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  • Governor Gianforte declares drought emergency in Montana

    Jul 7, 2021

    On July 5, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte issued an executive order declaring a statewide drought emergency in Montana. Gov. Gianforte said, "Every region of the state faces severe to extreme drought conditions, and the situation is getting worse. These alarming drought conditions are devastating our ag producers, challenging our tourism industry, and could bring a severe wildfire season. This emergency order makes available all necessary state government resources to mitigate the impacts of...

  • 2021 Dean's List honors from colleges around the state

    Jul 7, 2021

    The following is a list of students that have be named to Dean's Lists from around the state submitted to or found by the Phillips County News. If any name was missed please send info to Pierre a [email protected]. The University of Montana - Missoula The University of Montana had four Malta graduates on their list. Blake Sjostrom, who had a 4.0 GPA was named to the President's List. Travis Epperson, Mariah Salveson, and Grayson Waters were named to the Dean's List with a GPA greater than 3.5 but less than 4.0. The University of Montana -...

  • New Armory open house this Sunday

    Major Rob Allinson, National Guard Public Affairs|Jul 7, 2021

    On 11 July 2021 at 11:00 AM, the Montana Army National Guard will be conducting a Grand Opening of the Malta Readiness Center at 509 South 10th Avenue, Malta, MT. At 11:00 a.m. the Adjutant General for the Montana National Guard, Maj. Gen. Pete Hronek will speak at the grand opening of the new Malta Readiness Center. The Malta Readiness Center is the Montana Army National Guard's newest Readiness Center. This state-of-the-art facility is 41,521 square feet including three classrooms, a full...

  • Shakespeare in the Park

    Mark Foss, PCN Staff|Jul 7, 2021

    A wonderfully entertaining night was had by over 100 individuals at Montana Shakespeare in the Parks performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream. On Wednesday, June 30, with the temperature hovering around the 100-degree mark, a decision was made to move the performance inside to the Malta High School auditorium. Though still a little stuffy, it was a much-welcomed decision by both the crowd and the cast. Anna LaBrie said, "Everything went really well. I'm really happy with the turnout we had. We w...

  • Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, July 7, 2021

    Helen Austin, PCN Correspondent|Jul 7, 2021

    Sympathy to victims of the building collapse in Florida. Terrible Back in Whitewater, again, Congratulations to our own Jahmiah (Hoffman) LaBrie, on his many swimming awards. Recently the PC Shriner’s Club met at North 40. They are a great group that help children. I will get more information. Sympathies go out to Gene Brown, whose wife of 40 years passes away recently. The funeral is in Billings and Laurel, Montana. Well, I am going to visit Janet and family while I’m there, also I have app...

  • Dodson News for Wednesday, July 7, 2021

    Eldora Henry, PCN Correspondent|Jul 7, 2021

    Bill and Dora Henry attended the funeral for Mrs. Aggie (Bill) Leys at Choteau on Wednesday of this week. It was terribly hot but she had a lovely funeral. On Thursday they attended a farewell BBQ for the pastor of Bill's church who is leaving in two weeks. It was sad to hear that long-time resident and well-known family man, "Wink" Cole had passed away with family by his side. His large family is gathering, and the entire community sends its love, prayers, sympathy, and condolences to Terri and...

  • Loring News for Wednesday, July 7, 2021

    Dixie Stordahl, PCN Correspondent|Jul 7, 2021

    Every once in a blue moon I’m surprised by the random kindness that has come forth for no reason! I had a tourist come into the Great Plains who told me about her morning. She had a flat tire on the highway and a gentleman stopped to ask her if she needed help. He changed her tire and helped her get a new tire ordered. She was singing the praises of Bill Rock! I'm happy that she found a kind person to help her out! I hope that if I ever need help I'll have a kind person help me out! Another k...

  • Crop Tour Scheduled despite drought

    Marko Manoukian, P. C. Extension Agent|Jul 7, 2021

    Drought conditions and grasshopper impact have taken a toll on the small grain industry in Phillips County. However, research and variety development to take on these challenges still go on. Crop tours will be held starting July 12 at the Mortenson farm. This plot was planted early and has had some moisture so variety comparison should be decent. Bank of Malta will be providing the meal. Tuesday, the plot tour will be east of Malta at the Karl Mavencamp farm. Dr. Traci Hoogland, MSU Barley...

  • I came west to escape the heat

    Parker Heinlein, Outdoors Columnist|Jul 7, 2021

    Years ago I came west to escape the heat. Either that or I was headin’ down the highway lookin’ for adventure. Whatever the reason, I found both cooler weather and excitement in Montana. I got a job in Cooke City working for an outfitter. Riding and packing horses in the Beartooth Mountains provided plenty of adventure, and the high–elevation climate of Cooke was a delight. It seldom topped 80 degrees. I’d grown up in southern Indiana where the summer nights were sweltering, and we didn’t have a...

  • Lola Matthews

    Jul 7, 2021

    Lola Mae Matthews, 76, died Friday, June 25, 2021, at her home in Hi-Line Retirement Center, Malta, Montana. She was born March 31, 1945, to Clifford and Pearl Rustad in Royal Oak, Michigan. Lola moved to Montana with her parents, eventually settling in Malta. Her father Clifford died in 1946 when Lola was nine months old. Lola attended schools in Malta, graduating in the class of 1963. After graduation, she attended beauty school in Great Falls, Mont., became a licensed hairdresser, and would e...

  • Craig George Robinson

    Jul 7, 2021

    Craig George Robinson, 66, of Saco, passed away June 18, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings. Craig was born to G. Ross and June (Caton) Robinson on August 8, 1954, in La Junta, Colorado, while Ross was serving in the U.S. Air Force. At age 2, the family returned to the Rocking R Ranch in Saco, where he enjoyed his childhood living on Beaver Creek. Brother Mike joined the family when Craig was 8 years of age. The bond he had with his younger brother was treasured. He attended schools in...

  • Elwyn "Wink" Gordon Cole

    Jul 7, 2021

    On July 1st, 2021, the greatest man and cowboy we ever knew rode off into the sunset. Elwyn "Wink" Gordon Cole was born August 26, 1934, to Jack and Melinda Murray in Devils Lake, North Dakota. At the age of four, he tragically lost his mother. He lived with various aunts for the next few years and due to the depression, he was then placed in an orphanage where he lived for two years. At that time he was adopted by his Uncle Elwood "Buck" and Aunt Marguerite "Sis" Cole and moved to Dodson to liv...

  • Memories for Wednesday, July 7, 2021

    Compiled by Mark Foss|Jul 7, 2021

    1 years ago- Wednesday, July 6, 2011 Camper Fire Closes Highway Firefighters from the Malta Volunteer Fire Department work to extinguish a camper fire on Hwy. 2, west of the Malta Airport, at noon last Saturday. The fire closed traffic in both directions for approximately an hour. One incident truck and a tanker, along with six firefighters responded in addition to a Sheriff’s deputy and a Montana Highway Patrol trooper. The blaze was out by 12:45 p.m. Further details of the incident were unavailable at press time. Retiring….. Jan LaFond, ret...

  • 20th Annual Korb Family Girls' Trip

    Submitted by Cathy Salsbery|Jul 7, 2021

    On the weekend of June 19, the Korb girls weekend celebrated their 20th anniversary! With a trip to Rocky Point Mexico! Sister Mary Clare Korb, Elsie Sorenson and Jane Quass are the true celebrants of the weekend. Lots of great activities were planned over the weekend including catered meals, ocean time, shopping, and a private Mass, all held at the Tober beach house....

  • Blister Beetles found in Phillips County

    Marko Manoukian, P. C. Extension Agent|Jul 7, 2021

    Blister beetles have been confirmed in Phillips County. The beetles have many colors, but the same shape. They can be found with stripes, black and gray (see photo). The beetles get their name by exuding a toxic substance called cantharidin. It causes irritations to your hands if you crush one. If horses eat several that were in hay before harvesting, they may receive a toxic dose. Other livestock seem to have a tolerance. They feed on flowers including alfalfa blossoms. An insecticide...

  • M-ettes hold Ninth Annual Basketball Camp

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Jul 7, 2021

    According to Malta M-ette Basketball Coach, the team hosted another successful Little M-ette Basketball Camp. The ninth annual camp, which began on Monday, June 21, and concluded on Wednesday, June 23, hosted 46 campers, most of which live in Malta. "We had a great turnout," Coach Hammond said. "We have got a great group of younger girls coming up." The camp was split into three groups including third-fourth grade, fifth-sixth grade, and seventh-eighth grade. The High School M-ette Basketball...

  • First Annual Independence Bank/Phillips County Insurance Customer Appreciation Classic

    Mark Foss, PCN Staff|Jul 7, 2021

    On June 26, Independence Bank and Phillips County Insurance held their first Customer Appreciation Classic at the Marion Hills Golf Course. Ashley Stuart from Independence Bank said, "We had a great turnout. A full field of 72 golfers for the shotgun starts in the morning." The winning team of four consisted of; Kris LaBrie, Gordon Webb, Frank Wiederrick, and Amy Simonson. There was a tie for second place between the teams of Bryan Shores, Jesse Simonson, Leroy Simonson, Karey Bishop and the tea...

  • Milk River Baseball season ends

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Jul 7, 2021

    The Milk River Bambino Baseball League season ended last Wednesday, June 30, at Trafton Park. This year's league featured 100 tee-ball and baseball players from age four to 13. "That was good," Milk River Bambino Co-ordinator Dean Yeadon said of the season. "I didn't know what to expect because last year we did not do it." Last season was cancelled due to the threat of the COVID-19 virus, which shut down most sporting events in 2020. "When you skip a year, you never know," Yeadon said....

  • Classifieds for Wednesday, July 7, 2021

    Jul 7, 2021

    HELP WANTED VENDORS WANTED FOR MALTA CRAZY DAYS! SATURDAY, JULY 10 CONTACT: JULIE SNELLMAN 654-2251 ------------------------------------ Dairy Queen Hiring Summer Staffing Current Team Employees will earn an additional $1.50 per hour Summer Incentive. New team employees hired during the Summer, may still qualify for Summer incentive program. This will be determined upon hiring. We offer competitive pay for adults and high school students, Quarterly Bonus Program, Reduced Meal Plan and personalized scheduling of shifts. Please pick-up applicatio...

  • Legals for Wednesday, July 7, 2021

    Jul 7, 2021

    LEGALS REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES The PHILLIPS County Commission is soliciting proposals to hire a firm to provide general engineering services for public works projects within the PHILLIPS County jurisdictional area. Phillips County will utilize the selected firm(s) to serve as an on-call engineer for professional engineering services for 5-years for related activities associated with but not limited to roads, bridges, trails, water, wastewater, stormwater, water resources & watershed studies, solid waste,...

  • MHS Class of 1970 gets together

    Jul 7, 2021

  • MHS Class of 1971 holds reunion

    Jul 7, 2021

  • Briefly for Wednesday, July 7, 2021

    Jul 7, 2021

    Malta Senior Center BINGO is every Friday at 1:00 at the Malta Senior Center -------------------------------- Class of '71 Reunion Meeting 7-7-21. There will be a meeting or the MHS class of 1971 Reunion on Wednesday, July 7, at 6:30 p.m. to close out matters. All classmates PLEASE attend. ------------------------------ Malta VFW Jam / Meeting 7-11-21. The monthly Jam at the VFW Club will be held on Sunday, July 11th instead of July 4th. Same time. Come enjoy the local musicians. ------------------------------------ P.C. Historical Society...