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  • Signal Peak Foundation

    Jun 5, 2024

    At the May 6th meeting of the Signal Peak Community Foundation Board the board approved 7 applications for grants for a total of $121,896.38. The Melstone Volunteer Fire Department was awarded $16,000. for a battery operated "Jaws of Life" piece of equipment. This new battery operated device would allow portability and ease of operation in remote locations. The ambulance crew would also be able to use this device. Marketplace for kids was awarded $2,500. for supplies and signage. This is an Educational program that provides early insights into...

  • Rep. Rosendale Attacks ATF Rule Forcing Montana Gun Show Closure

    Jun 5, 2024

    Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) released the following statement after a gun show in Hamilton, Montana was canceled last weekend due to a new Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Rule that fundamentally changes and drastically complicates the way firearms are sold in the United States. This rule which was published on April 19th, 2024, has the potential to shut down countless more gun shows throughout the country and can potentially destroy the gun show industry. “The Second Amendment is an ironclad promise to A...

  • Melstone's Michael Bergin Receiving the Masonic Lodge Scholarship

    Jun 5, 2024

  • Seen Around Town

    Norma Trent|Jun 5, 2024

    As we finally get some good weather and get out into nature, are you aware of this new requirement? Last year's Montana Legislative Session saw many bills signed by Governor Gianforte. One bill was House Bill #521. Beginning July of 2023, everyone and anyone who recreates on state lands will be required to purchase a Montana Conservation License to access many sites previously open with few restrictions to the public. That includes people launching a boat, enjoying a hike, bird watching,...

  • The Future of Homes On The Range Could Be New Building

    Jun 5, 2024

    Homes on the Range is a fifty unit apartment complex that has been the home to senior and disabled residents since 1977. Within the past year, the board of directors of the Musselshell County Housing Authority, along with Snowy Mountain Development, Mayor Jones, Tamarack Property Management Company, and the County Commissioners, have been in discussions concerning the possibility of construction of a new complex on the same property at 902 3rd Street East in Roundup. The Homes on the Range is a HUD property. Tonya Garber of Snowy Mountain...

  • Lavina Public School is Looking to Replace the Message Board Outside the School on First Street East with an Electronic Message Board

    Jun 5, 2024

    Lavina Public School Receives $10,000 Challenge Gift From Stockman Bank. The Lavina Public School is pleased to announce it has received a $10,000 challenge donation from Stockman Bank in support of an electronic message center. Stockman will match all donations up to a total of $10,000. Stockman Bank will match donations, dollar for dollar, up to a total of $10,000 through June 30, 2024. Matching contributions can be made by mail to Lavina Public School, 214 1st Street East, Lavina, MT 59046 or dropped off at the school. Stockman Bank is Monta...

  • Update With the Commissioners

    Lura Pitman|Jun 5, 2024

    I recently had a chat with the County Commissioners, Bob Pancratz, Mike Goffena, and Michael Turley. The following are some of the current events. Homes on the Range - The low-income housing has long needed a remodel, and has become almost beyond repair. One apartment is so bad that it has not been able to be rented for years, leaving it unavailable for local housing. The commissioners state that due to asbestos, a poor and shifted foundation, and many other structural problems, the hope is for a new building all together. The county does not...

  • From The Musselshell County Sheriff's Office

    Jun 5, 2024

    5/19/24 06:18:16 Medical 05/19/24 07:55:12 Info 05/19/24 11:20:08 Medical 05/19/24 11:24:11 Assault 05/19/24 11:32:31 Alarm 05/19/24 12:06:20 Criminal 05/19/24 12:33:25 Theft 05/19/24 13:18:09 Medical 05/19/24 16:32:43 Medical 05/19/24 18:47:55 911 Hang Up 05/19/24 19:04:37 911 - No 05/19/24 19:31:41 Criminal 05/19/24 20:38:12 Duplicate Call 05/19/24 21:06:57 911 - No 05/19/24 21:20:59 Traffic 05/19/24 21:31:00 Duplicate Call 05/20/24 07:02:57 Animal 05/20/24 08:06:44 Animal 05/20/24 09:40:13 Coroner 05/20/24 11:42:43 Traffic 05/20/24...

  • We will soon see the impacts of Democrats' new legislative maps

    Jun 5, 2024

    By: Sen. Jason Ellsworth With Primary Election Day rapidly approaching, we will soon start to see the impacts of the legislative districts map drawn by Democrats. First, let's look at how we got the districts that are brand new for this year's election. The Montana Districting Commission, which draws the maps, is made up of five members. Two each are appointed by Republicans and Democrats. If those four can't agree on the fifth member (which they almost never do), then the Montana Supreme Court appoints the final person. The Court first...

  • Gov. Gianforte: Taxpayers Should Not Fund Elective Abortions

    Jun 5, 2024

    HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today issued the following statement after a more than a year of litigation surrounding the injunction of a Montana law which banned the use of taxpayer funds for elective abortions: “Our law to prevent taxpayer dollars from funding elective abortions has been on hold for more than a year. For nearly 50 years, Congress has banned the use of federal taxpayer dollars for elective abortions, a position supported by an overwhelming majority of Americans. In 2023, I signed into law a commonsense measure to...

  • Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council Recruits for Open Positions Applications and nominations due June 31, 2024

    Jun 5, 2024

    HELENA, Mont. – 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 June 30, 2024: · Recreationist / Wildlife Group Representative · Noxious Weed Free Materials Representative · Montana Weed Control Association Representative · Eastern County Weed District Representative · At-Large Member · Herbicide Dealer or Applicator Representative The advisory council is appointed by the Montana Department of Agriculture Directo...

  • Seen Around Town

    Norma Trent|May 22, 2024

    Memorial Day - the unofficial start of Summer. Get outside and enjoy the sun while you can! Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Parades are common on this day. Since 1868, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, has held annual Memorial Day parades which it claims to be the nation's oldest continuously running. The annual "Pig-Nic" is...

  • Lavina Senior Class

    May 22, 2024

    Kaytlyn Faith Egge ‘get a welding job...

  • Memorial Weekend Pignic Celebrating 20th Year

    May 22, 2024

    The Dan McCaffree Family and Friends of Musselshell School, Inc. (FoMS) will be hosting their Annual Memorial Weekend "Pig-nic" at the Musselshell school on Sunday and Monday, May 26 and 27. Serving begins at noon both days. The cost to share the meal with friends and family is a free-will donation. All donations go to maintain and operate Musselshell School as a community center This is the 20th year that the McCaffree family has provided the barbecued pork, bean pot, and potato casserole while FoMS supplies the facility and tableware. Then...

  • Red Ribbon Cutting Cermonies in Roundup

    May 22, 2024

    Gospel Country Church (new kitchen) 612 1st Ave. West Radio Flyer is a New Addition to the Big Horn Signs Family 24 Main Street Family Dollar Store 123 US Hwy 87 N White Mule Enterprises 136 Main Street Chanel's Little Bit of Everything 202 Main Street Chanel's A Little Bit Of Everything is exactly how the name says, we have a little bit of everything, clothing, jewelry, tools, furniture, household items, books, shoes, etc. Our items come from estate sales, 75% of what we have is vintage. My...

  • URGENT COMMUNITY RESPONSE NEEDED!

    May 22, 2024

    We are working very hard and putting in long hours to ensure the community has a fun and successful Dinner Theatre! Unfortunately, we have just been informed that due to very low ticket sales, we may have to cancel this event. We DO NOT want to do this. ALL the proceeds from this event will go DIRECTLY back into the community-VlA RSVP. PLEASE, PLEASE, order your tickets NOW as we have VERY little time to sell the seats before we have to cancel the event. PLEASE help us support the community and give us the opportunity to bring back a fun event...

  • MDA Reminds Producers that Montana State Hail Insurance is Available for Purchase

    May 22, 2024

    HELENA, Mont. – In light of recent storms, the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding producers that applications for State Hail Insurance Policy are now available through MDA’s State Hail Insurance Program. Producers can insure crops against hail damage at the maximum coverage rate of $75 per acre for dryland and $114 per acre for irrigated land. Rates charged are a percentage of the insured amount and vary by county. A detailed list of rates by county and crop can be found online by visiting the MDA website. State policies are...

  • Musselshell County Court Report

    May 22, 2024

    Harper, Michael Lee, No Insurance, Fines: $350, Costs: $35, Jail: 170 Months, No License Plate, Fines: $60, Costs: $25. Pigott, Cameron James, Careless Driving, Fines: $50, Costs: $35. Smith, Lucas A, Assault w/Weapon, Transferred to Another Court. Wicka, Joseph Scott, Dog at Large, Fines: $75. Harperr, Michael Lee, No Registration, Fines: $50, Costs: $35, No License, Fines: $260, Costs: $25, Jail: 6 Months, Suspended: 171 Days. Binda, Bret Craig, Neglient Endangerment, Fines: $500, Costs: $85. Overbey, Caith Buddy, No Insurance, Fines: $250,...

  • Winnett Senior News | Flatwillow News

    Raye Anne Lund|May 22, 2024

    FLATWILLOW and WINNETT NEWS Flatwillow Homemakers met on April 9 at Babs’ home and enjoyed a taco bar for lunch. Desserts and salads complimented a delicious taco meal with all the fixings. Babs read the thought for the day titled “A Positive Thought for Today.” It was a message for today that we can all relate to. Roll call was answered with “what is your favorite flower.” Linda Gershmel, Sandy Gonzalez Luann Knutson, Ginger Moore, Lillian Moore, Kim Tarplee, and Melody Whitcher all enjoyed our time at Babs’ home. We missed Arlene and Bonnie....

  • Museum of the Rockies to Explore Life in 1890s at Living History Farm

    May 22, 2024

    From MSU News Service BOZEMAN – Montana State University's Museum of the Rockies is welcoming the public to the seasonal opening of the Living History Farm. The farm is now open and runs to Sept. 2. This exhibit offers visitors a glimpse into life in the 1890s. Located on the museum grounds, the Living History Farm depicts a Montana homestead circa 1890 to 1910. Visitors can explore the Tinsley House, gardens and groves that complete the farmstead. The Tinsley House is composed of the original 1889 homestead, a milking barn, a blacksmith shop a...

  • Roundup FFA Wraps Up Successful Year with New Leadership Team

    May 22, 2024

    Roundup, MT, May 17, 2024 - A new team of student leaders will guide Roundup FFA into the next year, capping off a season of success for this chapter. The annual FFA Banquet, held at Roundup High School May 15th, showcased the awards earned by local students at state-wide events, and installed the new Chapter Officer Team. Roundup FFA will be led by President Ty Pierce, Vice Presidents Russell Lang and Lily Vickers, Secretary Charlee Shaw, Treasurer Erik Goffena, Reporter Reagan Mayfield,...

  • Musselshell County Sheriff's Report

    May 22, 2024

    5/12/24 04:33:24 Traffic Stop 05/12/24 15:08:53 Traffic Stop 05/12/24 15:31:12 Medical 05/12/24 17:16:07 Medical 05/12/24 17:32:29 Motor 05/12/24 20:38:39 Theft 05/12/24 22:18:22 Domestic 05/13/24 00:18:30 Medical 05/13/24 03:08:03 911 - No 05/13/24 08:49:43 911 - No 05/13/24 11:05:41 Info 05/13/24 11:36:43 911 Hang Up 05/13/24 11:57:47 Animal 05/13/24 14:41:51 Medical 05/13/24 14:54:50 911 - No 05/13/24 16:35:42 911 Hang Up 05/13/24 17:04:55 911 - No 05/13/24 17:56:18 Assault 05/13/24 18:48:40 Motor 05/13/24 19:13:29 Assault 05/13/24 21:04:37...

  • Rep. Rosendale, Gov. Gianforte, Sen. Daines, Rep. Zinke, Blast Biden Administration for Killing Made in Montana Energy, Shutting Down Future Coal Production

    May 22, 2024

    Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02), Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, Senator Steve Daines, and Congressman Ryan Zinke released the following statements after the Biden administration released a new Resource Management Plan Amendment prohibiting future coal leases in eastern Montana through 2038. “America lost more energy independence today due to a stroke of a pen by the Biden administration,” said Rep. Rosendale. “This decision whose sole intent is to appease climate extremists is an insult to the men, women, and children of Montana who depen...

  • Masonic Lodge Scholarship Recipients and Legion Members

    May 22, 2024

    Emalee Vickers, Elisabeth Wills, Deserae Toombs, Fred Stiers, Dick Mihalovich, Michael Welton, Barry Lee & Jon Funk...

  • Seen Around Town

    Norma Trent|May 8, 2024

    The Senior Kitchen MCCOA underwent some changes recently. I sat down with Tracy Moody and Natalie Hazleton to discuss what's been going on over there. Tracy came onto the scene in December, 2023. Natalie has been working at MCCOA for some years. Now Ashley Blackcrow Craig recently became the kitchen's cook. Musselshell County Council on Aging is separate from the Golden Thimble and the Food Bank. Although all three share common areas, they are really separate services. MCCOA concentrates on...

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