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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...
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...
