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  • Robotics competes at Helena

    Dec 12, 2019

    Hot Springs County High School’s Robotics teams recently competed at the Helena, Montana State Qualifier Tournament. According to coach London Jenks, Team 4273 ended the qualifier matches in fourth place with a 4-1 record. Team 7283 ended their qualifiers in ninth place with a 4-1 record. Team 4273 competed in the semi-finals on the third place alliance and finished their day there. They were previously qualified for the Montana State Championship from the Butte Tournament a couple of weeks ago. Team 7283 was selected by the fourth-place t...

  • Rec district plans several activities

    Dec 12, 2019

    There is no end to the activities you can participate in with the Hot Springs County Recreation District. This month they’re sponsoring a Jr. Bobcat girls basketball camp, December 26 and 27. Girls from third through eighth grade are encouraged to participate with campers getting a t-shirt. The camp will be at the high school from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. both days and registration is $25 per participant. The District is also gearing up for Girls Youth Basketball, which will begin in January. Little Dribblers are those from kindergarten through s...

  • Public Health brings back baby steps parent support group

    Dec 12, 2019

    Hot Springs County Public Health is excited to bring back the seasonal moms group. Baby Steps has restarted for the winter 2019-2020 season. This bi-monthly parent support group serves to promote positive relationships that offer emotional support, educational opportunities as well as encourage physical activities. The next group will be held Monday, Dec. 16 between 10-11 a.m. at the Hot Springs County Recreation District Armory building at 728 N Park Street. This is a great environment to walk and stay healthy this winter season with the...

  • Gordon willing to look at lodging tax

    Nick Reynolds|Dec 12, 2019

    CASPER — Gov. Mark Gordon told lawmakers Monday that he would be “willing” to consider a statewide lodging tax if it came across his desk this winter. However, in his first budget presentation to members of the Joint Appropriations Committee this week, Gordon declined to entertain any other tax legislation, instead focusing his first hearing on cost-savings as the state faces a future of declining revenues. Kicking off the first of several weeks of budget hearings, Gordon seemed largely on the same page as leaders of the budget-making commi...

  • Early deadlines coming up

    Dec 12, 2019

    For the Dec. 26 and Jan. 2 editions of the Thermopolis Independent Record there will be early deadlines. For the Dec. 26 issue, legal, display and classified advertising deadline is noon on Friday, Dec. 20. Editorial deadline is noon on Monday, Dec. 23. For the Jan. 2 issue, legal, display and classified advertising deadline is noon on Friday, Dec. 27. Editorial deadline is noon on Monday, Dec. 30. For both weeks, papers will be available at newsstands Tuesday evening and delivered locally on Thursday. Our office will be closed on Wednesday,...

  • Area Christmas church services

    Dec 12, 2019

    Many of our local churches have special services coming up during the Christmas season. Risen Son Southern Baptist Church will be holding a Christmas Eve service beginning at 6 p.m. The First Baptist Church will also have a Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. A candlelight service will be held at the Community Federated Church on Christmas Eve starting at 5 p.m. St. Francis Catholic Church will have their Children’s Christmas Pageant at 5:40 p.m. on Christmas Eve, followed by Christmas Eve mass at 6 p.m.. They will also hold a Christmas Day mass a...

  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas

    Dec 12, 2019

    Hot Springs Dance, the tall and the small, presented a special holiday evening of dance featuring tap, ballet, modern dance and even some hip-hop to ring in the season....

  • Christmas programs

    Dec 12, 2019

    There are a few school Christmas programs coming up. The littlest angels from the Pre-K Academy, the three-year- olds, will have their program in the vocational building at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16. On Thursday, Dec. 19 when Ralph Witters Elementary presents their annual Christmas program in the auditorium at 2 p.m. Also, that evening the four-year-olds from the Pre-K Academy will be hosting their Christmas program at 6 p.m. in the auditorium....