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If you haven't noticed. A 183,000 pound, 240-foot-long pedestrian bridge now resides in Phillips County. As many around Phillips County were in a phase of deep sleep, about 100 citizens of Malta and surrounding towns stayed up around midnight on Wednesday, August 15, to watch two rather large cranes, capable of hoisting 275 tons, placed the long-awaited walking bridge across the Milk River alongside Highway 2 in Malta. Traffic was shut down on the Highway 2 car bridge from 10 a.m. to 12:10 p.m....
Malta Elementary School opened a new chapter this summer as the school welcomed former Red Lodge Public Schools teacher Cadence Wipplinger as its new principal on August 6, after signing her contract earlier in the year. Wipplinger, who was born and raised in Absarokee, fills the spot vacated by Tad Schye who was principal to Malta Elementary School since 1996, as well as a teacher and coach for Malta Public Schools since 1989. "After meeting her and spending time with her, I believe that she...
Over a couple dozen events are about to hit Saco from Friday, August 31 to Sunday, September 2, as the Town of Saco celebrates their 55th Annual Saco Fun Days event. The town is also celebrating another major milestone. "It's the centennial celebration of the town being incorporated," said Lacey Beil, the first year President of the Saco Chamber. "It is a big family event and the community really comes together." The Saco Chamber of Commerce is selling Saco Fun Day buttons for the occasion in wh...
The Malta City Council held it's bi-weekly meeting on Tuesday, August 14, and approved several items on the agenda. During the Reports from Departments, Committees, and Meetings Attended portion of the meeting, Mayor John Demarais reported that the Water Project was complete. "On August 9, we had Mike O'Brien, Michelle Turville, Jim Truelove, Eric Witmer, myself, Mike Randy and we sat here and hammered out the water project," Mayor Demarais said. "For all intents and purposes, the water project...
In response to dry, warm weather that could increase the danger of human-caused wildfires, under the recommendations of county officials, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks fishing access sites (FASs) and wildlife management areas (WMAs) are now under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Phillips co. and on Brush Lake State Park in Sheridan co. Both counties will enter Stage 1 restrictions beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 17. These Stage 1 restrictions join both Hill and Blaine counties, who went into restrictions last week. County officials in...
Whist On August 14, Leanard Leader took first place with a score of 50. Clarence Blunt took second with 43. Traveling Prize went to Ken Ruzicka. Pinochle On August 16, First place went to Ken Ruzicka, who had a High of 6190. Buck Taylor took second with a score of 6140. Traveling Prize went to Jerry Depute. Hi-Line Whist On Tuesday, August 14, Pearl & Francis defeated Lois & Jackie 14 to 8 in the first hand, but Lois and Jackie would win the second hand 13 to 10. "These two long games made us all very happy," Pearl said. On Friday, August 14,...
Madison Ann Schumacher was born on Friday, August 3, 2018. She weighed 6 lbs. 8 oz. and was 19 inches long. She joined her two year old brother, Max. The parents are Megan and Erik Schumacher of Boise, Idaho. Grandparents are Carol and Steve Schumacher of Malta and Mike and Vicki Masterson of Boise....
Sympathy to the victims of the floods in Penn. (Too bad we don’t have some rain here.) Sympathy to the victims and fire fighters in the many fires in Montana and across the USA, especially in Cali in which homes burned. Here in Whitewater, we often smell the smoke from the fires. Also the atmosphere is foggy from smoke coming from miles away. Get well to Lu Besel’s sister Carol Williams of Landusky, Mont. The Fort Peck Theatre is always good. Linda Berg and I went Saturday night to “The Little M...
This week the smoke has been so thick in the air that I really believe that the dinosaurs went extinct when the sun was blocked out and vegetation was not available for them to eat! Of course, it would be a lit longer than here, but I do see how it could happen! The smoke is from the fires in the western states, including Montana! The farmers in the area are stirring up quite a bit of dust as they travel in the field harvesting the crops. I feel bad for everyone since we really have had minimal...
Fall has definitely moved and some of the nights are downright chilly. Everyone is busy harvesting and so far the weather has stayed dry and hot by afternoon so they can get it done. Terri Cole was in Malta on business on Wednesday and Friday. Polly Solberg went to Ismay to help son Nathan this week. They have been busy at the school getting the grounds looking good and everything in shape as school started on Monday. Some of the kids have been seen out running and getting in shape for cross...
Malta Senior Meals Thursday, Aug 23rd - Sloppy joes Friday, Aug 24th - Fish & chips Tuesday, Aug 28th - Pulled pork Malta VFW Auxiliary The Malta VFW Auxiliary is no longer collecting canceled postage stamps. Thanks to everyone that participated. MOI Donations MOI is no longer accepting donations of mattresses, box springs or large household appliances. Our Thrift Shop is still thrilled to accept your donated clothing, housewares, luggage, shoes, books, toys, games, tools and other small items. Please be sure they are in good working order,...
Please remember to file a new burn permit for the 2018 year. If you plan on doing any burning in 2018, please file one BEFORE you start to burn. These permits are good for all of 2018 and you only have to file one a year, not every time you burn. All 2017 permits will no longer be valid after December 31, 2017. Thank you! Also be advised, if you have a controlled burn that causes damage to other property you may be liable for the cost of damage. August 2, 2018 11:11am Deputy marked an abandoned vehicle for removal from a residential area....
1 years ago August 28, 1918 R. E. Thompson had written friends that he had arrived safely in France and expected to see action soon. 75 years ago August 26, 1943 Saco Schools will open for year on September 13 The Saco Public Schools will open on September 13, one week later than Malta Schools. The teaching staff includes Mr. A. J. Solvie, Vincent Smith, N.D. McCoty, Jane Fetterman, Lois Brookie, Dawn Frederick, and Eve B. Johnson. Turkey dinners for civilians banned All further civilian use of turkeys after August 21 and until armed forces...
Practice has officially started for all Phillips County High School Sports Teams. For us at the Phillips County News that means that the annual Fall Sports Preview will be out next week Wednesday, August 29. This year, the PCN will be featuring the Malta Mustangs Football team, Malta M-ettes Volleyball Team, North Country Mavericks volleyball team, Dodson Cross Country team, Malta Cross Country team, and the Malta Cheerleaders. The regular season for football kicks off this Friday, August 24,...
The Dingers won their second consecutive Malta Parks and Recreation Co-Ed Softball League Title on Tuesday, August 14, as the team defeated the Lucky Bullet 99 Problems But a Pitch Ain't One squad in the championship game at the Trafton Softball Field. "They all did well," Dingers Team Captain Ray Harms told the PCN. His oldest son Noah Harms, who set the batting lineup that night also caught up with the PCN. "It was a fun game," N. Harms said. "We just had to stay positive and know that our bat...
The Malta Mustangs held their annual Blue & White Scrimmage on Friday, August 17, at Malta’s practice field on the north side of Malta High School. With the threat of possible smoke pollution cancelling the event, Malta’s first public outing as a team featured a clear sky, calm weather and a grill out by the Malta Athletic Club. The PCN caught up with seniors Andres Lopez and Miles Bunk, two of only six seniors on the team, before their last Blue and White Scrimmage of their football career wit...
HELP WANTED Snow Removal Contractors Being Sought For Malta Schools Snow Removal Contractor Proposals are being sought for the 2018-2019 winter season for all in town Malta Schools including the Elementary, Old Gym, Middle School/High School, and the Head Start Building. Interested contractors may obtain a bid sheet from Superintendent Kris Kuehn in the Central Office of the Malta Middle School/High School. Proposals are due by Friday, September 7, 2018 by 3:00 P.M. in the Business Office of Malta High School. For more information please call 4...