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  • Free Technology Round-up in Malta on September 22

    Aug 31, 2016

    Can you think of an aspect of your life that is not impacted by technology? Whether at home, work, on the ranch or in school, we use technology daily. Rural life in Montana is no different, and the Hi-Line Technology Round Up, in Malta on Thursday, September 22, wants to show you just that. This one day, free event, includes panel discussions, concurrent sessions and trade show displays, all focused on technology and geared to inspire our rural future. The panel discussions focus on Technologies Impacting Agriculture, Business and Education,...

  • Legal Ads for August 31, 2016

    Aug 31, 2016

    Notice to Phillips County Taxpayers FY 2017 Budget and Certified Mill Levy Public Hearing NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, September 12, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the County Commissioner’s Office, Phillips County Courthouse, 314 South 2nd Avenue West, Malta, Montana, a public hearing will be held at which time any taxpayer or resident of Phillips County may appear and be heard for or against any part of the proposed budget. Final Budget approval and setting of official Certified Mills is scheduled for Monday, September 12, 2016 at 2:15 p.m. T...

  • Saco School welcomes former grad Downing back as new teacher

    Aug 31, 2016

    Name: Kelly Downing Hometown: Saco, Mont. Position at Saco: English and art teacher. High School & Grad Year: Saco High School, 1998. University or College, year grad and degree: University of Montana: Western, Year: 2002, Double major in English and Art Education. Last teaching job, where, when and what position: I taught high school English in Twin Bridges, Mont., for the last nine years. It's good to be back on the Hi-line! Favorite Food: Carbs What I did this summer: Most of my summer was...

  • Malta Schools welcome Ebert as English teacher

    Aug 31, 2016

    Name: Kevin Ebert Hometown: Helena, Mont. Position at Malta: Middle School and High School English Teacher. High School & Grad Year: Capital High School, 2010. University or College, year grad and degree: Montana State University Fall 2015 English Education Last teaching job, where, when and what position: Helena School District, Substitute Teacher. Hobbies: I enjoy fly fishing, boating, wakeboarding, tubing, and camping. My family owns a cabin in Seeley Lake, Mont., and we go up their constantly where we have campfires, go four wheeling,...

  • O'Brien takes third in M-ettes first meet of 16'

    Thea Solberg, PCN Correspondent|Aug 31, 2016

    The M-ette Cross Country "Froshmores" found themselves on an early morning bus to participate in the first meet of the season near the Medicine Bear Complex facility in Poplar on Saturday, August 27. The young team consisting of just the freshman and sophomore runners, would run over every surface possible to experience their first ever meet in Poplar. Last year's meet was cancelled due to the thick layer of smoke that covered the state because of the wildfires burning throughout the Pacific Nor...

  • Judd, Tatafu to run Parks & Rec

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Aug 31, 2016

    Tomorrow starts a new chapter for the City of Malta as it welcomes two of its newest staff members Natalie Judd and Julia Tatafu, who will be part time directors for Malta's Parks and Recreation. Judd will be the department's director, while Tatafu will be the assistant director. "Natalie and Julia have just taken it on and really went to town getting a bunch of activities," Mayor Shyla Jones said. Years ago Malta discontinued the Parks and Recreation department because it wasn't feasible to...

  • Teams tie at 25th annual golf tourney

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Aug 31, 2016

    The 25th annual Ezzies - First State Bank Golf Tournament is in the books after a beautiful day at Marian Hills Golf Course last Saturday. The four person team scramble event ended in a two team tie between Team #10 and Team #3. Team #10 consisted of Troy Azure, Trevor Simser, Gloria Jacobson and Mike Lang. Team #3 consisted of Craig Stiles, Tanner Kelly, Shane Anderson and Nancy Salsbery. The PCN caught up with Kelly after his team tied for first place. He shared the key to his team’s p...

  • Evans Ranch wins Nile Sanctioned Rodeo at Trafton

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Aug 31, 2016

    The Trafton Rodeo Arena was host to the Nile Sanctioned Fourth Annual Phillips County Saddle Club Ranch Rodeo last Saturday, August 27. The event was won by Glendive's Evans Ranch, which consisted of Wyatt Handy, Wes Kirkaldie, Don Evans and Clay Nagle. The Evans Ranch had previously qualified for the Nile Rodeo in Billings on October 15, therefore the second place team at the Ranch Rodeo qualified for the Nile Rodeo. The second place team was Malta's Olsen Grain and Livestock, a team...

  • Mountain River INDNRLY team gears up for Nationals in Billings

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Aug 31, 2016

    Lodgepole’s Mountain River INDNRLY Team has only been participating in Indian Horse Racing for the past year but the group has already qualified for the 2016 All Nations Indian Relay Championship that will start on Thursday, September 22 and finish on Sunday, September 25 in Billings at MetraPark. The event is an arena one and a half mile bareback race that features one rider, three horses, a mugger, a setup man and back holder. Al Kulbeck is the mugger for Mountain River. His job is to e...

  • Malta author releases Spanish edition of endearing, uplifting children's book

    Aug 31, 2016

    Author Colleen Barnard announces the nationwide release of “Sarah Era Una Arañita De Siete Patas,” which is the Spanish edition of her lesson-filled children’s book, “Sarah the Seven-Legged Spider.” In “Sarah Era Una Arañita De Siete Patas,” Sarah, the spider, is different. She was born with only seven legs while most spiders have eight, and she looks really funny when she walks. Some other bugs make fun of her, but Sarah’s parents are always there to remind her not to be mean right back. If there’s one thing Sarah loves more than singing,...

  • Phillips County Sheriff's Report for the week of August 31, 2016

    P.C. Sheriffs Office|Aug 31, 2016

    Please remember that school started August 24th. Observe and respect cross-walks and flashing red lights on the school busses. It is unlawful to pass a school bus in either direction while red lights are flashing. August 4, 2016 11:16 p.m. Female reported a “strange smell” near a local apartment complex; Deputy and Reserve Deputy responded to the call; found to be a strong odor of skunk. August 10, 2016 12:24 a.m. Significant Weather Advisory in effect until 130am for east central Phillips Co; dime sized hail and 40mph gusts are possible. 12:...

  • Montana youth take their tobacco free message to college

    Aug 31, 2016

    Riley Mortenson is a recipient of the Montana Tobacco Use Prevention $5,000 Collegiate Scholarship. Riley has been a member of reACT, (from 2012-2016) which is Montana’s teen-led movement against Big Tobacco. reACT joins statewide youth empowerment movements across the country in recognizing the power of young people to effectively take on the leading cause of preventable death: commercial tobacco use. In her hometown of Malta, Riley has become an active agent of change. Some of the highlights of her years in reACT were putting ...

  • Mustangs hold Blue & White Scrimmage

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Aug 31, 2016

    On the same day that many Class B teams were starting their regular season, Malta held it's Blue and White scrimmage game. More than one hundred came to see the team and enjoy barbeque. The first team offense displayed a tough run game and a strong arm by quarterback Keenan Schipman. The second team defense provided the crowd with a few highlights as well. The coaches attending the scrimmage were Head Coach Nick Oxarart, assistant coaches Shawn Bleth, and Travis Somerfeld, along with new...

  • Riley J. Baublitz

    Aug 31, 2016

    MALTA-Riley J. Baublitz, 17, a student at Malta High School, went home on the wings of angels, Tuesday, August 30, from injuries received in an automobile accident. The family will receive friends at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 6, at the Kirkwood Memorial Chapel in Malta. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 7, at the Kirkwood Memorial Chapel. Interment will be in the Malta Cemetery. There will be a reception to follow at the VFW of Malta. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com. Riley was...