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The other day, I was excited to read that the band Pearl Jam would be releasing a new album soon. From the moment my friend Paul loaned me the Pearl Jam debut album "Ten" in the early 1990s, I fell in love with the band. I would spend hours in my room in the basement listening to Pearl Jam, and it was such a phenomenal experience to see them, at the height of their popularity, open a tour in Casper, Wyoming, just a few hours from my hometown. While I certainly don't listen to them as much as I u... Full story
It's postseason time for the Three Forks High School Boys' Basketball team. After finishing 10-2 in conference play, the Wolves will open the 5B District Tournament as a two-seed and a Wednesday, February 14 matchup with seventh-seed Townsend in a game scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at Manhattan Christian High School. The winner of the first-round game will play either third seed Jefferson or six seed Ennis on Friday, February 16 at 7 p.m. In their final home game of the season, Three Fork (12-6, 10-2... Full story
The Three Forks High School Girls' Basketball team (8-10, 4-8 5B) wrapped up their home schedule with a 57-44 win on February 8 over Lone Peak. Three Forks started strong, taking a 16-6 lead at the end of the first quarter. Lone Peak bounced back in the second, outscoring the Wolves 19-7 to take a 25-23 halftime lead. It was a huge third quarter for Three Forks, who outscored Lone Peak 15-5 to take a 38-28 lead into the final quarter. Wolves Head Coach Lacy Noble said at the half; she told the... Full story
It was a dominant start to the 5B District Tournament for the Three Forks High School Boys' Basketball team. The second-seeded Wolves used a strong defensive performance on their way to a 76-44 win over seventh-seed Townsend on February 14 at the Manhattan Christian Events Center. The Wolves took an 18-6 lead at the end of the first quarter and would score the first ten points of the second quarter to take a 41-18 lead into the break. Three Forks would close out the third quarter strong and had... Full story
The fifth-seeded Three Forks High School Girls' Basketball team opened the 5B District Tournament with a heartbreaking 53-51 loss to fourth-seed Townsend on February 15 at the Manhattan Christian Events Center. Trailing 50-49 late in the fourth quarter, Maddie Tesoro hit a layup with 19 seconds left to put the Wolves up 51-50. The Bulldogs would answer with a three-point play after an offensive rebound with 5.7 left in regulation to go up by two. Three Forks turned the ball over the next... Full story
The R&D Barbershop located at 17 S. Main Street in Three Forks is officially open for business. Owners Dave and Robin Francisco, who have over 40 years of experience as barbers, moved to Three Forks two and a half years ago. “We love the town and the surrounding areas of Three Forks. Talking with several people, we heard that the barber in town had retired, and the town was left without one. We saw the need to help the community so they wouldn’t have to travel back-and-forth to either Bel... Full story
After a successful inaugural event earlier this year, the Three Forks Chamber of Commerce is hosting a second “Women Owned Wednesday” on Wednesday, February 21, at 6 p.m. at Main Street Office. According to Chamber President Leann Bryant, Montana ranks seventh in the nation for growth in jobs created by women-owned businesses, employing 37,000 and generating roughly $4.7 million for the economy last year. “Women Owned Wednesday is an opportunity to recognize that growth and impact locally,” Brya... Full story
Six Three Forks/Ennis High School wrestlers have qualified for this week’s State Tournament at the Metra in Billings. Two-time state champion Cole Rogers led the way for the Wolves at last week’s Class A Eastern Divisional Tournament in Hardin with a first-place finish at 120 pounds. Emry Veland finished in fifth at 113 pounds, Howie Gayle (103) and Tatum Todd (132) finished in sixth, and Jacob Murphy (126) and Jack Hayder (152) qualified for state with seventh-place finishes. Rogers was dom... Full story
The Three Forks Speech, Drama, and Debate team ended the season impressively at the recent Class B State Meet in Choteau. Six of the 11 qualified students made it to at least the semifinals. "State went very well. I was extremely proud of all of our competitors," said Head Coach Bronwyn Evans. The results included a State Championship in Public Forum Debate for Noah Murphy and Maddie Griffiths. "They worked hard, and it was an eventful meet, with several formal protests involving several... Full story
Whenever I visit my hometown in Wyoming, my first stop is always Grub’s Drive-In. From the first time I had a “Shamrock” cheeseburger, I was hooked, and it is one of my all-time favorite things to eat. On my last visit to Rock Springs, I was horrified that the local landmark had shut down. I was also dismayed that nobody from home bothered to tell me about this, but maybe it was because they knew it would not go well. Shortly before Christmas, I heard the fantastic news that one of my former classmates who worked at the restaurant while we we... Full story
With just two games left in the regular season, the Three Forks High School Girls’ Basketball team is looking to improve their offensive production. Following a 61-50 road loss at Whitehall in their only game last week, Three Forks High School Girls’ Basketball Coach Lacy Noble said that while it was one of those nights where their shots weren’t falling, the team needs to start looking for better offensive options. “We have to continue to run our offense through and through and show the differe... Full story
With another solid defensive performance, the Three Forks High School Boys' Basketball team moved to 5-0 on the road in 5B District with play with a 51-43 win on February 1 at Whitehall. Trailing 15-7 early in the second quarter, the Wolves (11-5, 9-1 5B) would outscore the Trojans 14-4 to close the half and take a 21-19 lead into the break. Three Forks led 34-30 at the end of three and outscored Whitehall 17-13 in the final quarter to take home the eight-point victory. "Our defense is going to... Full story
On March 9, 1974, the Three Forks High School Boys’ Basketball team picked up the first state title in program history with a historic 58-51 victory over Terry. Later this month, the team will be recognized at a special 50th Anniversary Ceremony in Three Forks on Thursday, February 8, 2024, when the Wolves basketball teams host Lone Peak High School. Several players from the 1973-74 Class B State Title team recently shared memories from the incredible journey to a championship. The path to t... Full story
In 2023, the Montana State Legislature passed the State-Local Infrastructure Partnership Act (SLIPA), which appropriated $20 million from the state general fund to the Montana Department of Commerce to be distributed to incorporated cities and towns as grants based on infrastructure repair and maintenance. $172,000 of this funding has been set aside for the City of Three Forks, requiring a 25 percent match of $43,000. At last week's Three Forks City Council meeting, the governing body approved a... Full story
Over the years, I’ve learned that a first impression is not always the best way to judge a person. Sometimes, people are standoffish, and you’ve got to get to know them a little bit better, and sometimes, people have bad days. One of the best examples is my friend, “Granny.” When I moved to Montana nearly nine years ago, I was overwhelmed. While I had plenty of experience in the newspaper business, I was not quite prepared for how difficult it would be to take over an established publication in Whitehall. Every day was a learning experie... Full story
It might be an understatement to say the Three Forks High School Boys' Basketball team had a tremendous start to their January 26 home game against Townsend. The Wolves came out firing on all cylinders on both sides of the court, taking a 28-3 lead at the end of the first quarter and a 49-13 lead into halftime on their way to an 83-39 win over the Bulldogs. Following the game, Three Forks Head Coach Terry Hauser lauded the offensive play from his team. "We've been struggling since the Manhattan... Full story
The Three Forks High School Girls' Basketball team was dominant from start to finish in a January 26 conference road victory over Lone Peak. The Wolves (7-8, 3-6 5B) quickly jumped out to a 24-7 lead at the end of the first quarter and had a 35-15 lead at halftime. "I think the girls really need that win. We needed that confidence builder," Head Coach Lacy Noble said. It was a massive night for Maddie Tesoro, who had a game-high 27 points. AdaRae Thomas was also in double figures with 10,... Full story
The four seniors on the Three Forks/Ennis High School Wrestling team were recognized before last week's Wolves home finale against Livingston and Florence/Carlton. Three Forks/Ennis Head Coach Nye Howey said he's had the opportunity to coach Cole Rogers, Gabe Hungerford, Jack Hayder, and Alex Fletcher since they were five years old and in the Little Guys Wrestling program. "These four seniors mean a lot to me and are part of my family. It is hard to see them go. They are awesome leaders; they... Full story
Going into last week's Divisional Meet in Columbus, Three Forks Speech, Drama, and Debate Head Coach Bronwyn Evans hoped to get half the team's 15 competitors to qualify for state. The Wolves did just that and more, finishing the tournament with an amazing 11 qualifying for this week's State meet, which is scheduled for January 26 and 27 in Choteau. "I am super proud of the hard work and dedication of all of the students to prepare for Divisional. Their commitment showed. A highlight for me was... Full story
Just a few days after Christmas, 11-year-old Sawyer Ewan had three grand mal seizures on December 29. After multiple seizures over the next three days, he was life-flighted on December 31 from Bozeman to the Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City. Once in Utah, the seizures would continue for the Gallatin Valley resident, whose parents, Aurelia Ewan and Levi Ewan, grew up in Three Forks. On January 6, Aurelia said Sawyer had 40 seizures, and on January 7, he would be transferred to the... Full story
School districts across Montana, including Three Forks, Townsend, and Whitehall, received an emailed bomb threat last week. According to Three Forks Superintendent Rhonda Uthlaut, several district staff and board members received the email on the evening of January 16, and they believe at least 75 districts in Montana were affected. Whitehall Superintendent Hannah Nieskens said administrators received a non-specific threat mass email from an individual representing a terrorist organization in Yemen, adding the U.S. Attorney’s Office, FBI, and J... Full story
L&L Site Services is teaming up with Cancer Support Community Montana (CSCM) for a worthwhile cause in 2024. Through their "Pink Can" promotion, L&L customers in Three Forks and throughout the Gallatin Valley can donate to CSCM, a non-profit organization that provides free-of-charge emotional support, education, and hope for people with cancer and their loved ones. Virgil Sheridan of L&L Site Services said that as a locally owned business in Bozeman, the CSCM reached out to develop a... Full story
Broadwater County Sheriff Nick Rauser reported a Helena man was killed last week after striking a Deputy head-on during a high-speed pursuit on January 18. According to Rauser, Tyler Leslie was found deceased on impact following the incident. Rauser said the Deputy whose vehicle was struck was able to exit the vehicle of his own accord and was later released from the hospital after suffering some bumps and bruises. Rauser said the incident started as a slide-off at 3:15 p.m., with the Montana Highway Patrol arriving on the scene and the Deputy...
With the NFL playoffs now down to four teams, plenty of football has been on at my house lately. While I would love to throw some ribs on the pellet grill, the temperatures as of late have not been ideal for outdoor cooking, so I’ve instead used my trusted friend, the crock pot. I’m unsure how old our crock pot is, but it is getting up there. While its days are numbered, it’s still doing its job, and there is no better time to use it than for a big game. We will do a lot of roasts and soups, but I cannot think of anything better than chees... Full story
The Three Forks/Ennis High School Wrestling team finished tenth out of 25 teams at last week's Montana Class A Duals, held on January 19 and 20 in Butte. The Wolves opened wrestling in the Mining City with a 39-24 loss to Miles City. Cole Rogers (120 pounds) and Jacob Murphy (126) had pins for Three Forks/Ennis. The Wolves lost 48-30 to Columbia Falls in the second round. Rogers, Murphy, Tatum Todd (132), and Randy Pyfer (205) all had pins for Three Forks/Ennis. The Wolves won 48-27 over... Full story
