Articles from the June 21, 2017 edition
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Milk River Gospel Jamboree to host 16th
The 16th Annual Milk River Gospel Jamboree (MRGJ) held at Malta High School starting this Friday, June 23, will feature seven different musical acts, a standup comedian, free-will offering meals,...
Class of '97 to host rock show at the Mint Bar on Saturday
1997 was the year Leonardo DiCaprio was the "king of the world" aboard the deck of the Titanic, Bill Clinton was inaugurated for a second term and the Spice Girls wanted to know "what you want, what...
Malta City Council meeting recap
During the Public Comment portion of last Tuesday night's Malta City Council Meeting, Malta Mayoral Candidate John Demarais questioned a recent decision which would leave a local contractor with a...
New display unveiled at GPDM
It's not every day that a new species of dinosaur gets named after you but after a hunting trip in the Missouri Rivers Breaks in the fall of 2010 that's what happened to Dave Bradt a rancher from...
Early deadline for July 5 edition of the PCN
The Phillips County News will publish on time for the July 5, 2017, edition of the newspaper, however, we will have an early deadline because our typical print day falls on Independence Day. The PCN will be delivered to the post office on Monday...
Sen. Mike Lang recounts 65th Montana legislature
The 65th Montana legislature ended in late April by balancing a $10.3 billion-dollar- budget for the biennium of 2018 and 2019. My first session was in 2013 and we had about $550 million of general fund cash on hand. However, because spending was...
Fishing still figures
Among the things my father taught me fly fishing still figures prominently. I don’t know where he picked it up. Fly fishing certainly wasn’t common in the rural Illinois of his youth, but it...
The Drive of Shame
Get your mind out of the gutter. It wasn’t that kind of drive. I blew a tire for the first time. I admit I should’ve seen it coming, knowing that my tires had struggled to hold air in the winter...
Gail (Sundin) Koke-Azure
Gail (Sundin) Koke-Azure passed away peacefully May 23, 2017. Gail Ann was born on September 21, 1943, in Wallace, Idaho, to Arvid "Swede" and Mary Sundin. She grew up in Malta, Mont., and graduated...
'Above the Eagle Picture' for June 21, 2017
Each week, the Phillips County News runs a photo above the name of the paper on page one (thus above the eagle), sometimes by our readers. This week's picture of Dodson., Mont., was taken by Jennifer...
Thomas Webster "Boomer" Hasler
Thomas Webster "Boomer" Hasler, 82, died peacefully on June 11, 2017 in Fort Benton following a brief illness. Tom said he "wanted to be cremated and his ashes spread – but not over water cuz he couldn't swim!" A celebration of Tom's life will...
Beverly Anne Catherine Fitzsimmons Mohar
Beverly Anne Catherine Fitzsimmons Mohar - aka Anne - passed April 18, 2017 in Billings, Mont., surrounded by loved ones. Memorial Services will be June 22, 2017 at the St. Thomas Catholic Church in Harlem at 11 a.m. Interment of the cremated...
Whitewater News for June 21, 2017
Our deepest sympathies and prayers to the Hill family of Whitewater on the loss of family during their recent tragedy. Get well wishes to Ree Simonson and whoever is sick. There was a misprint in...
Birth Announcements for June 21, 2017
Grace Marie Ann Kaluza Benjamin and Alicia Kaluza announce the birth of their daughter, Grace Marie Ann Kaluza, born Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings, Mont. Grace...
Breifly for June 21, 2017
Malta Senior Meals Thursday, Jun 22nd - Pork roast Friday, Jun 23rd - Dill salmon Tuesday, Jun 27th - Shepherd's pie Do you have a birthday in June? Be sure to sign up for a 10 meal certificate for June when you sign in for dinner. You could be the...
Phillips County Sheriff's Report for June 21, 2017
Please remember to file a new burn permit for the 2017 year. If you plan on doing any burning in 2017, please file one BEFORE you start to burn. These permits are good for all of 2017 and you only have to file one a year, not every time you burn....
Memories for June 21, 2017
100 years ago June 21, 1917 There was mild local excitement as a shipment of 1,800 Texas cattle was unloaded here and started on its way to the Missouri country for fattening. The incident caused quit...
Jackson changes plea in County court case
Last March, LaWanda Jackson was charged with felony criminal child endangerment, misdemeanor driving under the influence of alcohol, and misdemeanor driving while suspended or revoked and pled not guilty. Jackson was back in Phillips County District...
P.C. Museum news for June21, 2017
Summer has arrived in Phillips County. The PC Museum has had visitors from 24 states and several countries. It is so exciting to hear the compliments on our displays and awe over the dinosaurs the Malta museums have on their premises. When the door...
Card News for June 21, 2017
Malta Duplicate Bridge On Monday, June 5, Margo Anderson and Nellie Ereaux captured first place. Second place was awarded to Frances Slade and Madelyn Rush. On Wednesday, June 14, Byron Ereaux and Donna Olson earned first and second went to Keith Sti...
Swift Fox surveys continue in Phillips, Blaine and Valley Counties
Since early fall of 2016, Clemson University and collaborators have been in northeast Montana investigating the behavioral ecology and the population dynamics of the swift fox. Currently, it is...
Howard Long
Howard Long, 85, of Malta passed away June 15, 2017. Funeral services will be held at St. Mary's Church, Friday, June 23, at 11 a.m. followed by interment at Malta Cemetery. Coffee, tea and snacks at St. Mary's will be provided. Condolences for the...
Dodson News for June 21, 2017
The wind continues to blow all the time but we have had a few small showers that have helped. Gardens are coming up good and everyone seems to have an abundance of rhubarb this year. Polly Solberg and...
Loring News for June 21, 2017
This week on Friday we will be holding a picnic in the park at Loring as a fundraiser for the Loring Hall which needs a few repairs and maintenance. It starts at 5 p.m., with a Norweigan horseshoe tournament to follow. Everyone is welcome. Take a...
Legal Ads for June 21, 2017
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF PENDING ATTACHMENT OF A TAX LIEN On Tuesday, August 1, 2017, the Phillips County Treasurer will attach a property tax lien to property on which the 2016 taxes are delinquent. The delinquent taxes, including penalties,...
