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Following a week of uncertainty as far as weather goes, Mother Nature, once again, showed her gentle side and provided a near perfect day for the 22nd Annual First State Bank Car Show. She even extended her graciousness into Sunday. And show they did! Cars lined the street starting at the Veteran's Park on Front Street down to the Liquor Haven (which, for former residents of Malta, is where the former Anthony's Store was), and then down 1st Avenue East past the Stockman Bar to the end of the str...
A man who admitted making threats to blow up the Dodson school was sentenced today to one year and one month in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said today. Jacob Edwin Wilson, 40, a transient, pleaded guilty in January to false information and hoaxes as charged in an indictment. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. The court also ordered $7,000 restitution. The government alleged in court documents that on Aug. 29, 2023, Wilson called both the Blaine County 911 emergency...
Steven Johannesen was severely injured on Thursday evening, May 23, while burning garbage at the ranch north of Loring. Something in the barrel exploded catching him on fire. He was able to make it to the water hydrant and laid underneath and put himself out. He was flown to the Salt Lake Burn Center, which is the top burn center in the U.S., with 55% of his body burned with 2nd and 3rd degree burns. He is the process of going through several operations; he will be at the Burn Center for two to...
The second meeting of the Malta City Council convened at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28; the meeting opened with the pledge to the flag. Present at the meeting were all four council members, Clerk Lorie Bond, PWD Jim Truelove, and Matt Mudd, of Great West Engineering, and Marilyn Taylor. Several members of the council, Bond, and Demarais had attended Municipal Training and Updates recently in Fort Peck, and Demarais shared information learned there as to meeting procedure changes. There will now be Public Comment time at the beginning of the...
Shirley Joyce (Knutson) Tribby, 89, passed away on May 27, 2024, in Malta, Montana. A service will be held at the Malta Lutheran Church on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at the Malta Cemetery followed by lunch at the church. Shirley was born in Malta on March 10, 1935, to Kenneth and Christine (Loraas) Knutson. She grew up in Saco and Malta, attending the Malta Schools. After graduating from high school, she attended nursing school in Havre, Montana. On July 14, 1954, Shirley married Lloyd (Pete) Tribby. Pete and... Full story
Lila was born in Dodson, Mont. to John and Olive (Link) Kovach on January 7, 1931. She attended the Hermanson School South of Loring (where her father also attended), then moved to Malta and later on moved to South Wagner and finished high school in Malta. She married Gaylon Licht on October 28, 1949, at the Malta Lutheran Church. She worked as a salesclerk for Anthony's for 12 years then was with the ASCS office for 18 years. She was an active member of the Malta Lutheran Church. She resided... Full story
Bruce Babcock passed away on May 19, 2024, with his beloved wife at his side after battling a 19-month journey with cancer. Bruce was born on January 1, 1969, in North Louisiana. In 1986 Bruce joined the US Army. In 1991 he was called to Wartime for Desert Storm. During his military career, he received many medals and awards. Bruce met his wife Jennifer in the summer of 1991, and they married in December 1992. Unable to ever have children of their own, Bruce had many nieces and nephews whom he loved and treated as his own. Bruce had a huge... Full story
Our dearest friend, brother, and uncle, Stanley Frederick Soper, aka Stanley Steamer, aka Stan the Cement Man passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, in Malta, Montana. He was 79. Stan was the third son born out of six Soper brothers to John Westley and Margaret Elaine (Frisch) Soper. He was born on April 30th, 1945, in Glasgow, Montana. He attended school at Avondale, Larslan, Glasgow, and graduated from Opheim High School in 1965. He attended college in Bozeman, Montana. He enlisted in the United St... Full story
The Angel is Called Home Barbara Marie (Allery) Dunbar, age 69, of Whitewater was called home on May 26th. Services will be held June 8th at 10:00 a.m. at Wilderness Funeral Home. There will be a luncheon at Barbara and Pat’s lake home following the service. Barbara was born December 29th, 1954, in Malta, Mont., to Mary (Sinclair) Allery and Fred Allery Jr. Barbara was the fifth of six children. On March 16, 1973, Barbara married her high school sweetheart, Archie Patrick Dunbar. In 1987 she pursued her higher education dream of becoming a n... Full story
Question: How do you think the Car Show went? Buddy Walsh: (Dodson): "This was a nice car show here today, a lot of nice cars and pickups from the past. Probably about 90 vehicles here today, so it was nice!" Aaron Oxarart: (Helena): "My first time at the car show, I was very impressed with all the cars here. It's fun to come back and see people and friends I hadn't seen for a while." Issac Walker: (Billings): "I think the car show today went amazing, there's a very large turnout for Malta,...
We had a garage sale last weekend. Twenty years of accumulation since we moved to Malta. Almost everything sold. There’s not much left to donate or take to the dump. Folks snatched up furniture, framed prints, used tires, old tools. A few things didn’t sell: outdated electronics, sketchy exercise equipment, lightly worn boots, and my bicycle. A Trek mountain bike that Barb gave me before we were married, it was my escape from the city when we lived in Bozeman. I could hop on the bike at our apar...
My wife is amazing. Like many other occupations, I can’t always take a day off on holidays that fall on a Monday. This was the case for Memorial Day. I do however try to hustle and get things done so that my staff and I have the option to go home early. This year, I did get things wrapped up early, and was excited to spend time with my family. I entered the garage to find a lot of things in our enclosed back porch were in our garage or on the backyard. I had no idea what was going on. So I s...
Administrative / 4-H Program Assistant The Phillips County Extension Office will be accepting applications for an Administrative/4-H Program Assistant position. This job is a full-time position with benefits. Salary will be based on experience and qualifications. A full job description and application are available at the Extension Office located in the basement of the Phillips County Library or the Phillips County Clerk and Recorders Office. Applications are due to the Extension Office or mailed to PO Box 430, Malta, MT 59538. Position is...
DAN O’BRIEN O’Brien & Pekovitch, PLLP 113 South 2nd Street West P.O. Box 1280 Malta, Montana 59538 Phone: (406) 654-2541 [email protected] Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF PHILLIPS In the Matter of the Estate ) Probate No. DP-2024-11 Of ) ANGELA A. HASLER, ) ) NOTICE TO CREDITORS Deceased. ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to...
Phillips County Prevention Specialist, Gina Lamb collaborated with local Tobacco Prevention Education Specialist, Sonia Young, to provide prevention information to parents of students who will be going into Middle School (6th Grade) and High School (9th Grade) during their parent meetings hosted by the schools. Forty-five “Let’s Face It” bags were filled with ParentingMT cards, My Life My Quit pamphlets, reACT information on Vaping, a Conversation Starter card, a “YOU MATTER” sticker from Every Monday Matters, and a “Let’s Face It” water bot...
The true meaning of Memorial Day is to honor the ones who gave all to gain our freedom. On Memorial Day our flags are raised at half-staff from sunrise to noon, then lifted to full staff to signify hope and to honor all our country’s war heroes. Decoration Day-Memorial Day, now one in the same. It wasn’t always as on May 5, 1868, after the Civil War ended a group of Union veterans called the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) decided to create Decoration Day to honor the fallen. They began the tradition of decorating the graves with flowers as...
The Malta Middle School Awards program was held at the Malta High School Auditorium on May 22, 2024. Although the program was centered around 8th grade certification, students from 6th, 7th and 8th grade were also recognized for their three sport participation, academic achievements and Accelerated Reader excellence. The following 8th grade students received their 8th grade certification: Tant Anderson, Kellin Bain, Kiptyn Bain, Addison Benson, Steeler Blunt, Kamber Brockie, Baylie Brown, Asher...
1 yrs ago June 4, 2014 The children and grandchildren of Stanley “Pete” and Doris Wombold invite family and friends to join them in celebrating 50 years of marriage. The event is at the Senior Citizen Center. Rex Williamson and Kooper Oxarart were among the youth who spent Monday through Wednesday at the annual Little Mustang basketball camp held at the “Old Gym” last week. The First State Bank’s 12th Annual Car Show and PCMS Drag Races are offering a full weekend of “cars” and include a Poker Run. The weekend is a busy one. A picture of Ma...
M-ETTE CROSS COUNTRY: 2023 Most Improved Runner ~ Michael Mayer, 2023 Most Valuable Runner ~ Kael Young, 2023 Most Valuable Runner ~ Megan Morser MUSTANG FOOTBALL: 2023 Outstanding Lineman ~ Bow SaintLouis, 2023 Outstanding Offensive Player ~ Stockton Oxarart, 2023 Outstanding Defensive Player ~ Treyton Wilke, 2023 Most Valuable Player ~ Blaine Downing M-ETTE VOLLEYBALL: 2023 Most Assists ~ Neva Jacobson, 2023 Team Sportsmanship Award ~ Kataya KillEagle, 2023 Best Defensive Player ~ Addison Ulri...
Sebastian Best, who recently graduated from Dodson High School, signed his letter of intent to continue his track and field career at Dawson Community College (DCC) in Glendive. DCC Track and Field Head Coach Dempster Jackson made the trip for the signing and talked to the crowd beforehand saying his goal is to keep recruiting Montana talent and he likes Best's character and drive to compete. Sebastian, the son of Caleb and Jennifer Best, will be competing in long jump and triple jump and will...
Seniors: Samme Gibbs, Sydney Gibbs, Giona Lamb, Colton Mears, Carson Ottinger, Carly Rhoads, E’Mbow SaintLouis, Gavin Slade, Addison Ulrich, and Jo’Vahn Velasquez. Juniors: Charlie Brettin, Kinlie Cummings, Mariana Drabbels, Ava Hanson, Jade Imlay, Jeslyn McCorkle, Kellen Murray, Kelbie Nelson, Stockton Oxarart, Brittney Sorlie, and Kash Stiles. Sophmores: Kylie Bishop, Kendall Clausen, Dawson Hammond, Shaylee Hines, Neva Jacobson, AJ Marquis, Kyle Mayer, Layla Messerly, Alexandria Oshio, Miquela Red Eagle, TJ Siewing, Straud Sims, Lola Sne...
6th Grade: Tomas Gray, Kori Kelsey, Kallie LaBrie, Riya Salveson, Beckeet Squires, and Trace Stolem. 7th Grade: Charlee Anderson, Kade Bleth, Hailey Brockie, Lily Harms, Rhylee Kelly, Keaton Kluck, Kendle Lankford, Miracle Love, Brekken Murray, Ali Retan, Shaun Snellman, Shelby Snellman, Jace Tollefson, Cylas Van Heel, Titus Wiederrick, and Mackenzie Witmer. 8th Grade: Tant Anderson, Addison Benson, Steeler Blunt, Kamber Brockie, Trevor Knowles, Hoyt Mahan, Thatcher Marquis, Avi Oxarart, Sabra Sims, Taya Wilke, and Silas Young. PEAP Award...
In the late 1890s and early 1900s, northeastern Montana was home to many colorful characters, some on the good side of the law and some not. One of these men was Henry “Long Henry” Thompson. It is thought that Long Henry found his way to Montana as a member of a Slaughter-Kyle Long S cattle drive. It was said that Long Henry could be cheerful one minute and turn like a flash into a demon the next. After being accused of killing a round-up cook in the Miles City area, Long Henry found his way to the Valley County area. Phillips County was not...
May 29: I was so thrilled to be in Loring this last week! Many birds are flying through. Even a Swainson’s thrush which we don’t get every year. Lots of American goldfinches, robins, red-wing blackbirds and yellow-headed blackbirds, Canada geese and ducks galore. My little flycatcher is successful at laying her eggs in the nest on the deck roof! Steven Johannesen had an unfortunate accident and got burned over quite a lot of his body. He is in Salt Lake City at the burn unit, to get skin to reg...