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8 was another good year for the Headwaters Trail System. At the final Three Forks City Council meeting of 2024, Trail System Chair Gene Townsend gave his yearly presentation to the governing body, which included a discussion of the grants received and future plans. Townsend reported that in April 2024, the Trail System was notified they successfully received an $87,000 grant from the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Trail Stewardship Program (TSP). Townsend said they also learned that in April... Full story
Local residents will be able to showcase their talent with a "Tiny Art Show" at the Three Forks Community Library. According to Library Director Jaime Ewan, they will start passing out mini art kits on January 6 that will include a 3x3 canvas, paintbrush, and paint. "Artists will take their kit home to create their own masterpiece. They can add paint, string, fabric, noodles, sparkles, buttons, clay, scrapbook paper, leaves, really anything that will fit on a 3x3 canvas," Ewan said. The kits...
There was great news in 2024 for the City of Three Forks Flood Mitigation Project. At the last City Council meeting of the year in December, Great Western Engineering Natural Resources Business Unit Manager Jeremiah Theys updated the governing body on the project. Theys told the Council they have finally secured the funding and are ready to move forward with the project's next steps. In October, it was announced the City of Three Forks was awarded $4,152,375 in FEMA funding for the project that... Full story
8 was another banner year for Three Forks High School student-athletes, with plenty of individual and team success. The Wolves High School programs had three MHSA State Individual Champions over the course of the year: Cole Rogers won a Class A wrestling title in February, Ari Judd won the Class B State Golf title in May, and Cass Violett finished first at the Class B State Cross Country Meet in October in Missoula. WRESTLING After winning Class B/C titles as a sophomore and junior, Rogers pu... Full story
There is a new Undersheriff in Broadwater County. Sheriff Nick Rauser appointed Mark Wood to replace recently retired Undersheriff Brandon Harris. Wood was sworn into the position in December. According to Rauser, Wood enters his new position with over 34 years of experience in law enforcement. "I am very excited to work with Undersheriff Wood. He is very knowledgeable and brings a whole new element and perspective to the office. He is very eager to learn and jump into the Undersheriff...
In my line of work, I’m always dealing with deadlines. While the weekly paper is distributed on Tuesday afternoons or Wednesday mornings, I always need to make sure to meet the printer’s deadline, which usually means wrapping up all the copies early Sunday morning so I can build the paper. I’m not quite as efficient at meeting deadlines in my personal life, so I scrambled on Christmas Eve to get a few last-minute gifts. As a small business owner, I understand the importance of shopping locally, so I did some down-to-the-wire shopping in Three...
The Three Forks Running Club has an All-American for the third consecutive year. Senior Cass Violett earned the honors after finishing third in his age group and fourth overall at the recent USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships in Shelbyville, Indiana. Violett finished at 16:12.81 in the Boys 15 to 18-year-old 5000 Meter Race at the event held at the Blue River Cross Country Course. "Cass had another fantastic day. He ran that course just about as perfect as he could have....
At last week's City Council meeting, Three Forks Rodeo Board Chair Casey Elmose gave his annual report to the governing body. Elmose reported that attendance was down at the annual Three Forks NRA Rodeo in July, with 2,400 on Friday and 2,700 on Saturday. He said the numbers were 3,400 and 3,200 in 2023, but this year, they had a lot of competition with the Gallatin County Fair, a rodeo in Whitehall, and a concert at Bridger Brewing. He said the board was torn because they like to have larger...
The Three Forks City Council will be temporarily changing the location of their meetings. With a remodel scheduled to start in early January at City Hall, the Council voted last week to approve a resolution allowing them to move the meetings scheduled for the second and fourth (as needed) Tuesdays of the month to the "Montana Room" at the Three Forks Community Library, the Three Forks United Methodist Church Annex, or the Three Forks Ambulance Barn. According to the Resolution, when staff and...
Some amazing new artwork is hanging on the walls in the Three Forks Middle School/High School Library. Librarian Kerri Moore said the library was updated during the district's recent construction and remodel, which resulted in an accent wall ideal for displaying artwork. "Previously, a Three Forks graduate and fabulous artist, Jacob Ramsey, gave me a sketch of an elephant that I greatly admired. I told him I would have it framed and display it in the library. That spawned the idea of adding... Full story
I’ll be taking a few days off during the week of Christmas and am excited to spend a lot of time doing little of anything. I have no plans to go any further than the grocery store and am completely fine with that. I know many people who, when they have time off, immediately get the itch to travel or plan a plethora of activities. Still, I’m perfectly fine with watching sports, reading a good book or two, and binge-watching a couple of seasons of a television show in 24 hours. One thing I’m looking forward to outside of creating a permanent inde...
It was a tremendous start to the season for the Three Forks High School Boys' Basketball team at last week's Magris Tournament. The Wolves opened their season on December 13 with a 62-24 home win over visiting Drummond and used a huge third-quarter run to win 70-49 against visiting Anaconda. Three Forks came out of the gates strong in their opening game of the season, taking a 23-5 lead at the end of the first quarter, and continued their dominant play in the second quarter to take a 38-12 lead... Full story
The Three Forks High School Girls' Basketball team excelled at last week's Magris Tournament, winning 42-23 on December 13 and 44-26 on December 14 against Anaconda. The Lady Wolves shined on both sides of the court in the first half of the December 13 win against Drummond and would take a 33-6 lead into halftime on their way to their first win of the season. Madelyn Tesoro led the team with a game-high 21, Devynn Judd finished with eight, Isabell Harris and Bella Jones had four, Maya Noble and... Full story
The Three Forks/Ennis High School Wrestling team battled against high-level competition at last week's Jim Street Mining City Duals at the Butte Civic Center. After a tough first day of competition, the Wolves battled back on day two, winning their final dual 39-34 against Class AA Helena High School. Head Coach Nye Howey said the team did not wrestle well on the first day, but day two was much better for the team. In their opening match on December 13, Three Forks fell 69-12 to Helena Capital.... Full story
MQS, which specializes in post-frame structures, has opened an office at 211 S. Main Street Unit B in Three Forks. Glen Stoll of MQS said they had served the Three Forks area for nearly a decade but recently decided to open an office to better serve the surrounding area. "We build post-frame structures, and our expertise has positioned us as a leader for people looking for garages, shops, barns, and even for budget-friendly shells for homes," said Stoll. "We look forward to continuing to serve...
The Three Forks Running Club has an All-American for the third consecutive year. Senior Cass Violett earned the honors after finishing third in his age group and fourth overall at last week's USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships in Shelbyville, Indiana. Violett finished at 16:12.81 in the Boys 15 to 18-year-old 5000 Meter Race at the event held at the Blue River Cross Country Course. "Cass had another fantastic day. He ran that course just about as perfect as he could have....
With a theme of "A Very Vintage Christmas," it's once again time for the Three Forks Chamber of Commerce Christmas Stroll, with this year's annual event scheduled for Saturday, December 14, from Noon to 6 p.m. Vendors at the 2024 Stroll will be located outside on Main Street and inside various locations, including the Three Rivers Senior Center, the Sacajawea Hotel's Event Tent, and the Rebekah's Lodge. Main Street in Three Forks will be closed to traffic from Neal Street to Date Street from... Full story
It will be an action-packed weekend of basketball in Three Forks. For the first time in five years, Three Forks High School will host the Magris, formerly Imerys, Basketball Tournament on December 13 and 14. Now in its 25th year, this year's two-day tournament will feature 32 games. Three Forks High School Girls' Head Basketball Coach Shayla Stemple said she and her assistant coaches and sisters, Shelby Allen and Shainy Mack, are thrilled to have the school host the tournament for the first time... Full story
The Montana Department of Transportation recently announced the addition of 20 new Road Weather Information System (RWIS) sites, which give travelers in the Treasure State access to real-time weather and road conditions. Seven new sites are in the MDT Butte District, which includes the Three Forks area. According to Phil Balsley, Communications Bureau Chief for the Maintenance Division, the seven new sites in the Butte District are located at Yankee Jim Canyon on U.S. 89 (Mile Post 11), Bridger...
It's once again time for one of the most popular local events of the year, the annual Three Forks Christmas Stroll. The Three Forks Chamber of Commerce's event, which will take place on Saturday, December 14, offers area residents the chance to come together for a truly family-friendly event. Much like "Rodeo Dayz" in July, the Three Forks Christmas Stroll is an excellent opportunity to get out and see Small Town America at its best. For those who might not have attended the Stroll in a while... Full story
I was chatting recently with one of my best friends from high school, and he asked me if I remembered something the two of us did. While I did draw a blank about this memory, I laughed as he described the chaos the two of us caused that day in detail. It's interesting to look back on growing up because while I had to be reminded of what happened that day, I have some core memories that never go away. Of the few that really stand out, there was the time when I was probably around four or five...
The Three Forks Running Club will wrap up its 2024 season with two student-athletes competing at this week's USATF National Junior Olympics Cross Country Championships in Indiana. Senior Cass Violett, who won the Class B Individual State Title in October, and two-time All-State finisher freshman Teegan Gifford will both be representing Three Forks at the prestigious meet that will take place at the Blue River Cross Country Course in Shelbyville. "It's very exciting for our runners to be able to... Full story
After trailing 35-23 at the end of the third quarter in their season opener on December 5 at home against West Yellowstone, the Three Forks High School Girls' Basketball team turned to a press and, within minutes, found itself right back into the game. Over the first five minutes of the quarter, the Lady Wolves would chip away at the lead and pull to within 38-36 after forcing a steal from the press and a basket from junior standout Madelyn Tesoro. Unfortunately for Three Forks, the Wolverines...
The 2025 Mason Moore Foundation Calendars are now available for purchase. These calendars are a wonderful opportunity to not only find a great gift but also help the organization that provides grant funding for Law Enforcement agencies across Montana. The calendars can be purchased for $15 online or at the Mason Moore Foundation office at 125 S. Broadway Unit 4 in Manhattan. Jodi Moore added that they will also be sold at the Manhattan Christmas Stroll on December 12 and the Three Forks...
While they may have a young team in the 2024-25 season, there will still be plenty of high-level experience on the mat for the Three Forks/Ennis High School Wrestling team, including Jacob Murphy and Tatum Todd, who competed at the Class A State Tournament in March. The Wolves will also return two talented wrestlers who missed last season due to injury: Brummie Boggus, who finished third at state in 2023 as a freshman, and Mathias Hogue, who was fifth at state in 2023 as an eighth grader. Head...
