Blackman reflects on changes to the industry, area

Jamie Henneman
Jan 8, 2025
Jan 8, 2025

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WOLF CREEK, Mont. – With a new year upon us, many people note how the passage of time has changed the place where they lived and grew up. This is true in Montana, where many current residents, including Scott Blackman, still lives in the Wolf Creek community.

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