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The Montana Department of Transportation will be replacing the existing out-of-service Goffena Bridge, a timber truss structure over the Musselshell River. As bridge design progresses, public input is encouraged and appreciated. Construction of a new bridge is planned for 2023 and will be located on or very near the existing location. We are currently in the planning and design phase of the project; the following map/illustration notes some of the key project considerations. Because of COVID-19...
Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting applications in Musselshell County for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) to address damages from Wildfire. ECP signup will begin on October 1st, 2020 and end on November 30th, 2020. The approved ECP practices include EC1 Debre Removal and EC3 Restoring Permanent Fences. ECP helps you with the cost to restore the farmland to pre-disaster conditions. You may receive up to 75 percent of the cost of approved restoration activity. Limited resource, socially disadvantaged and beginning farmers and...
The City of Roundup/Tree Board will celebrate Roundup’s designation as the 2020 MT Tree City of the Year along with its annual Arbor Day celebration on Friday, October 16, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. on the lawn of the Musselshell County Courthouse. Featured speaker will be Jennifer Solf, County Extension agent, providing useful information on the looming threat of the Emerald Ash Borer and other information concerning a healthy tree population. The public is cordially invited to attend. Roundup’s designation as the 2020 MT Tree City of the Year cam...
The debate between Representative Barry Usher and his Democratic opponent Dr. Kris Spanjian will take place Thursday, October 15th. The debate will take place at Roundup Elementary School which is located at 401 11th Ave. East in Roundup. Due to the flu virus regulations, only 110 individuals will be allowed into the gymnasium. The cost will be a financial donation ($1 or more) to the "Roundup Christmas Food Baskets". All proceeds will go to the Roundup Christmas Food Basket program. Submit...
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting applications in Musselshell County for the Agency’s (FSA) Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) to address wildfire damages. EFRP provides payments to eligible owners of nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) land to enable them to carry out emergency measures to restore land damaged by a natural disaster. EFRP signup will begin on October 1st, 2020 and end on November 30th, 2020. After applications are received, local FSA county committees determine land eligibility using on-site damage inspections...
Just south of Roundup, near the Bull Mountain Volunteer Fire Department, three teams of horses were working for three days doing forest management and wildfire mitigation. The first team belonging to Loren Tucker from Madison county, his horses Jack and Jim. They are Suffolk draft horses. The second team belonging to Kenn and Susan McCarty from Saint Ignatius, Chief and Jimmy, two Belgian draft horses. The teams arrived Sunday October the fourth and will be worked for three days too thin down...
A Key Component A few years back, I was trying to understand what made people think so differently. This primarily had to do with "liberalism vs. "conservativism." Here we are moving toward an election that, for the time being, will decide whether or not we will be governed by the more liberal or, the more conservative. There is a difference. It is also true in the religious realm. There are some conservative and some liberal in their approach to the things of God. They are worlds apart in essential aspects of their belief system. By...
Dear Editor, I’m writing this letter in support of Nicole Borner for re-election to the position of county commissioner. I know Nicole as a professional and friend. She has a love for this county and the City of Roundup, and it shows with her dedication and work on various projects. Nicole is super approachable and is willing to go the extra mile for all of us. She can explain the goings on and how they will affect us. I think the most admirable quality that she has is her desire to learn and implement what she has learned. Nicole has taken g...
Are you seeing how the Progressive Socialist have gotten away with crimes against President Trump and his supporters? AG William Barr where are you? The evidence is on the table proving what Hillary Clinton, Adam Schiff, McCabe, Comey and Mueller did or tried to, against Trump using a COUP to remove him from office ! Hillary Clinton destroyed over 33,000 e-mails and got away with this so far. All these people should be wearing a orange prison jumpsuit by now for years to come. Ask yourself, "Do you really want these kind of people in power in...
Dear Editor: October is National Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month, a time to acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices many long-term care (LTC) residents have made to better our communities and our nation. It’s a time to call attention to the rights of residents in long-term care facilities. The theme for Residents' Rights Month 2020 is - “Connections Matter”– to emphasize connections – to family, to friends, and to the community – as an essential component of good health and quality of life for residents. The months of restrictions...
The Montana Public Service Commission today issued the following statement on the Montana Supreme Court’s decision in MTSUN v. Montana Department of Public Service Regulation (2020 MT 238). Once again, the Montana Supreme Court has reversed a Commission decision that was designed to protect ratepayers. This time, ratepayers will shoulder a $47 million burden due to the Court’s decision. The Commission disagrees with the Court’s decision. The Commission and the Court had different interpretations of the record in this case. The Court’s opinion t...
Jim Zimmerman passed away at home on September 25, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. Jim's battle with cancer had ended and the Lord called him home. Jim was born February 11, 1942 in Roundup, MT to Lorene and Emil Zimmerman, Jr. There was a lot of hard work involved with being raised on a ranch, but Jim enjoyed those years. However, that hard work never deterred a bit of mischief with his older brother. Jim liked to hunt and fish and especially loved fishing on the mountain with family and...
Roundup City Court Sept. 2020 Mistler, Steven William, Displaying fictitious license plates, Fines: $50 and Costs: $35 and Driving without a valid drivers license, Fines: $210 and Costs: $25 and Fail to carry proof of insurance, Fines: $360 and Costs: $25Kailing, Shane Allen, Assault with Weapon, Transferred to another courtJones, Dwight Cleveland, Fail to carry Proof of insurance, Fines: $315 and Costs: $35 and Driving a CMV while CDL is revoked, Fines: $260 and Costs: $25 and Fail to have vehicle equipped with 1 or 2 tail lamps, Fines: $60...
Musselshell County Justice Court Baugus, Jon Cody, Out of Jurisdiction Arrest Warrant, Transferred to another court Baugus, Jon Cody, Out of Jurisdiction Arrest Warrant, Transferred to another court Hinckley, Marlita L, Out of Jurisdiction Arrest Warrant, Transferred to another court James William Bond, Out of Jurisdiction Arrest Warrant, Transferred to another court Welch, Matthew Jason, Out of Jurisdiction Arrest Warrant, Transferred to another court Lindley, Victoria Ray, Speeding, Fines: $70 and driving a motor vehicle while privilege to...
Happenings at the Musselshell County Sheriff’s Office 9/24-9/30 9/25 A 911 came in requesting the ambulance for an individual who is possibly having a stroke. Ambulance responded A 911 came in reporting a non-injury deer vs car accident, Deputy responded. 9/26 A 911 came in reporting a verbal altercation, Deputy responded A 911 came in requesting an ambulance for an individual who is having breathing problems. Ambulance and Deputy responded A 911 came in reporting a non-injury deer vs car accident. Deputy responded 9/27 A 911 came in r...
Commissioners September 21, 2020 Minutes The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Borner. Commissioner Goffena was present. Mike Turley was present for observation. Pledge of Allegiance Commissioner Goffena made the motion to approve the agenda as is. Commissioner Borner seconded the motion. Motion carried. Commissioner Goffena made the motion to approve the September 14, 2020 minutes as is. Commissioner Borner seconded the motion. Motion carried. Commissioner Goffena had an HRDC meeting on Friday September 18, 2020 and was voted to the...
Summer is officially over and the Fall season is in full swing. We are enjoying plenty of donations of garden produce which everyone loves. Thank you to all that have donated tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, swiss chard and beets.We were happy to be able to help some of the firefighting efforts with donations of food and meals to the fire victims. We were disappointed to have to cancel our annual Octoberfest this year because of Covid-19 but do plan on making it better and bigger in 2021! In July we all enjoyed “chuck wagon” burgers cooked by Dan...
MUSSELSHELL COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S AGENDA OCTOBER 13TH, 2020 8:30 Call to order. Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Approval of minutes Commissioner Board information Old business Extension Office repairs Deed for the Melstone property. Storage for Courthouse Departments New Business COVID-19 reimbursement money. FWP lease agreement Grants Rural Development/Commons sidewalks Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) 9:00 INTERSTATE ENGINEERING 9:30 Road East District Gravel Site Well has been drilled FEMA meeting went well D...
This is a moist and fluffy vanilla cake with lots of sprinkles and a whipped vanilla buttercream. It's almost impossible not to feel happy when you see the fun pop of rainbow confetti! - Courtney Rich, Highland, UT Total Time Prep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling Makes 16 servings Read Next The Best Birthday Cupcake Recipe You’ll Ever Make Ingredients • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature • 1/3 cup vegetable oil • 1-3/4 cups sugar • 3 large eggs, room temperature • 3 large egg whites, room t...
HELENA --- Rare coins, antique watches, and other relics of Montana’s past are now up for auction, as the Montana Department of Revenue disposes of the unclaimed contents of safe deposit boxes. By law, the Department of Revenue holds certain property, such as old paychecks, rebates, bank balances – and items left in safe deposit boxes – that is unclaimed by its owners. Items from about 90 Montana safe deposit boxes, including gold and silver coins, stamp collections, knives, jewelry and a 10-ounce bar of silver, are now slated for the onlin...
