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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
Three Forks Schools' new VIP (Volunteering In Packs) Coalition together with Headwaters Area Food Bank and Stageline Pizza are hoping to have a record-breaking food drive on Halloween this year. Trick-Or-Treat So Kids Can Eat, as the drive has been named, will be a joint effort to help the local food bank put together their annual Thanksgiving baskets. Students have been challenged to put teams of 3-5 students together to collect food around town on Halloween. Fall sports teams will be... Full story
The headlining acts have been announced for the 2024 Headwaters Country Jam scheduled for July 25 to 27 at "The Bridge" near Three Forks. Bailey Zimmerman, Jon Pardi, and Gary Allan are the headlining acts for the popular local music festival. Other acts on the 2024 bill include Luke Grimes, 49 Winchester, Cory Kent, Lonestar, Stephen Wilson Jr., Dallas Smith, Ella Langley, Jake Worthington, Josh Ross, Hueston, and Zach Top. Tickets and camping will go on sale to the general public on Friday, Oc... 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
Life…it happens. Situations arise, and it’s a series of ups and downs, and sometimes, those downs hit really close to home. You may find yourself wrestling with sadness or disappointment stemming from your family or friends, as we all encounter moments that test our resilience. In my own journey, there has been a sadness that has lingered for months. I have a dear friend who is dealing with a divorce, another is mourning a loss, yet another is navigating financial setbacks, one is diagnosed with an illness, and a friend is experiencing hea... Full story
From the MSU News Service Montana State University Extension is accepting applications from rural Montana communities until Dec. 15 to participate in Reimagining Rural, a three-part virtual gathering planned for January and February. Reimagining Rural is a program that brings community members in towns across the state together for three evening events to hear speakers share their rural success stories and how to get things done in small towns. Following the talks, where members of local...
From the MSU News Service The Montana Science Olympiad State Tournament is set for Friday, April 19, 2024, at Montana State University. Registration is now open for middle and high school teams. Coaches of new and returning schools are encouraged to participate in the Coaches' Kickoff, an online orientation, from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25. The orientation will include information on the logistics of starting a team, garnering community support, tournament events, coach resources and tips... Full story
From Intermountain Health & St. James Healthcare October is medical ultrasound awareness month. The 20-week ultrasound for parents-to-be is an exciting visit– it’s when they usually find out if they’re having a boy or girl. But parents should know there’s far more importance to the 20-week ultrasound. “The 20-week fetal ultrasound is a crucial milestone in prenatal care. In addition to being an opportunity for the parents to figure out the baby’s gender if they choose to do so, it is the moment where we ensure the health of the developing...
Donna Lee (Todd) Handschke of Three Forks passed away on Oct. 09, 2023, surrounded by her family at Spring Creek Inn Memory Care Center in Bozeman, MT. She was born December 15, 1952, in Townsend, MT, to parents Donald Lee "Cotton" Todd and Madeline May (Lane) Todd. Donna graduated from Three Forks High School and Secretarial School in Bozeman. Throughout the years, Donna worked at the Dew Drop Cafe, Stuckey's, Johnson's Drug Store, and the GTA-Cenex, all in Three Forks. She also worked at the C... Full story
BOZEMAN – Staff with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host three events this month to train hunters how to collect samples from their harvested animals for chronic wasting disease testing. These events will include information on how to collect and submit testing samples, how to properly dispose of animal carcasses, and other information hunters should know about CWD management in Montana. Hunters are welcome but not required to bring their own harvested animals and tools for collecting samples, if available. Such tools include gloves, a k...
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
A report describing how two Montana highways could be made safer for motorists and wildlife has conservationists optimistic that roadway changes are afoot in south-central Montana - or will be soon. The report comes after a year of high-profile crashes resulting in the deaths of iconic Northern Rockies species including dozens of bison and elk and at least one grizzly cub. Authors of the U.S. 191/MT 64 Wildlife and Transportation Assessment argue that those highways are ripe for wildlife... 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
Page 1 of 7 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on October 18, 2023 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 10/17/23 00:33 CFS23-126805 FLAG DOWN S 16TH AVE and W DICKERSON ST (37.6 LE - Documented 01:55 CFS23-126824 911 HANG UP PRAIRIE GRASS CT and QUAIL RUN RD LE - Documented 02:33 CFS23-126831 PUBLIC ASSIST TOWN CENTER AVE and HUNTLEY DR LE - Documented 04:28 CFS23-126840 DUI NORRIS RD and JACKRABBIT LN (103.3 LE - Documented 04:43 CFS23-126841 SUSPICIOUS LINNEY RD and DRIVEWAY (0.1 miles) LE - Documented 05:11 CFS23-126845 911 HANG... Full story
Page 1 of 7 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on October 19, 2023 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 10/18/23 03:34 CFS23-127348 BURGLAR BARNETT LN and FRONTAGE RD (219.7 LE - 06:16 CFS23-127354 PATROL CHECK S BROADWAY ST and LEXINGTON AVE LE - Documented 06:31 CFS23-127356 PATROL CHECK LE - Documented 06:39 CFS23-127357 PATROL CHECK W MAIN ST and N 19TH AVE (76.5 feet) LE - Documented 06:42 CFS23-127359 TRAFFIC HAZARD BRIDGER DR and BUCKS RUN CT (126.7 LE - Public Assist 07:11 CFS23-127361 PATROL CHECK DRIVEWAY and BRIDGER CANYON... Full story
Page 1 of 5 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on October 20, 2023 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 10/19/23 00:14 CFS23-127766 PATROL CHECK LE - Documented 00:26 CFS23-127768 SUICIDE THREAT IDA AVE and ORANGE ST (49.3 feet) LE - Case Generated 00:32 CFS23-127770 PATROL CHECK DRIVEWAY and DOLLAR DR (144.3 feet) LE - Documented 00:44 CFS23-127773 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 01:06 CFS23-127774 PATROL CHECK FRONTAGE RD and N 7TH AVE (0.1 LE - Documented 01:21 CFS23-127778 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 01:44 CFS23-127783 PATROL CHECK N MAIN... Full story
Page 1 of 5 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on October 21, 2023 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 10/20/23 00:42 CFS23-128180 TRAFFIC HAZARD LONE MOUNTAIN TRL and BROWTINE LE - Documented 00:45 CFS23-128182 AGENCY ASSIST S COTTONWOOD RD and ALPHA DR LE - Agency Assist 01:00 CFS23-128186 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 01:22 CFS23-128196 PATROL CHECK FRONTAGE RD and N 7TH AVE (0.1 LE - Documented 01:31 CFS23-128198 PATROL CHECK E VALLEY CENTER RD and FREMONT LE - Documented 05:05 CFS23-128213 PATROL CHECK CHURCHILL RD and DRIVEWAY... Full story
Page 1 of 6 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on October 22, 2023 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 10/21/23 00:08 CFS23-128591 BURGLAR S LAUREL PKWY and FALLON ST (10.8 LE - Documented 00:27 CFS23-128596 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:36 CFS23-128597 WELFARE CHECK HYALITE CANYON RD and DRIVEWAY LE - Documented 00:47 CFS23-128601 PARTY POWDER LIGHT DR and LONE LE - Documented 01:10 CFS23-128606 PARTY WEST SHORE DR and SHALLOW LE - Documented 01:28 CFS23-128609 PATROL CHECK BUSINESS HUB DR and DRIVEWAY LE - Documented 01:31... Full story
