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The Three Forks United Methodist Church Fall Rummage Sale is just around the corner, with the popular event scheduled for Thursday, October 5, to Saturday, October 7. Donations will be accepted at 124 2nd Avenue East in Three Forks on Saturday, September 30, from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday, October 2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday, October 3, from 9 a.m. to noon or until space runs out. This year's sale will begin on Thursday, October 5, with a Moonlight Madness Sale from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The... Full story
Not only will area residents have the opportunity to attend a family-friendly event at this week’s Magpie Foundation Renaissance Faire at the Missouri Headwaters State Park near Three Forks, but 100 percent of ticket sales will be donated and be used for specific projects aimed to help the living conditions of honorably discharged veterans. The first fundraiser for the foundation, the Renaissance Faire, is scheduled for Saturday, September 30, and Sunday, October 1, from 10 a.m. to sunset at t... Full story
Hollowtop Heating and Cooling is relocating from Four Corners to a newly built shop at 213 1st Avenue West in Three Forks. According to Operations Manager Leanna Bryant, Hollowtop Heating and Cooling owner Frank Bryant has been in the HVAC field for over 25 years. "In 2019, seeing the impact of trying to get timely service in our area, he created his own shop with the goal of providing local, affordable, and reliable service specifically to Three Forks and the surrounding area," said Leann. "Fra... Full story
The 2023-2024 school year started off with a brand-new weight room. After having an outdated and worn-out weight room for years it was decided there needed to be an update. Jake Lynch, middle school principal, had been planning out a new weight room since he was hired four years ago. The weight room was going to be remodeled originally along with the rest of the basement, with the bond. The original closets were taken out to create more space. The space had equipment that wasn't suitable for a... Full story
Deloris F. Erickson Barney, 79, of Three Forks passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Donald R. Barney; daughters, Kimberly Pennington and Melissa Demers; grandsons, Tyler and Austin; and multiple cousins, nephews, and nieces. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service. www.dokkennelson.com... Full story
Thursday, October 5, 2023, will be the date of the next Three Forks Area Historical Society Meeting. It will be at 7:00 p.m. in the Methodist Church Basement. Agenda items include end of season reports, the annual Volunteer Appreciation luncheon, update on the damaged brick wall at the Historic Headwaters Museum, Christmas planning and other items. Refreshments will be served by Mike Lane and Gene Townsend after the meeting. Everyone is invited to attend our fun meetings....
Montana is facing a growing housing crisis, driven by an influx of out-of-state home buyers and telecommuters. This is pushing up prices, making it difficult for Montanans to find affordable housing, and increasing residential property taxes. A solution I propose for consideration is to change the way property taxes are calculated for vacation homes and short-term rentals. Currently, all residential properties are taxed at the same rate, regardless of whether they are owner-occupied, rented out long-term, rented out short-term, or vacation... Full story
As I sit here at my desk writing my weekly, it is raining cats and dogs, and for the first time in months, my heater kicked on. While I am not looking forward to using propane because filling the tank can devastate my budget, I look forward to the tradition of “Soup Sunday” at our home during the year’s colder months. It’s always quite a bit of fun to put together a soup on a cold Sunday between the plethora of NFL games we watch rooting on our favorite teams or hoping for a great day for our fantasy squad. Last week, Melissa and Shayla... Full story
Fall has arrived and that means if you plan to burn now through November 30, 2023, there are restrictions and requirements in place to protect Montana’s air quality. Burning should comply with state and local air quality rules. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) encourages safe burning practices and good judgment to prevent wildfires. Follow these steps to burn September through November: • Obtain a permit from your local fire control authority at https://app.egovmt.com/burnpermit/. If your county is not listed on the website... Full story
Grief is an inescapable facet of the human experience—a journey that can catch us off guard, leaving us with unsettled emotions. I, too, found myself in this uncharted territory when I first experienced the loss of my father. In the years that followed, I would grieve, saying goodbye to my oldest sister, my mother, and another sibling, my brother. These deeply personal encounters with grief taught me that we are not alone in our pain. Although I had witnessed loss in various forms throughout my life, facing it within my own family brought grief...
As a past Paramedic/firefighter I want to acknowledge another 1st Responder that is rarely recognized or thanked. Recently one of our County Newspaper articles had a thank you given only to the Police, Fire, and ambulance. We do not seem to value our Tow Truck Drivers. They too face the horrors of every bad accident scene; get called out at all hours of the night and work in the worst weather, longer than the other 1st responders. More Tow Truck Drivers are killed or injured every year on these calls than police or fire personnel. WHY? Because... Full story
Months of finger-pointing between state-level Republicans and local government leaders over who to blame for rising property taxes escalated last week as the lobbying organization that represents county governments sent a late-night press release that, among other points, singled out Gov. Greg Gianforte’s personal property tax bill. The release, sent by the Montana Association of Counties at 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 13, said the association’s math shows that taxes on Gianforte’s personal home in Helena’s mansion district neighborhood are likely... Full story
Just how deep do Montana's widely discussed housing affordability woes run? Newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau sheds some statistical light on one facet of the challenge. Housing affordability is a product of two things: how much it costs people to keep a roof over their heads, and how much income they have to pay for it. While Montana has seen ballooning housing prices in recent years, the state's population is also earning more. The census figures indicate the median monthly... Full story
The Three Forks High School Volleyball team will host their second consecutive home match on Saturday, September 30, against visiting Big Timber. Part of a packed Homecoming week of activities, Saturday’s action will begin with the Freshman team at 1 p.m. In their home opener on September 23 against Whitehall, the Wolves bounced back after losing the first set 25-20, winning the second set 25-17. The visiting Trojans would seal the match, winning the final two sets, 25-16, 25-18. It was a big n... Full story
In his monthly Rural Press Call, U.S. Senator Jon Tester discussed the Defending Hunters Education Act, which would force the Biden Administration to reverse course on the recent decision to prohibit the use of federal funds for hunter education and school archery classes. "Hunting is a big part of our Montana way of life, whether it's the rifle, shotgun, or bow. Montanans make memories and fill their freezers every fall hunting," said Tester. "Part of preserving that tradition as well... Full story
Staff at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park are seeking volunteers to help with a post-season cleaning of the caverns. Volunteers in this event will get the chance to see the park up close as they work to reduce some of the impacts from visitors in the cave and on outdoor trails. This includes removing lint and dust from the cave formations, steps and pathways. Trail work will involve pulling noxious weeds and repairing rutted trails. The event will be Saturday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volu...
From the MSU News Service Youth across Montana who would like to enroll in Montana 4-H are invited to do so during the month of October. Montana 4-H is the youth development program of Montana State University Extension. It offers a range of choices and opportunities for youth to learn and grow, such as cooking or sewing, learning about conservation and robotics or raising an animal, while instilling employable life skills. In all, Montana 4-H offers more than 200 different projects and experiences that engage youth in learning. It is the large... Full story
After falling behind 7-0 early in the fourth quarter of their September 22 conference home game against Jefferson High School (Boulder), the Three Forks High School football team would respond emphatically, not allowing another Panthers score and controlling the chains on offense en route to an impressive 22-7 victory. Moments after the victory in a game that featured a steady rain from kickoff to the final whistle, an emotional Head Coach Connor Sullivan praised the squad and the journey to... Full story
The Three Forks High School Cross Country team rose to the occasion with fantastic results at last week's Bob Firman Invitational in Boise. The Wolves had three runners finish in the top 20 of the Varsity 2 Division at the two-day invite that featured 158 high schools from seven states. In the boys' race, Bryon Fanning finished in 16th place out of 316 runners with a time of 16:57.4, and Cass Violett had an incredible race, finishing in 17th with a PR of 17:00.4. Micah Gather finished with a tim... Full story
Page 1 of 5 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on September 23, 2023 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 09/22/23 01:03 CFS23-115216 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF INTERSTATE 90 HWY and ACCESS (0.5 LE - Documented 01:12 CFS23-115220 VIOLATION OF COURT S 16TH AVE and W DICKERSON ST (54.7 LE - Case Generated 01:38 CFS23-115226 TRAFFIC HAZARD LE - GOA / UTL 04:23 CFS23-115240 911 HANG UP DRIFTWOOD DR and S 19TH AVE (200.7 LE - Documented 04:36 CFS23-115242 VIOLATION OF COURT GALLATIN RD and MILL ST (51.0 feet) LE - Case Generated 06:16 CFS23-115248... Full story
Page 1 of 5 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on September 24, 2023 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 09/23/23 00:22 CFS23-115719 PUBLIC ASSIST JACKIE JO JCT and CATES PEAK CT LE - Documented 00:44 CFS23-115725 PATROL CHECK GIDDY UP DR and BAXTER LN E (16.0 LE - Documented 00:56 CFS23-115728 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 01:07 CFS23-115730 FLAG DOWN S 16TH AVE and W DICKERSON ST (37.6 LE - Documented 01:30 CFS23-115742 PATROL CHECK N 19TH AVE and RAWHIDE RDG (35.2 LE - Documented 02:25 CFS23-115756 WELFARE CHECK GOOSE CREEK RD and... Full story
Page 1 of 5 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on September 25, 2023 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 09/24/23 00:05 CFS23-116227 WELFARE CHECK MADISON ARM RD and FS 1738 (0.1 LE - Public Assist 00:18 CFS23-116233 DISABLED LE - Documented 01:00 CFS23-116241 NOISE W KATINA CT and MOUNTAIN WEST LN LE - Documented 01:02 CFS23-116242 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 01:25 CFS23-116248 PATROL CHECK ARDEN DR and ANDREA DR (15.7 feet) LE - Documented 01:29 CFS23-116251 911 HANG UP FRANK RD and LEXLEY ACRES LE - 01:37 CFS23-116252 PATROL CHECK... Full story
Page 1 of 5 MEDIA REPORT Printed on September 25, 2023 CFS Date/Time Street Name Code : Description 09/17/23 07:34 24 : 24/7 09/17/23 08:48 24 : 24/7 09/17/23 09:36 TSTOP : Traffic Stop 09/17/23 09:45 TSTOP : Traffic Stop 09/17/23 10:06 TSTOP : Traffic Stop 09/17/23 10:25 TSTOP : Traffic Stop 09/17/23 10:30 HIGHWAY 284 ANIMAL : Animal 09/17/23 11:06 DEEP CREEK CANYON ANIMAL : Animal 09/17/23 13:22 HWY 284 ANIMAL : Animal 09/17/23 13:24 E ST TSTOP : Traffic Stop 09/17/23 13:46 SB MM62 TSTOP : Traffic Stop 09/17/23 14:09 Armory : Armory 09/17/23... Full story
Page 1 of 8 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on September 26, 2023 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 09/25/23 00:40 CFS23-116610 PUBLIC ASSIST LE - Documented 00:46 CFS23-116611 77 LE - Agency Assist 01:57 CFS23-116620 SUBJECT STOP N 11TH AVE and W VILLARD ST (177.4 LE - Warning 02:01 CFS23-116623 WELFARE CHECK BUSINESS HUB DR and DRIVEWAY LE - GOA / UTL 02:39 CFS23-116629 12 EMS:COLD FIRE:COLD RUBY MOUNTAIN WAY and SPANISH LE - Documented 06:22 CFS23-116642 PATROL CHECK N 19TH AVE and KIMBERWICKE ST (14.6 LE - Documented 06:37... Full story
Page 1 of 7 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on September 27, 2023 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 09/26/23 00:04 CFS23-117085 SUICIDE THREAT E FULTON AVE and ALLEY (28.3 feet) LE - Documented 00:39 CFS23-117092 AGENCY ASSIST LE - Agency Assist 01:01 CFS23-117096 PATROL CHECK S COTTONWOOD RD and ALPHA DR LE - Documented 01:46 CFS23-117099 PATROL CHECK CIRQUE DR and MOUNTAIN VIEW DR LE - Documented 02:03 CFS23-117101 PATROL CHECK RIVER ROCK RD and NORTH SHORE DRLE - Documented 02:21 CFS23-117108 PATROL CHECK HOMESTAKE DR and... Full story
