Local Living

Credit Card Fees: New Laws Protect Merchants and Consumers

Fri. Dec. 2nd, 2011

Ever since credit cards first appeared on the scene back in the early 1960’s what merchants are legally allowed to charge, and what they are not allowed, has constantly changed. On May 22, 2009, President Obama signed the Credit Card Act of 2009…

All Businesses Have to Start Somewhere

Fri. Dec. 2nd, 2011

You’d be surprised where some of the largest companies in the world started their businesses. Companies including Microsoft and Hewlett Packard bootstrapped and started out of their homes. So have many of the successful companies based in Bozeman…

New ReFi Options for Underwater Borrowers

Fri. Dec. 2nd, 2011

For underwater borrowers, or those homeowners that owe more than their home is worth, there was some potentially good news lately. What is being called HARP 2.0, or the Home Affordable Refinance Program, is a set of changes that is being made to the…

Made in MT: Woman’s Eco-friendly Journals Help Capture Life’s Stories

Fri. Dec. 2nd, 2011

An old, rural airport near Emigrant may not be the first place you think of to call home or headquarters for your handmade journal business, but that’s exactly what Katie Clemons, 29, is doing. Part of the airport’s hangar is being adapted to…

We Are Still Ready for Some Football

Fri. Dec. 2nd, 2011

Jack Thorsen – 10 Year Old Sports Blogger As everyone knows the #7 Bobcats lost to the Grizzlies 36-10. Thats not good. That makes them 7-1 in the Big Sky and 9-2 overall – the same with Montana. Was the cold a factor? It was only 7…

Remnants of Montana’s Historic Transportation System

Fri. Dec. 2nd, 2011

With holiday travel upon us, it is interesting to consider how previous Montanans traveled throughout the state, region and nation to visit loved ones during this season of unpredictable weather. For those of us who drive to our destinations, it can…

Bozeman Boxing Champ Encourages Local Involvement

Fri. Dec. 2nd, 2011

Bozemanite Amy Sowers is currently the best American female boxer in her 106 lb. flylight division. She earned that title this past March in Colorado Springs, CO. She is a soft spoken, charismatic, determined, and empowering woman. Her motivation and…