The River Press

09/15/2026

Chouteau County Performing Arts kicks off their 2026-27 concert season tonight with Montana western/folk band Pollo Loco. They will perform Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Fort Benton Elementary School auditorium.

CCPA season tickets can be purchased at the door for $75. Individual tickets are $20. All children/students from Chouteau County receive free admission.

09/12/2026

🏈 WEEKEND FOOTBALL UPDATE 🏈
Here is a round-up on how our Chouteau County football teams fared this weekend:

FRIDAY, SEPT. 11:
🏈 Fort Benton 30 - Belt 64

🏈 Highwood 50 - Bridger 19

🏈 Big Sandy 28 - Winnett-Grass Range 50

🏈 Denton-Geyser-Stanford-Geraldine 58 - Broadview-Lavina 13

09/11/2026

Don't forget: Free screening of the new "Rebuilding the Birthplace" Fort Benton documentary this Sunday, Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. at the Montana Agricultural Center, 1205 20th St., Fort Benton.

09/11/2026

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Fort Benton Homecoming Parade
Coming up:

TONIGHT (Friday): Middle school football game (underway now)
Varsity FBHS football game vs. Belt @ 7 p.m.

TOMORROW (Saturday): Volleyball vs. Cut Bank @ 2 p.m. (Varsity volleyball also defeated Fairfield at home on Thursday night, 3-1.)

09/07/2026

Did you miss the Destination Fort Benton (Visit Fort Benton) booth at Summer Celebration? They still have Fort Benton posters available for sale at the River Press office and Rustic Mug Gift Shop & Boutique.

They are $20 and proceeds support Destination Fort Benton’s tourism and community improvement projects.

09/06/2026

Registration is open for 2026-27 youth dance classes at TC Dance & Co. in Fort Benton.
Here is the link to register: https://tcpowerhousemt.wixsite.com/tcpowerhouse/danceregistration

09/06/2026

LABOR DAY WEEKEND UPDATE:
Local Football Scores
It was a good weekend all around for Chouteau County’s high school football teams!

🏈 Fort Benton 58 - Centerville 6

🏈 Highwood 55 - Noxon 6

🏈 Denton-Geyser-Stanford-Geraldine 44 - Power-Dutton-Brady 28

🏈 Big Sandy 66 - Valier 6

09/05/2026

Sharing on behalf of Geraldine Community Church:

COUPLES CLASS — EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Whether you’re single, dating, engaged, or married, this class is designed to help you build stronger, healthier relationships and learn practical ways to become a better partner.
Come learn, grow, and connect in a welcoming environment!
🍳 Breakfast & Dinner Provided
👶 Complimentary Babysitting Provided
Please RSVP!
Use the registration information on the flyer to RSVP through GeraldineChurch.org or call the church at (406) 737-4475.
We’d love to have you join us!

09/04/2026

FUNERAL NOTICE:
We had some confusion on the location for the service for Clarence Dale Benjamin. It will take place at the Scottish Rite in Great Falls, NOT at Riverside Cemetery in Fort Benton.
The service is at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The family will hold a private burial at Riverside Cemetery at another time.

His full obituary can be viewed here:

View Clarence Dale Benjamin's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.