Brandon Duffy

MILES CITY, MT — The historic Deadman Road Bridge, also known as the North Fork of Sunday Creek Bridge, is set for replacement this summer, marking the end of an era for a structure that has been a vital part of Custer County’s infrastructure since its construction in 1904. The bridge originally spanned another location and was moved to its current site after 1931, following the construction of a new concrete bridge on Montana Highway 59.

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena’s first public meeting turned contentious. One of the main issues at the Town Board meeting on Thursday was a shift that moved board members from a shared room into separate Republican and Democratic “wings” of Town Hall, as described by a member of the supervisor’s staff.

Manhasset-Lakeville Fire and Water District Commissioner Brian Morris is being challenged by resident Ahmed Shakir and write-in candidate Brian Kenny for his seat. Morris is seeking re-election to a fifth term in Tuesday’s elections. He serves on the Board of Commissioners with Steven Flynn and Mark Sauvigne.