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  • Siewing snags Spelling Bee Crown

    Mark Hebert, Publisher|Feb 13, 2019

    A total of 28 local students converged in Malta High School's auditorium last Wednesday afternoon, each hoping to go home with this year's Phillips County Spelling Bee championship trophy and when the event wrapped up, Malta Middle School's Jonathan Siewing had earned the 2019 crown. Siewing, the son of Leona and Paul Siewing, is an eighth-grade student at MES, correctly spelled "Solomon" and "hypothesis" correctly in the 10th round of the event as he faced-off with Dodson Elementary School's...

  • Sundae and Mr. Goessel take the stage in Malta on Feb. 18

    Feb 13, 2019

    Music lovers will have the opportunity to enjoy the Northeast Arts Network's third performance for this season when Sundae and Mr. Goessel perform in the Malta High School Auditorium on Monday, February 18th at 7 p.m. This husband and wife duo put on a vintage-inspired show that blends blues, swing, country, and Latin sounds. Performing hits from the roaring '20s to modern classics and originals, Sundae and Mr. Goessel utilize technique and unique instrumentation to give this little big band...

  • Christmas Scrip down a tad, still popular in Phillips County

    Feb 13, 2019

    Phillips County residents kept $265,680 of their local dollars for the 2018 holiday season by participating in the annual Christmas Scrip program hosted by local banks and the Malta Chamber of Commerce, down a bit from the 2017 total of $281,770. For more than 30 years, Christmas Scrip continues to be a valuable program for local residents to shop at home, and spread out the financial cost of the holidays or those big expenses, throughout the year. This no-interest loan program was available at all three local banks; The First State, First...

  • Deputy Morgan joins PCSO

    Mark Hebert, Publisher|Feb 13, 2019

    The Phillips County Sheriff's Office recently welcomed their newest sheriff's deputy to the fold as Johnny Morgan, who grew up in Busby, Mont., joins the force. Dept. Morgan, the son of Renee Hartman and George Hodges who run the Custer's Last Camp C-Store in Busby, is 20-years-old and grew up in Busby, an hour east of Hardin, where he grew up on a cattle ranch. He graduated from Hardin High School in 2016 and then received an AA in criminal justice from Sheridan College in Wyoming. "Law...

  • Legislative roundup: 2.13.19

    Shaylee Ragar and Tim Pierce, Community News Service , University of Montana School of Journalism|Feb 13, 2019

    Bill Would Use Coal Money for Affordable Housing Projects The Montana House of Representatives has passed a bill that would use money from the coal severance tax trust fund to pay for low- and moderate-income housing projects. House Bill 16, carried by Rep. Dave Fern, D-Whitefish, passed the House on a 71-29 vote and will now move on to the Senate. The bill would allow a loan to be taken from the coal trust fund’s investment pool to fund the development of housing originally financed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development a...

  • Loring News for February 13, 2019

    Dixie Stordahl, PCN Correspondent|Feb 13, 2019

    As most everyone knows, the temperatures have been brutal around northern Phillips County! The highs have not gone above zero for a week! It has been a few years since we've had sub-zero temps for a whole week, and I think it's going to last most of next week also! We did receive some snow and now with the wind, it is being rearranged in new configurations! Tom Stordahl and I traveled to Glasgow on Wednesday for a doctor visit! It seems that all the experimental shots in his back don't come...

  • Dodson News for February 13, 2019

    Eldora Henry, PCN Correspondent|Feb 13, 2019

    The weather keeps staying below zero both night and day and we have more snow on the ground than we have had all winter— the sad thing is the weatherman is still predicting the same for the next several days. There are very few cars or people seen around outside except those that have to be. Dress warmly and hope for spring. Condolences are sent to the Kienenberger families in the passing of Carol's aunt, Emma Jean Bridges. A memorial service was held for her on Saturday. Polly Solberg attended...

  • Please slow down with the social media well wishes

    Feb 13, 2019

    I've been discussing this issue on social media lately with many of you and, tonight after reading about one incident in particular, I decided to write this letter. When a loved one of mine passes away, please DO NOT write about it on Facebook, either in general or on my page, for a day or two!! I do not want my distant relatives or friends finding out about our loss because someone feels the need to be first! Fortunately, I haven't lost a family member recently and don't expect to. I'm just thinking about how I'd feel if what I've seen...

  • MHSA asks parents, fans to 'cool it'

    Feb 13, 2019

    If you are the mother or father of a high school athlete here in Montana, this message is primarily for you. When you attend an athletic event that involves your son or daughter, cheer to your heart’s content, enjoy the camaraderie that high school sports offer, and have fun. But when it comes to verbally criticizing game officials or coaches, cool it. Make no mistake about it. Your passion is admired and your support of the hometown team is needed. But so is your self-control. Yelling, screaming and berating the officials humiliates your c...

  • Could use some heat

    Parker Heinlein, Outdoors columnist|Feb 13, 2019

    I thought I had evolved. After nearly half a century living in a northern clime, I finally reached the point where I looked forward to winter. At least that’s what I told people. Summer’s heat was just too intolerable. I longed for cooler air, a chilly breeze, a bit of frost. The heat just wore me out. It was my excuse for most anything I didn’t want to do. The air-conditioner became my new best friend, much to the chagrin of the wood stove. During the first month of bird season I only hunte...

  • I should stick to sports

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Feb 13, 2019

    Disclaimer: I am cheesy and definitely not always correct, so take these next words with a grain of salt. I mean well, even if it doesn’t translate well. For most of my life, Valentine’s Day has been a cloudy day. The day has been better the past seven years now that I have found my true love and wife Susan. While I am perfectly content with my love life nowadays, I know that there are a ton of people that are currently as bitter as I was in my teenage years and earlier adult years. I wan...

  • Whitewater News and Opinion for February 13, 2019

    Helen Austin, PCN Correspondent|Feb 13, 2019

    Sympathy to all the homeless and all who are outside during the winter. It’s February and Phil the Groundhog saw his shadow, meaning it is supposed to be an early spring, but here in Whitewater we are pretty sure we will have at least six more weeks of winter. On Sunday we had almost three feet of snow and the temperature was below zero! So much for a mild winter. Happy birthday to all February birthdays and happy anniversary to all celebrating. There were three basketball games here at W...

  • Briefly for February 13, 2019

    Feb 13, 2019

    Malta Senior Meals Thursday, Feb 14th - Pork chops Friday, Feb 15th- Fish & chips Tuesday, Feb 19th - Hot hamburger Alzheimer's Meeting Monthly: Alzheimer's Meeting every second Tuesday of the month at Hi-Line Retirement Center dining room at 7:30 p.m. Call with questions, 654-1190. Montana Veterans Affairs 2-14. Judy Loendorf and/or Steve Mulonet, Service Officers for the Montana Veterans Affairs will be visiting Malta City Hall on Thursday, February 14, from 9:30 until 11 a.m. to meet with Veterans who are interested in applying for benefits....

  • PHILLIPS COUNTY SHERIFF NEWS LOG for February 13, 2019

    Phillips County Sheriff Office|Feb 13, 2019

    NOTICE TO NEW CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT APPLICANTS: The Phillips County Sheriff’s Office will no longer be providing Concealed Weapon Permit classes. When you pick up the application, you will see the legal requirements necessary to obtain a Concealed Weapon Permit. If you wish, you can still complete training courses offered around the state OR satisfy the requirements of MCA 45-8-321(5), which is to show your familiarity with a firearm by bringing the weapon you plan on carrying concealed to the Sheriff’s Office and demonstrating to the She...

  • Yesterday's Phillips County News Memories for February 13, 2019

    Mark Hebert, Publisher|Feb 13, 2019

    1 years ago February 15, 1919 Miss Patton, Postmaster in Malta for the past three years, has resigned. Several persons were being considered for the position. ♫♫♫ Returned soldiers and sailors were planning a supper at the IOOF Hall. It was also planned to organize a veterans' group at this meeting. ♫♫♫ Lawrence Costello had returned from service in the U.S. Marine Corps. ♫♫♫ A runaway occurred in the streets of Lovejoy and Mike Murphy, the owner of the team, received an injured leg in th...

  • Classified Ads for February 13, 2019

    Feb 13, 2019

    HELP WANTED Farmers & Ranchers Lumber Help wanted at Farmers & Ranchers Lumber. Please apply in store. 7 North 1st Street East, Malta. For questions, call 406-654-1412. TELLER POSITION The First State Bank is accepting applications for the position of teller. Full time employment with benefits including Medical, Dental & vision insurance. PTO and pension plan. Stop in and talk to Terry Skones. We are an equal opportunity employer. City Crew Member/Laborer The City of Malta has a permanent/full time position available. Job description includes...

  • Legal Ads for February 13, 2019

    Feb 13, 2019

    Montana 17th Judicial District Court Phillips County In the Matter of the Name Change of Ryan Albert LaBrie-Boothe: Ryan Albert LaBrie-Boothe, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-2019-01 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Ryan Albert LaBrie-Boothe to Ryan Albert LaBrie. The hearing will be on 03/11/2019 at 11:30 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Phillips County. Date: 01/31/2019 Tami R Christofferson, Clerk of District Court (Published by Phillips County News 0...

  • Cold temps stay in Phillips County

    Feb 13, 2019

    Temperatures across Phillips County plummeted last Wednesday, February 6, getting to -50 with the windchill, and haven't broken above zero since. Weather predictions in Phillips County are for a high of 6-degrees on Friday, and could possibly crack double digits by Sunday....

  • Mustangs earn spot in Northern B

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Feb 13, 2019

    The Malta Mustangs have quenched a berth into the 2019 Northern B Divisional to be held on Thursday, February 28 through Saturday, March 2 in Shelby. Before the Mustangs compete in the Northern B, they will have to compete in the District 2B Tourney this weekend in Glasgow from Thursday, February 14 through Saturday, February 16. Malta will face the Wolf Point Wolves who are 11-7 and 6-2 in the district. The Wolves are the second seed in this weekend's tournament. The semi-final game starts at...

  • M-ettes head to 2B Tourney

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Feb 13, 2019

    The Malta M-ettes are heading into this weekend's 2B District tourney already having punched their ticket to the Northern B Divisional thanks to their win over Glasgow last Saturday, February 8. Malta will take on the Wolf Point Lady Wolves on Friday, February 15, in game two of the 2019 2B District Tournament. The tournament is scheduled to be held in Glasgow from Thursday, February 14 through Saturday, February 16. Wolf Point is the number two seed going into the district tourney, boasting a 1...

  • Mustangs place three at State

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Feb 13, 2019

    The Malta-Whitewater Mustangs Wrestling Team took eighth place at the 2019 State B-C Wrestling Tournament in Billings last Saturday, February 9. The two-day event started on the morning of Friday, February 8, as over 70 teams graced the floor of the Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark. The Class B-C championship team trophy was won by Colstrip who scored 233 points. Glasgow took second with a total of 130. Columbus Absarokee-Park City was third with 128. Huntley Project was fourth with 109. Eureka...

  • 3C Girls are ready for District Tourney

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Feb 13, 2019

    The North Country Lady Mavericks and Dodson Lady Coyotes enter this weekend's 3C District Tournament as the second and third seed respectively. Both teams will have to work hard to punch their ticket to the 2019 Eastern C Divisional in Glasgow. The Eastern C Divisional is scheduled to start on Wednesday, February 20, and end on Saturday, February 23. Six Eastern C teams will square off this weekend to earn one of only three spots in the Eastern C. The teams included in this year's 3C tourney...

  • Coyotes, Mavs head to Wolf Point

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Feb 13, 2019

    The 2019 District 3C Tournament features a pair of Phillips County teams that could make noise in the Eastern C Divisional if they earn one of three spots this weekend. The 3C District Tournament twill be held in Wolf Point from Thursday, February 14, to Saturday, February 16, and will feature seven teams hoping to keep their season alive. Those teams include First -seed Scobey (17-0, 10-0 in district), second-seed Dodson (12-5, 7-3), third-seed Lustre (13-5, 6-4), fourth-seed North Country...

  • Phillips County News Athlete of the Week: Kolter Schipman

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Feb 13, 2019

    Kolter Schipman Favorite Hobby: Wrestling. Dream career: To own a ranch or farm. Dream vehicle: Bugatti. Fave meal: Steak. Dream College: Iowa. Fave Subject: Weights Fave Exercise/one rep max: Bench / 210. Fave P.C. spot: The wrestling room. Fave Movie: 8 Seconds. Fave TV Show: American Ninja Warrior....