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  • Relay races canceled at the 2020 PC Fair

    Jul 22, 2020

    The NorthEast Corner Committee, sponsors of the Indian Relay and Chariot races at the Phillips County Fair in Dodson, announced last week that the races will not be held this year due to COVID-19 concerns. In a letter to Wes KillEagle, who runs the races at the fair with his family, the NorthEast Corner Committee said they are in total support of the races as they promote positive activity, but because of the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Montana, said that they recommend the events be...

  • PC 4-H Livestock Sale offers two ways to buy

    Mark Hebert, Publisher|Jul 22, 2020

    The Phillips County Fair 4-H events have been shuffled around a bit this year and the livestock sale has been moved online and only buyers will be in person as COVID-19 concerns grow. Those looking to buy at this year's livestock sale are asked to use an online auction where they must register before the event (that URL is: http://auction.frontierlivesale.com/2020-Phillips-County-4H-FFA-Livestock-Sale_as66196.) The event starts on Saturday, August 1 at 9 a.m., and buyers are asked to be at the M...

  • McDaid heads to West Point

    Jul 22, 2020

    Brock McDaid reported to Cadet Basic Training on Monday, July 13, 2020, in West Point, N.Y. He has been accepted to the US Military Academy Class of 2024. He begins his official training at the Premier Military Academy over the next 47 months. Brock is the great-grandson of Ree Simonson, grandson of Lynn and Eunice Simonson, and son of Don and Lora McDaid.... Full story

  • American Prairie Reserve increases public hunting access

    Beth Saboe, American Prairie Reserve|Jul 22, 2020

    American Prairie Reserve is pleased to expand public hunting opportunities on its deeded property for the fall 2020 season. The conservation organization is increasing public access in two ways, through enrolling more of its private land in the Block Management hunter access program managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), and opening its newest property to limited elk hunting. According to Alison Fox, CEO of American Prairie Reserve, expanding public access and hunting on properties it acquires continue to be a top priority for the...

  • Four months after first outbreak, nursing homes remain Covid-19 hotbeds

    Alex Ward, AARP Montana State President,|Jul 22, 2020

    The national coronavirus death toll in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities is shocking and the stories are gut wrenching. More than 56,000 nursing home residents in the U.S. have died – some alone and afraid without a family member by their side. That’s 44% of all national COVID-19 related deaths, yet nursing home residents only make up 1% of the U.S. population. Here in Montana, there have been 13 deaths or 40% of total COVID-19 related deaths from an assisted living facility and most recently, from a memory care unit. As compare...

  • almost life as normal

    Parker Heinlein, Outdoors Columnist|Jul 22, 2020

    I’ve spent the past few months as I usually do – fishing and gardening and mowing grass. The tomatoes are coming on, as is the corn. The fish have been biting, and twice I’ve impaled myself with treble hooks. It’s almost life as normal. Almost. My son-in-law Elder is in quarantine after a co-worker at the restaurant in Livingston where he tends bar tested positive for covid. Now he’s out of work, both at the restaurant where he worked part time and at the warehouse where he worked fulltime...

  • Since you're minding yours, I'll mind mine

    Mark Hebert, Publisher|Jul 22, 2020

    E-gads! What an outcry from the people who refuse to wear masks. I hear ya, the choice is yours…but not really. Last week, Montana Governor Steve Bullock issued a mask mandate for certain counties in the state where there are four or more confirmed cases of COVID-19. Thankfully, and so far, that doesn’t include Phillips County where we do not have any cases at the time I am writing this. There are exemptions, for some, but at the end of the day, a mandate is, by definition, “an official order or commission to do something.” Now, nobody likes t...

  • Sticks and Stones, right?

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Jul 22, 2020

    I am sure many of you can relate to an instance where someone says something that can ruin your day. Well, it’s been over a week and I am still salty. I was covering a local event and was ready to tackle the day with a full head of steam, but within the first 30 minutes of working that day, I was called a racial slur by a man that was drunk. Does the drinking negate the behavior? I don’t think so. Does this person even remember his rant when he shouted two times, “He is an f-ing n*gge...

  • Helen Maude Brown Cornel

    Jul 22, 2020

    Helen Maude Brown Cornell, 82, was born May 12, 1938, to Howard and Theresa Brown. She died Sunday morning, July 19, 2020, from natural causes. As a child, she had several homes until they settled in Malta. After graduating from MHS, she married Leo Mac Cornell and they proceeded to make a home and family. A voice like a songbird, she was hired for several singing engagements. She was a Girl Scout leader, Sunday school teacher, and Title One teacher. Proudly she raised her family. With her...

  • Dodson News for July 22, 2020

    Jul 22, 2020

    7-15. Graveside services were held Saturday July 11 at Hillside Cemetery at Dodson for longtime beloved resident Gloria Mortenson. Condolences are sent to all her family in their loss. Graduation services were held on July 9th at the school for the seniors, eighth grade and kindergarten. Bonnie Lankford was the speaker. Teresa and Roper Leys of Choteau took Dora Henry to Billings on Wednesday for medical. They returned to Choteau on Friday. Thank you to whomever mowed the Lutheran church lawn. It looked very nice. Lutherans were surprised on...

  • Milk River water diversion issues could affect fisheries in Fresno, Nelson and the Milk River

    Marc Kloker, MFWP Region 6|Jul 22, 2020

    The Milk River is the lifeblood of north-central Montana. Not only does it provide essential irrigation, it provides important fisheries and wildlife habitat. However, recent failure of the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) water delivery structures on the St. Mary Canal near the North Fork of the Milk River may mean reliable water flow is in jeopardy this summer. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is working with BOR to monitor this situation and its potential impacts to Fresno and Nelson reservoirs and the Milk River drainage. On Sunday, May 17, the...

  • Briefly for July 22, 2020

    Jul 22, 2020

    Question-Answer mail-in Consulting ADULTS ONLY. $26 no reference, $36 one reference, or $46 one reference & vitamin idea analysis in 6-8 months. Send consultant Katie L. McKeon, ABD, EdD a question jointly with non-refundable payment and return address to P.O. Box 605 in Malta, MT 59538. No Credit Cards. Little White Church on KMMR Little White Church Sunday service available for listening on KMMR at 1:10 p.m. on Sundays. Loring Sunday Funday 7-26. The Loring Sunday Funday will be held on Sunday, July 26 all day in Loring. We will have a...

  • Phillips County Sheriff's Report

    Jul 22, 2020

    Please be advised: If you are planning on using Trafton Park shelters for an event in the future, please contact the Malta City Office, 654-1251, to reserve the shelters, get the key and pay for the electricity. The Phillips Co Sheriff’s Office will no longer be handling this. Thank you. Please remember to file a new burn permit for the 2020 year. If you plan on doing any burning in 2020, please file one BEFORE you start to burn. These permits are good for all of 2020 and you only have to file one a year, not every time you burn. All 2019 p...

  • Yesterday's Phillips County News Memories for July 22, 2020

    Jul 22, 2020

    1 years ago July 13,1920 E. A. Parker formerly of the Enterprise, was a Malta visitor from Chinook where he was employed on the 'Chinook Democrat.' *** Bunk Grimsley Of Sun Prairie was in town reporting an abundance of rain in his community. *** Everett Stubblefield left for Oregon to work in a garage until harvest time. *** C. E. Magner had returned from Texas where he was called for a court case in which the Great Northern was interested. *** Little Joe Lake of Lovejoy was brought to town...

  • Ambulance Service gets new gear thanks to Hospital Foundation

    Jul 22, 2020

    The Phillips County Ambulance Service thanks the Phillips County Healthcare Foundation for donating $4978.03 as those funds to buy a new AED Trainer and Stryker Stair chair....

  • ♥♥ Happy Birthday, Ms. Pearl ♥♥

    Jul 22, 2020

    Pearl Peacher, long-time Phillips County News and Great Northern Hotel staff member, celebrated her 88th birthday last week in Malta. Happy Birthday, Pearl. Thanks for all you do for everyone in Phillips County and beyond....

  • Changes to FWP enforcement in northern Montana

    Marc Kloker, MFWP Region 6|Jul 22, 2020

    There have been quite a few changes to FWP law enforcement staff here in the last few months, but the public will still see many familiar faces. The changes began when Ron Howell, who had a been the warden captain at the regional headquarters in Glasgow for four years, accepted a position in Helena as the assistant chief of enforcement. Shane Reno, who had been the FWP Region 6 warden sergeant for 13 years and a field warden for 15 years before that, then stepped into the role of captain and will be based in Havre. Reno is originally from...

  • Mustangs hosted a couple of camps last week

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Jul 22, 2020

    The Malta Mustangs Football team and it's coaches had a busy week, hosting both the Future Mustangs Football Camp and Mustang High School Football Camp. Both camps started on Monday, July 13, and concluded on Wednesday, July 15. The Future Mustangs Camp was held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. to students in grades 6-8 and the High School Camp was held for students in grades 9-12. "I thought each camp went extremely well," Mustangs Head Coach Nick Oxarart said. "We are very fortunate to have such...

  • Dodson AMX ready for PC Fair

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Jul 22, 2020

    The Dodson AMX Speedway is ready for its second event of 2020, and the group is excited to be a nighttime event at the Phillips County Fair on Saturday, August 1, at 5 p.m. "It will be the first time that we have raced at night in eight years," Keith Cowan, President of Dodson AMX Racing said. The event will also be combined with the Bash for Cash Demolition Derby, a merge that aims to keep the action rolling for spectators. Because the combined event will be longer than a typical day of AMX...

  • PCMS hosts MDRA race

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Jul 22, 2020

    Despite not being able to welcome back many racers from Canada the Hi-Line Drag Strip was able to host over 80 cars last weekend as they hosted their annual Montana Drag Racing Association (MDRA) event. "They have the border closed for non-essential travel and racing is considered non-essential. So none of our Canadian friends can be here and that is a big chunk of our racers," Phillips County Motor Sports President Dan Stout said. It was the first PCMS race of the season and despite the...

  • Softball resumes...

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Jul 22, 2020

    Prior to last Tuesday, Malta Parks and Recreation Softball League games had been rained out in two consecutive weeks. Last Tuesday, teams saw a bit of normalcy, but also made up a couple of games the day prior. In the 6 p.m. games, Heavy Hitters defeated Independence Bank 16-7 and Blue Ridge Softballs defeated Sons of Pitches 11-1. In the 7 p.m. games, Oh My Quads defeated 99 Problems 14-8 and Heavy Hitters defeated OG Americans 13-4. In the 8 p.m. games, Blue Ridge Softballs defeated Independen...

  • Phillips County News Athlete of the Week: Nolan Moore

    Jul 22, 2020

    Fave Hobby: Swimming. Fave Candy Bar: Reese's. Fave Dessert: Ice Cream. Fave Animal: My cat Buddy. Fave place in Phillips County: The Pool. What do you miss most about school: Pizza parties. Fave thing to do during shut down: Video games....

  • RCAN Ranch Rodeo to be held at PC Fair

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Jul 22, 2020

    The 2020 Phillips County Fair will be hosting the third installment of the Rural Communities & Agricultural Neighbors (RCAN) Ranch Rodeo Scrambler Qualifier in 2020. The event will be the P.C. Fair’s first Grandstand Event and takes place on Thursday, July 30, at 4:30 p.m. The event gives ranch rodeo teams a chance to qualify for the RCAN Ranch Rodeo Finals and event scheduled for Saturday, January 2, 2021, and Sunday, January 3, 2021, in Malta. “Our PC Fair is important for our county and its...

  • Classifieds for July 22, 2020

    Jul 22, 2020

    MOVING SALE Lary and Sue Poulton Moving Sale Saturday, August 1, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Sunday, August 2, 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Coming into Malta from Glasgow, turn left at the underpass, go two miles out on 191 as though you were going to Billings, turn right on Wagner Road, go one more mile and turn right, there will be a metal sign that says the “Traveling Wrench,” stay to the right and go on down to the first house and buildings, beige with white trim and white picket fence. Tons of Items for sale Call Patsy Tihista with any que...

  • Legal Ads for July 22, 2020

    Jul 22, 2020

    PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE In accordance with MCA 7-5-2123(b), please be advised that the Phillips County Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report for June 30, 2019 has been completed. The report is available and will be provided upon request from the Clerk & Recorder. Phillips County Board of Commissioners Lynnel LaBrie, Clerk (Published by Phillips County News (07/22/2020) MNAXLP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED FY20 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Phillips County, Montana i...