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  • MHS Christmas Band/Choir Concert

    Kari Hould, PCN Staff|Dec 27, 2023

    With the spirit and enthusiasm of both the young and those who love the holidays, Mr. Roy McKenney, band director, and Mrs. Janell McKenney, choir director, and the high school band and choir members put on the 2023 Christmas concert at Malta High School on Monday, December 18. With few seats left in the auditorium, the sounds of the holiday filled the air providing a very relaxing evening of entertainment. It was the second in a line of concerts for the McKenney's, who were looking forward to...

  • From The MES Christmas Program

    Dec 27, 2023

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  • MHS Musicians Selected for All-State Jazz Festival

    Kari Hould, PCN Staff|Dec 27, 2023

    E'Mbow (Bow) SaintLouis and Jacob Stark, students at Malta High School, have been selected to participate in the Montana All State Jazz Festival to be held in Helena on January 12th, 2024. The announcement was made by Roy McKenney, band director. SaintLouis is a senior and Stark is a junior; both competed earlier and were selected from the applicants to join other students from across the state. Only four students state-wide were selected from Class B schools, and Malta is proudly the home of...

  • PCN Contest Winner!

    Dec 27, 2023

    Brazen Redlich was the winner of the Phillips County News' Christmas coloring contest. He won a $20 gift certificate to use at Spare Change....

  • Malta Community Performed Carols

    Dec 27, 2023

    Malta Community Church sang Christmas carols around the town of Malta last Wednesday....

  • Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen Shares November 2023 New Business Registrations

    Dec 27, 2023

    Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen shared the number of new business registrations filed with the state in November 2023. According to the Montana Business Economic Report, roughly 4,400 new businesses were registered in Montana during the month of November. For comparison, approximately 4,000 new businesses registered in November 2022. Montana has had record new business registrations in each of the past two years, with more than 53,000 new businesses registering with the Secretary of State's Office last year. Through the first 11 mon...

  • Council On Aging

    Dec 27, 2023

    Dear Sir: The Phillips County Council on Aging has a goal of assisting and promoting programs to help senior citizens in Phillips County. Through our programs we have become aware of many local seniors who could benefit by staying in our local community but have a difficult time living on their own. Recently the former nursing home was purchased and remodeled to provide 24 hour care in an assisted living facility. It has just received its Medicaid license. This allows the Rivers Bend Assisted Living facility to accept Medicaid payments for...

  • Washington Hunters Were Under Fire

    Parker Heinlein, Outdoors Columnist|Dec 27, 2023

    Folks in Malta took the opportunity to vent about the hunting season last week during a visit from the right wing Montana Talks radio show. Apparently, out-of-state hunters — particularly those from Washington — killed what deer were left in Phillips County. This, after they trespassed, littered, and packed the parking lot at the local grocery store. All the evidence was anecdotal which fits the show’s format. Actual facts and figures simply get in the way. While host Aaron Flint and his guest...

  • Federal Court Arraignments for December 22

    Dec 27, 2023

    The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following persons were arraigned or appeared this week before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints. The charging documents are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt: Appearing in Billings before U.S. Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Cavan and pleading not guilty on Dec. 21 was: Dashawn Kiree Bryant, 31, of Billings, on charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute c...

  • Phillips County Museum News for Wednesday, December 27, 2023

    Rose Teske, P. C. Museum Curator|Dec 27, 2023

    Cole, Montana was a whistle-stop community about 10 miles northwest of Saco on the Great Northern Railroad branch line to Turner. In 1934, the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers was looking for gravel to use in the building of Ft. Peck Dam. Charles McChesney and Stan Hetrick of Saco notified them that gravel could be found in the Cole area. Tests were run and they indicated that there were millions of cubic yards of gravel. The J. L. Shiely Company of St. Paul set up a gravel screening and washing plant. Other contracts for toe and blanket gravel...

  • Loring News for Wednesday, December 27, 2023

    Dixie Stordahl, PCN Correspondent|Dec 27, 2023

    Merry Christmas and looking forward to the adventures of a new year! The Christmas Eve service featured a little play starring the children in the area! And many Christmas songs! It’s wonderful when people come together to make special memories, including the parents who spend time practicing with the crew! Becca and Robert Engum of Great Falls arrived at the Cindy Clark home to celebrate the holiday with family! Kenny and Brenda Clark are hosting this year! The Whitewater School Christmas conce...

  • Briefly for Wednesday, December 27, 2023

    Dec 27, 2023

    Malta Senior Center BINGO is every Friday at 1:00 at the Malta Senior Center Malta School Board Mtg School Board Meetings are held every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the MHS Boardroom. Times and dates are subject to change. City Council Meetings City Council Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at City Hall at 5 p.m. Knitting and Crochet Club The Knitting & Crochet Club will meet in the downstairs conference room of the P. C. Library from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday. Lunch at River’s Bend Mon. a...

  • Memories for Wednesday, December 27, 2023

    Compiled by Kari Hould|Dec 27, 2023

    1 yrs ago Dec. 24, 2013 American Legion members Ken Wiederrick, David Wilkes, Jim Sintler and Gary Faydo presented a check for $500 to the Boys and Girls Club. What do Col. Sanders, Coca Cola and Wade Hasler have in common? They all have a secret recipe ingredient. In Wade’s case, the secret ingredient is in his dad’s (Bud Hasler) homemade Roquefort Dip. Sen. Max Baucus has nominated Jake French of Choteau for acceptance into the United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs. Four residents of the Hi-Line Retirement Center were int...

  • Classifieds for Wednesday, December 27 , 2023

    Dec 27, 2023

    Malta Dairy Queen NOW HIRING! Looking for Adults or 16 - 18 year old High School students. Good hourly wage and DQ works around family and school activities. (Application available at DQ) Please call Owners to schedule an interview at 654-4083. 655 N 1st St Malta, MT ---------------------------- Valley View Home Ward Clerk Valley View Home is searching for a new full time Ward Clerk. The Ward Clerk diligently works with nursing and social services to meet our residents needs. Starting wage DOE and is very competitive. Please apply, if...

  • Legals for Wednesday, December 27, 2023

    Dec 27, 2023

    RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MALTA K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 14A, PHILLIPS COUNTY TO DISPOSE OF DISTRICT PERSONAL PROPERTY Whereas, the Boards of Trustees of Malta K-12 School District No. 14A, Phillips County (herein after the “School District”); holds in trust all real and personal property of the School District; MCA § 20-6-602; Whereas, the Board is authorized under Montana law to sell or otherwise dispose of School District property that is or is about to become abandoned, obsolete, undesirable, or unsuitable for school purp...

  • Kids' Club Works with Malta Garden Club, Kiwanis, And ReAct for 2023 Santa's Workshop

    Dec 27, 2023

    A few photos from Malta Kids Club 2023 Santa's Workshop held Dec. 11th. Malta Garden Club provided supplies and volunteers to help kids create ornaments. Malta Kiwanis assisted kids in decorating sugar cookies to take home. MHS reACT kept kids active with Reindeer Games....

  • Corrected 2023 Veterans Day Dinner Photo

    Dec 27, 2023

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  • Mustangs Defeat Outlaws, Warriors Before Break

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Dec 27, 2023

    The Malta Mustangs basketball team will head into Christmas break 4-1 after picking up a 59-50 win over the Roy-Winifred Outlaws on Thursday, December 21, in Winifred and a 78-58 victory over the Fairview Eagles on Friday, December 22, in Malta. The win over Fairview was Malta's first home victory after falling to Havre a couple of weeks ago. The Mustangs will face the Glasgow Scotties in Malta on Saturday, January 6. In Malta's win over Fairview, juniors Bodhi Brenden and Treyton Wilke both...

  • Lady Coyotes Pick Up Two Wins

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Dec 27, 2023

    The Dodson Lady Coyotes basketball team is heading into Christmas break on a two-game win-streak after picking up wins over the Nashua Lady Porcupines and the Harlem Ladycats JV last week. The Lady Coyotes defeated Nashua 56-14 in Dodson on Tuesday, December 19, and Harlem JV 68-64 in Harlem on Thursday, December 20. Senior Kataya KillEagle had a 40-point, 15-rebound double-double in Dodson's win over Harlem. She knocked down six treys and was 14-of-21 at the charity stripe. They also had three...

  • MMS Wrestling Finishes Year in Glasgow

    Steve French, For the PCN|Dec 27, 2023

    Twenty-two Malta Middle School wrestlers competed in the last tournament of the season. The last tournament was held at Glasgow on Saturday, Dec 16 with Baker, Circle, Glasgow, Glendive, Malta, Poplar, Sidney and Wolf Point competing. Wrestlers finishing fourth with a 0-3 record for the day were Hudson Simons, Amus Blunt, Karsten Davis, Kaiden Tharp, Trent Blunt and Beau Nelson. Their records do not reflect on their performance or effort. The competition was tough and they fought hard with a...

  • M-ettes Defeat Fairview, Fall to Roy-Winifred

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Dec 27, 2023

    The Malta M-ettes basketball teams split a pair of games last week and are 2-2 heading into Christmas break. The M-ettes posted a dominant 62-39 win over the Fairview Lady Warriors on Friday, December 22, at Malta High School. It was their first and only home game of the 2023-24 season. "It's a great way to head into break," senior Giona Lamb said. The M-ettes fell to the Roy-Winifred Lady Outlaws on Thursday, December 21, in Winifred. The score was 51-42. The M-ettes will see action on...

  • Lady Mavs Handily Defeat Turner, Circle

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Dec 27, 2023

    The North Country Lady Mavericks' basketball team picked up a pair of wins in their last action of the 2023 calendar year. The team is 8-0 this year and is on a 36-game win streak that dates back to March 12, 2022. The Lady Mavs defeated the Turner Tornadoes 75-14 on Tuesday, December 19, and the Circle Lady Wildcats 57-11 on Thursday, December 21. The Mavericks will observe Christmas break and do not have a game scheduled until Saturday, January 6, when they host the Scobey Spartans. The...

  • Dodson Defeats Nashua in Thriller and Harlem JV

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Dec 27, 2023

    The Dodson Coyotes basketball team defeated the Nashua Porcupines and Harlem Wildcats JV team last week, sending the team into Christmas break with a win streak. In Dodson's win over Nashua on Tuesday, December 21, senior Sebastian Best was able to make a pair of late free throws to seal the team's 61-60 victory. The Coyotes were led by Junior Stiffarm who had a 23-point, 11 rebound double-double. He also had seven assists. Donovan Posey had 16 points, nine rebounds, six steals, and four assists...

  • Maverick Men Fall to Turner, Circle; Heading to Break

    Dec 27, 2023

    The North Country Mavericks' boys basketball team dropped a pair of games last week, falling 90-50 to the Turner Tornadoes on Tuesday, December 19, and 65-45 to the Circle Wildcats on Thursday, December 21. In the Mavs' loss to Turner, North Country was led by Blaine Downing, who had 11 points, nine rebounds, three steals, and three assists. Kade Strommen had 11 points, four rebounds, and two steals. Laytin Erickson had eight points and seven rebounds. Jake Brown had eight points. Coy Bowman...