Articles from the August 9, 2023 edition
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108th Annual Phillips County Fair Livestock Show and Sale
Opening day of the Phillips County Fair! The same jitters and last minute rush that was felt in 1915 were once again surfacing and making the rounds. The crunch for time, juggling schedules,...
108th P.C. Fair Concert Series One to Remember
Miles from home, but at home where he was right then, Tanner Laws opened up a night of country music for the 2023 Phillips County Fair-goers. A bright and beaming young face greeted the audience with...
Fundraiser Organized for Malta's Bessman
There has been a GoFundMe started for Dirk Bessman, a Malta teenager, age 17, who was involved in a rollover car accident with his younger brother. Though the brothers survived the incident, Dirk is in need of medical assistance. Dirk is a friendly f... Full story
Horsemanship Kicks off 108th Annual Phillips County Fair
Equine lovers and enthusiasts met Saturday the 29th at the Milk River Pavilion. The 4-H youth came together for the Horse Show, the culmination of another year of work and training. An audience...
Something Strange Happened on the Water
While running the boat down the lake last week I spotted what looked like a bird of some sort on the water. Expecting it to fly as we passed, I was surprised when it didn’t. I slowed the boat, and...
Why does the P.C. Fair Bring So Much Joy?
This week marks my tenth Phillips County Fair. Prior to moving to Malta, I hadn’t experienced a county fair. I love this time of year because it is the highlight for so many in our community. Fair t...
Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Sympathy to the families and victims who were shot in Billings, Montana. Pat Donich (Sally Austin’s sister) was visiting here in Whitewater. She lives in a resort area in Seeley Lake. Bruce and Lyn...
Loring News for Wednesday, August 9, 2023
It sounds like the Phillips County Fair was a roaring success again this year! 108 years in a row, now that has to be something to be proud of! I did not feel well so I opted to stay home. Lu Besel ca...
Dodson News for Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Fair has been in full swing, and I have even enjoyed some of the concerts sitting on my back porch. Congratulations to all the ribbons and awards the kids received. They work long and hard with...
Briefly for Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Malta Senior Center BINGO is every Friday at 1:00 at the Malta Senior Center Malta School Board Mtg School Board Meetings are held every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the MHS Boardroom. Times and dates are subject to change. City...
Memories for Wednesday, August 9, 2023
10 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,...
Classifieds for Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Malta Public Schools Job Opportunities Malta Public Schools is seeking quality candidates for the following positions. Job descriptions and applications can be found online at www.maltaschools.org. Elementary: Paraprofessional, Playground Aides, 2...
Legals for Wednesday, August 9, 2023
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS The Malta City Council will conduct two public hearings on August 22, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. and 5:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The purpose of the public hearings is to receive public comment(s) on the annual...
Mountain River Wins Championship at P.C. Fair!!!
The 108th Phillips County Fair Indian Relay and Chariot Races held on Saturday, August 5, featured plenty of excitement as the Men's Championship Race and Chariot Races both ended in a photo finish....
Dodson's Werk Wins Ranch Bronc at P.C. Fair
At the halfway point of the 108th Phillips County Fair Indian Relay and Chariot Races last Saturday, the crowd was treated to a Ranch Bronc event. At the end of the event, a local rider, Dodson's...
Jaynes Family Wins Big at the Fair AMX Races
The 108th Phillips County Fair AMX Races served as the last Arena event for the fair on Sunday, August 6. It was a big day for the Jaynes family who nearly swept all of the main events that day....
Public Service Announcement: Growing Cover Crops & Grazing
NRCS and Phillips County Conservation Service workshop with Montana Soil Health Specialist Marni Thompson. Marni will be joining us to introduce using cover crops and grazing as a tool to boost soil functioning and structure. Relevant financial...
Cut your Medicare prescription drug costs with "Extra Help"
Great news: thanks to the new prescription drug law, the Inflation Reduction Act, in 2024 people with Medicare may qualify for even more savings through the Extra Help program. This program helps some people pay their Medicare drug coverage (Part D)...
Tester Presses Biden Administration to Stop Blocking Funding for School Hunting and Archery Programs
As part of his longstanding efforts to protect Montanans’ Second Amendment rights, U.S. Senator Jon Tester today sent a letter pressing the Biden Administration to reverse course on their decision to prohibit the use of federal funds for school...
Working to Combat the Opioid Crisis, Tester Urges FDA to Include Input from Rural Communities on Safer At-Home Disposal of Prescription Drugs
As part of his continued effort to combat the opioid crisis in Montana’s rural communities, U.S. Senator Jon Tester is leading a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging the agency to consult with rural and Tribal communities...
PhillCo Uses Community Funds for Purchase of Old Hi-Line Retirement
PhillCo Economic Growth Council’s Community Fund Committee is pleased to announce they have finalized a funding package to assist Tony & Emily Simonsen in purchasing the old Hi-Line Retirement facility. It will reopen as River’s Bend Assisted...
