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  • First place essay for Patriotism Month

    Mar 17, 2021

    The Month of February was a month to celebrate and observe Partiotism. The Malta VFW Auxiliary sponsored and held a creative essay writing event called "The Patriot's Pen." According to Kari Hould of the Malta VFW Auxiliary, four students were selected from the nearly 70 entries to represent The Buster Deo VFW Post 4067 in District and State competition. The local winners were selected in November after a three hour gathering of judges to provide scores on students original works on the theme “What Is Patriotism To Me?” Local judges scored eac...

  • City Council expands City Crew by two spots

    Mark Foss, PCN Staff|Mar 17, 2021

    The Malta City Council held its bi-monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at the Malta City Hall Building, at 5 p.m. The meeting got underway with Mayor John Demarais addressing the Council which consisted of Councilpersons Bonnie Wiederrick, James Sintler, William Hicks, David Rummel, City Clerk Lorie Bond and Public Works Director Jim Truelove. The Council started by approving the minutes of the last meeting, approving the agenda, reviewing the payment of claims for the audit committee,...

  • Senator Lang gives Legislative update for week of March 15

    Sen. Mike Lang|Mar 17, 2021

    The final 45 days of the 67th Montana legislature have begun. Congratulations to the athletes and communities of North Eastern Montana with your representation in district, divisional and state tournaments. Special praise to the State Champion Scobey Spartans, Championship contenders, North Country Mavericks and the consolation contenders Malta M-ettes. This week, Senate Finance and Claims will be meeting jointly with House Appropriations to look at bills and start our finalization of a balanced state budget. A big part of that will be the extr...

  • Hi-Line Packing going strong after first year of operation

    Mark Foss, PCN Staff|Mar 17, 2021

    Owner and manager, Jim Dumas, opened Hi-Line Packing in Malta in early January of 2020. Since then, he has been growing the company steadily. He now has a crew of 10, most of which started out with zero or very little experience, but he says they have come along very well and are starting to pick up speed. His ultimate goal is to have a crew of a minimum of 15. Right now the company is pushing close to 20 cattle a week through the plant. Dumas said he would like to be closer to 30 cattle per week by the end of the year, as the crew gets faster...

  • Early Childhood Screening in Whitewater, Dodson, and Saco

    Mar 17, 2021

    To parents of preschool children in the Whitewater, Dodson, and Saco Schools Districts who would like to have them participate in a free Early Childhood Screening, the dates are as follows: Whitewater: Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 Place:Whitewater School Time:10 a.m to NOON Call Rana at 674-5417 for appointments. Dodson: Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 Place: Dodson School Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call LeeAnn at 383-4362 for appointments. Saco: Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Place: Saco School Time: 10 a.m. to noon. Call Diane at 527-3531 for...

  • Loring News for March 17, 2021

    Dixie Stordahl, PCN Correspondent|Mar 17, 2021

    Even though it is March, many signs of spring are evident. A Robin was spotted in Loring on Sunday by Cindy Clark! It was just hop, hop, hopping around! The myriads of geese have flown in to the waterways over by Whitewater, and gophers are plentiful out on the hillsides. I saw several beautiful bald eagles this week. We really need either snow or rain. Nearly all the ranchers have started their vigilance watching for momma cows who might need help! A very busy and stressful time of year for...

  • Whitewater News & Opinion for March 17, 2021

    Eldora Henry, PCN Correspondent|Mar 17, 2021

    Sympathy to immigrant children new to the U.S. Were number 1! Is a chant by the Whitewater Penguins and North Country Lady Mavericks! Congratulations to the boys team and all PC teams also to a great season of basketball. Many family, friends, and fans went to tournaments in Billings. It is great North Country is well supported. I listened to some games on KMMR Radio. It is great the radio offers that service. Back to Whitewater area. Many ranchers are calving. Some ranchers including the...

  • Sanitation by disinfectant spray is very important

    Mar 17, 2021

    Phillips County Patrons near and far: A lot has been active within one year impact of COVID-19 upon our daily routines. In that process, I began a write-in question-answer USPS mail delivery service targeting majority healthcare issues. Holding a bachelor’s degree in personnel behaviors (BBA), master’s degree in healthcare administration (MHA) and ABD doctorate in adult education (EdD) with a cumulative 3.57 GPA, I am very able to answer a variety of analytic questions outside the healthcare industry, too. I accept no credit cards. Either cas...

  • I love the Hardy Boys, but...

    Parker Heinlein, Outdoors Columnist|Mar 17, 2021

    I’ve always been an avid reader. As a kid I was a big fan of the Hardy Boys mysteries, reading nearly every book in the series. Frank and Joe solved crimes, rode motorcycles, flew planes, even had their own boat. As I grew into my teens I still read the Hardy Boys, although by then it was more to laugh at the outdated language in the books than it was to lose myself in the predictable plot lines. The brothers and their “chums” frequently tailed “swarthy” characters, who typically glanced a...

  • Marianne Costin

    Mar 17, 2021

    Marianne Costin passed away Tuesday, March 9th, 2021, surrounded by her family in the Malta Retirement Center ++at the age of 78. Marianne was born September 5th, 1942, in Heilbronn, Germany. She was the last of three children born to Fredrick and Gertrude Scharpf. It was a difficult time during World War II and the depression immediately following shaped Marianne for the rest of her life. Marianne finished her schooling and began working as a bookkeeper for the Knorr Company. She met Leroy in 1960 while he was temporarily stationed at the...

  • Susan Ann Hofer

    Mar 17, 2021

    Our beloved mother Susan Ann Hofer, age 68, of East Malta H.B. passed away peacefully into the eternal rest with Jesus. Her Journey Began at Grass Range MT. Born May 20 1952 to Rev John and Annie Hofer, she was the oldest of 10 children. Moving to Turner MT, she met and married the love of her life Darius (Clem) Hofer. From this beautiful union six children were born. After moving to Malta MT. Mom and Dad were strong individuals during their difficult times but managed wonderfully. Mom will be remembered as a strong, vibrant, kind, selfless,...

  • March Malta School Board Meeting

    Mark Foss, PCN Staff|Mar 17, 2021

    Malta Public schools held their monthly school board meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. To start the meeting, the board approved the minutes from their regular meeting on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. The Administrative reports were then given. The School Board then addressed action items. The first of which was passing the resolution for SB307. (See Graph on Page 4A) With this passing, the Malta Board of Trustees estimates zero changes on any levies that have been imposed for the next school fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2021. They then...

  • Briefly for March 17, 2021

    Mar 17, 2021

    Malta Senior Center BINGO is every Friday at 1:00 at the Malta Senior Center Malta Trails Meeting 3-18-21. There will be a Malta Trails Meeting on Thursday, March 18, at 6 p.m. at Stretch's. Homeschool Science Fair 3-26-21. There will be a Homeschool Science Fair held Friday, March 26th from 10am -12 noon at Elim Lutheran Brethren Church basement. Those interested in participating may contact Shari Solberg at 658-2106. The public may view the projects from 12-1 p.m. on the 26th. Billings Coffee 4-1-21. Meet old friends from Phillips County at...

  • Phillips County Sheriff's Report for Wednesday, March 17, 2021

    PCSO|Mar 17, 2021

    FYI: 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 2021 year. If you plan on doing any burning in 2021, please file one BEFORE you start to burn. These permits are good for all of 2021 and you only have to file one a year, not every time you burn. All 2020 permits will no lon...

  • Memories for March 17, 2021

    Mar 17, 2021

    1 years ago- Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Malta Key Club members earn honors Ten members of the Malta Key Club attended the 63rd Annual Montana District Key Club Convention in Billings, March 6-8. Alex Porter was recognized as Outstanding Lt. Governor by Tori Houle of Columbia Falls, Governor of the Montana District. Porter's responsibilities of leadership included the clubs in Glasgow and Havre, as well as Malta. Krischelle Zwiers and Lauren Buechler both received Distinguished Member recognition...

  • Malta's Newest Salon Cuts Ribbon

    Mar 17, 2021

    Malta Chamber members Katie Smith, Jessica Cebulski, and Anna Merriman, stand with Caitlin Robinson Cosmetology owner Caitlin Robinson (left center) during the new business' ribbon cutting on Wednesday, February 3. Photo by Sophia Hebert....

  • Lady Mavericks take second at State C

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Mar 17, 2021

    The North Country Lady Mavericks ended the 2021 basketball season as runner-up in the 2021 State C Girls Basketball Tournament at Lockwood High School in Billings, last Saturday, March 13, as the team fell 74-60 to the Fort Benton Lady Longhorns in regulation. The team was second out of 82 Class C teams around the state this year. The loss capped an otherwise perfect 23 win season, but their one loss didn't define this year's team, according to Lady Mavericks Coach Amber Erickson. "We were...

  • M-ettes place fourth after going 2-2 at State

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Mar 17, 2021

    The Malta M-ettes season ended where many teams would've liked, on Saturday evening of the 2020 State B Girls Basketball Tournament at MetraPark in Billings. The M-ettes went 2-2 at state, placing fourth at the event following a 46-24 loss in the consolation finals to the Roundup Panthers. The M-ettes kicked off their week in Billings with a 61-45 win over the Missoula-Loyola by breaking the Breakers Hearts. The Breakers were last year's co-champion with Forsyth in the shortened 2020 State B...

  • Boys and Girls 2021 District 2B All-conference lists

    Mar 17, 2021

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  • Classifieds for March 17, 2021

    Mar 17, 2021

    The Phillips County News, an award-winning weekly newspaper, is seeking a Part Time Office Manager . The Phillips County News is seeking a part time Office Manager to join their staff. This is a part time position (up to 30 hrs. a week), which would include managing circulation and subscriptions, along with general office work. QuickBooks experience is preferred, but would be willing to train the right candidate. Pay and benefits depend on experience. The PCN offers a benefits package which includes health insurance and a Simple IRA. Resumes du...

  • Legal Ads for March 17, 2021

    Mar 17, 2021

    STEPHEN R. BROWN, JR. BOSCH, KUHR, DUGDALE & BROWN PLLP P.O. Box 7152 Havre, MT 59501 Telephone: (406) 265-6706 Attorneys for Applicant MONTANA SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, PHILLIPS COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Probate No. DP-21-08 NOTICE TO CREDITORS GLENN W. BRUCKNER, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first...

  • Michigan man found guilty in unlicensed outfitting operation in Phillips and Valley counties

    Mar 17, 2021

    Wendall Matson, from Birch Run, Michigan, has pled “no contest” and was subsequently found guilty on charges of multiple infractions related to illegally outfitting in Phillips and Valley counties. Matson was ordered to pay over $10,000 in fines and restitution and has lost his privileges to hunt, fish or trap for 18 months in Montana and all states that are part of the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact. Matson, a former licensed guide who had worked with outfitters in the Hinsdale and Glasgow area, was operating as an unlicensed outfitter o...

  • Malta Wrestling Club results from Civic Slam IV in Glasgow on Saturday, March 13

    Mar 17, 2021

    SESSION 1 TOT 43-45 B Connor Oxarart's place is 1st and has scored 10.0 team points. Round 1 - Connor Oxarart (MWC) won by fall over Olin Eaton (Poplar Wrestling Club) (Fall 0:33). Round 2 - Connor Oxarart (MWC) won by fall over Brody Boos (Glasgow Wrestling Club) (Fall 0:10). Round 3 - Connor Oxarart (MWC) won by fall over Keny Schillinger (Circle Wrestling Club) (Fall 0:29) BANTAM 41-44 Titus Carnahan's place is 3rd and has scored 5.0 team points. Round 1 - Titus Carnahan (MWC) won by fall over Kellen Renner (Glasgow Wrestling Club) (Fall...

  • The Soup is On at the Senior Center!

    Kari Hould, PCN Correspondent|Mar 17, 2021

    Saturday, March 20th will be an exciting day in Malta at the Senior Citizen Center. After a years hiatis of not having social or fund raising events, the calendar has been chalked up and the SOUP IS ON! Come on over to the Center and prepare to bring your appetite, and your friends as well, and partake in the best social event of the day that the Center is hosting. This year, with the uncertainty of being able to host the usual corned beef and cabbage, the cooks and Senior Citizen group has opted for a variation from the menu and will be...