​Montana law requires all children between the ages of 7 and 16 to be enrolled in school. Parents in Judith Basin County who do not enroll their child(ren) in a public or private school are asked to register their home school with Jennifer Taylor, Judith Basin County Superintendent of Schools, by September 15. The office is located on the third floor of the Judith Basin County Courthouse. Registration forms may be picked up there, or you may call 566-2277, extension 113 to request a registration form to be sent to you.

Applications are being taken for funding from the Hobson Community Foundation. Any group interested in receiving a grant to help with community interest projects is invited and encouraged to apply. Applications may be found online on the Central Montana Foundation website, or hard copies are at the Hobson School, Hobson Library or Grey Duck Grocery. Questions may be directed to Bill Hesselbart at 406-899-5158. The application deadline is September 4.

​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Nicole Sherman
(406) 655-2458
 
STANFORD – Kathy Smail has recently been promoted to Operations Officer for the Stanford and Geraldine locations.
 
Smail brings 25 years of banking experience to the position which includes consumer lending and customer service.  Her knowledge and expertise are an asset to Stockman Bank.
 
A Montana native, Smail is active in the community serving as part of the Stanford City Council and baking for a local café.  She is passionate about her family and spends much of her free time with her children and grandchildren. 
 
She is located at 103 Central Avenue in Stanford and can be reached at 406-535-5695.

Make sure to make your way to Downtown Stanford on August 11, 2023 6:00pm for the Judith Basin County Fair 80th Anniversary Celebration Parade!

The Judith Basin County Fair will be held on August 7-August 12th with the 4-H/FFA Livestock Show and Sale rounding out the week's events beginning August 12th at 2:30pm at the Judith Basin County Fairgrounds.

​The Sundown Motel, located in Stanford, is looking to fill (2) housekeeping positions. Duties will include daily room change overs, laundry, and some seasonal duties. Shift hours are usually 9 am to 3 pm and will change seasonally. This job would be the perfect fit for someone with school age children! Cleanliness and punctuality are a must. Pay will depend on experience. Please call 406-566-2316.

​The Judith Basin County Commissioners are taking proposals for the removal of ALL the antique equipment located on the west-side of the Fairground parking lot. All proposals must be in by August 21, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Call Commissioner Jim Moore at 406-581-3522 or email Jim at jmoore@jbcounty.org Total removal must be competed no later than September 25, 2023.

​Judith Basin County Road Department is seeking applicants for a Full Time Mechanic/Operator position. Hourly rate based on experience ($17.07 up to $25.00) per hour + benefits. Applicants may pick up a job description and application at the Judith Basin County Clerk & Recorder’s Office, 91 3rd Street North, (Courthouse) Stanford, MT, or by calling 406-566-2277x109, or the Judith Basin County website (www.jbcounty.org). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. They may be mailed to: JB County Clerk & Record, PO Box 427, Stanford, MT 59479 or dropped at the Clerk & Recorder’s office in the courthouse.

​Now through December 1, 2018 :: This program is intended for Judith Basin County families that need extra help during the Holiday Season.  If your family is in need of assistance this year, Operation Santa applications are available in all Judith Basin County Post Offices and Schools.  The deadline is Dec. 1st.