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With this donation, the Phillips County Health-Care Foundation NCAA Tournament Calcutta raised a total of $4,276.25 for Phillips County health care needs....
High School Academic Olympic teams consisting of Seniors-Lauren Tuss, Tia Siewing, Jonathan Siewing, Jared Eggebrecht; Juniors-Addison Ulrich and E'mbow SaintLouis; Sophmores-Madelyn Ohl and Braydon Rhoads; and Freshman-Dawson Hammond and Denvyr Tuss traveled to Glasgow on March 22, 2023, to compete against 13 teams which comprised of 65 students in four written tests-Math, Science, English, and Social Studies as well as compete in the oral team competition. The students all did a fantastic job...
The Dodson FFA Chapter recently attended the 93rd Annual State FFA Convention in Great Falls. FFA members from Dodson that attended were Sebastian Best, Kataya KillEagle, Dirk Bressman, Dylan Kinny, Sonny Cole, Tyson Liefert, Lilyian Turnsplenty, and Jazlyn KillEagle. The FFA chapter competed in the Meats Career Development Event (CDE) and placed 32nd out of 37 teams. The top judger from Dodson was Sebastian with a placing of 86th out of 139 competitors. Joining Sebastian on the Dodson team...
Malta Kiwanis gave the PC Health Department $300 to assist with paying for shots for county youth....
Through correspondence with the National Weather Service (NWS) in Glasgow an inquiry was made as to the outlook on the recent weather and what lies ahead. The question posed is in BOLD and the NWS response follows. How does this year compare to precipitation over the last 10 years? From January 1st through March 18th, the amount of precipitation has been much higher than in 2021 and 2022. The graphic below has precipitation in inches on the y-axis, and the year on the x-axis going back to 2013....
While facing all odds, and usually racing against all odds, farming and ranching continues to survive in rural Montana. It is what keeps America going. As it has been said, Americans need a doctor, a lawyer and a dentist every day but we need the farmer and rancher three times a day. This week across the country, Ag Day will be celebrated as an annual event, honoring and recognizing those who put the meal on the table before us. As the backbone for a nation that relies heavily on, for the day-to-day operations across the country, the world...
Young energetic faces of youth attended the March 14th City Council meeting at the City Hall. The Boy Scout Troop 1429 and Cub Scout Troop 4432 joined Council members and awaited their turn on the agenda. PWD Jim Truelove provided the update on the snow removal, which is an ongoing project. The crews have been busy and despite the added snowfall over the last week, things were progressing nicely. Mayor Demarais is using social media to let residents know of the snow clearing process, this...
This Friday, March 24th, the Event Center (aka the Old Armory on Hwy 191 S.) will be the place to be! As the nation recognizes the farmer and ranchers across the prairies and lands from the four corners of the US, Ag Day will be observed and celebrated in Phillips County. Now into the fifth decade of setting aside a day to honor those who till the soil, and work night and day regardless of the weather, the Phillips County CattleWomen work tirelessly to bring the event to our corner of the world. Ag Day has moved around from location to location...
Congratulations to the following Malta High School students who have made the Honor Roll for the third quarter of the 2022-2023 school year. Seniors: Addy Anderson, Jared Eggebrecht, Brylee French, Isabelle Hallenberg, Isabel Hansen, Eli Hanson, Rylee Hines, Tye Jones, Kennedy Koss, Allison Kunze, Draven Lageson, Camryn Mears, Olivia Negus, Arena Niebur, Dally Niebur, Jonathan Siewing, Seth Siewing, Tia Siewing, Ruby Simanton, Chloe Van Nus, Madison Williamson. Juniors: Elly Anderson, Carson Ottinger, E’Mbow SaintLouis, Mason Sjostrom, A...
1 yrs ago Mar. 20, 2013 Little heart big in love Titus Wiederrick, young son of Frank and Alex Wiederrick, was in Billings and among those welcoming home the troops from Afghanistan. He was sporting a “Welcome Home Grandpa Rick (Miller)” sign. Hold ‘im accountable Junior Troy Manoukian recently completed a week as a page, sponsored by State Senator Mike Lang. True to family politics, which is efforts to resist the introduction of free-roaming buffalo, Manoukian asked Gov. Bullock his view on it and if they were introduced, who would be in ch...
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following persons were arraigned or appeared this week before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints. The charging documents are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty: Appearing in Billings before U.S. Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Cavan and pleading not guilty on March 14 was: Matthew Raymond Schroeder, 47, of Lakewood, Colorado, on charge of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine a...
Few things will change with the beauty salon known to many as "Shear Essence", located on Central Avenue in Malta, even with new ownership. Caitlin Robinson, who owns and operates 406 Spray Tan and 406 Beauty on 1st Street West recently purchased the "Shear Essence" business from Tiffany Fercho. Tiffany will be moving following her pending marriage. Caitlin is married to Cole Robinson and they reside in Saco on the Robinson Ranch. She graduated from cosmetology school in Omaha, NE, before...
It's the time of year again, as ewe might know...time to trim back those eyebrows a bit. The saying, "pulling the wool over your eyes" takes on a reality check. Across the county, livestock owners of sheep take on the grueling task of shearing the woolies. Such was the plan for the quiet Saturday at the Brian Green feedlot as his sheep received a quick encounter with the blades. Doing the coiffeur honor for Green was Zeb Olson. There is no doubt, the skills and talents of a sheep shearer are to...
What do Garth Brooks, Neil Armstrong, Michael Jordan, Jane Pauly, Jon Bon Jovi, and Bruce Springsteen have in common? What do they have in common with Sandra (Nicholson) Calk, Katy Anderson, Joe Nicholson, and even our own Draven Lageson and Shawn Bleth? Those are local individuals. Some former residents and graduates include Doug Kaufman, Shannon (Hould) Stroh, Maureen (Golik) Lundman, Denise (Maloney) Boothe, Sarina (Green) Venable, and Kristen Wiederrick. All these individuals had the privilege and opportunity to attend a 7-day event at the...
1 yrs ago Mar. 13, 2013 Hey Mom, I got this… Logan Abrahamson, local Eagle Scout, received recognition at the District Scout Banquet. He received the Heroism Award for his efforts in putting out a gasoline fire on his mother when she was attempting to start a vehicle in cold weather. He is the son of Willie and Jan Abrahamson. Boots back on US soil Members of the 484th Military Police Company headquartered in Malta gathered for a photo together after returning from deployment in Afghanistan. They arrived home for demobilization in Fort B...
Agricultural Days are approaching once again. The Phillips County / Malta Volunteer Fire Department would like to invite the community to our annual goodwill burger feed. It is understood that we would only be able to provide the services we do with the support of the entire Phillips County community, businesses, and ranches. The Volunteer Fire Department would like everyone to know how much we appreciate the enormous support we receive. We are incredibly grateful and are not unaware of how...
The climate in northeast Montana the last few years hasn't been the best for our area fishing ponds. Back-to-back summer droughts and now a tough, long winter this year, have left fish populations in many ponds and small reservoirs across northeastern Montana with little room to breathe. As a result, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is asking anglers to help identify ponds this spring that may have winterkilled. What causes fish to winterkill? There are many factors that influence a pond to...
The Montana Farm Bureau Federation has announced the winners of the Montana Youth Agriculture Literacy program drawing contest. "Montana Ag in Color" was developed in recognition of National Ag Week, March 21-27, as a creative competition for elementary school children. Each grade was given a different agricultural theme ranging from "Grains of Montana" and "Cattle in Agriculture" to noxious weeds, farm safety and ag-related careers. One winner was selected from each grade with judges selecting...
Recently, Mayor John Demarais met with Mike Muñoz, City Compliance Officer, and individuals within the community to address the City appearance and a general clean-up. “We’re gunna start cleaning up the town,” said Mayor Demarais. The effort will be “team” driven, as the City wants to work hand-in-hand with the residents to make the City cleaner, more appealing and in turn, healthier. The decay of building, sheds, fences and other breeding grounds and nesting grounds are on the list. “Are we Mayberry? No…but our town was clean and neat,” stated...
It has been a tradition of Phillips County CattleWomen to acknowledge the first new resident born each year; and though we have taken a hiatus during the covid years we are happy to resume it with the first resident born of 2023, Libby Boos! Libby was born on January 9, 2023, to Kyle and Kirsten Boos, and doesn't she just make the cutest little calf! PC CattleWomen are thrilled to welcome the county's first baby of 2023, so please join us in celebrating another sweet babe to the community and...
March Madness is one of the most exciting sporting events of the year, and it positively affects every school involved. Yet, the tournament does expose students and fans to the negative influence of excessive alcohol use. It can be challenging to avoid the pitfalls of binge drinking during any significant sporting event. Fortunately, there are practical approaches that anyone can use. Binge drinking is most common among young adults aged 18 to 34, primarily men. "Even young adults needs...
