native Natalie Padilla (Williamsburg, Massachusetts) together for a show at Virginia City's Elling House at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 31.Virginia City · Virginia City See the Story

Author Spotlight: Janalyn Voigt

Dorothy, the Cowardly Lion, The Swiss Family Robinson, Robinson Crusoe—I met all of them before I could read. Snuggling at bedtime usually came with a new chapter from one of the classics, read in my father’s deep voice. It vibrated, deep in his chest, as he brought fascinating stories to life for my brother and me. Often a chapter would end on a cliffhanger, and I would lie in bed that night imagining what would happen next in the story.I still…Virginia City · Virginia City Read Article

From vigilantes to judges: What Montana’s past teaches us about justice today

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A sign on a livery and stable in Virginia City noting where the vigilantes met to discuss how to apprehend road agents (Photo by Darrell Ehrlick of the Daily Montanan).Montana has always been a place that values freedom and self-reliance. But our early history shows what happens when justice is left to those acting outside the law. In the 1860s, before Montana was even a territory, rough mining camps like Bannack and Virginia City were plagued b…Virginia City · Virginia City Read Article

Letter to the editor: The fate of the Madison County Courthouse is in our hands

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For nearly 150 years, the Madison County Courthouse has stood as a symbol of justice and community in Virginia City. Built in 1875 and designed by architect Loren Olds, its striking curved staircase and enduring craftsmanship reflect Montana’s early ambition…Virginia City · Virginia City Read Article

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