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It was a phenomenal weekend of results at the Southern B/C Divisional Tournament for the Three Forks High School Wrestling team. The Wolves qualified a total of six wrestlers for this week's state tournament in Shelby and had two individual champions. Three Forks finished 10th out of 24 teams. According to Nye Howey, they also won the most match points with 259. Brayden Linville won the title at 103 pounds, and Coy Cohenour was the champion at 160 pounds. Also qualifying for state were Cole... Full story
A furious second-half rally by the Three Forks High School boys basketball team fell just short in a 65-59 loss to the top seed from 4B Huntley Project Wednesday night in an opening-round game of the Southern B Divisional Tournament. The Wolves trailed 44-24 in the third quarter and 52-38 in the fourth before storming back into the game and pulling as close as 56-53 with two minutes left after consecutive three-pointers by juniors Owen Long and Austin Allen. The third seed from 5B, Three Forks w... Full story
Broadwater County Sheriff Wynn Meehan is concerned with the growth in the Wheatland area near Three Forks. At the top of the list of concerns for Mehan is the lack of infrastructure. "The county is growing faster than we can keep up with. There is no really county infrastructure for the southern end of Broadwater. There is no fire station, no ambulance barn, no law enforcement office, no county services," he said. "At the rate of growth, Wheatland will grow to be probably the largest population... Full story
With Gallatin County still in Phase 1B of the Covid-19 vaccine distribution process, Health Officer Matt Kelley is asking some help from the community and pleads with them to not skip their place in line. "We need you to know that if you are in a group that is not currently eligible, please don't try to sign up for vaccination clinics. Any dose used on someone who is not eligible for 1B is a dose that is not going to someone who is at a higher risk. Please wait your turn," Kelley said at a press conference last week. The county's top health...
As an essential business, the Chiropractic Clinic of Three Forks has been able to keep its doors open since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in early 2020. According to Office Manager Ranee Berg, in the early stages of the pandemic, not many people were going anywhere but they eventually saw an uptrend. She added that because they were essential, they did not get hit as much as some businesses. "We were able to say open, so that was good," Ranee said. Since they opened their doors at 113 S....
It looks like Three Forks High School students may have the possibility of going to prom in 2021. Superintendent Jeff Elliott told the Three Forks School Board last week they have been looking at hosting an alternative prom outside the school. Elliot praised teacher Noelle Muske’s efforts, who he said has done a great job planning the event that would take place at the Sacajawea Hotel. He added they still need to submit a proposal to Gallatin City-County Health Officer Matt Kelley. Elliott said it would be unfortunate if this year’s senior clas...
Three Forks Elementary Principal Steve Fanning and High School Principal Greg Heys recently updated the School Board of Trustees on enrollment numbers. Fanning reported a total of 292 K-5 students onsite and another 40 through the online Acellus program. Heys reported onsite numbers of 186 at the middle school and 227 at the high school. The online numbers are 22 in the middle school and 58 at the high school. Fanning said there would be one more transition date from online to onsite on March 1, and he does anticipate a handful of kids back...
Montana’s use of masks has been a hot topic for debate with people both for and against very passionate about their stance. This editorial is not intended to pick a side or even to take a middle ground, it is instead to discuss the confusion that both statewide and local orders have created. Earlier this month, new Montana Governor Greg Gianforte let the statewide mask directive expire. The same day the directive was lifted, Gallatin City-County Health Officer Matt Kelley publicly stated that the county mask rules are still in effect. The t...
A trip to the movie theater as a kid was always a real treat. I can still remember walking through the doors and into the lobby, where the smell of popcorn greeted me almost as if it was saying welcome back, Jack. We would always get a massive tub of popcorn with extra butter to share, a gigantic soda that probably had enough sugar for the daily allotment of 27 people, and of course, some more sugar with some Milk Duds or Junior Mints. Sometimes the candy would get dumped into the popcorn, which would take the movie-going experience to a whole... Full story
While it may have taken the Three Forks High School boys basketball team a little while to get the lead in Tuesday night's 5B District opening round home game against Big Timber, once they did, they never let their foot off the gas in a 57-40 home victory. Trailing for the first three-plus quarters, the Wolves took their first lead on the game on an Owen Long layup with 2:55 left in the third and outscored the visiting Herders 30-14 in the final 11 minutes. With the win, the fourth-seeded... Full story
Following last week's regular-season finale against Whitehall, Three Forks High School girls basketball coach Mike Sauvageau was hoping some of the positive things he witnessed would carry over to this week's 5B District Tournament. His hopes came to fruition Tuesday night with the Wolves picking up an impressive 33-18 road win at Townsend. The fourth-seeded Wolves will play Thursday, February 25 at top-ranked and undefeated Big Timber. Ashlyn Swenson led the team in scoring with 10, Jayden... Full story
It's postseason time for the Three Forks High School wrestling team. After a successful regular season, the Wolves will compete on February 26 and 27 at the Western B/C Divisional Tournament in Cut Bank, with the top eight wrestlers in each division advancing to the state tournament scheduled for March 5 and 6 in Shelby. Three Forks Head Coach Nye Howey is aware it will be a long trip to Cut Bank, but he said the kids are excited and ready for the opportunity. "We've been in the room working...
The Three Forks High School boys and girls basketball teams will both look to keep their seasons alive Friday with elimination games at the 5B District Tournament. In action Thursday night, the fourth-seeded boys' team fell 59-35 at top-seeded Manhattan. They will be on the road Friday at third-seeded Jefferson. The winner will advance for a shot at third place and a spot at next week's Southern B Divisional Tournament in Billings. The Lady Wolves fell 58-28 at top-ranked and undefeated Big... Full story
For the fourth straight year, the Three Forks High School boys basketball team is headed to the Southern B Divisional Tournament in Billings. The Wolves qualified for the tournament with a 50-47 win Saturday at home over Big Timber to finish third in third place at the 5B District Tournament. It was the second straight elimination game win for the fourth-seeded Wolves, who knocked third-seeded Boulder out of the tournament Friday with a convincing 75-56 victory. Three Forks will open the... Full story
The effects of methamphetamines and other drugs can have a devastating impact on a community. The crippling effects of drug abuse are present in Three Forks and throughout the Gallatin Valley, both within the jurisdiction of the Missouri River Drug Task Force (MRDTF). The organization's mission statement is to provide a collaborative federal, state, and local law enforcement effort to identify, target, and address those involved in drug trafficking, manufacture, and violence. MRDTF Captain Ryan... Full story
Last week, a local landowner approached the Three Forks City Council, asking them to pull back from the FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure Grant funding process. Terry Anderson requested the City provide more information to area residents about flood mitigation and the updating of flood maps for the Madison-Ruby-Jefferson River Watersheds. Anderson, a Senior Fellow at the Stanford University Hoover Institution and Professor Emeritus at Montana State University, said because he owns property in the area, he “caught wind” about what was goi...
The City of Three Forks Streets and Alleys and Parks Committees have recently been discussing several improvement projects. At last week’s City Council meeting, Council and Committee member Gene Townsend discussed a recent tour of several areas they are looking to improve with the governing body. Townsend said the tour started at John Q. Adams Milwaukee Park, where improvements would including adding concrete near the signage and making the area safer for pedestrians. The next improvement discussed by Townsend was on Cottonwood Street that h...
Roots Hair Studio in Three Forks was closed for nearly six-weeks last year due to statewide directives issued by former Montana Governor Steve Bullock. Owner Miranda Roberts said once they were able to reopen, they had quite a few sanitation guidelines to follow but was more than happy to comply so she could get back to work. Once Bullock lifted Phase 1 Guidelines, Peterson felt they were busy as ever, if not busier. "We live in a phenomenal community and are so appreciative of all the support... Full story
Over the past few weeks, the Three Forks Voice has published a series of articles about the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on area businesses. Throughout each of the interviews and articles, one thing is consistently repeated. Owners are very thankful for the overwhelming support of the community. To hear this consistently from the various business owners speaks volumes of residents who stepped up when small businesses needed them the most. That says a lot about the character of the community. It was a tough time for many across the United...
As I was posting stories to the website earlier this month, I noticed in a basketball story that it said “fowl trouble” instead of “foul trouble.” I wasn’t quite sure whether to scream or laugh or perhaps a combination of both. The paper was printed the night before, and I could not do anything about the print version. Rather than let it get to me, I pictured a player running around the basketball court trying to catch a chicken, and that made me feel a little bit better. I changed the story online, and I wish this had been the case at other...
The postseason is nearing for the Three Forks High School boys basketball team. The Wolves team will wrap up their regular season with a non-conference road game Friday at Jefferson High School in Boulder and a senior night matchup Saturday at home against Whitehall. In action last week, Three Forks played their basketball season in a 68-46 win Tuesday at home over Big Timber. The Wolves fell 56-48 Saturday in a road matchup at Columbus. Looking back at the home win on February 9, Head Coach...
While they were unable to come away with a victory, there were plenty of positives in two conference games last week for the Three Forks High School girls basketball team. The Wolves opened up the week Tuesday, February 9, with a 57-30 home against top-ranked and undefeated Big Timber and fell 43-22 Saturday on the road against Columbus. Head Coach Mike Sauvageau said Big Timber is an excellent team with eight or nine girls you really have to guard, but his team did a good job with them on...
While it may have taken the Three Forks High School boys basketball team a little while to get the lead in Tuesday night's 5B District opening round home game against Big Timber, once they did, they never let their foot off the gas in a 57-40 home victory. Trailing for the first three-plus quarters, the Wolves took their first lead on the game on an Owen Long layup with 2:55 left in the third and outscored the visiting Herders 30-14 in the final 11 minutes. With the win, the fourth-seeded... Full story
Next week will serve as an opportunity for local residents to come together in the spirit of community and patriotism. VFW Post 7621, American Legion Post 93, American Legion Auxiliary, Boy Scouts of America, and Three Forks Masonic Lodge 73 are hosting a 2021 Americanism event in Three Forks on Tuesday, February 16. The event is usually held indoors, but this year will take place outside starting with the National Anthem at 6 p.m. at Veteran's Park and will be followed by cruising on Main Stree... Full story
A drive-through Sloppy Joe Dinner scheduled for Saturday, February 13 will help to raise money for wrestling programs in Three Forks. The event is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Three Forks Wrestling Room located at 403 1st Ave. W. According to Shaun Hungerford, the fundraiser will be by donation only and will help with rent and utilities at the wrestling room. "We have not been able to do our normal fundraising because of COVID. In the past we have cooked at men's league golf, had the... Full story
