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  • 'The Ice Queen' Chills in Malta

    Mark Hebert, Publisher|Jan 15, 2020

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  • Christmas Scrip totals slightly down, but program remains popular in Phillips County

    Mark Hebert, Publisher|Jan 15, 2020

    Phillips County residents kept a total of $239,368 of their local dollars in the 2019 holiday season as a result of participating in the annual Christmas Scrip program hosted by the three Malta banks and the Malta Area Chamber of Commerce. The total from 2019 was slightly down $26,312 from the total Christmas Scrip spent in 2018, but reports from some Malta Merchants said the holiday season was great even with the scrip total slightly down. For the past four decades, this low-interest loan program has been available at all three local banks; Th...

  • Malta Public Schools Board Meeting Recap

    Mark Hebert, Publisher|Jan 15, 2020

    The first Malta School Board meeting of 2020 was quick, to the point, and mostly focused on upcoming events at the three schools as well as an update in a room at the elementary school that took place over Winter Break. A newly remodeled dishwashing station was completed in the Malta Elementary School over the winter break and sports new tiles in a blue and white Malta theme and local business Art's Furniture and Carpet donated the tile for the project. "Art's Furniture donated the blue tile to...

  • 11 more free Lunch Webinar's scheduled in Malta

    Mark Hebert, Publisher|Jan 15, 2020

    Though the classes were announced too late to be previewed on last week’s PCN, six people attended the first of 12 “webinar” lectures classes held in the Phillips County Library Conference Room last Wednesday. The webinars are presented by Destination Development Association, made available for free by the Montana Department of Commerce Tourism (MDTC) Grant Program, locally hosted jointly by PhillCo Economic Growth Council, the Malta Chamber of Commerce, MSU Extension Phillips County and Great...

  • 2020 elections officially underway

    Mark Hebert, Publisher|Jan 15, 2020

    The 2020 election process is officially underway as of last Thursday, January 9, which was the first day for candidates to file for office according to the Montana Secretary Corey Stapleton, and will continue until 5 p.m. on Monday, March 9 this year. In Phillips County, the County Commissioner District C, a 6-year term currently held by Richard Dunbar, and the Phillips County Clerk of Court position, a 4-year term currently held by Tami Christofferson, are both on this election ballot. (Christofferson had filed for reelection as of Friday,...

  • Federal minimum age on tobacco purchase from 18 to 21

    Jan 15, 2020

    On December 20 of 2019, US President Donald J. Trump signed legislation to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act which raises the federal minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 18 years of age to 21. “Tobacco retailers play a direct role in protecting kids from nicotine addiction and the deadly effects of tobacco use,” the FDA says. “FDA regulates all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, hookah tobacco, and cigars. If you sell tobacco products, you must comply with all applicable federal laws and regulations for retai...

  • Together We Can Stop Human Trafficking in Montana

    Rep. Kimberly Dudik|Jan 15, 2020

    Title: Together We Can Stop Human Trafficking in Montana January 11th was Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Recently we have seen too many missing youths in Montana who may be human trafficking victims. Learning what we can do to stop this crime may help these, and other, victims of human trafficking. I am a registered nurse, domestic violence advocate, and prosecutor who has dedicated my career working for children and people in need. As a prosecutor, I fought against human trafficking on the front lines: I stood up for children victimized by...

  • Washington State: It's a different world

    Parker Heinlein, Outdoors Columnist|Jan 15, 2020

    It’s only a day’s drive from here, but it’s a world away. At least I fit in. With longish gray hair and a beard, I looked like a hundred other guys on the street, although they were dressed more like I do at home than on vacation. There was more camo and Carhart khaki in downtown Spokane last week than on the opening day of elk season in the Breaks. But while one younger fellow there was even packing a hatchet, and most everyone was carrying sleeping bags, there didn’t appear to be any hunters...

  • Dueling Pianos tune into Malta as pool fund raising continues

    Jan 15, 2020

    On Saturday, January 18, the Hi-Line Future Foundation (HFF) welcomes Jeff Coleron & Rhiannon Kruse, known as the Jeff & Rhiannon Dueling Pianos Show, to Malta for a one-night show with a social hour at 7 p.m. and the show getting underway at 8 p.m. at Malta City Hall. Dueling Pianos with Jeff & Rhiannon is one of the most sought after music acts in the country and their unique Rock ‘n Roll and comedy stylings bring an all-request, clap-a-long, sing-a-long, dance-a-long, audience-interactive dueling pianos show perfect for any event that the d...

  • Dodson News for January 15, 2020

    Eldora Henry, PCN Correspondent|Jan 15, 2020

    Dodson defeated the Roy/Winifred basketball team in a fast-played game on Friday evening with a score I believe of 59 to 48. It was a good game — Congratulations Dodson players. Dora Henry attended a COA meeting in Malta on Wednesday. A good lunch was served out at the Wathatu Center on Wednesday, but the sad news is, Kay announced she is ready to retire. It turned colder on Sunday and was snowing for half the day. Here again, the bad news is it's supposed to keep getting worse. Tuesday has b...

  • Enrollment now open for The American Legion Boys State

    Jan 15, 2020

    Now in its 73rd year, The American Legion Boys State program is accepting applications for 2019. Boys State will be held June 7th – 12th, in Helena, Mont. The American Legion Boys State is a unique summertime educational program for boys entering their senior year of high school. The program focuses on participation and personal experience in a model state, complete with governmental bodies and elected public officials. It is designed to mirror the structure and operation of state government while providing training in practical citizenship, l...

  • Card News for January 15, 2020

    Jan 15, 2020

    Malta Duplicate Bridge Madelyn Anderson and Bob Maxie ranked first on the evening of Monday, January 6, and Nellie Ereaux and Kerry Faaborg earned second. Anyone interested in playing bridge or learning how please contact any bridge member. Pinochle On Tuesday, January 9, Ron Lundman took first place with a total of 6,800. The traveling prize was awarded to Sherman Doucette. Two days earlier, Jerry Depute notched 6,640 to take first, Teresa Frye scored 6,430 to take second and the traveling prize was awarded to both Al Kroll and Leonard...

  • Malta construction updates with David Veseth January 15, 2020

    David Veseth, PCN Construction Reporter|Jan 15, 2020

    The house being added on to across from the Phillips County Courthouse has had some construction lights installed as works continues in the home’s basement. It looks to me that sometime this spring or summer, that house will be put back on the foundation. I got to see construction of some of the roof being installed by workers at the new National Guard Armory in Malta Monday of last week. Since winter is in full swing, it seems as though construction around town has slowed down, but if you h...

  • High School Honor Bands and Choirs in Glasgow Jan. 20

    Jan 15, 2020

    Music Districts 12 & 13 Honor Band and Choir — which include Phillips County schools — will be having their concert this year on Monday, January 20. Schools from all over the two districts will be rehearsing at the Glasgow High School during the day. There is a concert that night at 6:30 p.m. at the Glasgow Gymnasium, tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for student. This year’s Honor Band is under the direction of Michel Sticka, Director of Bands at Chief Joseph Middle School in Bozeman, Mont. This year’s Honor Choir is under the directi...

  • Birth Announcement: Elia Walter Niehoff

    Jan 15, 2020

    Elia Walter Niehoff was born on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at 9:17 a.m. at the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Mont. Elia is the son of Pamela and Jesse Niehoff of Malta, Mont. He weighed 6 pounds and 2 ounces and is 19 ¼ inches long. Elia’s paternal grandparents are Tammie Simmons and Randy Niehoff....

  • Briefly for January 15, 2020

    Jan 15, 2020

    Malta Senior Meals Thurs Jan 16th - Breakfast - new menu Fri Jan 17th - Dill salmon Tues Jan 21st - Sloppy Joes Phillips County Museum closed for Winter Phillips County Museum is closed January-March. Museum will re-open on April 1, 2020. Grief support Group The Grief support group continues to meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Dianne Salsbery residence. (We have cancelled our Wed morning group.) Please know everyone is welcome and encouraged to come and see what we are about! Montana Veterans Affairs 1-16. Judy Loen...

  • PHILLIPS COUNTY SHERIFF NEWS LOG for January 15, 2020

    PC Sheriff Office|Jan 15, 2020

    Please be advised: If you ae 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. Check out our website: www.phillipscountysheriff.org and our Facebook page, Phillips County Sheriff’s Office. Our Facebook page does give reports of scams and other important information as needed to get to the public. Please remember to file a new burn per...

  • Four area students named to honor rolls at University of Montana

    Jan 15, 2020

    At the University of Montana in Missoula, a total of 2,429 made the Fall Semester 2019 Dean’s list or President’s 4.0 List including four Malta High School graduates. To qualify, students must be undergraduates, earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher and receive grades of A or B in at least nine credits. Students who receive any grade of C+ or below or no credit (NC/NCR) in a course are not eligible. The students on the linked lists below made UM’s fall semester 2019 Dean’s List or the President’s 4.0 List. Double asterisks after a name indi...

  • Yesterday's Phillips County News Memories for January 15, 2020

    Jan 15, 2020

    1 years ago January 14, 1920 Charles Ross was named chairman of the board of County Commissioners for the ensuing year. *** Attorney B. P. Sandlie of Saco was in Malta for the purpose of announcing his candidacy for County Attorney on the Republican ticket. *** Mrs. Cora Watson had been visiting friends in the Lovejoy community. *** Georgia Tressler and Etta Stearns were again enrolled in the Malta High School. *** F. W. Stine had purchased the barber shop in the Pass Time. *** R. L. Campbell...

  • Slow start for Wrestlers after break

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Jan 15, 2020

    The Malta Mustangs Wrestling team saw their first action of 2020 and things started off rocky for the squad that went 2-14 at the Chester Mixer on Thursday, January 9. Malta Head Coach Steve French humbly took part of the blame. "As a coach, I have never had a lot of great success with Thursday nights," Coach French said. "I don't know why. We could have won a lot more (that day), but we found a way to lose. It was a tough one to swallow." Freshman Cameron Mikesell was off to a hot start as he l...

  • Coyotes survive Mavs comeback

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Jan 15, 2020

    It was a contrast of events for the 3C boy's teams in Phillips County as the Dodson Coyotes went 2-0 this week, while the North Country Mavericks went 0-2. The Coyotes and Mavericks faced each other on Saturday, January 11, heating up the Penguin Palace in Whitewater. Ultimately the Coyotes would win the clash by going on a ten-point run in the fourth quarter, defeating North Country 50-39. "They played really strong," Dodson's Corbin LoneBear said of North Country. "We weren't ready for their...

  • Lady Mavs outlast Lady Coyotes

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Jan 15, 2020

    The North Country Lady Mavericks were able to defeat the Dodson Lady Coyotes 46-29 in Whitewater in the Penguin Palace last Saturday, January 11. "It's pretty nice," Kia Wasson said of being able to play in Whitewater. "I like playing here because we always have a lot of support. People come up from Malta to watch and everybody in the community comes and watches, so it's pretty full and it gets pretty exciting." Both teams were unable to win their respective clashes on Friday night, but the...

  • M-ettes win a pair of games

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Jan 15, 2020

    The Malta M-ettes basketball team is currently on a three-game win streak as the team prepares to head to Glasgow on Friday, January 17, to take on the rival Glasgow Lady Scotties. "It was a good weekend," Coach Nate Hammond said of Malta's wins over Rocky Boy and Roundup. "The non-conference games are a little less stressful. We want to come out and play loose and work on things that are important so that we can win those conference games." Though the Lady Scotties started off the season 5-0,...

  • Mustangs go 0-2 in non-conference games

    Jan 15, 2020

    The Malta Mustangs dropped a pair of games last week as they fell 65-51 to the Rocky Boy Northern Stars on Friday, January 10, and then 51-46 to the Roundup Panthers in Malta on Saturday, January 11. Malta will face the Glasgow Scotties on Friday, January 17, in Glasgow and then the Shelby Coyotes on Saturday, January 18, a pair of teams that feature plenty of length and talent. "Glasgow is playing a lot of 1-3-1 and halfcourt trap, and a box and 1," Coach Costin said. "We will work on it this w...

  • Phillips County News Athlete of the Week: Shaun Ball

    Jan 15, 2020

    Fave Hobby: Hunting and riding horses. Favorite Movie: 8 Seconds. Fave TV Show: SpongeBob Squarepants. Fave School Subject: Shop. Goal GPA: 4.0. Fave Christmas Gift: A pickup. Fave Spot in PC: Nelson. Dream Vacation: Hawaii. Dream Career: Ranching. Defined as an Animal: Buffalo....

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