Week of October 16, 2024

  • So Long Cheryl, Congrats on Retirement!

  • Malta AOG Welcomes Blessing As Pastor

    Kari Hould, PCN Staff

    The Malta Assembly of God Church can truly attest to their church having a special "Blessing," as they recently welcomed their new pastor, Pr. Tonya Blessing. Pr. Blessing and her husband, Chris, bring a renewed and strengthened bond to the community and are looking forward to meeting more people in the community. The Blessings moved to Malta, having spent some time in Columbus, Montana, so the transition hasn't been too much of a change. She said they have experienced the Montana winters so...

  • Baaaaad Sheep.

    Kari Hould, PCN Staff

    It was a calm Tuesday, nothing special going on in the quiet little village of Malta. The morning air had been crisp and the leaves which had turned gold, rust and were also crisp. It was looking to be another day of life in the zip code of 59538. Then, within minutes several individuals were posting on social media about the concern around a sheep loose and wandering the town. Within minutes, this reporter received several calls providing information about the ongoing event and the...

  • Memories for Wednesday, October 16, 2024

    Compiled by Kari Hould

    10 yrs Oct. 15, 2014 Drawing from her own personal experience, Saco-Hinsdale Wildfire volleyball player Alanna Malmend told her teammates they have to stay positive to improve. She is helping at her school to put a stop to a very important issue…bullying. “I felt like I needed to let them know,” she said. “I told my story because I went through a lot.” Malta Coach Nick Oxarart’s football team has a history with Cut Bank, since 2016 they outscored the Wolves 399-58. Tonight was another story, as the Wolves ended up winning 32-15....

  • City Council Meets On A Friday

    Kari Hould, PCN Staff

    Due to scheduling, workshop and training, the regular meeting of the Malta City Council set for Tuesday, October 8 was held on Friday morning at 9 a.m. Due to the absence of Mayor John Demarais, Councilmember David Rummel conducted the meeting which started at 9:10 a.m. Present for the meeting were council members Bonnie Wiederrick, Bill Hicks, and Laura Pankratz. Also present were Lorie Bond and PWD Jim Truelove. Attending with interest in the swimming pool matter were City Attorney Lee...

  • Well...That Was Soup-er!

    Kari Hould, PCN Staff

    A beautiful autumn day unfolded and was welcomed by the Senior Citizens Center staff for their annual soup luncheon. There were nine flavors of soup for the hungry appetites of those attending and no one went away hungry. The time was perfect for visiting, getting to know new people in the community and a great way to have lunch and not do dishes afterwards. Adding a new flavor to the selection, one was able to dine on and enjoy Johnny Cash's Chili, along with chicken noodle with homemade...

  • Medicare Part D - Pharmacy Plan Changes For 2025

    Lisa Baxter, Aging Services Specialist SHIP and SMP

    Annual Out-of-Pocket Cap Starting January 1, 2025, your annual out-of-pocket costs for your Medicare Part D Pharmacy plan will be capped at $2,000. This includes what you pay for during the deductible period and as co-pays/coinsurance. After meeting the out-of-pocket limit, you will pay $0 for COVERED part D drugs for the rest of the year. Note that the medication has to be in your plan formulary to be included in the out-of-pocket cap. Medicare Prescription Payment Plan The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan is a new payment option that...

  • Fort Peck Summer Theatre Announces the 2025 Season Line Up

    The Play That Goes Wrong May 23 – June 8 When the accident prone, inept troop of actors attempts to perform a complicated 1920’s murder mystery play, chaos breaks loose. Actors forget lines, set pieces collapse and equipment tumbles. Everything that can possibly go wrong does so, to hilarious effects ending in complete and total happy disarray. Rock of Ages June 13 – June 29 This show is all about the music featuring iconic 80’s classic rock hits by Journey, Bon Jovi, Poison, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Styx and many others. This...

  • PC Sheriff Addresses Mill Levy Questions

    Sheriff Jerry Lytle

    Greetings my fellow Phillips County citizens, I've been asked various questions regarding the public safety mill levy and the common themes are, "What am I getting for my money'?", and, "I never see a patrol vehicle drive by my residence. Why is this?" The answer to the first question is simple. Your public safety mill levy dollars pay for a dispatcher, sitting in a chair, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year, awaiting your emergency or non-emergency phone call. The money also pays for the equipment (i.e. phone systems, radio...

LaBrie first, Posey third at Malta Meet

Pierre Bibbs, Publisher

The Malta Cross Country Team hosted the Malta Athletic Club Invitational last Saturday, October 12, at Marian Hills Golf Course, and despite a cold start with near freezing temps, things warmed up for 77 athletes. Harlem won the boys' meet with a total of 23 points. Havre was second with 49, and Dodson was third with 54. The girls' meet was won by Havre, who had 18 points. Harlem was second with 5 points. Girls' Race Whitewater senior Shelbi LaBrie took first place in the varsity meet and...

  • Briefly for Wednesday, October 16, 2024

    Malta Senior Center BINGO is every Friday at 1:00 at the Malta Senior Center. Malta School Board Mtg School Board Meetings are held every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the MHS Boardroom. Times and dates are subject to change. City Council Meetings City Council Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at City Hall at 5 p.m. Knitting & Crochet Club The Knitting & Crochet Club will meet at Gone to Pieces Quilt Shop at 11 a.m. every Thursday. Lunch at River’s Bend Mon. and Wed. River’s Bend Assisted Living...

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