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Representative Barry Usher Barry Usher is running as State Senator Elect for District 20. He won over Geraldine Custer in the primary. I was privileged to have the opportunity to interview him this past week. That full interview is available to watch on the Facebook page called Musselshell Media, or on YouTube under the title "Barry Usher, candidate for State Senate Dist. 20, full interview". Barry has been the house district 40 representative for the last six years. Our house senator was...
Last Sunday the Lavina School Association held its Annual Chili Cook-Off. This year there were six chili entrants ranging from past winners, Lavina School students, a community member, and a teacher. We had a great turnout and fun was had by all who came to taste the chili and treats. Thank you to all who attended as well as those who made chili, cinnamon rolls, caramel rolls, cake and other goodies. How fortunate we are to live in a community where people support each other! Finally, the...
At the October meeting of the Signal Peak Community Foundation the board members listened to the grant applicants present their grants. The foundation board awarded grants to the City of Roundup in the amount of $61,475.00. This will be for 19 light fixtures and poles around the city park to improve the safety and usage of the park at night. Of this amount $14,723.00 will go to the Veterans park at the end of main street for service branches poles and flags. The poles will have lights. The Pine Ridge Golf Course was awarded $10,000. a aa...
Musselshell County Council on Aging seniors is enjoying this beautiful fall weather! We would like to welcome you to join us on Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays. We eat at noon and the cost for lunch is $5.00. We play a card game on Wednesday at 11:15 and have Bingo at 11:15 every Thursday. All of our activities are free and all are welcome to We would like to thank those who donated garden produce this summer and monetary donations to purchase meat. We also have several people who regularly donate Bingo prizes. The local hospital brought in a...
Drug Enforcement Agent (DEA) Stacy Zinn spoke to the public on Monday October 17th at the Senior Center. The talk was sponsored by Musselshell County Prevention. Stacy spoke informatively about the different kinds of drugs and drug abuse that the agency is seeing in Montana. The influx of fentanyl is the gravest concern at the moment because it is the most dangerous drug of all, and is currently being laced in many other drugs. The cartels are moving into Montana and you might wonder why. She...
James Brown: Bring Balance Back to the Montana Supreme Court I'm a fourth-generation Montanan who grew up in Dillon, small business owner, private practice attorney and public servant. My entire 15-plus year legal career has been dedicated to protecting the legal rights of Montanans and upholding the rule of law. I have primarily represented Montana's farmers, ranchers, and small business owners in both state and federal courts. I also serve as the President of the Montana Public Service Commission (PSC), where I oversee 31 state employees and...
During a legislative session, there are over a thousand bills, amendments and motions a single legislator will vote on over a course of 4 months. It's our job to accurately represent you, the people of Montana with each vote. However, our Montana Constitution provides for another way for the people’s voice to be heard. That is through a ballot initiative. There are times an issue of such great importance arises that the people should weigh in directly. LR 131, “Adopting The Born-Alive Infant Protection Act” is one of those issues. This refer...
Has the Chinese economy reached the point of no return? Crunch time in China trying to fend off a recession.The United States has been in a recession since February 2022, helping to cause a global recession that includes China. As a matter of fact,the Chinese are experiencing a near collapse. Because of the constant lock downs in China caused by Covid-19 virus and a shrinking Wal-Mart trade, the nation has been painfully sliding into being a needy nation. The last lock down in China was in May 2022 in Shanghai. GDP growth has slowed down to...
Pulling back the curtain on the group of attorneys paying for attack ads on behalf of Justice Ingrid Gustafson. As I was getting ready for work this morning, and enjoying the usual cup of coffee, a television ad started screaming at me telling me how awful my excellent colleague James Brown is as a Public Service Commissioner and as a Montana Supreme Court candidate, all while extolling the alleged "impartiality" of activist judge Ingrid Gustafson. Troublingly, the ad directly references a well-known gas and electric company that does business...
Donna Mae (Williams) Lund, daughter of Donald E Williams and Marie A. (Smart) Williams, was born on August 24, 1940, in Spokane, WA. Donna passed away on October 14, 2022. Donna grew up in Spokane, the oldest of five children. After she graduated from Billings Senior High in 1958, she attended Eastern College in Billings receiving a 2-year Teaching Degree in 1960. She taught at the Valentine School until 1962. On June 24th, 1961, Donna married Monte Lund. They had two children, Tye and Terrena....
The book group is led by Montana State University humanities and outreach librarian Jan Zauha. It is free and open to all members of the public. Community members take turns serving as discussion leaders. Each year the group picks its annual reading list during the book smorgasbord in September. Since its founding in 2000, the group has read more than 240 titles. "I really appreciate the diversity of perspectives that this list embodies," said Zauha. "The list features African American, Iranian American and South American authors, along with...
HELENA, Mont. – As chair of the Montana Land Board, Governor Greg Gianforte today welcomed the state’s purchase of nearly 5,700 acres in the Big Snowy Mountain range, providing Montanans access to over 100,000 total acres of state and federal lands. “The state has a vested interest in seeing land conserved for wildlife habitat while also keeping ranchers on the landscape for the benefit of our communities,” Governor Gianforte said. “We married those two interests in this agreement, keeping the land available for cattle grazing while opening a...
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Montana has entered into a memorandum of understanding with North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin to develop a regional clean hydrogen hub. "We're ramping up American-made energy in Montana, from wind, to oil and gas, to hydropower, to hydrogen," Gov. Gianforte said. "While the Biden administration hamstrings our country by making us more energy dependent and less energy secure, Montana will continue to embrace every opportunity to be a leader in energy innovation." Dubbed the H...
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The Salvation Army has an outpost here in Roundup. Perhaps you weren't aware of this, but those in need are glad they're here to help. Without bias, just about everyone who asks for help receives something to help basic needs. If it is a natural disaster, a fire, or a time of personal crisis the Roundup Service Unit is here to help. Their only other fundraiser is the annual Christmas Kettle bell-ringing campaign. Please consider donating to the Salvation Army today....
Friends of Musselshell School, Inc. will be serving a meal and hosting a bake sale on Tuesday, November 8, Election Day, at the Musselshell School. The meal will be served beginning at noon when the polls open, and will be offered though the supper hour. The soup and salad meal also includes homemade bread and dessert. Bring a few dollars extra so you can do your “baking” at the bake sale. No matter where you vote you can take a drive to Musselshell for lunch, supper, or a sweet treat. Thanks for supporting Musselshell School operating as a c...
The Melstone Lady Broncs faced the Tri-City Titans on Saturday October 22nd for Pack the House in Pink night. The JV girls won 3-0 (25-5, 25-7, 15-8) and the Varsity girls won 3-0 (25-22, 25-20, 25-17)....
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Following extensive bargaining, Governor Greg Gianforte and public employee unions this week reached a significant agreement for the state pay plan. Covering the 2024-2025 biennium, the agreement includes wage increases, health benefit cost freezes, one-time payments, and other far-reaching contractual changes. This negotiated pay plan addresses challenges faced by state and higher education employees and will keep them doing important work for Montana. “This agreement reflects our commitment to our hardworking state employees for all they d...
Michael Christian Harper, Out of Jurisdiction Arrest Warrant, Transferred to Another Court. Jessica Dean Vollmert, Out of Jurisdiction Arrest Warrant, Transferred to Another Court. Mark Frederick Herband, Speeding, Fines: $30, Costs: $35. William Allen Jr Hurlbut, No Insurance, Fines: $250, Costs: $35. Richard Clarence Haaglund, No License, Fines: $500, Costs: $35, Jail: 6 Months, Suspended 176 Days: No Insurance, Fines: $510, Costs: $25, Jail: 10 Days, Suspended 10 Days: No Registration, Fines: $260, Costs: $25. Roy David Smith-Mullenix, No Li...
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 1 hour YIELD: 6 servings. My mother has always been an avid cook, and my sister, two brothers and I were raised on this Spanish Chicken and Rice dish. When I polled our family to see which recipe I should share, this fresh-tasting, well-seasoned casserole came out on the top of the list. I know you'll enjoy it as much as we do. —Cindy Clark, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut up 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon c...
