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WHAT: American Prairie is hosting a performance of Hamlet as part of the 52nd season of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. This is the first time the iconic theatre troupe will be making a stop at American Prairie’s picturesque Antelope Creek Campground. Hamlet tells the story of the young prince of Denmark who returns home following the sudden death of his father. The most famous ghost story ever told, Hamlet grapples with the weight of his responsibility to avenge his father’s death, to out-maneuver his traitorous uncle, and “to be, or not t...
One hundred years ago, The Enterprise newspaper of Malta wrote that the people of Malta had a choice of Fourth of July celebrations to attend. Landusky, Freewater, Rocky Point, and Saco were all holding events. Saco’s two-day celebration was organized by the Saco American Legion and the Saco firemen. The crowd was estimated to be 3,000 on the 4th, and slightly less on the 5th. It started off with a patriotic speech by Judge Borton of Glasgow. W. J. Wallace was in charge of the Stampede program. There were bareback and saddle bronc riders, r...
1 yrs ago July 2, 2014 Doyle Grant was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, a felony; he is also charged with purposely or knowingly causing reasonable apprehension. If convicted of the offense of assault with a weapon one can be imprisoned in the state prison for a term not to exceed 20 years or be fined not more than $50,000 or both. Darrow Messerly led the Malta Swim Team winning three events, Shay Garfield, Rheanna Messerly, Grace Doucette, Reba Doucette, and Makiya Wilke also placed. On June 30, Daryl Demarais was found guilty of...
Families celebrating the 4th of July holiday will continue to find stubbornly high prices at the grocery store. An Independence Day cookout will cost $71.22 for 10 guests this year, based on the 2024 American Farm Bureau Federation annual marketbasket survey. The grocery bill is up 5% from 2023, and almost 30% from just five years ago. A $7.12 per-person cost represents a record high since AFBF began the survey in 2013. The cookout favorites include cheeseburgers, chicken breasts, pork chops, homemade potato salad, strawberries and ice cream,...
The Ranchers Stewardship Alliance (RSA) is proud to announce Jacquelyn (Jacquie) Evans as the recipient of the 2024 Gold Star Award. Evans, the Science Integration Specialist with the Prairie Pothole Joint Venture (PPJV), received this prestigious accolade on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the Matador Ranch Science Symposium. The Gold Star Award is presented annually by the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and achievement in conservation...
“Montana’s 2024 Primary Election results are official,” Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen announced on Thursday. “Today, the Board of State Canvassers completed the official State Canvass procedure at the State Capitol Building.” Representatives from the Attorney General’s Office, Office of Public Instruction, and the State Auditor’s Office completed the canvassing after 5 p.m. on Thursday evening. In accordance with Montana law, the Board of State Canvassers declared that the candidates receiving the highest number of votes cast du...
A newly graduated Saco High School student is heading to Moorehead, Minnesota this fall after earning a scholarship to join Concordia College's track and field team. Jocelyn Brown, most commonly known as Josie, has shined on the basketball court and at tracks around the state of Montana, but she also has another talent, creating beautiful works of art that have been seen in Saco and Malta for years. She has three-and-a-half projects visible in Saco, including one on the side of the building...
Once again, the Dirt Daubers have decorated The Old Farm Truck with American flags and a variety of flowers. The DD encourages folks to stroll through the Robinson House yard and enjoy the flowers that they and the Kiwanis recently planted. The club was preparing for a state convention that was held June 27-29 for the MT Federation of Garden Clubs....
On Monday, June 17, the Milk River Project, a 110-year-old structure that provides irrigation to several towns on the Hi-Line experienced a catastrophic failure. Last Thursday, June 20, during a regularly scheduled meeting, the Milk River Irrigation Project Joint Board of Control, was able to take some action to help give local irrigators intel. "The Milk River does not flow for six out of ten years without the water transferred by the St. Mary Project," Marko Manoukian of the St. Mary's Rehabil...
As the enticing smell of hickory and cherry chips filled the air, the noses that know knew where the aroma was originating from. Yep, as seasoned noses know, the BBQ grills were fired up at the Mint Bar last Saturday, where friends and family were anticipating great things to be ready at 5:30 p.m., following a day of slow and easy, meticulous preparation of brisket and pork. The event was the First Annual “Poncho” Memorial BBQ, a day to recognize, honor and remember Jory Schipman and bring awareness to the signs of and needs for rec...
Semisesquicentennial diamond...if that isn't a tongue-twisting title, it should be! It is the name associated with someone who is observing their 75th birthday and last weekend, Jay Southwick joined that elite group. He joins King Charles III, Billy Joel, Kathy Bates, Richard Simmons and Cat Stevens in the "age" group. But he was the only one who celebrated the milestone at the local VFW with family and friends on Friday evening doing what he loves best...playing his fiddle. Southwick kept the...
"We want the world to know," Kristy Mooney told the PCN. "A lot of people lose hope... I really hope that our story gives people hope; not to give up because anything is possible." On Thursday, June 6, the Phillips County Sheriff's Office, a Texas Ranger, the Montana Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation, and the Montana Highway Patrol successfully performed an arrest warrant on Dodson resident Gordon Parsons for a homicide that took place in Refugio, Texas, a small town near...
Tucked away in the Little Rockies in the once-booming town of Zortman, Montana, is an artist that is full of "hopes, dreams and aspirations" and sharing his love for music with others. John Steinhardt, aka "Schizoid Johnny" is hitting the highways and by-ways promoting his latest CD that was three years in the making. A self-taught musician, Johnny has been entertaining others since he was 14 years old. His tastes and interests have been a combination of blues, hip-hop rock and some classic...
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks kicks off their 52nd summer tour on June 12th in Bozeman, Montana with free performances of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, June 12-15, and The Winter’s Tale, June 19-22. Following the local performances, the company will hit the road for a 12 week tour across five states, bringing free performances to 65 communities across the Rocky Mountain West. Both productions have elements of comedy and tragedy (and in the case of Winter’s Tale, a healthy dose of magic!). All ages are welcome to attend and enjoy the perfo...
The Montana Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced today that eight Montana towns, cities and counties will share more than $317,000 of grant funding to help plan significant community development projects. The funding is through Commerce’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Planning Grant program. “Through Commerce’s CDBG programs, we can help eligible counties, cities and towns prepare for vital community development projects,” said Paul Green, Director of the Montana Department of Commerce. “This funding will help local governmen...
1 yrs ago Mayor Shyla Jones presented John Demarais with a plaque honoring him for his 30 years with the City. He punched his last timecard on Wednesday, just in time for the party. Pierre and Susan Bibbs welcomed a son, Pierre James on June 18 in Glasgow, MT. Gene (Eugenia) Taylor, with the Sr. Spotlight glowing on her, shared that her favorite meal is “good old-fashioned oatmeal”; her favorite book is “A Girl of the Limberlost.” The former WWII nurse loves horses and visiting with people. On the occasion of their 40th wedding anniver...
After a warm debut welcome at the Milk River Gospel Jamboree last year is Sherry Anne, a Billboard-charting artist, award-winning songwriter, and author Sherry Anne is returning for the June 28-30, 2024 Milk River Gospel Jamboree in Malta, Montana, as part of her 2024 “Praise Hymn” tour. The Milk River Gospel Jamboree features three days of Gospel, Country Gospel, and Bluegrass music by singers and groups from the U.S. and Canada. Sherry Anne has recently returned from Louisiana where she filmed music videos for songs on her latest music alb...
Thirteen schools ascended on the Malta gym floors over the weekend as local sports advocate, Mo Denham, hosted his annual basketball summer tournament. The games included varsity and JV teams from across the hi-line and it was a time for squads to reunite and play against some schools that will be on their play list this fall. The games were played at the high school as well as at the Old Gym, due to a flooding issue at the high school that left one half (west court) out of the rotation of floors upon which games could be played. The two-day...
The earliest large creamery in Malta was completed in October 1912 but did not start operating until March 1913. The one-story building contained the most modern and up-to-date machinery. It was stated that special attention was being given to sanitation. The first board of directors consisted of R. V. Tucker, Phil Caselberg, J. F. Kilduff, H. G. Robinson and Dr. George W. Clay. Mrs. Atwood of Strater sent in the first cream. Only butter was produced at the beginning. The butter was marketed under the name “Malta’s Pride” which was the winni...
The June meeting of the Malta School Board was held on June 5 instead of the usual 2nd Wednesday of the month, to accommodate schedules of those needing to attend. The meeting was opened by Chairperson Angel DeVries, with the pledge to the flag. Present were board members Katey Marquis, Kyle Kluck and Katie Brown; absent was Jessica Oyler. Following approval of the agenda, the meeting opened with a report from Jake Norby, AD. He stated the state golf meet was over and that MHS sent five athletes to compete. No one placed; Norby thanked the...
