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As one door closes, another one opens. The one that closed was the final step in the closure in the case of the 1984 murder case of Robert Mooney, which spurred interest in the county in June of 2024. It was then that Texas Rangers and Phillips County Sheriff's Department served a warrant on Gordon Parsons in Dodson in connection with the murder. On Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Georgetown, TX., Texas Ranger Cody Lankford and Assistant District Attorney Tim Poynter arrived at the home of Mooney's...
After World War 1, the poppy flourished in Europe. In 1918, a woman named Moina Midhael asked Americans to always wear a poppy flower in memory of the war dead. The poppy is worn to symbolize the sacrifices made by fallen service members. “In Flanders Fields “is a war poem written during World War 1 by Canadian doctor Lt. Col. John McCrae to honor soldiers killed in battle. Veterans and volunteers handcraft the poppies to distribute in exchange for donations. The donations help veterans, military, and their families in our communities. The poe...
About 120 youth from Malta High School and the surrounding communities gathered at the auditorium on Thursday, January 2, 2025 for the Snow Ball. The lighting shone down on the group as they were announced. The young men and women were stepping out in style in one of the memorable events of their high school years. The young women were bedazzled in glitz and looked astonishingly radiant. Not to be out done, the young men were sharply dressed, looking spectacular. The basketball, volleyball and...
For January 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025!! Did you make New Year’s Resolution? They are made to be broken. Here’s hoping you all had a nice Christmas season. Whitewater had various activities during the holiday season. We had sleigh rides, the tractor was huge, owed by Allie Olsen. The weather was beautiful and ended with chilli and cornbread. Some had rodeo’s to go to. There was a Christmas program at Whitewater school and Santa came. We had a Christmas service at the Lutheran Church. I love to play...
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen was sworn in and begins his second term today. During his second term, Attorney General Knudsen will continue to fight drugs and crime in communities across the state and protect Montanans’ freedoms and liberties to safeguard the Montana way of life. As the head of the Montana Department of Justice, Attorney General Knudsen is the State’s top legal and public safety official. Along with defending the State’s legal interests and his duty to prosecute the worst of the worst criminals, he oversees the Monta...
Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen was officially sworn into office for her second term on Monday morning during an inauguration ceremony on the front steps of the historic State Capitol Building. Secretary Jacobsen joined Governor Greg Gianforte, Lieutenant Governor Kristen Juras, Attorney General Austin Knudsen, State Auditor-Elect Jim Brown, and Superintendent-Elect Susie Hedalen. Each statewide official took their oath of office following their election in November. "Four years ago, I promised to lead with a servant's heart,...
Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) was sworn in as one of the newest Members of the United States House of Representatives for the 119th Congress. “I am humbled and honored by the opportunity to represent the people of Montana’s Second Congressional District,” said Congressman Downing. “Much of my life, from combat missions overseas to my time as Montana State Auditor, has been motivated by an honest desire to serve my community and my country. I vow above all else to have service guide my actions as I endeavor to honor the sacred trust b...
He liked the hunting over here, so he moved here. The Phillips County Sheriff's Office recently welcomed the newest member of the staff of deputies, Jordan Arthur. Originally from Virginia, he moved to Billings at a young age and considers himself "from Billings". He has worked previously in the City of Deer Lodge for one year, in Pondera County for three years and in Dillon for one year. He has been a coroner for five years as well. Arthur has been in law enforcement for seven years, the crime...
As with time, the year rolls along and before one knows it, January 1st met up with December 31st in a blink. The PCN does a recap of the stories or articles that created the most interest to readers, and with that being said, the 2024 Top Stories included the following: Daughter of Murdered Man Provides Update: PCN Issue: July 24, 2024. Kristy Mooney, the only child and daughter of Robert Mooney, contacted the PCN this week and provided an update on his death in a 1984 cold case. In June, a man was arrested in Dodson by local law enforcement...
-Wanda (Sue) Reynolds -William “Willie” Francis Copple -Dolores (Dolly) R. Judge -Karen (Carlson) Kerchal -Jack Wesley McCuin -Louis Andrew Hershman Jr. -Sherman Craig Adams -Kathleen Murdock Simonson -Noel Joseph Emond -Helen Soper -Bruce “Luke” E. Kirkaldie -Chip Lee Young -Ralph Korman -Ronald Smith -Steven Dean Schumacher -Gloria LaFond Taylor -Angela Anne Hasler -Grady Sterling Brown -Margaret Delores LaRoque -Steven Bradford Tremblay -Lois Baker Goodheart -Dennis R. Nelson -Minerva Crantz Allen Sunk’ Pa (Muskrat) -Shirley Joyce (Knutson)...
Here they come a Caroling! Pastor Randy Stanvick of the Whitewater Baptist Church bussed to several homes singing Christmas carols. Among them were Monica Taylor, Tracey Handley and daughter Ava, Sammie Wisher, Brian Raymond and son, Randy and Dawn's grandson, Alex and the four young children of Jason and Pam Endenburg, Ole, Emma, Solve and ER, who reside at the former youth ranch. Jason works at Port of Morgan. Lexie Haynes and granddaughters Rowdy and Royce visited on Monday for an early Christmas, bringing dinner and treats to GMA Pat. Pat...
Happy New Year to all of you reading this article. Someone said, “Christmas is over.” As I contemplated that statement I realized that Christmas is ongoing, never over. It’s a day that we celebrate Christ’s birth, but the reason he was born is never over. And all I can say to that is “Thank you, Lord!” On Christmas Eve I attended a candlelight service at Joy Lutheran with a friend, Carol Metzger. I realized that I’ve been missing the liturgy of the Lutheran church and I was refreshed. Do...
Annually "across America" a project through the VFW and American Legion honors the deceased military men and women with wreaths. The wreaths in larger units are made up annually of pine boughs, some are artificial ones and there are some groups that are financially able to provide or purchase live branch wreaths for the purpose. The thought and intention is a united one ~ to remember those who have given their time and service for our country. Many gave their lives, and that is well worth...
A Portion of December 19, 2024 Through A Portion of December 24, 2024. Check out our website: www.phillipscountysheriff.org and our Facebook page, Phillips County Sheriff’s Office. Our Facebook page does give reports of scams and other important information as needed to get to the public. FYI: All fingerprints that are needed for CWPs, schools, licensing or anything else are done from 9am to NOON every Wednesday. Check out our website: www.phillipscountysheriff.org and our Facebook page, Phillips County Sheriff’s Office. Our Facebook page does...
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. Malta Food Bank The Malta Food Bank will be closed from Christmas eve to the day After Christmas (December 24th-26th.) City Council Meetings City Council Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at City Hall at 5 p.m. This month, the December 24th meeting WAS HELD ON Friday. December...
1 yrs ago Dec. 31, 2014 Snowball royalty at Malta High School is King Logan Witmer and Queen Amanda Mummey. Winners in the Dirt Dauber Barrel Contest are Central Avenue Pit Crew, winning a $50 gift certificate from Westside Self Service. Placing second was the Edgewater Inn, winning a $40 gift certificate to Valley Drug; and third place was won by Westside Self Service winning a gift certificate for $35 to the Malta Dairy Queen. The Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs opening not spoiled by the fact that it opened its doors on Christmas, rather the...
Danielle Kinsey Martin joined the staff of Chinook Dental in early fall. She grew up on Fort Belknap and graduated from Harlem High School in 2007. She is married to Nathan Martin and they have two children: Roman, a freshman at Harlem High and Rochelle, a second grader at Harlem Elementary. Dr. Robert Chafin, DDS, owner of the Chinook-based dental service, said he was very happy to have a seasoned dental hygienist on staff after nearly a year without the position being filled. Changing career...
Each year the Malta Dirt Daubers Garden Club sponsors the Christmas Merchant Barrel Decorating Contest. They are judged be a panel of judges on originality, overall design, theme creativity and lighting. This year 1st Place $100: Certificate went to the Liquor Haven sponsored by Westside Self Service for the "Bourbon Makes Reindeer Fly" barrel. 2nd Place $75 Certificate went to Bank of Malta sponsored by Tin Cup Bar and Grill for their "Christmas Angels" barrel. 3nd Place $50 Certificate went...
Phillips Transit 654-5301 Call by 4 p.m. on Friday to schedule a ride to church. Call the Phillips County News 654-2020 with your Church Schedule and Information. Elim Lutheran Brethren Church Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. (Children's Church 3 yrs old-4th grade) 822 Central Ave. 654-1572 Grace Fellowship Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Olympians - Wednesday, 3:40 p.m.- 5:15 p.m. 346 S. 3rd St. E. 654-5282 Hi-Line Apostolic Church 3 p.m. Sunday Services 411 S. 5th Ave. E. 654-2947 - 390-5450 Little...
Linda DeVries welcomed family, guests, and friends to the 2024 Christmas Program on Sunday, Dec. 8th at the Community Church. The church was decorated with a tall gracious tree decorated in ribbons of gold. The tables were covered in green with a small decorated centerpiece that had a candle light. The sound of children could be heard from the church nursery as the anticipation of singing and presenting the skit, "'Twas the Night Before Christ's Birth." When the youngsters emerged like little...
On Thursday, December 5th, the Phillips County Museum held the 21st Annual Christmas festival. This was originally the "Festival of Trees," and over the years the theme has change and this year it was a packed house that gathered in the spirit of Christmas. The donations toward this fund raiser were as Kay Hould stated in her welcome. "...the most we have ever received!" The new president of the PCM is Lori Taylor. She added, "It went well. The bidding was similar to last year. There were close...
December 10 Meeting Following opening rituals, Mayor John Demarais opened the meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, December 10th at 5 p.m. Councilmembers David Rummel, Bonnie Wiederrick and Laura Pankratz were present; Bill Hicks was not present. Also in attendance for the meeting were Sara Warren; Julie McFadden joined the group later. In the opening remarks from the Mayor, he stated he had traveled to Havre to attend a meeting. He stated, “I made a practice run to Havre on Thursday in anticipation for a meeting that is coming up this T...
On Friday, December 13th, the Fergus County Sheriff’s Office Executed a Search Warrant on a residence in Roy Montana. The search of the residence found a substantial amount of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. An arrest was made and the person was charged with Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs and Criminal Possession Dangerous Drugs with Intent to Distribute, as well as two other felonies and a misdemeanor. The investigation is still ongoing and more arrests are expected. With information gathered during the investigation in Roy, t...
During December Prevention promoted on Social Media: National Impaired Driving Month, Seasonal Affective Disorder and Holiday Mocktail recipes. We also sponsored a page in the annual Malta Chamber Christmas Coloring Book distributed to all youth within Phillips County. Prevention Specialist Gina Lamb partnered with Malta Kiwanis in assisting youth with decorating cookies at the Malta Kids Club Annual Santa's Workshop. Prevention also provided each family with a fun Christmas bag, filled with...
