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In late 2023, the house Melissa and I were renting was put up for sale, and unfortunately, it was way out of our price range. While it probably doesn’t do me any good to carry many regrets, I wish we had purchased a home when we first moved to Montana in the summer of 2015. The housing market was just a bit different then, and we should have jumped on that opportunity. There is certainly a lot to enjoy about the new home, and we’ve settled in well; I miss the quiet from four years of living out in the “country.” There was something special... Full story
Operating out of one of the first homes built on the original town site of Three Forks, the Old Town Farmstand opened in 2023 with the goal of providing locally produced food, supporting local businesses, and connecting the community. Owner Roxanne Mulder said the business at 275 Old Town Road just across the Interstate from Three Forks operates as a Farmers' Market, adding it is located at a historic property founded by the Dunbar family in the 1860s. "The home that the shop and bakery are loca... Full story
The Three Forks Community Library 2024 Summer Reading Program will kick off on June 7 at 1 p.m. with signups and a special appearance from Smokey the Bear. Library Assistant Laura Brewer said the staff is excited about this year's program. "We look forward to this time of year and have so much fun planning the events and activities to encourage kids to keep reading during the summer months to prevent the 'Summer Slide,'" Brewer said. According to Brewer, the local library participates in the Col... Full story
It's once again time for the annual Three Forks Farmers' Market. The popular local event, hosted by the Three Forks Chamber of Commerce, will begin on June 6 and continue every Thursday through August from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at John Quincy Adams Milwaukee Railroad Park. According to Manager Carolyn Nealen, there is something for everybody at the market. "Obviously, at the Farmers' Market, a lot of people come for produce, but there are other handmade crafts as well. We have people who do... Full story
The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on the draft 2024-2028 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), which includes numerous projects in the Three Forks area. According to the MDT, the STIP is the list of projects planned for Montana for the next five years, including aeronautic, rail, highway, public transportation, non-motorized, and Federal Lands Highway Program projects that preserve and improve Montana's transportation system. Area projects listed...
When I was younger, I did not truly appreciate the beauty of the smaller things in life. One of those things was any given Friday night in the 1980s. This included regular stops at the once-powerhouse pizza chain Shakey's, night games for a few extra minutes after the streetlights came on, and a sleepover with a bunch of unruly friends that would result in about eight minutes of sleep. Often, a Friday night would include a trip to Warehouse Video to rent movies. I remember when the VCR craze... Full story
On a beautiful Saturday morning, community members came together for the Greater Goods Thrift Store's grand opening at the Three Forks United Methodist Church Annex. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted on June 1 by the Three Forks Chamber of Commerce, Pastor Sara Lattimore discussed the new store. "We're just so grateful that all of you have come out to join us. This endeavor is the outcome of a grant we applied for to help support our community and support the vitality of the church. We're just... Full story
At a press conference last week, Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer addressed the recent uptick in wrong-way drivers on Interstate 90. Springer reported that between 2019 and 2022, an average of 9.5 incidents were reported per year on the I-90 corridor in Gallatin County. Springer said in 2023, 24 incidents were reported, a 152% increase from the previous years, with four of the five drivers contacted by law enforcement being arrested for DUI. So far, in 2024, there have been 17 reports of... Full story
At a team meeting the night before last week's Class B State Track and Field Meet in Laurel, Three Forks Head Coach Dillon Gongliewski challenged his team to "leave it all out there" at the season-ending meet. According to the first-year Head Coach, his team answered the call. "They did amazing, First, we believe this is one of the largest group of kids Three Forks has sent to state in a long time. Everyone came to compete. They ran, jumped, and threw their hearts out," he said. The Wolves ended... Full story
In the upcoming November 5 election, voters in Gallatin County will be asked if they want to increase the local motor vehicle tax from .5 to .7% Earlier this month, the Gallatin County Commission voted to place the question on the ballot later this year. If it passes, the two-tenths-of-a-percent increase in funds would be used to further fund transportation infrastructure. According to Chief Deputy County Attorney LeeAnn Certain, the state statute allows a tax of up to .7 percent, with 50 percent of the money being distributed directly to the...
With a sixth-place finish at last week's Class B/C State Tennis Tournament in Missoula, Three Forks junior Malia Eriksson became the first player in program history to medal at state. Wolves Head Coach Janna Lauver described Eriksson's journey to placement as a thrilling experience that ended the 2024 season on a high note. Eriksson opened play on May 23 with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Paetyn Templet of Fort Benton. After losing her next match 1-6, 6-7 to Patience Lorenz, Eriksson ended the first day... Full story
I received a recliner from my mom and sister for my birthday a few weeks ago. The couch I usually sit on was in dire need of being taken to the dump, so this was an awesome gift to receive. It is perfect for sitting and binge-watching my stories. It’s also a wonderful reason to stay in the house more, which I enjoy more with each passing birthday. That being said, I’ll still need to get out of the house plenty for work-related reasons, often at sporting events. Other than work, the only two places I will go are to the grocery store and to get...
It was quite the season for the Three Forks High School Softball team. In just the program's second year, the Wolves doubled their win total of 8 in their inaugural season, picking up their 16th win with a 20-3 win over Thompson Falls to finish third at the Divisional Tournament. One week later, at the Class B/C State Tournament at Stewart Park in Billings, Three Forks was able to get win 17. After falling 12-7 to Conrad in their opening round game at state, Three Forks bounced back with an impr...
While the engineering design for replacing both bridges on Old Town Road near Three Forks is complete and ready to be put out to bid, the project still needs to go through the Section 106 process, which is intended to mitigate the removal of historic property. According to Stahly Engineering & Associates, both bridges are considered historic by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP). The latest update on an online project page created by Stahly Engineering states, “This process (Se... Full story
After losing 3-2 in extra innings to Thompson Falls on May 16 in the opening round of the Western B/C Divisional Softball Tournament in Florence, the Three Forks High School Softball team would need to win two consecutive games the following day to advance to state. Not only did the Wolves win their next two on May 17 with a 12-2 victory over Troy and a 15-5 win over Mission-Arlo-Charlee (MAC), but they would also get revenge against Thompson Falls with a phenomenal 20-3 win on May 18 to finish...
The Three Forks High School Golf team ended their season in impressive fashion at last week’s Class B State Tournament at the Marias Valley Golf & Country Club in Shelby. The Lady Wolves wrapped up the tournament with an outstanding third-place finish, with senior golfer Ari Judd winning the state individual title with rounds of 81 and 78. Judd finished six spots above second-place finisher Cate Leydig of Lone Peak. Head Coach Aaron Harkins said it was quite the thrilling ride over two days i... Full story
The Broadwater County Commission is asking for letters of support for a possible Groundwater Investigation Program (GWIP) in the Wheatland Area. In an email sent by the Commission last week, they requested the letters for a project nomination package for the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology GWIP. According to the County, the GWIP study is an in-depth investigation that takes one to three years to complete, depending on its complexity. It would provide a more detailed understanding of water sources in the Wheatland area and will benefit... Full story
As much as I enjoy cooking, there are a few dishes that I don't feel comfortable making. It's usually either because it's too messy, takes far too long, or is a bit complicated for culinary aptitude. While fried chicken has always been one of my favorite things to eat, I've probably only made it two or three times because I usually end up splashing my face with oil and making a mess that takes a complete shift of work to clean up. After getting super sick once after an old roommate made fried... Full story
Low temperatures, snow, and horrific wind at last week’s Divisional Tournament in Anaconda could not deter another outstanding performance for the Three Forks High School Golf team. The Three Forks Girls’ team ended the May 7 tournament as Divisional Champions, with senior Ari Judd finishing in first place. “The divisional golf round was nothing short of a hard-fought battle. With the wind chill hovering right around freezing all day and intermittent snow, the Wolves golf teams did incre... Full story
In unofficial final results from the May 7 election, local voters denied two general fund mill levies for the Three Forks School District. According to unofficial results from the Gallatin County Elections Department, the levy for $504,234 per year in the Elementary District was defeated by a vote of 851 to 465. The levy in the High School District for $176,154 was defeated by a vote of 850 to 458. In the race for two three-year seats on the Three Forks School Board, Brooke Pestel received the most votes with 538. Leana Eastty was second with 4... Full story
The recently released 2023 Montana State Parks Annual Visitation Report showed an 81.7% increase in visitors at the Madison Buffalo Jump State Park near Three Forks. The Park had 35,466 estimated visitors in 2023, a substantial increase from 19,518 in 2022. The increase in numbers made the Park the third most visited in Montana FWP Region 3. After reaching 75,699 estimated visitors in 2021, Missouri Headwaters State Park has seen a steady drop in numbers: 53,669 in 2022 and 33,436 last year....
Three Forks Volunteer Firefighters are partnering with Stageline Pizza for a unique fundraiser later this week. At the second Pizza Time event on Saturday, May 18, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Three Forks Firefighters will deliver pizzas to addresses within the Fire District. All tips and donations will go to the Three Forks Volunteer Firefighters 501c3 non-profit. According to Training Captain Charles Eastty, in 2023, one of the firefighters joked that they should deliver pizza as training one night... Full story
There was some great news recently for Three Forks Elementary School with the awarding of a 2024 Public Schools Grant from the Montana Masonic Foundation. TFES Principal Steve Fanning said staff members applied for the grant to bolster the library in the area of decodable readers. According to the Foundation, the $2,419 grant is for new curriculum-related books for the library, specifically eight different book sets, totaling 389 "decodable" texts to encourage children to sound out words using...
It's postseason time for the Three Forks High School Tennis team. After a successful regular season, the Wolves will travel this week to Belgrade for the 2024 Southeast Divisional Tournament, which is scheduled for May 16 to 18. Head Coach Janna Lauver said the Divisional Tournament is looking solid for the team after the strong regular season, adding the top six singles and doubles teams will advance to next week's state tournament in Missoula. "Three Forks is looking to take as many of those... Full story
The Three Forks High School Softball team is heading to Divisionals. The Wolves qualified for the tournament with a 12-2 Divisional Play-In game win on May 14 over visiting Powell County High School. With the victory, the Wolves are now 13-5 on the season and will open play in the Divisional Tournament on May 16 in Florence. "We are excited. We fully expected to be Divisionals and State. We've now got to go win two games at Divisionals," Head Coach Clay Feliciano said following the game. SENIOR... Full story
