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It's almost like a homecoming. Zach Handley took over the reins as Elementary School Principal this year and it is like "home" to him. The same halls he once roamed as a student, he now roams in his new position. He is teaching the children of his peers...life has gone full circle. "It's been a lot of fun," Mr. Handley said..."there's been lots of excitement!" One could say, he hit the ground a running, he hot-footed it from room to room on his first day and logged over 25,000 steps, equivalent...
On the afternoon of Tuesday, August 29, Dodson Public Schools faced a serious threat to staff and students present inside the school’s building, according to the Dodson Coyotes social media page. The PCN caught up with Phillips County Sheriff Jerry Lytle and Dodson School Superintendent Gary Weitz. Dodson’s social media page said that students and staff were immediately evacuated to a safe location and that the parents and families of students were notified. Per a press release from Phillips County Sheriff Jerry Lytle, PCSO received a call fro...
While it was no easy task, with the signature of the owners of KMMR Radio Station, Greg and Claude Kielb sold the business to the new owners, Rhei (RC) and Jo Tharp. The radio station will also have a new name, KMMR Mustang Radio. Greg and Claude have dedicated 43 years of their life to providing "the best sound around" and the Tharps plan to continue that goal. On August 31st the signatures were dry and fans, friends, staff, community members, and even friends from out of state gathered at the...
It seems everyone is having Tacos, however, the Senior Center began its dinners in 2017, six years ago. With the exception of one year, the members have been serving the delicious Indian Tacos to the public. Indian Tacos will be served from 11:30 to 1:00 on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the Senior Center. Take-outs are available. The bread is prepared on the spot by Carrie Perry, fried up, and ready to devour. Ken and Bonnie Wiederrick cook up the burger, seasoned just right, waiting for you to choose the toppings you desire. Desserts by...
In the early 1900s, Montana rural schools were given a rating based on the building, the grounds, the equipment, the teacher, and community spirit. In the spring of 1920, Landusky School achieved the rank of Superior School. Credit for their Superior rating was given to several people: Miss Sadie McClellan who taught three successive terms and got the school to a Standard rating, Miss Margaret Nantelle, the current teacher who in addition to teaching the students also taught adult singing classes and French lessons, and Mrs. O. P. Andrews, a...
1 yrs ago Aug. 28, 2013 Greg Ziegler and his wife, Amanda, were returning to his hometown, to follow in his dad’s footsteps as a pharmacist. They were among some who were “coming home”. Orvin Solberg was portraying Alex Murdock in the Historic Walk presented by the Phillips County Historical Society and Malta Dirt Daubers. There will be a lot of Saco pride on display over the Labor Day weekend, as the community hosts its 50th Saco Fun Days with an All-School Reunion tossed in for good measure. Thad Giblette, Family Nurse Practitioner, joine...
Bright, smiling and eager faces of new staff welcomed students to school for the 2023-2024 school year. Malta students began the year on Wednesday, August 23. Here are some of the additions to the staff at Malta Public Schools. Mikayla Huber comes from Chandler, Ariz.; she is 29 years of age. She has a bachelor's degree from ASU and a masters in teaching from WGU. Huber's favorite sports are archery and volleyball. Her hobbies are drawing and reading. She will be teaching Science. Mikayla...
Saco is having their busiest weekend of the year, as the 60th Annual Saco Fun Days starts on Friday, September 1, and will conclude on Sunday, September 3. The weekend will feature several fundraisers, an Open Rodeo at County Line Arena, Live Music, a rather large Free Will BBQ and Methodist Pie Social, a Cornhole Tournament, and the Saco Fun Days Parade. The annual event kicks things off with a Pot Luck at the City Shop on Friday at 6:30 p.m. The first feed of the weekend will be followed by a...
Phillips County Hospital (PCH) and Family Health Clinic is excited to announce that Aubrey Crittenden, FNP has accepted an FNP position and will join the care team at PCH. Mrs. Crittenden completed her Master of Nursing Degree at South University in June of this year. She has extensive experience as an RN in the Cardiovascular and Neuro ICU and in the Emergency Department. She is looking to focus on establishing patient connections within our community and providing primary care to her...
There was a little more activity than usual at the Malta City Council meeting on the 22nd. Attending were Council members Bonnie Wiederrick, David Rummel and Bill Hicks. Also attending were Laura Pankratz and Dennis Fitzgerald. Members of the Little White Church attending were Marla Sisco, Bob Kaluza, and Gordon and Kerry Faaborg. The meeting opened with the pledge to the flag, followed by motions to accept the minutes from the last meeting, the agenda for the meeting, and the Council voted unanimously to pay the claims for the month. The...
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Montana is accepting applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), and Wetlands Reserve Easements (WRE). To be considered for funding in the current cycle, producers and landowners should apply by October 27, 2023. “NRCS provides funding and technical assistance to help farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners implement conservation practices that improve their e...
SIM-MT, a trailblazer in healthcare simulation and experiential training, is pleased to announce its significant involvement in the Montana Obstetrics and Maternal Support (MOMS) event, hosted at Phillips County Hospital in Malta, MT. This collaborative initiative underscores SIM-MT’s commitment to enhancing community healthcare through innovative training methodologies. The MOMS event on August 17th served as a remarkable platform for SIM-MT to engage with healthcare professionals, focusing on maternal and infant care best practices. By f...
1 yrs ago Sept. 4, 2013 Jesse Simonson, his wife Carrie, and their three foster children have returned “home” to his roots in Whitewater, MT. to farm and ranch with his dad. The Malta Mustang football team will open their season with a game against Huntley Project in Worden. Malta only has four returning starters. Marko Manoukian, Extension Agent, reports that the harvest yields are above average with winter wheat averaging 50-60 bushels per acre; spring wheat was running 30-40 bushels per acre. Hail damage resulted in 11 claims affecting 2,2...
It's been a busy and productive first half of 2023 for our bison team at American Prairie. The biggest cause to celebrate has been the remarkable turn-around in range conditions thanks to the moisture that has fallen over Montana so far this year. In addition to greener pastures, our team is pleased to report several milestones regarding our bison herd. Healthy Herd This spring American Prairie welcomed 65 new bison to its herd. These bison originated from the Laramie Foothills herd in Colorado...
Five members of the Buster Deo VFW Post 4067 Auxiliary traveled to Billings on Thursday morning to welcome, greet and meet the National VFW Auxiliary President. President Carla Martinez, was greeted at the airport with a flag procession and "God Bless America" being shared. The group also displayed welcoming signs and posters. In the group were Mary Waters, Sharon Kindle, Shirley Reynolds, Kari Hould and Mellissa Sandvick. The five are officers of the local Auxiliary and joined four others from...
The beginning of August kept Phillips County Prevention Specialist, Gina Lamb busy as she traveled our great state from Malta to Fairmont for the two-day Prevention Academy and back again in time to set up an information booth at the Phillips County Fair for two days. PC Prevention partnered with Malta Kids Club, Phillips County Coalition for Healthy Choices, and Family Connections during their Back 2 School BBQ, celebrating the end of Summer Club and the beginning of a new School Year! "Family...
Montana’s famed fisheries provide amazing recreational opportunities, from blue ribbon trout streams in the west, to the world-famous Fort Peck Reservoir in the east. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks provides abundant fishing opportunities, while protecting native fish species, and critical aquatic habitat. This includes managing fisheries under drought conditions. A new draft comprehensive statewide fisheries management plan is a key piece of that management and is now out for public comment. “The intent of the statewide management plan is to...
Did you realize the first memorial erected in Montana to honor Montana artist Charles M. Russell, is along Highway 2 in Saco? The monument consists of a 10-ton stone from Snake Butte, south of Harlem, resting on a rock base. It was dedicated on June 24, 1956. The project was spearheaded by William J. Nankeman with the assistance of area people. Nankeman chose Saco as the site for the monument since Russell’s painting “Loops and Swift Horses Are Surer Than Lead” took place in the Larb Hills south of Saco in 1904. The painting shows cowbo...
"We're excited...we've had a great response from the community...," were words and thoughts shared by both Tony and Emily Simonsen, who are preparing to open the assisted living facility in Malta. Hopefully, within a couple weeks' time, the doors to the "River's Bend Assisted Living " (River's Bend) will open with new residents. Just a nice drive to the southwest of Malta, a trip of 391 miles, taking just over six hours, Tony and Emily hail from Sheridan, Montana. Simonsen's recently purchased...
The summer sun rested peacefully in the western sky last Wednesday evening, and day was turning into night. All that could be heard was the chirp of a cricket or a mosquito zapping into an electric zapper. The birds were quiet and the good people of Malta were retiring. Then there are a few that didn't go to bed, and by no means were peaceful. These are the ones that spent their time showing off their talents, lack of respect, maturity, and plain ol' common sense and vandalized the skate park in...
On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, shortly before 8:00 P.M., the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a suicidal male firing a weapon in his residence near the intersection of South 8th Street and Central Avenue in Malta, MT. The reporting party also stated there was an adult female in the residence with the subject and that all known firearms had been removed from the residence prior to contacting law enforcement. Sheriff’s Office personnel were called out to deal with the situation. An outer perimeter was established around the...
Pam L. Veis and Andy Meyers star in this brand-new stage adaptation of the Academy Award winning Stephen King classic! A thrilling and tense plot unfolds, as a famous novelist finds himself trapped in the secluded home of his “biggest fan”. Following fan favorites The Woman in Black and Wait Until Dark, the famous story will keep audience on the edge of their seats! Bringing over a decade of chemistry to their iconic roles, Veis and Meyers have shared the stage in multiple FPST productions, including Leading Ladies, The Music Man, Driving Miss...
The State of Montana, through its Attorney General Austin Knudsen, called on a federal judge today to keep Montana’s law banning TikTok in the state in effect while the case proceeds in federal court, citing well-documented concerns over the app’s massive data-harvesting practices and access to that data granted to Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials. The Montana legislature passed and Governor Greg Gianforte signed Senate Bill 419 (SB 419), which requires TikTok to stop operating in the state and prohibits mobile application stores fro...
1 yrs ago Aug. 21, 2013 Phillips County was one of six in the state with West Nile-positive mosquitoes. Malta Chamber of Commerce members held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for A & J Mobile Fleet Repair, which was opened by Jay Weston and his family. Viola “Vi” Beyer was the guest of honor at a surprise birthday party celebrating her 100th birthday. Bonnie Starr won the Marian Hills Ladies Golf Tournament Championship and low gross honors in the tournament. Gloria Klind won low net honors. Malta Schools released the enrollment numbers: Ele...
