Top stories from the PCN in 2015

Of the nearly 900 stories posted on the Phillips County News website in 2015, six of them far and away had more reads than the rest. Using the analytics from the website, these were the top six read stories in the last 365 days.

Story #1: The Dodson Fair and the Gros Ventre

Written by Dodson's Celia Lankford and published shortly after her death in the PCN, this story recounted the Gros Ventre people and their attendance at the earliest of Phillips County Fairs.

Story #2: Pittsburgh Medical Student gaining experience in Phillips County

Written in June of 2015, the story featured Jessica Smith, a Pittsburgh, Pa., resident, who was working as a Physician Assistant Student at the Phillips County Hospital and Clinic.

Story #3: Randy's Machine Shop changes hands after 30 years

The story ran in the August 12 edition of the PCN and talked about Randy Shores, after 30 years of work at Randy's Machine Shop, has recently sold the company to an outfit in Sidney, Mont., with Kunda and Cody Mikesell taking over managerial duties.

Story #4: Harms family opens Ray J's Barbecue in Malta

This story ran shortly after Ray and Ann Harms -- and family and friends -- opened Ray J's Barbecue in Malta on Highway 2.

Story #5: Cliff Rustad has been taking bids for nearly 50 years

This story featured Malta's Cliff Rustad in the spring, shortly before the start of his 47th year in the auction business.

Story #6: Warm weather won't stop Murph's Annual Ice Fishing Tournament this weekend

This preview story of the Murph's Annual Ice Fishing torney assured anglers that though the weather was warm that there was still plenty of ice and the event would come off without a hitch.

Story #6: Barnard pens fourth children's book 

The story about Dodson native Colleen Barnard featured her fourth book, Jerry the Spunky Little Lovable Longhorn Steer Calf.

Story #7: George Lamb, R and G Quality Feeds Owner, to turn 90 on Valentine's Day

George's story ran in the PCN three days before his 90th birthday as he talked about the last 30 years at R&G Quality Feed and about growing up in Phillips County.