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Following her inspiration has led Libby native Emma Gruber into a career with the U.S. Army. It wasn't necessarily a path she considered at first, but Gruber recently received her commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Army where she will serve as a nurse. The recent Gonzaga University graduate discussed some of her motivations and challenges during an interview with The Western News. Born and raised in Libby, the only child of Jeff and Doreen Gruber, Emma competed in sports throughout high sc...
This summer I looked at the derailed Amtrak coaches at the dump near Chester Mont. This summer when I was riding my bike along 191, I was able to visit with some workers from Billings Mont. They are doing construction work up at the place where Promises used to be. The place where they work is located in Billings where K-Mart used to be near Independence School....
Throughout a law enforcement officer's career, he or she may be called upon to set aside their safety in order to save another person's life. Such an incident took place on the evening of July 9, 2023. Phillips County Deputy Sheriff Matthew Roberts responded to a disturbance at Nelson Reservoir at approximately 11:50 P.M. and found a juvenile female in the water 75 yards off-shore. It was apparent to Deputy Roberts that the girl was struggling to stay above water. Without hesitation, Deputy...
On Thursday, August 3, the entries started showing up and finding a new home for the next three days. Anxious little crafters and artists brought their projects in the hopes to appeal to the judge. Truth be known, the eager young ones weren't too worried about what "color" was attached when the judging was done...the fact that it merited a ribbon was all the little eyes scanned for. The steel building, that "used to" house just the 4-H entries, was the center for all 4-H, education, needlework,...
Plan to enjoy a Sunday afternoon reminiscing with early pioneering Phillips County citizens during the 2023 Historic Walk at the H. G. Robinson House & Gardens, Malta, MT on September 10, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Welcoming and entertaining you at the 2023 Phillips County Historic Walk will be men and women portraying the diversified lives and hardships of early Phillips County homesteaders, entrepreneurs, cattle and sheepmen, strong pioneering men and women. In addition to the Historic W...
PhillCo Economic Growth Council’s Community Fund Committee is pleased to announce they have finalized a funding package to assist Tony & Emily Simonsen in purchasing the old Hi-Line Retirement facility. It will reopen as River’s Bend Assisted Living and will be their third Class A assisted living facility. The Community Fund Committee, formed by PhillCo members, assisted in the financing of this project. With nearly 24 percent of the Phillips County population 65 years old or older, River’s Bend Assisted Living will provide much-needed care...
Malta Kids Club will be ending Summer Club on August 17th, with a Back to School Barbeque and Summer Showcase, from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm. Families will enjoy a delicious meal, and have fun playing outdoor games. Malta Kids Club members will present their STEM machine creations and show off their beautiful works of art. There will be giveaways throughout the evening. A big thank you to our partners of this family event: Phillips County Coalition for Healthy Choices, Malta Kiwanis, Thrivent Financial, Eastern MT Community Mental Health Center, MHS ReA...
Gavin Hofer is proud to be part of the "Hofer Harvest" for 2023. All lined up and resting at the moment, the equipment is impressive, even at a standstill. Imagine the impression when all their machines attack a field. They know how to make short work of a major job. Gavin is the son of William and Carol Hofer, and he is part of the East Colony of Hutterites at Malta. He is the photographer in the article William sent entitled "Hofer Harvest." At the age of 17, he is trained for both grain...
1 yrs ago Aug.14, 2013 Residents of the county can now use the ENS (Emergency Notification System) for emergencies. The program acts as a Reverse 911 and allows dispatchers the ability to notify mass numbers of people in case of a disaster or warning. It also works for Amber Alert notifications. The Phillips County Commissioners were preparing a grant to assist in funding the walking bridge across the Milk River. They say the need for a walking bridge is a safety one. John and Ruth Flansaas were honored by friends and family on the occasion...
Malta’s City Council opened on August 8th with the pledge to the flag, followed by the approval of the minutes from the last meeting, and the approval of the agenda for the night’s meeting. The audit of claims and payroll for July were then approved. In attendance for the meeting, in addition to the Council members, the Mayor and City Clerk, were John Wright (Compliance Officer), Willard Abrahamson, RJ Abrahamson, Shane Carnahan and his son, and Dennis Fitzgerald (YDI). Later Rhi Tharp of KMMR joined the session. PWD Jim Truelove gave a rep...
On August 21, Commissioner Troy Downing kicks off the Protecting the Big Sky educational tour in eastern Montana to educate investors, Montana families, seniors, and consumers on safeguarding their finances. The Commissioner and CSI staff are hosting 12 events across eastern Montana over five days. These educational sessions will include snacks and refreshments or a meal in the designated towns. “Our agency investigates and prosecutes dozens of investor protection and senior fraud cases every year, but this is only part of the solution. T...
Opening day of the Phillips County Fair! The same jitters and last minute rush that was felt in 1915 were once again surfacing and making the rounds. The crunch for time, juggling schedules, vehicles, drivers and hot baked goods out of the oven was there...just a different generation. August started to grasp onto Father Time and the fair was here before one knew it, another year older. There is little that has been done to the fairgrounds, other than readjusting, compromising and getting...
Miles from home, but at home where he was right then, Tanner Laws opened up a night of country music for the 2023 Phillips County Fair-goers. A bright and beaming young face greeted the audience with his own songs that tell the story of his life and the life of a country boy. Tanner lives in Thompson Falls and has been active on the road singing at weddings, county fairs, bars, taverns and anyplace that wants to hear his music. The young man said, "I love it up here in Dodson, I hope to be back...
There has been a GoFundMe started for Dirk Bessman, a Malta teenager, age 17, who was involved in a rollover car accident with his younger brother. Though the brothers survived the incident, Dirk is in need of medical assistance. Dirk is a friendly face seen at the drive thru of Malta’s Dairy Queen and also an apprentice at A&J Mobile. The following is a letter written by Amber Bessman, his mother. Hi, my name is Amber Bessman. I am raising funds for current and future medical expenses for my son, Dirk Bessman, who was recently in a life-alteri...
Equine lovers and enthusiasts met Saturday the 29th at the Milk River Pavilion. The 4-H youth came together for the Horse Show, the culmination of another year of work and training. An audience comprised of parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles and even the family Pastor, came to support the efforts and creativity of those enrolled in the various horse projects. And perform, entertain and impress they did during the 9 a.m. to nearly 7 p.m. day on the bleachers, however, the day seemed...
1 yrs ago Aug. 7, 2013 Driver Jamie Johnson of Billings was not injured after the two pneumatic trailers he was pulling went off the road, slid 648 feet before it rolled a quarter of a roll and landed on the passenger side. At the state swim meet, Darrow Messerly and Tate Carney brought home bronze medals. Shayen Garfield “went into the state meet seeded twelfth and swam for the championship, and finished sixth,” said Coach Lynn. A time capsule buried in 1955 in Saco and discovered eight years ago will be reburied during Saco Fun Days alo...
NRCS and Phillips County Conservation Service workshop with Montana Soil Health Specialist Marni Thompson. Marni will be joining us to introduce using cover crops and grazing as a tool to boost soil functioning and structure. Relevant financial assistance opportunities by NRCS will also be included. The workshop is on August 15th and starts at 10:00am in a cover crop field located 11 miles east outside of Malta. Turn north off Hwy 2 after mile marker 478 onto O Brien Rd, travel 3 miles. Signs will be posted day of. Lunch to follow the...
Great news: thanks to the new prescription drug law, the Inflation Reduction Act, in 2024 people with Medicare may qualify for even more savings through the Extra Help program. This program helps some people pay their Medicare drug coverage (Part D) costs, like premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and other costs. In 2024, the program will expand and you may qualify. How does Extra Help lower my costs? In 2024, everyone who qualifies for Extra Help will pay: • $0 for your Medicare drug plan premium. • $0 for your plan deductible. • A reduc...
As part of his longstanding efforts to protect Montanans’ Second Amendment rights, U.S. Senator Jon Tester today sent a letter pressing the Biden Administration to reverse course on their decision to prohibit the use of federal funds for school archery and hunting education classes. In his letter to Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, Tester expressed concern after learning the Department of Education has interpreted the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) in a way that would block federal funding from being used for these l...
As part of his continued effort to combat the opioid crisis in Montana’s rural communities, U.S. Senator Jon Tester is leading a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging the agency to consult with rural and Tribal communities to develop a strong policy for at-home disposal of prescription opioids. In April, the FDA issued a policy that provided prepaid mail-back envelope to return unused opioid pills. However, Tester notes in his letter that the inclusion of an at-home disposal option is critical for Montanans in rural a...
PhillCo Economic Growth Council’s Community Fund Committee is pleased to announce they have finalized a funding package to assist Tony & Emily Simonsen in purchasing the old Hi-Line Retirement facility. It will reopen as River’s Bend Assisted Living and will be their third Class A assisted living facility. The Community Fund Committee, formed from Phillco members, assisted in the financing of this project. With nearly 24 percent of the Phillips County population 65 years old or older, River’s Bend Assisted Living will provide much needed care...
The gate keepers are ready and the welcome mat is down – Dodson is ready to host the 108th Phillips County Fair. The activities for the Fair actually began this Saturday, July 29th with the Horse Show opening at the Milk River Pavilion at 9 a.m. This was followed on Monday, July 31 with indoor/static exhibition judging to begin at 9 a.m. The venue for this is at the Event Center (former Old Armory). 4-H youth showed their small animals at 2 p.m. at the Event Center. This was for dog and cat s...
As the evening sun begins to set, the crowd at the grandstands for the night show will put their hands together and give Frank Ray a true Montana welcome. Lined up as the top-billed act of the evening, he will follow opening acts of Tanner Laws and Sam Barber. The native of Deming, New Mexico, brings a youthful voice with a varied background. He started working as a police officer in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This was his passion for ten years; he then made the decision to hang up the badge and...
