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Sheriff Shawn Lesnik officially announces his re-election bid for a second term as Musselshell Counties Sheriff. After Sheriff Lesnik filed the appropriate paperwork to run for public office, the photo was taken. The photo was taken in front of the Musselshell County Court House, January 13, 2022. January 13 marks the official opening filing date for those interested in running for public office during the 2022 election cycle. The last day to file is March 14 at 5:00 PM....
Flatwillow, Mont. –– The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) recently issued new load postings for the Flatwillow Creek Bridge on MT 244 six miles Southwest of Flatwillow, in Petroleum County. The postings are part of a multi-year effort to update load ratings and postings on Montana bridges as mandated by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The FHWA mandate is in response to changes in the trucking industry over the last decade. Truck manufacturers are building specialized hauling vehicles (SHVs) capable of legally carrying hea...
On the night of January 13th, one of our patrol vehicles was vandalized. There was also some similar vandalizing done at the Roundup High School. We are offering a $500 reward for information that leads to the identification and conviction of the person or persons responsible. For those that don't know "1312" or "ACAB" stands for "All Cops Are Bastards". If you live in the area of 5th Ave W to the High School, please check cameras if you have them. You may have video of those responsible. We...
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced plans to increase access to at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests for Montanans. The governor has secured approximately 650,000 tests which will be distributed statewide through local public health departments. The tests will be available at no cost to Montanans. “As the state of Montana, like the rest of the nation, faces a new surge with the omicron variant, testing is a critical tool to help keep people safe with early detection,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Recognizing the nationwide testing...
After a successful 2021 season, it’s time to start looking toward 2022. With the help of the City of Roundup, the help of many volunteer members, and the Signal Peak Foundation we were able to upgrade some of our equipment, replace the flooring in the clubhouse, and make some needed repairs to our irrigation system, along with many other smaller projects. The board has identified many more projects for the upcoming years and they will be addressed when possible. With time seeming to move faster and faster, the 2022 season will be here before w...
The new improved card pumps have been installed at the Phillips 66 corner station....
For two years now, after the Chinese, Wuhan, Covid virus was first announced, our government has pressured us, socially shamed, threatened, and punished us all and worst of all, have made this fear of a virus, a mental illness of many Americans. We have seen children in day care screaming in protest of wearing a face mask and also photos of Americans covered in plastic wrap and heads covered in a clear plastic bag to ward off this virus. Many doctors now call this hysteria, "A mass formation of psychosis." What is a psychosis? It is a...
Ranchers trying to eke out a living in the Breaks on either side of the Missouri River in northeastern Montana have been in a continuous battle with Washington politicians and bureaucrats. It started in the 1930’s when President Franklin Roosevelt (FDR) and his cronies decided a dam on the Missouri at the location of old Fort Peck would be an ideal ‘make work’ project. The area designated for the reservoir just happened to contain beautiful irrigated alfalfa fields that provided abundant winter forage for the area’s livestock and a cash cr...
"I think one lesson in recent history," US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said on January 7, referring to the entry of Russian troops into Kazakhstan to save that country's allied regime from an uprising of dissatisfied serfs, "is that once Russians are in your house, it's sometimes very difficult to get them to leave." That's the pot calling the kettle black. More than 30 years after the Warsaw Pact's dissolution, 77 years after the end of World War Two, the US still keeps 40,000 troops in Germany. For 45 years, the justification was to...
Musselshell County Commissioners Meeting Minutes December 30, 2021 The meeting was called t order at 8:30 by Commissioner Goffena. Commissioner Turley and Commissioner Pancratz were present. Pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Turley made the motion to approve the agenda after adding to sign Resolution 2021-45 to approve Musselshell County joining the District Central Montana Health District. Commissioner Pancratz seconded the motion as amended. Motion carried. Commissioner Pancratz made the motion to approve the minutes from the December 23,...
Road Meeting Minutes December 27, 2021 Commissioner Goffena, Commissioner Turley and Road Secretary Kenner were present. They will be starting the foundation for the equipment shed with Ray Construction. There will be a Letter of Commitment to Paul Goffena for the old railroad ROW exchange. They are checking for drifts in the eastern district, setting up the seconded snow plow clearing, Johnson, Camp Three, County lots and checking pavement for snow an ice....
Musselshell County Commissioner’s Agenda January 14th, 2022 8:30 Call to order. Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Approval of minutes Commissioner Board information Old Business: Storage for Courthouse/After new year Belveal Property Telephone systems Airport Road plowing Decay ordinance for the County New Business: Inter-Office Agreement/City/Law Enforcement Grants Rural Development/Commons sidewalks Historic Tourism Grant/MT Dept of Commerce Montana Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program 9:00 Maintenance 9:30 10:00 10:30 Sheriff Lesni...
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Roundup held on October 19, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. City Council Chamber and GOTO Meeting. The meeting was called to order by President Toombs. Clerk/Treasurer Lanter conducted roll call with council members, Long, Liggett, Vivirito, Erickson, and Fisher present. Also, present were Assistant Clerk Mann, and Attorney Brooks by video. Mayor Jones, Director Sibley, and Carlson were absent. Moved by Vivirito seconded by Fisher to approve the minutes of the October 5, 2021 meeting. All in...
AGENDA January 4, 2022 City Council Chambers, City Hall at 7:00 P.M. Call to Order Oath of Office Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approve City Council Minutes December 21, 2021 Approve Agenda Public Comment (3-minute limit per person) Visitors Law Enforcement New Business Mayor City Attorney Report of Site Permits Correspondence Unfinished Business Floodplain Ordinance Revisions Council Discussion/Future Agenda Items Report out from Council Committee meetings Clerk Treasurer Assistant Clerk Director of Public Works Council Action Items Allow...
Merlin Lee Treible, 76 of Musselshell passed away peacefully, after a short illness with his family around him. Merlin was born on May 5, 1945, to Gerald and Nellie Treible in Roundup, MT, the fourth of nine children. Merlin grew up around Musselshell and attended school there. Where he met the love of his life, Connie Anderson, whom he later married. Merlin served in the Army from 1965 to 1967 with the "Hell on Wheels" 2nd Armored Division. Upon his return from Vietnam, Merlin and Connie moved...
WHEATON IL (01/14/2022) Wheaton College student, John Colson of Ryegate, MT, was named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2021 semester. To earn Dean's List honors at Wheaton, an undergraduate student must carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on the 4.0 scale. Wheaton College is a coeducational Christian liberal arts college noted for its rigorous academics, integration of faith and learning, and consistent ranking among the top liberal arts colleges in the country. For more information, visit wheaton.edu....
Governor Greg Gianforte and Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen today announced a record number of new businesses were created in Montana last year. More than 51,500 new businesses were registered with the Montana Secretary of State in 2021, surpassing the previous record set in 2020 by more than 12,000 businesses. "Montana is open for business. In the last twelve months, we've seen a record low unemployment rate, a record number of Montanans working, and a record number of new businesses created in the state," Gov. Gianforte said. "We'll...
Governor Greg Gianforte today began his second year in office as Montana's 25th governor, following a year defined by lower taxes, less government spending, and more freedom. In a press conference today at the State Capitol, the governor highlighted key wins and accomplishments from his first year in office. Excerpts of the governor's press conference can be found below: Cutting Taxes "Working with the legislature, we enacted one of the largest tax cuts in our state's history, because ultimately, this isn't the government's money. It's the...
This article focuses on estate and legacy planning to set the stage for the 4-week Estate Planning Webinar Series. Authors are Jennifer Solf, Musselshell-Golden Valley County Extension Agent, [email protected] and Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension Family Economics Specialist, [email protected]. When organizing an estate prior to death, the Montana legislature has provided tools to allow individuals to have their financial assets pass to people they choose instead of the state and avoid probate, according to Montana State University Exte...
Together with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the State of Montana will increase firefighter pay to support, recruit, and retain the highly-qualified, highly-trained personnel who protect Montana communities and natural resources. The wage increase marks the first major pay adjustment of its kind for the seasonal firefighting workforce of Montana. “Montana’s wildland firefighters are some of the most important and necessary personnel serving our state, especially wit...
With $6 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Montana State University will continue to offer services for improving road safety in Montana and rural areas nationwide. The new four-year grant provides comprehensive funding for the National Center for Rural Road Safety, or Rural Safety Center, which is housed in MSU's Western Transportation Institute. The funding will enable trainings, technical assistance and resources for local and state governments to reduce deaths and serious injuries, improve collaboration and coordination,...
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The Melstone Broncs traveled to Glendive on Thursday January 13th, to face the Scobey Spartans. The JV girls lost 19-24, the JV boys won 39-31, the Varsity girls won 48-25 and the Varsity boys won 57-37. The Broncs had home games against the Terry Terriers on Friday January 14th. The Varsity girls won 71-11 and the Varsity boys won 72-48, there were no JV games....
It is with bittersweet gratitude that the Montana FFA Foundation Board of Directors announces Gwynn Simeniuk's resignation as Executive Director. According to Curt Robbins, Montana FFA Foundation President, Simeniuk will remain at the helm of the Foundation until April 10, 2022, to lead the organization through the 92nd Annual Montana FFA State Convention, March 30 – April 2. Following her departure, Simeniuk will be returning to northeastern Montana to join the PRO Co-op agronomy team and pursue her aspirations of a career dedicated to a...
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the following appointments: Private Land and Public Wildlife Board • Eric Albus, Hinsdale: A fourth-generation rancher and farmer, Albus and his brothers farm wheat, pea, lentils, and barley, and raise commercial cattle. Albus also owns and operates Milk River Outfitters. Albus’ term will run through July 31, 2025. • Ed Beall, Helena: Beall is the president and owner of Capital Sports & Western in Montana’s capital city. Since 1970, his hunting and firearm shop has been the focal poi...
