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  • Food Drive for the Malta Food Bank

    Oct 28, 2020

    The Annual Youth Group Food Drive for the Malta Food Bank will be Wednesday, October 28. During this event, local church youth groups will be going door-to-door starting at 6 p.m. and we ask that you please have your donations on the steps and ready when the youth groups arrive to gather. The groups listed will be collecting food door-to-door in the areas designated on the above map. 1- Saint Mary’s Catholic Church 2- Community Church 3- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 4- Malta L...

  • Ballot measure would restrict local government gun laws

    Alex Miller, Community News Service UM School of Journalism|Oct 28, 2020

    So, here’s the question: How much power should local governments have to regulate firearms or prevent their possession by felons, minors, undocumented immigrants or people judged mentally incompetent? Not much, according to backers of Legislative Referendum 130, the ballot measure sent to voters by Montana lawmakers last session. Specifically, Legislative Referendum 130 asks voters to remove local governments’ power to regulate the carrying of concealed firearms – or to restrict the open carry o...

  • Measures would legalize marijuana in Montana

    Addie Slanger, Community News Service UM School of Journalism|Oct 28, 2020

    Marijuana is back on the ballot — the third time in the last five election cycles — but this year Montanans will decide for the first time whether to follow other states like Colorado and Washington in legalizing use for all adults. The issue comes in the form of complementary ballot initiatives I-190 and CI-118. I-190 creates the rules for a recreational marijuana system in Montana, including a 20% tax. It also allows each county the option to prohibit dispensaries in their county. CI-118 would amend the Montana Constitution to allow the state...

  • Compton Anniversary

    Edward Mangis, PCN Correspondent|Oct 28, 2020

    In 1909 - 101 years ago this past September 4th — on the windswept plains of Saskatchewan, Canada, two children of homesteaders had reached adulthood amid the raging blizzards, searing summers, and other challenges of trying to tame the wilds of the North American west. However, ever the optimists, they displayed their faith in conquering all by being married. The families of Henry Stimson Compton and Leafy Genevieve Emmerson had traveled parallel histories. Immigrating from Europe during the earliest years of settlement on this continent, t...

  • Phillips County Sheriff's Report for Wednesday, October 28, 2020

    PC Sheriffs Office|Oct 28, 2020

    Concealed Weapon Permits: New and renewal applications for Concealed Weapon Permits may be picked up at the Sheriff’s Office anytime. Once approved, you will be contacted to come in on Wednesday between 9 AM and noon for fingerprints and photographs. FINGERPRINTS can be done at the Sheriff’s Office on WEDNESDAYs only, from 9am-noon, unless other arrangements have been made with the Sheriff’s Office. October 8, 2020 2:09 a.m. Alarm Monitoring requested medical attention for a customer at a local residence; local EMT Crew responded to the call; p...

  • Seniors meeting changed to November, Bingo off until Jan.

    Sharon Kindle, PCN Correspondent|Oct 28, 2020

    Due to unforeseen circumstances, the October 21, 2020 meeting of the Malta Senior Citizens was cancelled and has been rescheduled for Wednesday, November 18, at 9 a.m. at the Senior Center. The basket drawing will take place at that time. Also, Bingo will resume on January 8, 2021 at 1 p.m. at the Center. It is the hopes, guided by everyone’s prayers, the group can host the ever popular free will offering luncheons at the Center beginning in 2021. Questions may be sent to President Barb Stevens at 654-1392....

  • MHS announces first honor roll of 2020-21

    Oct 28, 2020

    Malta High School announced the 2020-21 1st Quarter Honor Roll which honors a total of 54 students for their scholarly achievements and is led by the MHS Junior Class with a total of 21 students making this list. The students on the honor roll are: Seniors: Tamela Abrahamson, Celine Crasco, Kylie Hunter, Lan-don James, Marcus Knudsen, Sidney Meeks, Parker Mortenson, Kooper Oxarart, Danie Rhodes, Cordel Salsbery, Turk Salsbery, Erica Smith, and Hayden VanWichen. Juniors: Kaylee Bishop, Jade Darrington, Eion Estill, Emma Harms, Kaden LaBrie,...

  • Dodson FFA News for Wednesday, October 28, 2020

    Rod Donahue, Dodson FFA Advisor|Oct 28, 2020

    The Dodson FFA Chapter has been busy this fall despite all that is happening in our community and state. The Chapter’s first event was officer elections. This was conducted on September 21st. The results of the election are as follows: Ireland Best-president, Ithay Heck-vice president, Treyten Stiffarm-secretary, Mason LoneBear-treasurer, and Junior Stiffarm-student council representative. During the week of September 29th, the chapter competed in the Judith Basin Fall District Contests that were held virtually. Twelve schools competed and D...

  • Yesterday's Phillips County News Memories for October 28, 2020

    Oct 28, 2020

    1 years ago Dr. John Brennan died at his home 12 miles south of Malta, leaving a widow and son. Dr. Brennan for a time assisted Dr. G. W. Clay with local patients. *** George Chambers represented the Malta Oddfellows at the Grand Lodge meeting in Havre. *** W. J. Tressler left for the western part of the sate on a big game hunting trip. *** Water was stuck in a well being drilled at the J. D. Millian farm at a depth of 340 feet. *** The Malta Enterprise was boosting for better farm to market r...

  • Clearing the Field

    Oct 28, 2020

    On Monday evening the Malta Mustangs football team and members of the community cleared Mustang Field in preparation for Saturday afternoon's playoff game. Photo by Dennis Oxarart....

  • Mustangs trample Wolves, to host Bigfork Saturday

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Oct 28, 2020

    The Malta Mustangs football team ended the regular season with a dominant 34-0 win over the Cut Bank Wolves, during a blizzard on Friday, October 23, in Cut Bank. The win earned the Mustangs the second seed in the Northern B division. Malta is now set to host the Bigfork Vikings, who are led by former Mustang Coach Jim Benn. With a 6-3 record, the Vikings are the third seed in the Western Division. Most recently, the Viking suffered a 28-0 loss to Eureka in Bigfork. Prior to their loss, Bigfork...

  • M-ette runners at State B

    Thea Solberg, PCN Correspondent|Oct 28, 2020

    The Malta High School Cross Country Team participated in the wintry 2020 State Cross Country meet held at Rebecca Farm, an equestrian event facility in Kalispell on Friday, October 23. The M-ettes placed 15th as a team with a total of 503. Broadwater won the meet with 59 points, followed by Manhattan who had 60, and Red Lodge who had 99. M-ette senior Leslie Young ran her last race of her high school cross country career. She posted a time of 24:26.81. She gave it her all in the wintry...

  • Penguin XC at State

    Carly Hammond, PCN Correspondent|Oct 28, 2020

    The Whitewater Penguins attended the state cross country meet in Kalispell, MT this previous weekend. The Penguins ran on Saturday, October 24, day two of the event. Coach Cary Hammond said that the team knew that the meet was going to be a cold one and so the team trained all week outside in the elements to prepare for the conditions. "Friday night before the race we even got a short run in in the snow," Coach Hammond said. "Saturday morning ended being 12 degrees with the wind chill and the...

  • Coyotes at snowy State Meet

    Tianna Bloomer|Oct 28, 2020

    “State was extremely different this year,” Coyote Cross Country Coach Tianna Bloomer told the PCN. “Thanks, Covid.” The Coyotes started their journey on the morning of Friday, October 23, at 8:00 AM. According to Coach Bloomer, their goal of leaving early was to beat the “historic storm” that was going to hit Kalispell. “We made it all the way to Browning before the snow started to fall,” Coach Bloomer said. “We took our time and gracefully made it down the mountain into the valley before the roads became sketchy.” Coach Bloomer believed th...

  • Phillips County News Athlete of the Week: Pierce Mortenson

    Oct 28, 2020

    Fave Drink: Xyience Cran Razz. Fave Movie: The Ridiculous 6. Dream Carreer: To work on the family farm. Fave Meal: Spaghetti. Dream Superpower: Mind reading. Fave Subject in School: Government. Fave Animal: Dog....

  • Loring News for October 28, 2020

    Dixie Stordahl, PCN Correspondent|Oct 28, 2020

    With all the snow and cold temperatures, I keep thinking it's November instead of October! My apologies to November ! But I did see that the forecast for this upcoming week is close to 60! Yes, it will be! Somewhere! The sharp tail grouse are coming into the trees at my house more now that it is cold! The trees offer shelter, sustenance and togetherness. Not concerned with social distancing! Carol Lumsden and Etta Blunt visited with Debbie Dyrdahl one day this week! Debbie certainly enjoyed the...

  • Briefly for October 28, 2020

    Oct 28, 2020

    Question-Answer Mail-in Consulting ADULTS ONLY. Get an analysis answer to a healthcare or life activities question within 3 to 6 postmark months. Applicable answer fees are $26 for 2 pages no reference, $36 for 3 pages one reference, or $46 for four pages one reference & vitamin idea analysis answer. After indicating your select fee, send consultant Katie L. McKeon, ABD, EdD your question jointly with your non-refundable fee payment and return address to P.O. Box 605 in Malta, MT 59538. No Credit Cards. Mondays Shanghai Shanghai rummy will be...

  • M-ette spikers to host 2B Volleyball Tournament

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Oct 28, 2020

    The Malta M-ette Volleyball team will look to defend their home court in the the 2B District Tournament, an event that will be held from Friday, October 30- Saturday, October 31. The M-ettes won their final game of the regular season, defeating Harlem 3-2 on Monday, October 26. The team was led by Justine Lamb who had seven of Malta's 33 kills. Erica Smith had 16 of Malta's 28 assists. Skylie Lefdahl had five of Malta's seven blocks. Maddie Williamson had nine of Malta's 48 digs. The M-ettes...

  • It's not about the snow

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Oct 28, 2020

    On Monday morning, It just sat in my car for ten minutes. I had started my car 15 minutes before I starting my first snow of winter sulk. It’s not even that I hate the snow or winter. I honestly enjoy having the break from doing yard work and swatting at mosquitoes and wasps. I enjoy smoking meat in subzero temperatures, mostly because it is quiet outside. I enjoy watching large snowflakes fall. I enjoy a cup of hot cocoa or apple cider during the cold days. Sometimes, I even enjoy a nice Christ...

  • Donna Ruth (Howard) Crowder

    Oct 28, 2020

    Our beautiful Wife, Mother and G-ma gained her angel wings on October 22, 2020 in Columbia Falls, MT while Wheel of Fortune (her favorite show) played in the background. Donna was born in Belfry, MT on August 3, 1933 to Lloyd and Maggie (Jones) Howard. She joined her sister Louise, and “you call that a brother” Lee came along a few years later. Donna attended her school years in Belfry and took pride in being a Belfry Bat. During her high school summers, she spent time working in Silver Gat...

  • Lady Mavs earn third seed, first-round bye

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Oct 28, 2020

    The North Country Mavericks hard work in the 2020 regular season paid off as the team was able to secure a first-round bye in the 1C District tournament. The North Country Mavericks enter this weekend’s tournament as the third seed, avoiding a play-in game. Teams seeded 5th-12, squared off in play-in games on Tuesday, October 27. The Mavericks will play the winner of the Savage and Bainville game in round two of the tournament. North Country’s game is set to begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct...

  • Phillips County COVID-19 Update as of October 26

    Krista Fahlgren, Sports Editor|Oct 28, 2020

    As of Monday, October 26, The Phillips County Health Department reports two new positive cases of COVID-19 cases in the county. That brings the number of active cases to twenty, and the number of total cases to 163, with 143 recoveries. While 11 patients have previously been hospitalized with the virus, at present there are no active hospitalizations. Hi-Line Retirement Center has five active cases amongst residents and six active cases amongst staff. Three staff members are considered recovered. One Malta Middle School student is currently...

  • Classifieds for October 28, 2020

    Oct 28, 2020

    Searching for Ranch to Lease Montana ranching couple searching for a ranch to lease and to run approx. 300 hd of Mother cows. Spring calvers. Need facilities. Will consider all options. Please call: Michele (406) 223-4410 ---------------- FOR SALE Jacuzzi Pumps, Water Softeners & Water Softener Salt. Call Farmers & Ranchers 654-1412 ------------------- HELP WANTED Phillips County Hospital Job Announcement Position opening : Full-time Clinic RN, LPN, CMA or CNA PC Family Health Clinic is accepting applications for a full-time RN, LPN, CMA or...

  • Legal Ads for October 28, 2020

    Oct 28, 2020

    PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING The City of Malta Planning Board/Board of Adjustments will conduct a public hearing on November 5, 2020 at 5:35pm in the city hall gymnasium. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comment concerning an application for a zoning variance submitted by Larry & Gail Wilcott. The variance request: Request for relief from building setback requirements. Persons may appear in person or send written comments to Mayor John Demarais, PO Box 1300, Malta, MT 59538 no later than 12 noon November 5, 2020....

  • Miramon Charged, Initial Appearance held on October 27

    Oct 28, 2020

    One month after the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation spurred by allegations made on social media, Ernest Miramon, Jr. has been charged with two counts of sexual assault, both felonies. According to court documents, Miramon, who was arrested at his Malta home on October 18, is currently being held on a $500,000 bond in the Valley County Detention Center. He has been ordered to make his initial appearance before District Court Judge Yvonne Laird on Tuesday, October 27th at 3:30 p.m. He is charged with Count I, Sexual A...

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