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  • Malta native kicks of NAN concert series

    Sep 26, 2018

    Get ready for Malta to be entertained! Kristen (Engebretson) Estelle and her band “The Heartstrings” bring their eclectic and energetic music to the Malta High School Auditorium on Monday, October 1, at 7 p.m., as the opening act of this year’s North Eastern Arts Network concert series. Estelle, a 2006 Malta High School graduate, and daughter of Jeanne and Erik Engebretson, told the PCN she was thrilled to be able to perform in her hometown. “I feel so incredibly grateful and fortunate that I...

  • Suicide Prevention Walk slated for this Sunday in Malta

    Sep 26, 2018

    A day of reflection, tribute, and communication will take place at the second annual Phillips County Suicide Prevention Walk which will start on Sunday, September 30, at 2 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park before making its way around Malta and ending at the VFW Club. Phillips County Health Nurse Jenny Tollefson said that September is Suicide Prevention Month and that this year’s event will be held on a Sunday in hopes of accommodating more participants. “Everyone is so busy with sports on Sat...

  • BLM Malta office renovation complete

    Jonathan Moor, BLM Montana|Sep 26, 2018

    Renovations are completed at the permanent Bureau of Land Management Malta Field Office located at 501 S. 2nd St. Staff has been moving files and equipment from the temporary Highway 2 facility back to the renovated S. 2nd St. building. Anyone needing to do business with the BLM Malta Field Office can now visit the 501 S. 2nd St. location. Renovations began in October 2107 to the building built in 1968. "We appreciate the patience of our community while we updated our facilities to better serve...

  • Montana's Greatest Wonder:

    Rick and Susie Graetz, University of Montana Department of Geography|Sep 26, 2018

    On Aug. 12, 1805, Meriwether Lewis penned in his journals, "the road was still plain, I therefore did not dispare of shortly finding a passage over the mountains and of tasting the waters of the great Columbia this evening. At the distance of four miles further the road took us to the most distant fountain of the waters of the mighty Missouri in search of which we have spent so many toilsome days in wristless nights." Lewis was describing today's Distant Fountain Spring, part of Trail Creek,...

  • Still undefeated

    Parker Heinlein, Outdoors columnist|Sep 26, 2018

    I almost hit a deer this morning. It’s a regular thing. Like me, they’re usually on the move at first light. They seldom catch me by surprise because I expect them to be on the road, but occasionally it takes a bit of fancy driving to miss them. I’m apparently in the minority on that. Instead of swerving or hitting the brakes, a lot of folks in Montana, just plow ahead, their trucks protected by armored bumpers that wouldn’t be out of place on the front of a freight train. Cow catchers, they us...

  • Dodson News for September 26, 2018

    Eldora Henry, PCN Correspondent|Sep 26, 2018

    Ralph Solberg of Billings was here visiting his sister, Selma, and other relatives. While here he stayed overnight with Edward and Polly Solberg. Dora Henry went with her son Bill north of Saco and was able to have a short visit with her friend, Helen DePuydt. We have been having rain every day again. It rained quite hard on Saturday night. We need the moisture but we also need a few drier days to complete some fall work. We hope the rain does not interfere with the planned activities for the...

  • Loring News for September 26, 2018

    Dixie Stordahl, PCN Correspondent|Sep 26, 2018

    Fall has arrived! I'm kind of sad but I know that spring will soon arrive. For now, I'm enjoying the birds migrating, the coloration changes in the leaves, and the crisp temperatures! Now, this next story just goes to show how small our world is! I was visiting with Lori Taylor at the Phillips County Museum on Friday when I overheard a person say something about living in Loring. So I asked their names and when the lady said Doris Reimen I said, you were my mom's best friend in high school!...

  • Card news for September 26, 2018

    Sep 26, 2018

    Whist On September 18, Sherman Doucette took first with 49, Ron Lundman took second with 47, and Nina Jones was awarded the traveling prize. Pinochle On September 20, Clarence Blunt took first place with 6,120, Sherman Doucette took second with 5,940, and Doucette and Leonard Leader shared the traveling prize. Hi-Line Whist On Tuesday, September 18, Lois and Agnes won the first game, 15-8, and Gloria and Pearl won the second game, 13-8. “We went at it too hard and we all came out smiling brightly in the end,” Pearl said. On Friday, Sep...

  • Correction

    Sep 26, 2018

    In last week's story "Dodson Mayor warns of possible rabid raccoon," Phillips County Sheriff’s Under Sheriff Burt Peigneux was falsely identified as Scott. We apologize for the mistake....

  • Whitewater News and Opinion for September 26, 2018

    Helen Austin, PCN Correspondent|Sep 26, 2018

    9-19. Get well to Dallas Green. Teresa Cole (Dodson) took Linda Berg to Billings. Linda really appreciated that! Many from Whitewater (including myself) attended the “Historic Walk” at the Phillips County Museum’s Robinson House on Sunday, September 9. Pioneering persons were acted out by local people (actors). My father, Harry Austin, Sr., was impersonated by Orvin Solberg, who did a great job. Much of the history and stories were from Dad’s book titled “Pioneers of the Great Northwest...

  • Birth Announcement for September 26, 2018

    Sep 26, 2018

    Harper Marie Berger Born 9/13/2018 Harper Marie Berger was born on Thursday, September 13, 2018, at 8:58 p.m. at the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Mont. She weighed 7 pounds and 13 ounce and is 19.5 inches long. Harper’s parents are Alana Malmend and Jeffery Berger Jr., of Poplar, Mont. Harper’s maternal grandparents are Nena Malmend of Saco, Mont., and Joe Ostrom of Big Sandy, Mont. Harper’s paternal grandparents are Melissa and Jeff Berger Sr., of Poplar....

  • Briefly for September 26, 2018

    Sep 26, 2018

    Malta Senior Meals Thursday, Sep 27th - Ham dinner Friday, Sep 28th - Hot turkey Tuesday, Oct 2nd - Meatloaf GPDM Closed for the season The Great Plains Dinosaur Museum is now closed for the winter. We will see you in May! Estate planning seminars at GN 9-26. On Wednesday, September 26, the Great Northern Lodge Room will be the site for two estate planning seminars from 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. (Double Estate Planning for Caregivers) and (Wildflower Reflections about Estate Planning) from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Contact Ann Wombold at 654-0430...

  • PHILLIPS COUNTY SHERIFF NEWS LOG for September 26, 2018

    Phillips County Sheriff Office|Sep 26, 2018

    September 7, 2018 11:27 p.m. Female reported a disturbance at Trafton Park; Deputies responded to the call; found to be kids participating in a REACT activity. September 8, 2018 6:43 a.m. Female requested assistance with a family member driving around intoxicated; Deputy and local MHP Trooper responded to the call; female located later in the afternoon; case file started. 8:46 a.m. Local Ambulance reported to the football field for the Middle School games. 10:42 a.m. PC Ambulance transported one juvenile from the football field to the PC Hospit...

  • Yesterday's Phillips County News Memories for September 26, 2018

    Mark Hebert, Publisher|Sep 26, 2018

    1 years ago September 26, 1918 Community memorial service was held in Malta for Lawrence Rawdon, who was killed in action in France. §§§ “Spanish” influenza had temporarily delayed the drafting of 38 Phillips County men. §§§ The fourth Liberty Loan Drive was a success in Phillips County. F. W. Hall was loan chairman for the county. §§§ James J. Foley, Phillips County man, was seriously wounded in action in France. §§§ John Crowley had qualified as a sniper in the U.S. Forces. §§§ The average...

  • 2018 Malta Home Coming Candidates

    Sep 26, 2018

    11 MHS HOMECOMING PARADE ROUTE Friday ~ September 28 The parade starts at the Malta High School east parking lot. 1:45 pm Line-up. 2:00 pm the parade takes off. 2018 MHS HOMECOMING PARADE ROUTE Friday ~ September 28 The parade starts at the Malta High School east parking lot. 1:45 pm Line-up. 2:00 pm the parade takes off. Parade Route East on 8th Street (From the MHS East Parking Lot) North on 3rd Avenue (Pass east of the Malta Elementary School) West on Front Street South on Central Avenue...

  • Malta Hands All Around celebrates 30th

    Marda Southwick, PCN Correspondent|Sep 26, 2018

    Malta Hands All Around Quilt Club held a 30th Birthday party on Saturday, September 15, at the Malta Lutheran Church. The quilt club was started March 7, 1988, and by May 3, 1988, had a total of 31 club members. Honored Charter members at the party were: Ruth Flansaas, Marilyn Breipohl, Nellie Plouffe, and Carol Pippin. A total of 81 people registered and people from Glasgow, Chinook, Cut Bank, and Turner were among those in attendance. A wonderful salad luncheon was served plus a 9-patch birthd...

  • Classified ads for September 26, 2018

    Sep 26, 2018

    FOR SALE - All Salt - Bags or Blocks are 75 cents OFF per unit. R & G Quality Feeds, Inc. Call 654-1530. Jacuzzi Pumps, Water Softeners & Water Softener Salt. Call Farmers & Ranchers 654-1412. FOR SALE: 600 Ton first cutting Alfalfa Grass, 50/50 mix. 406-366-0422 HELP WANTED Petroleum Transport Driver Ezzie's Wholesale Inc. is currently looking to hire a petroleum transport driver. The candidate must have a clean driving record with a current CDL, Type 1 class A and hold Doubles/Triples, Tanker and Hazmat endorsements. Will train the right...

  • Legal Ads for September 26, 2018

    Sep 26, 2018

    Notice of Close of Regular Voter Registration and Option for Late Registration Notice is hereby given that regular* registration for the Federal General Election to be held on Monday, November 5, 2018, will close at 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. *NOTE: If you miss this regular registration deadline, you may still register for the election by showing up at the Phillips County Election Office up to and including on Election Day. Between noon and the close of business on the day before Election Day, November 6, 2018, you can complete...

  • Hi-Line Future Foundation continues fundraising efforts to assist in Malta Pool refurbishment

    Mark Hebert, Publisher|Sep 26, 2018

    To date, The Hi-Line Future Foundation (HFF) has raised $48,809.99 and with their annual Oktoberfest right around the corner, the group is hoping for that total to be on the rise. Oktoberfest kicks off on Friday, October 26 at the Lucky Bullet Hole starting at 6 p.m. and will feature microbrews from Blue Ridge Brewing, bratwurst and live music by Rock Solid Country. There will also a raffle being held by HFF in which a “build your own vacation trip” for $2,500 through Travel Haven will be awarded to one lucky winner. Tickets for the raffle are...

  • Malta prepares for Eagles; mid-season recap

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Sep 26, 2018

    Last Friday, September 21, marked the fifth week for the Malta Mustangs. It also marked a bye week for the 2-2 team. This week the team prepared for their match with the Fairfield Eagles (4-0), who will come to Malta on Friday, September 28, to take on the Mustangs during their homecoming week. "Practices went well this week," Malta Mustangs Head Coach Jim Benn said. "We were able to rest a few players that needed to recover from injuries and we worked on a few areas that needed improvement."...

  • Mavs fall to Wolf Point; Will face Malta

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Sep 26, 2018

    The North Country Mavericks lost their lone game of the team, as the team faced the Wolf Point Lady Wolves on Saturday, September 22. The team lost in the sets and the scores were 25-10, 25-11, and 25-11. The Mavericks were led by Kaitlyn McColly, who had three of the team's seven kills and five of the team's 27 digs. Elise Strommen led the team in digs with seven. Danika Soper and Emilie Carrillo also had five digs. Soper had three of four team assists and an ace. Sarah Boucher had the team's...

  • PCMS Big Dollar Race this Saturday

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Sep 26, 2018

    Though the 2018 Phillips County Motorsports' Big Dollar Race was supposed to conclude the racing season on Sunday, September 23, the season was extended due to rain. The makeup race will take place this Saturday, September 29, at 10 a.m. as the Box and No Box classes will take the line for a shot at a pot of $12,000. "We base the payouts on a 100 car count and we had over that this weekend," PCMS Vice President John Carnahan said. "We pay out $3,500 for first, $1,500 for second and $500 for the...

  • M-ette XC second at Shelby Invite

    Thea Solberg, PCN Correspondent|Sep 26, 2018

    The Malta M-ettes Cross County Team took second as a team at the Shelby Cross Country Invitational on Monday, September 17, with a score of 87 points. The Browning Cross Country Team won the event with a total of 62. Cut Bank was third with a total of 94. Fourteen schools participated with only four teams eligible for points. Individually, the M-ettes placed as follows: Leslie Young took 6th place with a time of 23:31, Nikki Nicholson was fourteenth with a time of 25:13, Jillian O'Brien took...

  • Harriers qualify two more for State

    Robin Warren, PCN Correspondent|Sep 26, 2018

    The Dodson/Whitewater Harriers fared well at the ever tough Havre meet on Saturday, September 22. "They did awesome," Harriers Coach Bruce Warren said. "We are feeling good about qualifying most of our team for state. We just wish we had all of our team, so we could have team scores, but that will come." For the men, Corbin LoneBear ran a qualifying race, placing 50th with a time of 23.25. Teammate Sam Main had qualified last week. Main placed 51st at the Havre meet with a time of 23.26. For...

  • M-ettes at Roundup Invitational

    Sep 26, 2018

    The M-ettes went to Roundup for the Roundup Invitational on Saturday, September 22. The team lost to Roundup in two games during the opening round of the tourney. The scores were 25-18 and 25-10. The team then went on to lose to Columbus in a pair of games. The scores were 25-21 and 25-16. During the tournament's A.M. Pool Play, Malta won two-of-four games. They defeated Belfry 25-12, lost to Shepherd 25-23, defeated Broadview 25-17 and fell to Roundup 25-18. The M-ettes square off against the...