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When the Ennis Junior Farmer’s Market expanded to a monthly event for the 2025 season after a successful launch in 2024, no one was better prepared to take advantage of it than author and serial entrepreneur Ethan Hadley.

He stood silently watching the orange fluorescent line whipping through the air before dancing the fly down next to a quiet eddy near an overhang that looked like a pretty good spot for a fish to hang out.

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On Saturday, May 24 the Madison Valley Rural Fire Department (MVRFD) hosted their annual pancake breakfast. An event that is enjoyed by young and old. All community members that joined the event enjoyed the pancakes, eggs and sausage.

The annual Bear Creek Days event returned to the historic Bear Creek Ranger Station east of Cameron, Mont., from May 13–15, 2025. Over the course of three days, more than 400 students in grades three through eight from Gallatin, Jefferson, and Madison Counties took part in this immersive, hands-on outdoor education experience.

On Tuesday, May 6, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte visited Twin Bridges Schools with Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) Director Christy Clark to promote archery education and recognise state bullseye archery champion Mavrick Greemore. 

A dismal rainy Spring afternoon at Lion’s Club Park on April 29 couldn’t dampen the excitement that was brought to the first public meeting for the Ennis Skate Park. Over 50 members of the community gathered to learn about the project, share ideas, celebrate skating and contribute to the cause. 

On Thursday, May 1 and Friday, May 2 the Ennis High School students performed “It was a dark and stormy night” written by Craig Sodaro. The play is a dark comedic story of a devilish murder mystery author who disguises his identity.