Connect With Your Community!
Connect With Your Community!
Sorted by date Results 426 - 450 of 1479
The GCC Trident Plant is once again providing prime rib for a meal at the Three Rivers Senior Center. The annual prime rib "dinner" is scheduled for Thursday, September 7, at noon at the center located at 19 E. Cedar in Three Forks. According to Center Cook Trish Orr, those interested in attending do not have to be a member of the Senior Citizens Club. The cost is $5 for those over 60 and $7 for 60 and under. Orr is thrilled the Trident Plant continues to provide the prime rib each year. "I am... Full story
Three Forks High School Football Head Coach Connor Sullivan is proud of how his team battled in a down-to-the-wire 21-14 loss to Missoula Loyola in a game played at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. In this week’s matchup on the road against Shepherd, Sullivan will be looking for the team to finish drives in the red zone. The Wolves were the first to score in the season opener, with quarterback Shane Williams connecting with Tallyn McCauley for a touchdown to take a 6-0 lead with 4:39 left in the first quarter. Missoula Loyola would score the only s... Full story
The opening weekend of action for the Three Forks High School Volleyball team had plenty of positives. Head Coach Tiffany Lynch said the team played really well at the two-day Choteau Invitational. “We worked on some different lineups with girls in different spots. They did a great job of adjusting to new positions and working together,” said Lynch. “One of the biggest positives from the weekend was the performance of our younger girls. I was really impressed with our freshmen and sophomores stepping up and playing like they belonged there... Full story
It's nearing time for local businesses and organizations to come together for the Three Forks Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 16, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Diamond J Farm at 161 Price Road in Three Forks. According to Chamber Executive Director Emily Whalen, preparations have been going smoothly, and the collaborative effort between the organization and the community ensures a fun-filled night for all. "Because the Chamber was unable to host... Full story
After the recent upsetting news of vandalism on the new roofing completed as part of the Three Forks Schools Bond Project, Superintendent Rhonda Uthlaut made it very clear that the district will not tolerate this behavior. At last week’s School Board meeting, Uthlaut discussed the August 13 incident where vandalism occurred on the newly completed roof and part of the brick siding. Uthlaut said she really appreciates the public giving the district their trust with the $25 million bond. “It’s pretty disheartening that somebody would think this... Full story
Entering his fifth year at the helm of the Three Forks High School Football team, Wolves Head Coach Connor Sullivan believes the past year has been huge for the development of the program. "Our kids look bigger, faster, and stronger. Once you develop that confidence in the weight room, it kind of carries over to the football field. Some kids look noticeably different compared to last year," Sullivan said. With the season opener set for August 26 against Missoula-Loyola at Washington-Grizzly... Full story
With a mix of talented returning runners and newcomers, it should be another strong season for the Three Forks High School Cross Country team. With Wolves opening the 2023 campaign on Saturday, August 26, at the Jefferson Invite in Boulder, longtime Head Coach Tara Forsberg is excited about the start of the season. Forsberg said the girls’ team should be solid this season, with five freshmen to join an experienced group of upperclassmen. Five of the six Lady Wolves who helped lead the team to a... Full story
Since the start of practice earlier this month, new Three Forks High School Volleyball Head Coach Tiffany Lynch has been pleased with what she has witnessed from 31 players who tried out for the 2023 team. "The first few practices have been awesome. The energy is electric. You can tell the second you walk into the gym that the girls are happy to be there. I hit the jackpot with our assistant coaches. They have been so positive and helpful, which really adds to the climate of our practices.... Full story
Three Forks High School sophomore Danni Kober was recently selected to sing Alto II in the prestigious Montana All-State Choir. Kober will join others from around the state to perform at the Montana Music Educator Festival scheduled for October 18 to 20 in Missoula. According to Jonathan Sutton, her music teacher last school year, students from Class AA to Class C audition to perform in the elite group. “Students make an audition recording in the spring, and it is quite rare for a sophomore to make the ensemble,” Sutton said. Three Forks sen... Full story
The Montana Warrior Run-Gallatin Valley, a fundraiser for Impact Montana, is scheduled for Saturday, August 19, at Veterans Park in Three Forks. Along with 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile events, this 2023 Warrior-Run Gallatin Valley will also feature a Trifecta for those wanting to participate in all three races. The race schedule will start with the 10K at 8:30 a.m., the 5K at 10 a.m., and the 1 Mile at 11:15 a.m. This year’s event prices are $40 for the Trifecta, $35 for the 10K, $30 for the 5K, and $... Full story
Broadwater County in conjunction with the Montana Department of Commerce and the WGM Group, is hosting two public meetings later this month to generate feedback about growth from residents. The "Planning or Growth" public meeting for residents south of Road 101 is Thursday, August 24, at 6 p.m. at the Bridger Brewing facility at 75 Vigilante Road. The meeting for residents in the northern part of Broadwater County is August 31 at 6 p.m. at the Flynn Building in Townsend. According to Commissione... Full story
Later this week, the inaugural Rappin the Rivers Festival will take place at the "Bridge" near Three Forks. The event, presented by No-Coast Entertainment, is scheduled for Friday, August 18, and Saturday, August 19, with camping options available for attendees. The event will be the first rap and EDM festival hosted in Montana and will also have food and merchandise vendors. The Rappin the Rivers festival will feature three stages, with music scheduled on August 18 from 4 p.m. to 3 a.m. and... Full story
The City of Three Forks could learn as early as next month if they will be officially awarded a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for the ongoing Flood Mitigation Project. At the August 8 Council meeting, Flood Plain Administrator/City Treasurer Kelly Smith told the governing body that FEMA officials would be in town on August 9 to look at the site of the Three Forks project. Smith said the City had not received the grant yet, but FEMA officials are visiting Montana and wanted to... Full story
In early May, the Montana Department of Transportation announced the Headwaters Rest Area near Three Forks would be opening as soon as possible, pending the completion of some final facility details. Now in August, an opening date has yet to be set for the facility near the Interchange of I90 and US 287 in Three Forks. According to Lisa Olmsted, a Public Involvement Manager for DOWL, the rest area is just about ready, and they are currently working on final close-out work. Olmsted said they...
The Three Forks School District is in critical need of substitute teachers for the upcoming 2023-24 school year. According to Superintendent Rhonda Uthlaut, there are several layers to the need for substitutes, including the safety and supervision of children and quality instructional time that may be lost without adequate staffing. "Further, coverage for staff absences is also a critical piece in relation to retention of teachers. We have to allow teachers to take sick and personal leave as nee... Full story
The Gallatin County Commission voted last week to finalize American Rescue Plan Act funding for the Three Forks Area Ambulance Service. According to Commissioner Scott MacFarlane, TFAA approached the governing body in late 2020, stating they needed some matching dollars to help purchase a new ambulance. MacFarlane said the cost of emergency equipment has gotten really expensive, and last week they approved the piece of equipment TFAA bought through a sub-recipient. "So that was good to do for... Full story
A couple of weeks ago, on a Thursday, I had forgotten that it was the opening day of Headwaters Country Jam and made the mistake of traveling down Montana Highway 2 in the late afternoon. It was chaos as I tried to patiently wait for the long line of RVs to enter the site. While it was the opening day, there was already quite a crowd setting up their campsites, and numerous games of cornhole were already underway. Sitting in the line reminded me of the absolute joy of listening to live music and gave me the itch to get out and attend a concert....
The Montana Department of Agriculture is hosting a pesticide waste disposal event on Friday, September 22, at the Three Forks Airport. In one of four events this September in Montana, common pesticides disposed of include DDT, pentachlorophenol, dinoseb, and strychnine. Since the inception of the waste disposal invents in 1994, more than 796,000 pounds of pesticide waste have been collected from more than 1,871 participants. According to Carli Davis of the Montana Department of Agriculture... Full story
Developer Craig Rickert of Montana Crossroads, LLC approached the Broadwater County Commission last week asking to be next in line for money generated from the Wheatland Targeted Economic Development District. Rickert and Attorney Nathan Bilyeu presented the Commission with a Resolution asking the County to pledge $616,000 of annual tax increment to pay the debt service for infrastructure in the TEDD located off U.S. 287 in Three Forks. If eventually approved by the Commission, the payments would only happen after the completion of $396,000 of... Full story
The Montana Attorney General’s Office will be refiling charges against Three Forks resident Zachary Norman. A mistrial was declared Friday, July 28, in the felony deliberate homicide trial of Norman, who was charged after the January 15, 2022, shooting deaths of Brendan Estabrook and Chase Estabrook of Butte near 6th and Ash Streets in Three Forks. After three days of deliberation and the jury deadlocked at 10 in favor of guilt and two for acquittal, 18th Judicial District Court Judge John C. Brown announced the mistrial on Friday afternoon. ... Full story
In press calls last week, U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Montana) and Jon Tester (D-Montana) discussed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Discussing the NDAA, Daines said each year, Congress passes a bipartisan, bicameral bill that bolsters National Security and supports men and women in uniform. "Every year, I work to make the bill better for Montanans," he said. During the call, Daines said he was glad to report that one of their significant efforts in the base text of the bill will... Full story
The Wrestling Under the Lights: 2023 Keith Pierce Memorial Folkstyle Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, August 5, at the Three Forks High School Football Field. According to Shaun Hungerford, proceeds from the fourth-annual tournament will go to the Keith Pierce Memorial Scholarship fund, which is given yearly to a graduating senior with ties to the Southwest Montana Little Guy Wrestling Program. Wrestling is set to begin at 6 p.m., and admission is $7 or $5 for students. There is no charge... Full story
When I was little, my mom did a fantastic job incorporating many vegetables into dinner. While the veggies were undoubtedly good for me, there were a few that I could not stand. As is the case in many households across the country, I had to take everything that was on the dinner table and finish it. If there were my arch nemesis of Brussels sprouts or another hated foe in cauliflower, I would still have to finish everything on my plate. I was not allowed to take a tiny portion, either. I’ve heard horror stories of children who sat at the t... Full story
The Three Forks High School Volleyball team has a new Head Coach. At their July meeting, the Three Forks School Board voted to approve the hire of current assistant and former Hardin Head Coach Tiffany Lynch. "I am so excited to be the new head coach. Coaching and working with kids is something I've always felt called to do, so this is such a great opportunity for me," said Lynch. "I'm so excited to be working with these kids." A graduate of Huntley Project High School, Lynch played for the... Full story
In 2009, Fawn Venzor became a Trustee on the Three Forks Library Board. After nearly ten years of serving in the role, Venzor decided to take a leap and apply for the vacant Library Director position. After serving in the director position since April 2019, Venzor will be stepping down at the end of the month and moving out of the area. She was honored on July 21 with a farewell party at the library. Venzor was emotional talking about her four years in the position. "One of the hardest parts of... Full story
