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In recent years, the Headwaters Golf Course in Three Forks has closed for winter from November 13 through the end of February. With warmer temperatures in the forecast, local golfers looking for a chance to get on the course can play as long as the temperature is at least 40 degrees for several hours. According to Pro Shop Manager Sydney Rochford, in March, they must first get the snow and ice melted on the course before they can allow players. "Then the guideline to open is the temperature has... Full story
In December 2021, the Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists officially passed new regulations to allow mobile units. As soon as Man of the Woods Barbershop in Big Sky owner Kyle Pemberton heard the news, he jumped on the opportunity to serve clients through a mobile unit as quickly as possible. The Man of the Woods Mobile Barbershop officially opened for business in February and is traveling to communities throughout the area, which includes stops each Thursday and Friday in Three Forks at... Full story
The trial for Three Forks resident Zachary Norman, who faces two counts of felony homicide and two counts of tampering with evidence, will start on Tuesday, March 21, at the Gallatin County District Court in Bozeman. Norman was arrested following the January 15, 2022, shooting deaths of brothers Brendan Estabrook and Chase Estabrook in Three Forks, and his bail was later set at $1 million. Norman plead not guilty to the charges on February 16, 2022. The deliberate homicide charges carry a... Full story
I’m an avid sports fan, and my absolute favorite time of the year is the NCAA Basketball Tournament, especially the first four days. I may not leave the couch this Thursday morning until Sunday night, and I’m perfectly okay with this. As a kid, I attended the tournament with my grandparents, cheered on the University of Wyoming basketball team, and witnessed their magical run to the Sweet 16 and a heartbreaking loss in the first round the following year against Loyola Marymount. Unfortunately, they have not returned to the NCAA Tournament too... Full story
Currently in the process of updating its Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), the City of Three Forks is asking for assistance from residents in filling out a survey for advice on selecting and prioritizing the municipalities most essential needs. The survey, which can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ThreeForksCIP, will be available to fill out until March 31. A hard copy of the survey can also be filled out at City Hall at 206 S. Main Street. According to City Officials, the CIP is a budgeting and financial tool that the City Council wil... Full story
Three Forks Education Foundation Board President Dave Chojnacki is passionate when he speaks about the local organization that provides scholarships and teacher grants. "We are a small school. We are not like Bozeman or Billings. We are Three Forks, and we are six blocks long. We want our students to know there are a lot of people who care about them and their future in this community who care about their future. And they are our future," he said. Chojnacki and the board members are inviting... Full story
The Three Forks Education Foundation is a gigantic asset to the three local schools. Whether it is their annual teacher grants or student scholarships, the foundation goes above and beyond to benefit students and teachers. The Three Forks community is lucky to have such a wonderful group who, year in and year out, step up to the plate for the betterment of local education. Next week will allow area residents to help the foundation at their annual fundraiser scheduled for Thursday, March 16, at the school cafeteria. This fundraising dinner is a... Full story
I’m okay with getting a little more cynical every day, and I guess it’s just part of my journey of aging. I’m at the point where most things cause me stress, but a few hit home a little harder. These are just a few examples of the little things that are turning my hair grayer by the day. I try to shop locally and small as much as I can. It is important. Unfortunately, there are times when I have to venture out to a bigger “box” store, and when the lines are long, I will use self-checkout to get in and out as quickly as possible. Every tim... Full story
There was plenty to be proud of with this year's Three Forks High School Boys' Basketball team. After losing eight seniors from last year's state championship squad, the 2022-23 team forged their own identity, ended the campaign as 5B regular season and tournament champions, and finished just one game away from the state tournament. The Wolves' season came to an end at last week's Southern B Divisional Tournament after a 73-55 loss to Lame Deer. Three Forks opened the Divisional Tournament on... Full story
The upcoming Public Safety Academy will allow area residents to learn a little more about the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office. The academy is open to all county residents over 18, is free of charge, and will run for eight to ten weeks in spring or early summer. According to Captain Eric Paulson, the academy covers everything from recruitment, hiring, training, communications, patrol tactics, patrol investigations, long-term investigations, K9s, Search & Rescue, and special weapons and tactics.... Full story
You can’t log onto social media these days without seeing some vitriol spewing in the comments sections. It really is unfortunate, and I miss the days when all I would see were pictures of people’s families. At this point, I’d even settle for watching videos of fireworks on the Fourth of July that never turn out well but get posted anyway. I do my best to navigate through the cesspool associated with an online experience, but sometimes I go down a rabbit hole I wish I would never have entered. This was certainly the case the other day, and it s... Full story
For the sixth straight season, the Three Forks High School Boys' Basketball team is headed to the Southern B Divisional Tournament at the Metra Park Arena in Billings. The 5B District regular season and tournament champions will open the tournament with a Wednesday, March 1, matchup at 4 p.m. against Baker. Head Coach Terry Hauser loves having the extra week of preparation between the district and divisional tournaments. "We get to prepare more, and also, if you are banged up at all, you get... Full story
The Three Forks High School Boys' Basketball is moving on to the Southern B Divisional Tournament semifinals at the Metra Park Arena in Billings. After falling behind 2-0 in Wednesday evening's quarterfinal matchup against Baker, a Hunter Feddes three would give the Wolves a lead they would never relinquish in a 70-57 victory. "It's amazing. It feels amazing. Nobody expected us to be here, and here we are in the semis. It's an awesome feeling," said Head Coach Terry Hauser. The Wolves will next... Full story
Following a hard-fought 49-46 win Friday over Big Timber in the semifinals of the 5B District Basketball Tournament, sophomore Hunter Feddes said it was a huge win for the team, but they would need to ready to go for Saturday's championship game. A little over 24 hours later, the Wolves answered the call and took home a District Tournament title after a three-pointer from Feddes with 3.6 seconds remaining propelled top-seeded Three Forks to a 53-52 win over rival Manhattan. The Wolves now advanc... Full story
Stahly Engineering and Associates has created a project page to inform residents about the progress of the replacement of the Old Town Bridge north of Three Forks. The page, which can be found at oldtown.stahlyprojects.com, features a project history and schedule, and legislative update. The page also allows residents the opportunity to submit comments and questions. According to the newly created project page, an advertisement for construction bids for the project will go out in October, with... Full story
I’ve been lucky to work in many great newsrooms with fantastic co-workers. I’ve also had some jobs in journalism that were awful experiences. Whether I liked a past job or not, they have led me to what I’m doing now in Three Forks, and I am very thankful Melissa and I have the two local publications. Whenever I’m having a challenging day, I will try to think back to a time and place when I was working for a newspaper that was not a lot of fun, and much like the 1990s TV slogan for “TOYS R US,” it turns my frown upside down. One of the stories... Full story
The HRDC District IX is offering a new tax program in 2023. According to District Economic Development Director Dean Williamson, the HRDC has traditionally been part of the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. He said this year; they have gone in a different direction. "We at HRDC--seeing a trend here and nationally--are helping those taxpayers who are interested in preparing their own returns. We have all been trained through the IRS, but this is not affiliated at all with the... Full story
Following a season-ending 44-29 loss at the 5B District Basketball Tournament to Jefferson, first-year Head Coach Lacy Noble praised her two seniors, Bri Warren and Brielle Davis. With a young roster this season, Noble also had her eye on next season and returning a wealth of experience. "My seniors have been the best leaders all season. Bri and Brielle took our young sophomores under their wings and helped them. They showed them and modeled them to a basketball behavior I admire," Noble said.... Full story
Last week, the Montana Department of Transportation lowered the speed on S-287/Old Yellowstone Road from 60 to 45 miles per hour on the route between Three Forks and Willow Creek. According to MDT Public Information Officer Lori Ryan, local crews are working on installing rough road markings and temporary speed reduction signs in an effort to serve constituents in the highest capacity. "MDT is aware there are frost heave issues on the S-287/Old Yellowstone Trail Road, and we are also aware that... Full story
Not only did Three Forks High School Senior Beau Johnston shine during the 2022 high school cross country season, but he also continued his success competing in the USATF Junior Olympic events, where he earned All-American status at the national finals last December in Texas. Johnston was recently recognized for his efforts when he was named the 2022 Montana Athlete of the Year in the 17-18-year-old division for USATF Junior Olympic Cross Country. "I was extremely thrilled and happy to see my... Full story
7 is off to a great start in the kitchen, seeing I’ve gone over a month without dropping a pizza in the bottom of the oven. It has been nice enough that I could probably smoke something outside, but I recently signed up for Apple TV, so I have not been too interested in getting off the couch. With a new year, I’m sure there will be plenty of new recipes mixed in with the old traditional favorites. One of the favorites that will never fall out of the rotation is “loose meat sandwiches,” aka “tavern sandwiches.” I’m not from the Midwest, wher... Full story
The Three Forks High School Girls' Basketball team will open postseason play Thursday with a 5B District matchup against Townsend. The fourth-seeded Wolves will take on the fifth-seeded Bulldogs in a game scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Belgrade Events Center. The two teams split games this season, with Three Forks winning 54-49 at home on January 27 and losing 48-40 on February 4 in Townsend. "I know they will be coming for us again and try to make us run. They play really physical and we are... Full story
For the second straight season, the Three Forks High School Boys' Basketball team will open the postseason as regular season 5B District Champions. "I am so proud of these young men for stepping up and filling some big shoes from last year and repeating as conference champs. That was our goal for the regular season, and we accomplished it." Head Coach Terry Hauser said. The Wolves will enter this week's 5B District Tournament with the top seed after finishing 7-3 in conference play and will... Full story
After a 30-plus year hiatus, the Three Forks High School Wrestling returned to the mat for the 2017-18 season. Six years later, the squad has become one of the top programs in the Treasure State. The meteoric rise was in full force last week, with the Wolves finishing in second place as a team with three individual state champions at the State Tournament in Billings. Three Forks finished second in Class B with 154.5 points, only behind consecutive state champion Huntley Project with 201.... Full story
It was a phenomenal start to the postseason for the Three Forks High School Wrestling team, with four Wolves winning individual titles on their way to first-place team finish at last week's Western B/C Divisional Tournament in Pablo. Three Forks captured the first Divisional Title in school history, dominating the field finishing with 335 team points, 99 points ahead of second-place Lincoln County (Eureka) with 236. Whitehall was third with 230, Jefferson was fourth with 211, and Cut Bank... Full story
