Articles from the September 29, 2021 edition


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  • The Walk to End Alzheimers

    Lura Pitman|Sep 29, 2021

    Alzheimers symptoms are predominantly a poor memory and difficulty learning new information. This makes living become more and more complicated and hard to live independently. This happens from a loss of neurons in the brain. In late progression of alzheimers, a victim might become unable to remember the basics of daily living such as feeding and dressing themselves, eventually beginning to lose motor skills and becoming disoriented. It is stated on the osmosis video titled, ALZHEIMERS...

  • FWP sets Urban Archery Deer Hunt in Roundup

    Sep 29, 2021

    Robert Gibson Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 5 Annual hunt designed to reduce conflicts with mule deer in and around town. BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has scheduled a special archery-only hunt for property in and around Roundup to reduce the number of mule deer in town. Special tags for the hunt go on sale on a first-come first-served basis starting at 5 a.m. Oct. 6, 2021, online or at any license dealer. FWP has issued 120 either-sex mule deer hunting licenses s...

  • The Musselshell Valley Sharp Shooters 4-H Shooting Sports Club Receives a Grant from the NRA Foundation

    Sep 29, 2021

    The NRA Foundation awarded the Musselshell Valley Sharp Shooters 4-H Club a grant for shooting sports equipment and supplies. "It is exciting to see how much the 4-H Shooting Sports Program in Musselshell and Golden Valley Counties has grown" says Candie Stamp. "As a 4-H Shooting Sports Coach it is such an honor to work with the youth in this community. I know the program is having a positive impact when Grandparents stop to visit with me and express how thankful they are that their Grandchildre...

  • Letter's to the Editor

    Sep 29, 2021

    Bidens tsunani volcanic eruption of illegal immigration has started Americans to protest. September 18, a group called, Look ahead America will rally in Washington D.C. Similar protests in Del Rio Texas against these unwanted invaders from central America and now, the island of Haiti. Haiti is a long way from the Tex-Mex border. So how did these poor Haitians get here? Globalist, church groups perhaps. These people pay cartels to bring them here are deserted then Americans get stuck with the bills to keep these people. The International bridge...

  • Letter's to the Editor

    Sep 29, 2021

    "Communication is everyone's panacea for everything" T. Peters This morning I listened with intent focus to the local radio station, while the gents on the morning show discussed what time an upcoming football game was, and if the time was correct or had been changed. They reported times usually change at will, and their noted frustration of trying to figure out when the game would be played was apparent. Their statements made me reminisce about my highlights of the lack of confidence in communications from the local, public school district, an...

  • Brother, Can You Spare $29 Trillion?

    Sep 29, 2021

    Well, it's time for one of those periodic "debt ceiling" fights in Congress. Every so often, American politicians argue over whether to allow themselves to borrow more money, with their promise to beat it out of your hide, plus interest, later, as their collateral. These fights get dramatic, in the manner of a "professional wrestling match." Sometimes there's even a fake "government shutdown" until one side finally cries uncle and agrees that under no circumstances must the US government live within its means and that more money will just have...

  • Musselshell County Road Department Meeting Minutes

    Sep 29, 2021

    Road Department Minutes September 13, 2021 Commissioner Goffena, Commissioner Turley and Road Secretary Kenner were present. The State is requesting more information for the new equipment building so they are going to ask Stahly Engineering to draw up new plans. There was a petition received to make Cottonwood Road a County Road. They are going to go out for bids on the 2010 Volvo. Things done: motor grader taken to Billings for brake repairs, picked up rental mower from MVE in hopes of rain, cleaned cattle guards on East Parrot, reset cattle...

  • Musselshell County Commissioners Meeting Minutes

    Sep 29, 2021

    Commissioners Meeting September 17, 2021 Minutes The meeting was called to order at 8:30 by Commissioner Goffena. Commissioner Turley and Commissioner Pancratz were present. Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Pancratz made the motion to approve the agenda after adding moving the County Agent meeting to 10:00. Commissioner Turley seconded the motion as amended. Commissioner Turley made the motion to approve the minutes as amended for clarification. Commissioner Pancratz seconded the motion. Motion carried. Commissioner Goffena and Commissioner...

  • Musselshell County Commission Agenda

    Sep 29, 2021

    MUSSELSHELL COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S AGENDA SEPTEMBER 24th, 2021 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 Fergus Easement Chip Seal on Old Divide Rd. Belveal Property Water Rights Telephone systems Building appraisals New Business Memorandum of Understanding/Golden Valley Co. Grants Rural Development/ Commons sidewalks Historic Tourism Grant/MT Dept of Commerce next Fall Montana Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program 9:00 Mai...

  • Philip M. Hoffman Jr.

    Sep 29, 2021

    Phil passed away peacefully on July 18, 2021, in Crosslake, MN. He was born on December 2, 1932, in Roundup, Montana to Philip and Venda (Fountain). Phil grew up in Melstone where his parents owned the town's drug store. He had many adventures, learning much about life from the old timers and working for the railroad, in the oil fields, and ranching. This became the basis for many stories. After graduating from Melstone High School, he went to Rocky Mountain College earning a degree in business...

  • Roundup Man Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding Banks with Stolen Checks, Identities

    Sep 29, 2021

    BILLINGS — A Roundup man who admitted defrauding banks in Billings using stolen checks and stolen identities was sentenced on Wednesday, Sept. 22, to 30 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said. Tucker James McCune, 27, pleaded guilty on April 30 to bank fraud and to aggravated identify theft. U.S. District Judge Susan P. Watters presided. The government alleged in court documents that McCune was involved in a scheme to defraud local banks and credit unions by passing stolen...

  • HEALTHY TREES, HEALTHY COMMUNITY

    Sep 29, 2021

    Have you ever wondered why the City of Roundup and the Tree Board are so focused on removing and replanting trees? How does a healthy urban forest affect the health of the community? Do you sometimes wonder why your neighbor’s tree was removed and in most cases, a new tree was planted to replace it when you thought the tree looked perfectly fine or the tree next to it looked worse? It is known throughout the urban forestry community that a healthy urban forest has a major impact on both the overall mental and physical health of a community. S...

  • DES Announces the Release of the DRAFT 2021 Updated Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan

    Sep 29, 2021

    Musselshell County Disaster and Emergency Services (DES) would like to announce the release of the DRAFT 2021 Update to their Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Plan is available for public review and comment through November 1, 2021. Hazard Mitigation Plan updates are required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in order for the county to receive disaster mitigation funds and apply for mitigation grants. The planning process for this Plan involved examining a wide range of hazards that affect the county, recent hazard events, the...

  • Approval Application for Capacity Resources will be Withdrawn from Montana Public Service Commission

    Sep 29, 2021

    Construction timeline for Laurel Generating Station, critical for reliable, affordable service for NorthWestern Energy’s Montana customers, will accelerate Butte, Mont. – Sept. 21, 2021 – A shortage of critical peak capacity electric resources is jeopardizing reliability in the Western United States. In Montana, exposure to volatile market prices is also an increasing risk to affordable service for NorthWestern Energy’s customers. NorthWestern Energy intends to withdraw our application for approval for new capacity resources with the Montana...

  • Gov. Gianforte Sends National Guard to Aid Hospitals

    Sep 29, 2021

    Brooke Stroyke, Office of the Governor HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced he is sending Montana National Guardsmen to hospitals across the state to support their COVID-19 response, fulfilling all current formal requests for National Guard resources. “Joining doctors and nurses on the frontlines, the men and women of the Montana National Guard will provide critical supports to our hospitals as their systems are strained,” Gov. Gianforte said. “While these Guardsmen will help ease the heavy burden our frontline health...

  • Roundup Panthers

    Sep 29, 2021

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  • Melstone Lady Broncs

    Sep 29, 2021

    The Melstone Lady Broncs played the Tri City Titans on Thursday Sept. 23rd. The Lady Broncs won in three (23-8, 25-14, 25-21)....

  • "Every Little Crook and Nanny"

    Sep 29, 2021

    The cast of "Every Little Crook and Nanny" taking a bow at the end of an excellent, hilarious performance at the Friends of Musselshell School Fundraiser on Saturday, September 25. It was an amusing night of great food, friendly service and a room full of smiling locals overcome with laughter....

  • Smoke cloud billowing from the Horsethief Fire

    Sep 29, 2021

    Smoke cloud billowing from the Horsethief Fire about five miles west of Roundup. Photo taken by Dave Ponte on Saturday, Sept 25 at 2:30....

  • South Dakota Frito Treats

    Sep 29, 2021

    TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + standing YIELD: 2 dozen. Yep, they're made with corn chips, but don't let that fool you. These salty sweets were a staple after meetings at the quilt guild I once belonged to. Carol Tramp, Wynot, Nebraska Ingredients: 2 pkg. (9-3/4 ounces each) corn chips, divided 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided 1 cup sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1 cup creamy peanut butter Directions: 1. Spread 1 package of corn chips on the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan; sprinkle...