HARLOWTON, Mont. (AP) — Near the banks of Montana's Musselshell River, cattle rancher Michael Miller saw a large, white orb above the town of Harlowton last week, a day before U.S. officials revealed they were tracking a suspected Chinese spy balloon over the state. The balloon caused a stir in the 900-person town surrounded by cattle ranches, wind farms and scattered nuclear missile silos behind chain link fences.

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A U.S. judge has ordered the government to revisit part of its environmental review of a lithium mine planned in Nevada, but denied opponents' efforts to block it in a ruling the developer says clears the way for construction at the nation's largest known deposit of the rare metal widely used in rechargeable batteries.

  - CEDA gives update on local projects

 - CBA prepares for busy semester 

 - Gun incident leads to local man’s arrest

 - Senior patrols paint as Lady Reds post player

 - McCarther wins first girls’state championship for Clinton

Joshua Lee Thompson, 38, of Clinton, has been charged with carrying a firearm after a felony conviction, threatening to perform an act of violence, and assault and battery upon a police officer after a Feb. 4 incident.

With achievement testing, spring activities and a traditional German fest on the horizon, Corn Bible Academy Superintendent Tim Mc-Donald says the school is looking forward to its many upcoming spring semester events and continuing to settle into its new campus.

A month into 2023, the Clinton Economic Development Authority is continuing its work on major projects across Clinton including the recently acquired Tradewinds property and the years long redevelopment of the Glancy Motel and Pop Hicks properties.

Patient appreciation

Pam Lafleur, left, and Shanda Stratton position the free items available at the Custer County Health Department's open house held Friday afternoon to show appreciation for patients throughout the county.

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