Articles from the July 7, 2021 edition
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Governor Gianforte declares drought emergency in Montana
On July 5, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte issued an executive order declaring a statewide drought emergency in Montana. Gov. Gianforte said, "Every region of the state faces severe to extreme...
2021 Dean's List honors from colleges around the state
The following is a list of students that have be named to Dean's Lists from around the state submitted to or found by the Phillips County News. If any name was missed please send info to Pierre a [email protected] The University of Montana -...
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New Armory open house this Sunday
On 11 July 2021 at 11:00 AM, the Montana Army National Guard will be conducting a Grand Opening of the Malta Readiness Center at 509 South 10th Avenue, Malta, MT. At 11:00 a.m. the Adjutant General...
Shakespeare in the Park
A wonderfully entertaining night was had by over 100 individuals at Montana Shakespeare in the Parks performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream. On Wednesday, June 30, with the temperature hovering arou...
Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Sympathy to victims of the building collapse in Florida. Terrible Back in Whitewater, again, Congratulations to our own Jahmiah (Hoffman) LaBrie, on his many swimming awards. Recently the PC...
Dodson News for Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Bill and Dora Henry attended the funeral for Mrs. Aggie (Bill) Leys at Choteau on Wednesday of this week. It was terribly hot but she had a lovely funeral. On Thursday they attended a farewell BBQ for...
Loring News for Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Every once in a blue moon I’m surprised by the random kindness that has come forth for no reason! I had a tourist come into the Great Plains who told me about her morning. She had a flat tire on...
Crop Tour Scheduled despite drought
Drought conditions and grasshopper impact have taken a toll on the small grain industry in Phillips County. However, research and variety development to take on these challenges still go on. Crop...
I came west to escape the heat
Years ago I came west to escape the heat. Either that or I was headin’ down the highway lookin’ for adventure. Whatever the reason, I found both cooler weather and excitement in Montana. I got a j...
Lola Matthews
Lola Mae Matthews, 76, died Friday, June 25, 2021, at her home in Hi-Line Retirement Center, Malta, Montana. She was born March 31, 1945, to Clifford and Pearl Rustad in Royal Oak, Michigan. Lola moved to Montana with her parents, eventually...
Craig George Robinson
Craig George Robinson, 66, of Saco, passed away June 18, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings. Craig was born to G. Ross and June (Caton) Robinson on August 8, 1954, in La Junta, Colorado, while Ross was serving in the U.S. Air Force. At age 2,...
Elwyn "Wink" Gordon Cole
On July 1st, 2021, the greatest man and cowboy we ever knew rode off into the sunset. Elwyn "Wink" Gordon Cole was born August 26, 1934, to Jack and Melinda Murray in Devils Lake, North Dakota. At the age of four, he tragically lost his mother. He li...
Memories for Wednesday, July 7, 2021
10 years ago- Wednesday, July 6, 2011 Camper Fire Closes Highway Firefighters from the Malta Volunteer Fire Department work to extinguish a camper fire on Hwy. 2, west of the Malta Airport, at noon last Saturday. The fire closed traffic in both...
20th Annual Korb Family Girls' Trip
On the weekend of June 19, the Korb girls weekend celebrated their 20th anniversary! With a trip to Rocky Point Mexico! Sister Mary Clare Korb, Elsie Sorenson and Jane Quass are the true celebrants...
Blister Beetles found in Phillips County
Blister beetles have been confirmed in Phillips County. The beetles have many colors, but the same shape. They can be found with stripes, black and gray (see photo). The beetles get their name by...
M-ettes hold Ninth Annual Basketball Camp
According to Malta M-ette Basketball Coach, the team hosted another successful Little M-ette Basketball Camp. The ninth annual camp, which began on Monday, June 21, and concluded on Wednesday, June...
First Annual Independence Bank/Phillips County Insurance Customer Appreciation Classic
On June 26, Independence Bank and Phillips County Insurance held their first Customer Appreciation Classic at the Marion Hills Golf Course. Ashley Stuart from Independence Bank said, "We had a great t...
Milk River Baseball season ends
The Milk River Bambino Baseball League season ended last Wednesday, June 30, at Trafton Park. This year's league featured 100 tee-ball and baseball players from age four to 13. "That was good," Milk...
Classifieds for Wednesday, July 7, 2021
HELP WANTED VENDORS WANTED FOR MALTA CRAZY DAYS! SATURDAY, JULY 10 CONTACT: JULIE SNELLMAN 654-2251 ------------------------------------ Dairy Queen Hiring Summer Staffing Current Team Employees will earn an additional $1.50 per hour Summer Incentive...
Legals for Wednesday, July 7, 2021
LEGALS REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES The PHILLIPS County Commission is soliciting proposals to hire a firm to provide general engineering services for public works projects within the PHILLIPS County jurisdictional area....
Briefly for Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Malta Senior Center BINGO is every Friday at 1:00 at the Malta Senior Center -------------------------------- Class of '71 Reunion Meeting 7-7-21. There will be a meeting or the MHS class of 1971 Reunion on Wednesday, July 7, at 6:30 p.m. to close...
