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The 2022 license year opens March 1, which means that is the day you can buy new hunting and fishing licenses and begin applying for permits and special licenses. The deadline to apply for deer and elk permits is April 1. Applications for most species – deer, elk, antelope, deer B, elk B, antelope B, moose, sheep, goat, bison, bear, turkey – can be made beginning March 1. This spring Fish, Wildlife & Parks will be launching the new MyFWP mobile app that will store and display licenses, permits, and digital carcass tags, known as E-Tags, whi...
Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2022 crop year have until March 15, 2022, to sign a contract. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers these two safety net programs to provide vital income support to farmers experiencing substantial declines in crop prices or revenues. "The Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs provide critical financial protections to many American farmers. As producers continue to weather a...
Montana State University Extension recently published five new or updated MontGuides on a variety of topics to provide unbiased information. As part of their outreach efforts, MSU Extension specialists and agents write MontGuides with information gathered during their research and outreach work throughout the year. The fact sheets are designed for all Montanans, including agricultural producers, home gardeners, families, landowners and other groups. New and existing MontGuides are located online at store.msuextension.org, where they can be down...
Mid-Rivers Communications is offering $90,000 in scholarship funds for Eastern and Central Montana students, more than doubling the Cooperative’s total scholarship investment in recent prior years. The Mid-Rivers Fund for Education, funded by unclaimed capital credits and donations of capital credits from members, has awarded over $470,000 in scholarships to area students. In 2022, Mid-Rivers will award 36 competitive and 15 drawing scholarships. Scholarship categories reflect the mission and values of the Cooperative and its members. This y...
In collaboration with Mayor Jones Time to catch up with our city Mayor, Sandra Jones. With many water concerns lately, I was stirred to meet with our Mayor, Sandra Jones. For those who are not aware, or may have moved here recently, the city of Roundup has been working towards better water for the city of Roundup, a project that has taken many years to bring to fruition, and is still in process. Federal Authorization was given to The Central Montana Regional Water Authority for the project in...
The Montana Coal Board recently awarded Roundup Memorial Healthcare (RMH) $292,000 for their Access to Emergency Services Project. The project's primary intention is to address deficiencies in infrastructure due to the age of the facility (built in 1953). This phase of the project will help acquire the secondary generator, the switches, and will expand emergency electrical capabilities to the emergency room, hospital, clinic, and dietary services. RMH is furthering their progress towards improving their emergency services infrastructure. The...
HELENA – The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that eight Montana communities will share $100,000 of grant funding to revitalize Main Street businesses and downtowns. The funding is provided by Commerce’s Montana Main Street Program. “Part of the foundation of our state and communities is the success of Montana’s main street businesses and downtowns,” Commerce Director Scott Osterman said. “These Main Street grants are community investments that will empower communities to grow str...
Nominations and applications due May 1, 2022 The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is currently recruiting for open positions on its Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council (NWMAC). The following council terms expire on June 30, 2022: · Recreationist / Wildlife Group · Consumer Group · Montana Weed Control Association · Eastern County Weed District Representative · At-Large Member Appointed by the MDA Director, the council provides guidance related to noxious weed programs and the Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grant Program assisting coun...
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the state is now accepting applications for up to $266 million in ConnectMT funds to expand access to reliable broadband and close the digital divide throughout Montana. Last May, Gov. Gianforte announced the landmark investment, signing Senate Bill 297 into law to connect unserved and underserved Montana communities. "Too many of our communities, particularly in our rural and frontier areas, lack access to reliable broadband. That's why we've made a historic investment to get fiber in the...
MINUTES OF REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF JANUARY 10, 2022 SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 55H - HIGH SCHOOL I. The Trustees of School District No. 55H, Musselshell County, Roundup, Montana met for their regular board meeting on Monday, January 10, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the District Office. Trustees present included Chairperson Vandeberg, Snook, Bedford, and Serrano. Administrators in attendance were High School Principal Larson, Superintendent Sealey, and Clerk Eiselein. Vice-Chairperson Brewer and Elementary Principal Griffith were not present at this...
The national organization Jordan's Way is currently on a 50-state tour to raise money for small shelters and dog rescues. Giving a voice to the voiceless, Jordan's Way, a national nonprofit organization, will mark the next stop on its 50-state tour in Roundup, Montana as it helps raise funds for local animal shelters and rescues across the country. The organization has shined a spotlight on otherwise overlooked dogs and on Wednesday, Feb. 23 will be hosting a live, four-hour fundraiser from the Roundup Community Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m....
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced that Joe C King & Sons Ranch in Winnett, Mont., was selected as one of seven regional winners of the Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP). The ranch was recognized during the 2022 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show in Houston, Texas, on Feb. 1. Established in 1991, ESAP identifies outstanding land stewards in the cattle industry. The regional winners will compete for the national award, which will be presented during NCBA’s Summer Business Meeting in Reno, Nev...
Story and Photo submitted by Millie Vescoti Eight fourth through eighth grade students competed in the Musselshell County Spelling Bee. An online test was taken through the Scripps online testing platform. Boston Watkins, Kennedy Kroeger, Collin Cox and Monte Pedrazzi competed for Roundup Elementary. Jack Fish, Maggie Eike, Elijah Jorgenson and Isabelle Collins competed for Melstone. Congratulations to Monte Pedrazzi, the 2022 Musselshell County Spelling Bee Champion! Collin Cox was the...
Despite continued investment and efforts to fight illegal robocalls plaguing telephone customers, Mid-Rivers has been informed of recent scam calls in the area targeting the customers of local Electric Cooperatives. These calls show up on your caller ID as the reputable local business name. Scammers are “spoofing” the caller ID (sending through fake caller ID names and/or numbers) to look like names you recognize, hoping to increase the chances of getting you to answer. Scammers may pretend to be your power company, phone or Internet pro...
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today sent an open letter to Montana’s health care professionals. The governor thanked them for their work and dedication, particularly amid the pandemic, and urged those who are unvaccinated to consider options to remain in the workforce ahead of a looming deadline for President Biden’s vaccination mandate for health care workers. The governor opened the letter by thanking all Montana health care professionals for their tireless work over the course of the pandemic, writing, “Your efforts are nothing...
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte this week urged the Biden administration to leave Montana's sage grouse program untouched, highlighting its success in conserving sage grouse, its balance between land use and conservation, and its robust, effective engagement with stakeholders. In public comment to officials at the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Gov. Gianforte emphasized the success of Montana's sage grouse conservation program, writing, "The Montana Sage Grouse Habitat Program (Program), overseen by the Montana Sage Grouse O...
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte this week called on the Biden administration to reconsider its proposed Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, citing its harmful impact on Montanans, federal overreach, vagueness, and ambiguity. In public comment to officials with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Gov. Gianforte blasted the Biden administration's proposed WOTUS rule. "If the agencies adopt the Proposed Rule, it is the citizenry that will foot the bill for the agencies' equivocation," G...
Some of our readers have likely already noticed that there has not been a VanDykes sales flyer in every weekly issue like there normally is. I spoke to Jerry Rangitsch, manager at VanDykes grocery. He explained that the corporate board is pairing down the printed sales flyer. They are doing three weekly sales flyers a month, of which one will be a two week flyer. While this is inconvenient for many of our readers, the store is offering the ads online, and they can be found at...
Due to much controversy over the interest of local water in last weeks publication, many locals have sought to do something to help the situation and to take action on behalf of Gebhardt's and the community good. One such person is Karen Varney. Karen sought out the DEQ independently as a water hauler from the water source, and is happy to share with the community the positive response. If you are a water hauler, take the time to thank Karen next time you see her, and particularly Kelly...
submitted by Rachel Brewer Roundup Memorial Healthcare (RMH) received Phase 1 of the Delivering Local Assistance (DLA) grant. The replacement emergency generator was received on February 3, 2022. In 2020, RMH was awarded $713,500 to address infrastructure needs and emergency services at the hospital. The hospital has undergone a series of changes to improve its emergency capacity, with a huge focus being the backup power in an emergency situation. This new generator will allow RMH to keep...
Submitted by Millie Vescovi On January 25, twenty-nine fourth, fifth and sixth grade students competed in the school spelling bee. An online test was taken through the Scripps online testing platform. Students participating were Kennedy Kroeger, Collin Cox, Ethan Klise, Rhys Erickson, Tyler Brewer, Boston Watkins, Dylan Herplinck, Silas Murray, Onica Davis, Katrina Braun, Joshaun Harr, Emily Toombs, Kyle Shoup, Savannah Trost, Sammi Jo Brewer, Tirzah Christie, David Fisher, Mathew McHenry, Katy...
Signal Peak Energy LLC, which admitted to willful violation of health and safety standards at its underground coal mine near Roundup by failing to report injuries to workers and improperly disposing mine waste, was sentenced today to pay a $1 million criminal fine and to three years of probation, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said. Signal Peak Energy pleaded guilty in October to four counts of willful violation of health and safety standard, a misdemeanor. U.S. Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Cavan presided. Judge Cavan followed the terms of a...
COURT REPORT Widmier, Michael Sanford, Family Assault, Fines: $500, Costs: $85, Jail: 1 yr. Suspended 364 days. Heyd, Jeffrey Lorenz, Criminal Contempt, Fines: $100, Jail: 6 mo., Suspended. Harper, Michael Christian, Driving w/suspended license, Fines: $350, Costs: $35, Jail: 6 mo, 168 days suspended; No Liability Insurance, Fines: $510, Costs: $25. Brosz, Colton Richard, No Liability Insurance, Fines: $250, Costs: $35. Cerasuolo, Michael Vincent, Family Assault, Costs: $85, Jail: 1 Yr. 364 days Suspended. Gray, Tawny Louise, Vicious Dogs,...
During the month of January 2022 there were 92 calls to 911. They break down as follows: There were 32 unwarranted or non-emergency calls. 23 calls for the ambulance, 13 calls for the deputies, 2 calls for the fire depts. 7 test calls and 4 transfers to other counties. * A deputy responded to a RADD (Reckless And Dangerous Driver) report. * The ambulance was called to assist a female that wasn’t feeling well. * The ambulance responded to a female with low oxygen levels. * Deputy, medical and fire responded to a 4-wheeler accident. * Deputy r...
Landowners have until March 15 to submit applications to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks for enrollment in the Unlocking Public Lands (UPL) Program or the Public Access Land Agreement (PALA) Program. These programs are designed to provide recreational public access to state (Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation) or federal (Bureau of Land Management or United States Forest Service) land where no or limited legal public access currently exists. For enrollment in UPL, landowners will receive a tax credit in the amount of $750 p...
