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On Monday, June 17, the Milk River Project, a 110-year-old structure that provides irrigation to several towns on the Hi-Line experienced a catastrophic failure. Last Thursday, June 20, during a regularly scheduled meeting, the Milk River Irrigation Project Joint Board of Control, was able to take some action to help give local irrigators intel. "The Milk River does not flow for six out of ten years without the water transferred by the St. Mary Project," Marko Manoukian of the St. Mary's Rehabil...
As the enticing smell of hickory and cherry chips filled the air, the noses that know knew where the aroma was originating from. Yep, as seasoned noses know, the BBQ grills were fired up at the Mint Bar last Saturday, where friends and family were anticipating great things to be ready at 5:30 p.m., following a day of slow and easy, meticulous preparation of brisket and pork. The event was the First Annual “Poncho” Memorial BBQ, a day to recognize, honor and remember Jory Schipman and bring awareness to the signs of and needs for rec...
Semisesquicentennial diamond...if that isn't a tongue-twisting title, it should be! It is the name associated with someone who is observing their 75th birthday and last weekend, Jay Southwick joined that elite group. He joins King Charles III, Billy Joel, Kathy Bates, Richard Simmons and Cat Stevens in the "age" group. But he was the only one who celebrated the milestone at the local VFW with family and friends on Friday evening doing what he loves best...playing his fiddle. Southwick kept the...
"We want the world to know," Kristy Mooney told the PCN. "A lot of people lose hope... I really hope that our story gives people hope; not to give up because anything is possible." On Thursday, June 6, the Phillips County Sheriff's Office, a Texas Ranger, the Montana Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation, and the Montana Highway Patrol successfully performed an arrest warrant on Dodson resident Gordon Parsons for a homicide that took place in Refugio, Texas, a small town near...
Tucked away in the Little Rockies in the once-booming town of Zortman, Montana, is an artist that is full of "hopes, dreams and aspirations" and sharing his love for music with others. John Steinhardt, aka "Schizoid Johnny" is hitting the highways and by-ways promoting his latest CD that was three years in the making. A self-taught musician, Johnny has been entertaining others since he was 14 years old. His tastes and interests have been a combination of blues, hip-hop rock and some classic...
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks kicks off their 52nd summer tour on June 12th in Bozeman, Montana with free performances of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, June 12-15, and The Winter’s Tale, June 19-22. Following the local performances, the company will hit the road for a 12 week tour across five states, bringing free performances to 65 communities across the Rocky Mountain West. Both productions have elements of comedy and tragedy (and in the case of Winter’s Tale, a healthy dose of magic!). All ages are welcome to attend and enjoy the perfo...
Dear Editor, As Postmaster of the Malta Post Office I am writing to express the unwavering commitment of our postal staff to serving our wonderful communities. With the 4th of July approaching, a time when we celebrate our nation’s independence and the freedoms we cherish, it is also a fitting moment to reflect on the values that bind us together. The Postal Service has been an integral part of American life for centuries, connecting people across vast distances, facilitating communication and commerce. My team and I take immense pride in c...
I’ve had some pretty prestigious Montana addresses. General Delivery, Cooke City was my first, and it’s still hard to beat. Tucked into the valley of Soda Butte Creek, surrounded by snow-capped peaks, Cooke is only a couple of miles up the road from Yellowstone Park. I’ve also called Livingston home, and probably will again. Like Cooke, it has spectacular mountain views, and while Yellowstone is a few more miles up the road, it’s still close. For a few years, Barb and I lived in Bozeman on Will...
After the last few years of drought that we have experienced in Montana, the green grass, trees, and foliage has been wonderful to see. We have driven in every direction and it has been extremely encouraging to see. While my eyes love what I am seeing, my allergies have never been worse here. This weekend, it feels like I sneezed more than I have ever sneezed over the course of two days. Energy is zapped. My nose runs, my eyes and ears itch. I have never cracked the code on keeping my allergies...
Gary Mathwich, 78, passed away due to natural causes at his residence on Monday, June 17, 2024. A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, and funeral services will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with Deacon Tim Maroney officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Gary's family has suggested memorial donations be made to St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic School & Pa... Full story
Lester R. Wiebe, 84 years, passed away Thursday, June 20th at the Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow, Montana. He was born August 11, 1939, in Wolf Point, Montana. The son of Arnold and Olive Wiebe. He attended school at Wolf Point schools and graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1958. He served in the Montana National Guard for 6 years, then he met the love of his life in Malta, Sandra Lundman. They were married on April 5, 1964. They celebrated their 60th Anniversary this year. Lester... Full story
Clarice Ann Stahl, age 93, was welcomed into Heaven in the early morning sunrise on Friday, June 21, 2024. Clarice was born on April 27, 1931, to Floyd and Ellen (Beck) Bradshaw in Culbertson, Montana. She attended various schools, mostly in Grantsdale and Hamilton, MT, and graduating from Glasgow High School in 1949. She met her future husband, Carl L. Stahl while her family was living in Hamilton. Carl and Clarice married on January 11, 1949. Three children were born to this union: Kenneth Lee... Full story
Again, the community mourns the passing of a friend, Clarice Stahl. Mother of Sue Olsen and Wade and Kenny Stahl. She was a strong, caring woman of many talents. Words can’t begin to describe her good deeds. On a happier note, there was a nice get-together at the North 40 in Whitewater. A visit with out-of-town guests who grew up here. Jan Donavan from Texas and her sister Kay Cavanaugh. They, along with their parents Arlene and Lyle and brothers Dale and Dennis Donavan lived at the Olsen Farm. Thank you, Joyce (Austin) Donavan for hosting. O...
Playground Aide Job Opening 2024-2025 School Year Do you like kids? Do you like recess? Help oversee the noon duty recess at Malta Elementary and have your day brightened by really awesome kids! This is a one-hour-per-day position. Apply now! The applicant will be hired upon approval of a satisfactory background check. Wages are DOE. Applications can be found on the Malta Public Schools District website – www.maltaschools.org or at the Central Office in the Malta High School. Please contact Steven Bucks, Superintendent, at (406) 654-1871 w...
The Malta Irrigation District will be shutting down canals and laterals for demoss tentatively from June 24 to July 8, 2024. Please contact your ditch rider if you have additional questions. Any other questions, please call Russell at (406) 654-1440 or his cell phone at (406) 654-7380. (Published by Phillips County News (6/19, 6/26, 7/03/2024) MNAXLP ------------------- Attention Fence Contractors Malta Irrigation District is calling for sealed fencing proposals on one (1) parcel. Project includes ±6.5 miles of fence. Requirements from the...
The Montana Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced today that eight Montana towns, cities and counties will share more than $317,000 of grant funding to help plan significant community development projects. The funding is through Commerce’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Planning Grant program. “Through Commerce’s CDBG programs, we can help eligible counties, cities and towns prepare for vital community development projects,” said Paul Green, Director of the Montana Department of Commerce. “This funding will help local governmen...
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. (July 11) 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 and 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 Ass...
1 yrs ago Mayor Shyla Jones presented John Demarais with a plaque honoring him for his 30 years with the City. He punched his last timecard on Wednesday, just in time for the party. Pierre and Susan Bibbs welcomed a son, Pierre James on June 18 in Glasgow, MT. Gene (Eugenia) Taylor, with the Sr. Spotlight glowing on her, shared that her favorite meal is “good old-fashioned oatmeal”; her favorite book is “A Girl of the Limberlost.” The former WWII nurse loves horses and visiting with people. On the occasion of their 40th wedding anniver...
After a warm debut welcome at the Milk River Gospel Jamboree last year is Sherry Anne, a Billboard-charting artist, award-winning songwriter, and author Sherry Anne is returning for the June 28-30, 2024 Milk River Gospel Jamboree in Malta, Montana, as part of her 2024 “Praise Hymn” tour. The Milk River Gospel Jamboree features three days of Gospel, Country Gospel, and Bluegrass music by singers and groups from the U.S. and Canada. Sherry Anne has recently returned from Louisiana where she filmed music videos for songs on her latest music alb...
Thirteen schools ascended on the Malta gym floors over the weekend as local sports advocate, Mo Denham, hosted his annual basketball summer tournament. The games included varsity and JV teams from across the hi-line and it was a time for squads to reunite and play against some schools that will be on their play list this fall. The games were played at the high school as well as at the Old Gym, due to a flooding issue at the high school that left one half (west court) out of the rotation of floors upon which games could be played. The two-day...
Last week, a new event for drag racers in the State of Montana named the Big Sky Race Week took place. And one of the stops for this race was the Hi-Line Drag Strip on Tuesday, June 18. 119 cars were registered to reach Malta and the trip was a total of 950 miles. The cars were all street legal, some of them stock and some of them with racing modifications, but all had a big stipulation. Make it from one track to another without any outside help. "Racers in competition can help each other but...
Wow! The temp on Sunday was 99 degrees. I’m not the ruler of the world, but I say that’s too hot for June! The rest of the week was in the 70’s! Cindy Clark was a guest lay minister at the Malta Lutheran and Whitewater Lutheran Churches on Sunday. Her message was also carried on KMMR-Mustang radio. Lulu Besel invited her for lunch afterward. It’s been raining several times a week and the grass looks beautiful. Crops are growing right along with the weeds! Congratulations to Rennay Watkins...
The earliest large creamery in Malta was completed in October 1912 but did not start operating until March 1913. The one-story building contained the most modern and up-to-date machinery. It was stated that special attention was being given to sanitation. The first board of directors consisted of R. V. Tucker, Phil Caselberg, J. F. Kilduff, H. G. Robinson and Dr. George W. Clay. Mrs. Atwood of Strater sent in the first cream. Only butter was produced at the beginning. The butter was marketed under the name “Malta’s Pride” which was the winni...