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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...
1 yrs ago Aug. 7, 2013 Driver Jamie Johnson of Billings was not injured after the two pneumatic trailers he was pulling went off the road, slid 648 feet before it rolled a quarter of a roll and landed on the passenger side. At the state swim meet, Darrow Messerly and Tate Carney brought home bronze medals. Shayen Garfield “went into the state meet seeded twelfth and swam for the championship, and finished sixth,” said Coach Lynn. A time capsule buried in 1955 in Saco and discovered eight years ago will be reburied during Saco Fun Days alo...
1 yrs ago July 31, 2013 Phillips County Sheriff Scott Moran was advising residents to lock their vehicles after a crime spree hit town. A vehicle was set on fire at the depot, which had been stolen in Minnesota. A man walked into a yard, stole a wallet and credit cards; another vehicle was entered, and in the items stolen were a checkbook. Another vehicle was entered, and cash and a checkbook were stolen. A 2003 car was stolen from the Sportsman Motel. The suspect in all the crimes was identified as Jason Letteff of Michigan and a warrant was...
1 yrs ago July 24, 2013 The Phillips County Fair had ten cars and three new drivers show up for the AMX races. Local winners were Luke Brown (B Main, first place), Robert Kindle (B Main, second); George Anderson (A Main, second); and Scott Hould (Hard Luck). Bidders spent $113,851 in the livestock sale at the Phillips County Fair; $5,366 went to various charities, including nine-year-old Victoria Kirby, who was injured in an auto accident on July 2. The “Music Man” opened at the Fort Peck Theatre. Tessa Luloff traveled to Cut Bank to par...
1 yrs ago July 17, 2013 Winners at the 4-H Horse Show held Saturday were: Senior Showmanship: Jeret Warren, Rebecca Smith and Marley Manoukian; Advanced Junior Showmanship: Aidan Wiese, Kari Koss and Charlee Rhodes; Beginning Junior Showmanship: Brett Wiebe, Kailey Crowder, Danie Rhodes, Spencer Gibbs and Sidney Meeks. The family of Evelyn Mae Hendrickson extend an invitation to join them at Lippi’s Kitchen in Great Falls on July 28th to celebrate her 80th birthday. The reception will be held from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nine-year-old Victoria K...
1 yrs ago July 10, 2013 Ryan Paul has earned an AAS degree in Land Surveying and Civil Engineering from Dakota State College of Science in Wapheton, ND. The Malta City Council will hold a special meeting Monday at noon to consider what price they would charge and what restrictions they would impose to sell water for a firm hired to supply it to a work camp that will be constructed near Hinsdale during the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. The City currently sells water at $2 for 300 gallons to residents outside the city who haul...
1 yrs ago July 3, 2013 Councilperson Bonnie Wiederrick would be challenged for election in the upcoming election by Alice Hofer who filed before the 5 pm deadline. Mayor Shyla Jones and Ward 1 Alderman David Rummel were running unopposed. The Dodson Mayor election turned into a three-way race, with Randy Dolphay, Theresa Cole and Al Minugh having filed for the office. Two four-year council positions are open and Caleb Best, Deserae KillEagle and William “Bean” Simanton have tossed their name into the hat. City landfill operator, Bob Kapp, was...
1 years ago June 26, 2013 Mustang Basketball Camp will be held July 1-3 for boys 4th-8th grade. The camp will emphasize on defensive and offensive techniques, stations, contests and fun. Angela Hebbelman, of Chinook, was treated for non-life threatening injuries following a motorcycle accident on Hwy 66 near mile marker 7. She encountered a recent overlay repair in a slide area and lost control. The Phillips County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the death of a one-year-old child at his home in Malta. It was reported in a 911 cal...
1 yrs ago Jun 19, 2013 The Landusky Foundation, Inc. History Fair and Fun Weekend will be held Friday, July 5-7th. This is one of the fundraisers to raise funds for the maintenance of the Old Landusky School and the Community Center. Join us to renew memories, swap stories and have a fun weekend. Phillips County ranks 16th out of 46 Montana counties as the healthiest place to live, according to the 2013 County Health Rankings and Roadmaps published by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute of the Robert Wood Johnson...
1 yrs ago June 12, 2013 Two young men were arrested and charged following a complaint called in by a landowner. The two drove through a field of spring wheat leaving damage. Charges included minors in possession of alcohol, criminal trespass to property, criminal mischief, obstructing a peace officer, tampering with a witness, and several traffic violations. Winning awards at the First State Bank Car Show were Oliver Mickey (Alberta), longest distance traveled; Dat Smilie, Darryl Seeley Memorial; Juanita Moorehouse, People’s Choice car; Mark N...
1 yrs ago June 5, 2013 Cars will be the word this weekend, as the 11th Annual First State Bank Car Show and the Phillips County Motor Sports converge on the town. Those sitting at the Bank show area will get far less dust than those at the racetracks. Flooding between the DY Junction and Bohemian Corner on Hwy 191 has resulted in the road being closed. It was closed due to 12 inches of water flowing over the highway due to heavy runoff from recent rains. Kendall Denham will represent Montana in the Montana-Wyoming All-Star Games at Sheridan...
1 yrs ago May 29, 2013 Country western sensation, Gwen Sebastian was announced as the entertainment for the 2013 Philips County Fair in Dodson. Added to the line of entertainment also are the tractor pull and a youth dance. Dr. Michael Veseth, of Malta, was recently selected as the President of the Montana Dental Association. He is a graduate of Concordia College. Coach Glenn Flatt was retiring after coaching an impressive career at the helm as track coach of Malta High School. Five teachers in the Malta School District announced their...
1 yrs May 22, 2013 Malta American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, VFW, the American Legion, and Chamber of Commerce invited the public to join them in celebrating Memorial Day as it was intended to be - to pay tribute to our nation’s military heroes, both present and past. The weekend kicks off with a breakfast on Saturday, and a parade and BBQ on Monday. The Malta City Council had secured a grant to install a handicap lift for the swimming pool. An article, printed in the PCN during WWII, was found in the belongings of Marjean Carnahan after...
1 yrs ago Apr. 10, 2013 The Montana Department of Transportation shared plans to repave 11 miles of highway just north of the Missouri River and south into Fergus County. The purpose of the project is to extend the life of the existing surface while preserving and maintaining the existing highway. Ranchers with the problem of buffalo wandering off the reservation are in court battles following damage by the bison. The matter before the court would address having a hunting season for controlling the bison who wander off the reservation onto pri...
1 yrs ago Apr. 3, 2013 Members of the community gathered and carried a large wooden cross to the Kirkwood Chapel in observance of Easter observance. The Ministerial Association held a Good Friday service later. Buffalo from Ft. Belknap wandered approximately 30 miles east onto the property of Larry Smith and Richard Gilmore. The sheriff’s office estimated 150 buffalo; the Ft. Belknap Fish, Wildlife, and Parks agency assured the landowners the buffalo were insured, and all property damages would be taken care of. Joyce Wright entered the H...
1 yrs ago Mar. 27, 2013 The Dirt Daubers decorated birdhouses to add a spring look across town. Assisting were Kathy McMahon, Sarah Osmudson, Rosemary Veseth, Jane Ereaux, Wilma Mavencamp, Mary Shores, and Kathy and Clara Waters. Malta School District was provided with a list of recommended head girls’ basketball coaches, which the board voted to accept. Absent from the list was current head coach Terry Lindgren, leaving him to wonder why he wasn’t recommended for a new contract. Lindgren had been at the helm for ten years. Selected as the...
1 yrs ago Mar. 20, 2013 Little heart big in love Titus Wiederrick, young son of Frank and Alex Wiederrick, was in Billings and among those welcoming home the troops from Afghanistan. He was sporting a “Welcome Home Grandpa Rick (Miller)” sign. Hold ‘im accountable Junior Troy Manoukian recently completed a week as a page, sponsored by State Senator Mike Lang. True to family politics, which is efforts to resist the introduction of free-roaming buffalo, Manoukian asked Gov. Bullock his view on it and if they were introduced, who would be in ch...
1 yrs ago Mar. 13, 2013 Hey Mom, I got this… Logan Abrahamson, local Eagle Scout, received recognition at the District Scout Banquet. He received the Heroism Award for his efforts in putting out a gasoline fire on his mother when she was attempting to start a vehicle in cold weather. He is the son of Willie and Jan Abrahamson. Boots back on US soil Members of the 484th Military Police Company headquartered in Malta gathered for a photo together after returning from deployment in Afghanistan. They arrived home for demobilization in Fort B...
1 yrs ago Feb. 27, 2013 FLYING HIGH Malta graduate, Cadet Jaclyn French had the rare experience of marching with the members of her squadron in President Barack’s inaugural parade on Jan. 21. She is a freshman at the US Naval Academy, and is the daughter of Craig and Conni French. ---------------------- TOP BREEDER Jeff Hould was honored for 25 years of service to the Artificial Insemination (AI) Industry. Jeff is an employee of ASB Global, Inc. --------------------------- TWO PLUS TWO Lacy and Jessica Lodmell of Poulsbo, WA., welcome a s...
1 yrs ago Feb. 13, 2013 Studying pays off Billie Orahood placed first in the Middle School Spelling Bee. Colter Salveson won second, and Reese Sjostrom won third place. They will participate in the County Bee on Feb. 26th. Perfect Ending The Malta M-ettes have been perfect in district play, not losing a single game to district opponents. With this record, they earned a bye and their first game would match them against the winner of the Poplar vs Plentywood game. An Extra Day Saco-Whitewater Lady Panther fans were ready for tournament action, t...
1 yrs ago Feb. 6, 2013 NIGHT WORK Following a burglary at the Cowboy Bar in Dodson on Jan. 27th, the Sheriff’s Office received a call the next day from a concerned citizen. As a result of the investigation, six juveniles were arrested and charged with burglary (a felony), and misdemeanor charges of criminal mischief, theft, and, in two cases, probation violation. Four youths were transported to juvenile centers, and two were released to parents/guardians. THEY BELIEVED IN HIM Former MHS track athlete in the weights events, Hank Oyler, e...
1 yrs ago Jan. 30, 2013 YOUTH CHARGED State prosecutors filed negligent homicide charges against 17-year-old Emmitt Boschee, as a result of the death of 16-year-old Logan Wilson, who was shot and killed while hunting north of Malta. The incident happened on Oct. 12, 2010, and had originally been ruled accidental by the State Division of Criminal Investigation. At the time of the death, the charged teenager was 14 years of age. LOCAL (QUIET) ARTISTS On a cold December day David Wilkes, and his sister, Harriet, took their artwork, drawings, and...
1 yrs ago Jan. 23, 2013 MOO SEZ THE COW Local CattleWomen Patti Webb, Ann Shettel, and LaRae Blunt took the “Cow to the Classroom,” and learned about by-products, and were encouraged to participate in an essay, “Cow Chow.” INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW Ending speculation that he might not seek re-election, Ernest Bergsagel filed for House District 95. He is the incumbent. THE BEST KIND OF BUG Students receiving recognition for “Bringing Up Grades” (BUG) program were: Janessa Malmend, Reese Sjostrom, Taylor Gilkerson, Reba Doucette, Kyleigh Sch...
1 yrs ago Jan. 16, 2013 Inspiring young Monet or Picasso artists created in three categories of media at the Boys & Girls Club. Seven were selected to be sent to Regional Fine Art Exhibits as follows: (Mixed Media – ages 6-9) Alexis Baublitz, Honorable Mention, Aidan Kaasa, Grace Carman; (Pastel Watercolor) Tamra Dowell, Honorable Mention, Andreena Bock, Grace Carman; (Watercolor – ages 10-12) Justice Miller, Honorable Mention, Ryder Anderson, Alexus Parker; and (Multicolored Drawing ages 6-9) Kylee Nelson, Honorable Mention, Grace Car...
1 yrs ago Jan. 9, 2013 In her golden years Sylvia Ohs was bursting with excitement at the celebration of her 100th birthday. Sixty-one immediate members of her family gathered at the Malta Community Church to celebrate with her. Her one concession to her turning 100 is having to give up her driver’s license; which she did – reluctantly, to placate her daughter, Karen Wiederrick. Close to a spanking The Malta M-ettes remain undefeated after puttin’ a whoopin’ on the Lady Panthers Friday night, 62-18. The team was led by Jayla Graham and Brenna...
