Week of October 30, 2024

  • Roundup Is Awarded $290,000 From The Montana Main Street Program

    by Theresa Doumit “The Montana Main Street Program has awarded a $290,000 grant to a collaborative project between the City of Roundup, Musselshell County, and other partners. The Wier Building Project is an innovative effort to address Roundup’s workforce housing and retail service needs while intentionally preserving an important piece of our cultural heritage. The County has completed an extensive feasibility assessment and has determined that this course of action is less expensive than demolition and will return our investment within...

  • The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) announces their 17th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame.

    The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) announces their 17th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated by the general public. Inductees are honored for their notable contributions to the history and culture of Montana. "The Hall of Fame exists to honor those who have made an impact in their part of the state and represent Montana's authentic Western heritage for future generations,"...

  • Colorful Mural in Town by Jessie Sellars

    Hired by a local veteran homeowner, Jessie Sellars painted from June to October to create a one-of-a-kind mural. The client wanted to have a bright mural with a reflection of his interest for the Grateful Dead on his concrete fence. Jessie began the mural at the end of May, and worked through the first week of October, painting two to three hours at a time, for two to three days a week. The process began with cleaning the wall, then painting a primer coat, followed by sketching out all the...

  • Seen Around Town

    Norma Trent

    Main Street Make-Over With the help of a zero interest loan program of the Main Street Initiative Program and Signal Peak, Tayler and Anthony Buich are in the process of renovating their building on Main Street with Dynamic Innovations. Kindred Spirits dog grooming and training will be occupying the top floor, while a boxing gym will be in the bottom floor. Other small businesses can get applications for this loan program through the city office or Valley Federal Credit Union. It’s the season...

  • DCI conducts human trafficking operation in Missoula

    MISSOULA – The Montana Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), Missoula County Sheriff’s Office, and Missoula Police Department, conducted a human trafficking operation in Missoula this week which led to the arrest of eight individuals, Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today. Each individual was arrested and faces pending charges for patronizing a prostitute and one individual was also arrested for distribution of dangerous drugs. They can be charged under Montana’s new statute, included in House Bill...

  • Musselshell County To Host Open House For Community Wildfire Protection Plan Update

    ROUNDUP MT, November 7, 2024 – Musselshell County is developing an updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) to evaluate and address the threat of wildfire throughout Musselshell County. A CWPP is a planning document that helps local government, fire departments, private citizens, and other entities to plan for, respond to, and recover from wildfire events. The updated CWPP will help to secure grant funding for wildfire risk reduction projects, prioritize efforts across the landscape, and provide the community with recommendations...

  • Central Montana Community Cupboard Receives Charitable Grant from the Otto

    The Central Montana Community Cupboard (CMCC) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a charitable grant from the Otto Bremer Trust. The grant will be used to purchase essential food items such as canned goods, fresh produce, dairy products and meat, all of which will be distributed to individual families in need across Fergus, Petroleum, Judith Basin, and Wheatland counties. “The Otto Bremer Trust will significantly aid in our efforts to provide food security,” noted Val Snapp, Board Member, with CMCC. “Donations vary from...

  • Third Annual Trunk or Treat

    By: Angie Mozqueda Prevention Specialist Halloween is just around the corner, and soon winter will follow. Roundup High School, in collaboration with the RHS MBI (Montana Behavioral Institute) Youth C.A.R.E.S, The Jody Alise Foundation, and the School Resource Officer (SRO), is excited to announce their 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat event. This initiative originated three years ago when someone raised the idea of hosting a trunk or treat for older youth in the community, inspired by the existing event for elementary students. The suggestion...

  • From The Musselshell County Sheriff's Office

    10/20/24 11:37:57 Welfare 10/20/24 16:06:28 Civil 10/20/24 17:09:15Traffic Stop 10/20/24 17:46:20Traffic Stop 10/20/24 19:08:06 Info 10/20/24 22:47:31Traffic Stop 10/21/24 08:09:31Traffic 10/21/24 09:00:27Animal-all, 10/21/24 10:31:16 911N - No 10/21/24 11:31:42 Medical 10/21/24 13:54:33 Theft-All 10/21/24 14:08:23 Criminal 10/21/24 18:53:39 Suspicious 10/21/24 20:27:51Traffic Stop 10/21/24 20:33:20 Fire Structure 10/21/24 22:11:29 Suspicious 10/22/24 08:27:19 Assault 10/22/24 09:10:09 Fire Structure 10/22/24 15:40:28 Civil 10/22/24...

  • Letters to the Editor

    Dear Editor, There are millions of dollars pouring into this year’s Montana Senate Race to attack Jon Tester’s record. Jon is running for his 4th term in office. His opponents say that Tester has changed; Jon’s record speaks for itself. HE HAS NOT CHANGED! He has never quit working for rural America, for agriculture, for small communities, for Veterans, Natives, and rural healthcare. Because Sheehy and his opponents know all the good work Jon Tester has done to keep Montana’s values in Washington, they have to tell the big lie that he...

  • Letters to the Editor

    Every October I follow a personal ritual and do a Halloween movie marathon in celebration of Halloween that I love.One of my favorite actors is Nicholas Cage.In a 2009 movie release he played a role in a film named “Knowing.” The narrative is about a predicted solar flare that will destroy earth. In the story a school girl 50 years earlier heard whisper voices that told her so.In a time capsule her school had each student write a letter and put it inside to be opened 50 years later.The character that Cage plays,John has a son Caleb who...

  • Best Lasagna

    Total Time Prep: 1 hour Bake: 50 min. + standing Test Kitchen Approved What makes this classic lasagna recipe so spectacular? Homemade meat sauce and plenty of cheese. Best of all, it’s easy to make lasagna ahead of time so dinner can be ready in a flash. Ingredients 9 lasagna noodles 1-1/4 pounds bulk Italian sausage 3/4 pound ground beef 1 medium onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 cans (one 28 ounces, one 15 ounces) crushed tomatoes 2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste 2/3 cup water 2 to...

  • Carmen Lester Tracy

    Carmen Lester Tracy, was born in Michigan City, Indiana on January 29, 1949, and died in the comfort of his home with his family on October 8, 2024, fro lung cancer that affected his lungs and brain.Tracy served his country proudly as an infantryman in the US Army during the Vietnam War, alongside his battle buddies who joined with him. Tracy moved to Lavina, Montana with his wife, Diana Tracy in 2004 where they lived out their dream of enjoying the peacefulness of retirement. Tracy loved and...