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When Melissa and I started the Three Forks Voice in October 2018, one of the first road trips we made was to cover the Wolves football team playoff game at Missoula Loyola High School. While Three Forks could not pick up the victory on that unseasonably warm day, it was fun to get out and experience the playoff atmosphere. I was excited about their next playoff opportunity, and when the team locked up a spot in the opening round, I made plans to go, no matter how far of a journey it was. We used to own the paper in Whitehall, which at the time... Full story
While their season may have ended with a loss in a November 4 quarterfinal matchup at Red Lodge, it was truly a special 2023 campaign for the Three Forks High School Football team. The Wolves finished 7-4, winning three non-conference games, three Southern B Conference games including a 22-7 over semifinals-bound Jefferson, and picked up their first playoff victory in multiple decades with a 40-22 opening-round win at Malta. Moments after the 56-18 loss to Red Lodge, Three Forks Head Coach... Full story
6 Three Forks student-athletes will travel to Idaho this week to compete at the NXR Northwest Regional Championships. Wolves Cross Country runners Micah Gather, Rhett Violett, Bryon Fanning, Teegan Gifford, Grace Kluin, and Dawson Petersen will participate in the prestigious race scheduled for Saturday, November 11, in Boise. Three Forks Assistant Coach Matt Robb will be taking the group to Idaho and said it is very exciting to continue the season and race against high levels of competition out... Full story
After a phenomenal senior season for the Three Forks High School Cross Country team, Bryon Fanning is not quite done with competition in 2023. Fanning and several other members of the Wolves Cross Country team will be traveling to the NXR Northwest Regionals scheduled for November 11 in Boise. Fanning, who finished third at the State Meet in Kalispell in October with a school record time of 16:07.68, said it was the most competitive season Class B has had in quite a few years. "Placing third in... Full story
Throughout the 2023 season, there has been a buzz building around the Three Forks High School football team as they inched closer to the postseason. After finishing the regular season with a 6-3 record, the Wolves would travel north on October 28 for a tough battle in inclement weather conditions against a streaking Malta High School team. Three Forks would rise to the occasion and made huge plays in all three phases of the game on their way to a spectacular 40-22 road win over the Mustangs.... Full story
Design work is underway for replacing the Old Town Bridge (West) in Broadwater County. According to Broadwater County Commissioner Darrel Folkvord, once Stahly Engineering and Associates completes the work and it is reviewed, the bidding process will begin, and a contractor will be selected to complete the project. "I would estimate spring of 2024 before that process is complete," said Folkvord. "Then it depends on when the project fits into the contractor's schedule to start construction."... Full story
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy stopped in Three Forks last Friday morning for a meet and greet with area residents at Jack Chater Auto Works. For Sheehy, getting out and visiting rural areas in Montana is paramount for his campaign. "This really gives you a chance to talk to the grassroots of Montana. And that's why we're not spending all of our time in the largest cities in Montana. We're trying to get out to every community, from Culbertson to Dillon, to Libby, to here (Three... Full story
Over the past several weeks, I’ve read a couple of stories about short-term rentals in Bozeman, and there have been a lot of passionate opinions on the issue. I know quite a few people who have sworn off hotels and will only stay at short-term rentals when they are on vacation. Looking back at my experiences in short-term rentals, I think I would fall into the I’m just going to stay in a hotel category. I certainly understand the appeal of renting a house, condo, or apartment, but it’s just not my cup of tea. A few years ago, we decided to he...
The Three Forks School District is in the beginning stages of adding a powerlifting club. At last week’s School Board Meeting, Three Forks teacher and coach Stan Provenza discussed the club that would afford students the opportunity to compete in both powerlifting and strongman competitions. The club will be co-sponsored by Provenza and the head of the strength and conditioning program and coach, Casey McWethy. In a presentation to the board, Provenza said he and his wife will be attending powerlifting competitions and would like to extend t... Full story
The Three Forks High School Volleyball team had its season come to an end at last week's 5B District Tournament in Manhattan. The fifth-seeded Wolves fell in the opening round of districts on October 26 in a thrilling five-set match against fourth-seeded rival Manhattan. After the Wolves won the first set 25-21, the Tigers would battle back and win the following two sets, 25-18 and 26-24. Three Forks stormed back in fourth, winning emphatically, 25-14. Playing on their home court, Manhattan... Full story
The Broadwater County Commission is seeking letters of support for a proposed emergency services facility on the east side of U.S. 287 in the Wheatland Targeted Economic Development District (TEDD) near Three Forks. In a letter to county residents, the Commissioners said while they have saved a sizeable amount to help with the engineering and construction, the letters of support will assist with securing grant funding needed to complete the proposed facility on three donated acres in the TEDD. “As Broadwater County grows, there is an u... Full story
The Meridian Bridge Replacement Project is complete. The project, which saw full closure of the bridge on April 17, was completed and opened for traffic on October 19. The project was a joint effort between Gallatin County, Jefferson County, and Broadwater County and received funding with a grant from the Montana Coal Endowment Program (MCEP). The bridge on Meridian Cemetery Road near Willow Creek spans the county line between Jefferson and Gallatin Counties. Jefferson County Commission Chair... Full story
It should be a fantastic Halloween for children in the Three Forks area, with various local organizations hosting events over the next week. The Three Forks Chamber is hosting its annual Trick or Treat on Main event on Tuesday, October 31, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. According to Chamber Executive Director Emily Whalen, participating businesses will have a poster hanging on their window. "The Chamber always looks forward to events like Trick or Treat on Main as a way to get involved with the... Full story
Three Forks educator Jessica Oehmcke was recognized for her outstanding work during last week's Montana Education Association Conference in Billings. Oehmcke was named the 2023 Montana Business Education Association (MBEA) Outstanding New Business Teacher of the Year. Oehmcke found out a couple of weeks ago she was one of five nominees from across the state and from varying district sizes. "I was incredibly surprised at the nomination, as there are some really incredible teachers doing some... Full story
A few weeks ago, I wrote a column about how I was getting nervous about finding a new home and the process of moving. After a few weeks of searching, we found a place and have already started packing things to be ready to move by the end of the month. Because we are moving somewhere smaller, we’ve already had to get rid of many things and spend a little time each day piling the things we will keep in various places around the house. As I navigated the mess that had become my closet the other day, I thought about a move years ago. I was l... Full story
It's playoff time for the Three Forks High School Football team. After finishing the regular season with a 6-3 record and earning the third seed in the Southern B Division, the Wolves will open postseason play on Saturday, October 28, at Malta, with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. Three Forks Head Coach Connor Sullivan is extremely proud of his team for making the program's first playoff appearance since the 2018 season. "Like I said to begin the season, our kids looked bigger, faster, and... Full story
The Three Forks High School Cross Country wrapped up a banner season at last week's State Meet in Kalispell, with two athletes in the top five and the girls' team finishing in fourth place. Senior standout Bryon Fanning finished in third place in the boys' race, and eighth grader Teegan Gifford finished fifth in the girls' race. Bella Jones also earned all-state honors with a 15th-place finish in the girls' race. Gifford ended her first year with the program impressively, finishing in fifth at... Full story
The Three Forks High School Volleyball team ended the regular season in style, with a three-set senior night victory over visiting Lone Peak. The 25-22, 25-19, 25-19 win came in the last home game for seniors Ali Kotter, Paige Lien, Fallon Page, and Eva Parker. "Last night (October 21) was so much fun. I'm so proud of our amazing seniors. It was an awesome night for them, and I'm so happy they got a win on their home court for their final game. They are such a great group. I really can't say... Full story
At the second of four planned Community Technical Assistance Program (CTAP) meetings in southern Broadwater County, WGM Group and Montana Department of Commerce (DOC) officials discussed last week the results from a recent survey and feedback on land use maps. Broadwater County has received a CTAP grant from the DOC, which partnered with the WGM Group to facilitate the meetings and planning. As part of the process, possible addendums could be added to the county growth policy and address needs a... Full story
The Three Forks City Council voted last week to revoke the kennel license for Stacy Adams at 406 1st Avenue East. In July, the governing body approved a motion to allow a license for Adams to keep her six rescue dogs together. Before July's vote and at last week's meeting, several neighbors raised concerns to the governing body about the nuisance of the dogs barking. Three Forks resident Dennis Christensen, who lives on the street, said barking is so bad they cannot leave their windows open, and... Full story
Last week’s edition of the Three Forks Voice marked the fifth anniversary of the weekly newspaper. It was an exciting milestone for the publication, and we wanted to take some time in this edition to thank all those who advertised,purchased the newspaper, and those who have helped us with stories and pictures. To all of our advertisers in the Three Forks Voice and Lewis and Clark Journal, thank you so much for doing business with us; we could not have reached the five-year mark without you. Whether it is a classified or a full-page ad in the p... Full story
It doesn’t matter the time of day. If I’m sitting in my recliner, I could grab a blanket and take a nap. Often, I don’t even need to be tired. The moment I sit in that chair, I’m ready for bed. There are plenty of afternoons when I’m waiting on information for a story or cannot find the right words to complete an article that I’ll sit down and be asleep within minutes. 30-minutes later, I will be awakened by the sound of a phone ringing or a cat being mischievous and find a nice puddle of drool. Things are entirely different at night. Perhaps s... Full story
Trailing 16-0 near the end of the first quarter in last Friday's senior night matchup with third-ranked Columbus, things started to click on offense for the Three Forks High School football team. The Wolves would get right back into the game with three first-half touchdowns and pull as close as two points in the third quarter before Columbus answered with 22 consecutive points to get the 54-30 win. Following the game, Three Forks Head Coach Connor Sullivan praised the play of the offensive unit... Full story
With another stellar regular season in the books, the Three Forks High School Cross Country team has its eye on the postseason and the state meet scheduled for Saturday, October 21, at the Rebecca Farm in Kalispell. Head Coach Tara Forsberg is excited about the lead into state. “Taper is always hard for the kids, but it’s a time to relax and focus on the race ahead. I can’t wait to see what the teams do next,” Forsberg said. The boys Class B Race is scheduled for 1:15 p.m., and girls will run at 2:10 p.m. Seniors running for the Wolves at stat... Full story
The Three Forks High School Volleyball team will wrap up the 2023 regular season with two home games this week. The Wolves will start the week with an October 19 matchup with Jefferson High School (Boulder). Before the home finale scheduled for October 21 at 4 p.m. against Lone Peak, the four senior class members of the team will be honored. The four seniors on the 2023 team are Page Lien, Ali Kotter, Fallon Page, and Eva Parker. Head Coach Tiffany Lynch said the seniors are a special group to h... Full story
