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The Gallatin County Commissioners will host a public meeting in Three Forks on Wednesday, Nov. 18 to discuss with the public the project to replace Meridian Bridge. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the Three Forks Area Ambulance Station, 2 E. Hickory Ave. in Three Forks. The meeting will provide an overview of the 60% engineering design elements, a project schedule update, a discussion concerning the environmental permitting process, and an updated construction budget. Gallatin County has...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to invite the public to comment on a proposal to rehabilitate two bridges west of Three Forks. The bridges carry Interstate 90 over an abandoned railroad located at approximately reference post 278. Proposed work includes bridge deck repairs at the beam ends. The purpose of the project is to strengthen the beam ends, which will provide the time needed to develop a future bridge removal project. Construction is planned for 2021 and no significant impacts to adjacent landowners is...
The City of Three Forks is actively seeking public comments for two sizeable projects: • 2020 Growth Policy Update • Madison-Ruby-Jefferson River Watersheds Flood Maps Update Growth Policy Update We are working with the community to build a vision for the future of the City and reflect the goals and priorities of the community. www.EnvisionThreeForks.com will guide development and plan for and prioritize strategic goals. It will clearly articulate the City's vision, set forth meaningful goals, a...
Three Forks Rodeo Board members are continuing their fundraising efforts to pay for the new bleachers installed earlier this year. At a City Council meeting last week, Councilmen and Rodeo Board member Gene Townsend updated the governing body on fundraising efforts. According to Townsend, since January of 2020 they have raised nearly $93,000 with some of that having been spent on the bleacher construction. He reported their cash balance at the end of October is $11,771.23, and he is hopeful...
The City of Three Forks has closed their office to the public due to the increase of COVID-19 cases in Gallatin County. The City Hall has a drop box outside our door to drop payments, or other completed applications/sign up forms. If residents require a receipt they can knock on the door or call the city at 285-3431 and they will get payments out of the drop-box immediately and mail back a receipt. The Three Forks Community Library has moved back to curbside pickup only. Librarian Fawn Venzor said with the growing number of COVID-19 cases in...
Anyone involved with the Three Forks School district has witnesses on a daily basis the hard work of administrators, teachers, school board and staff members. As a reward for their hard work, the district was recently honored with a NorthWestern Energy Bright Surprise Award. According to Superintendent Jeff Elliott, the award is a recognition for the hard work and extra efforts all of their employees have exhibited during the pandemic. Elliot thanked the school board, teachers, paras,...
In late October, two tow truck drivers were killed on the scene of an accident on Interstate 90. This was a very tragic accident and one that should send a loud and clear message to those who are driving by tow truck drivers and emergency personnel – SLOW DOWN. There is absolutely no reason to get driving past an accident at a high rate of speed, yet it happens all the time. In fact, a lot of times this happens is when the accident they are reporting to was caused by bad road conditions. It is downright scary that somebody thinks it is not o...
It was the middle of the night and here I found myself in the high desert of Wyoming with my headlines on trying to navigate through a never-ending sea of sagebrush. While I certainly wasn’t hiding a body as I see on so many of the true-crime shows I endlessly watch, my intentions were not good at all. But let’s go back a little bit first. My first year of college was a blast, perhaps too much fun. How I managed to pass everything I will never know. I was having so much fun that I really didn’t want to come home where I would have to get a job...
Three Forks sophomore volleyball player Addi Pestel received a prestigious honor last week when she was named to the 5B District All-Conference Second Team. Head Coach Tracy Welter said she is not permitted to vote for her team and anytime an athlete is recognized by other schools is an incredible honor, especially doing it as an underclassman. "For Addi to be a sophomore and still be recognized in such a competitive and talented conference is huge. All of us are so proud of her, but we can...
BOZEMAN – Hunter numbers and success continue to vary in southwest Montana as recent snowfall facilitated some harvest opportunity while creating challenges for travel and access. Wildlife biologists with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks operated several check stations during all or part of the third weekend of the season — Nov. 7 and 8. In total, biologists met with close to 600 hunters at check stations in Alder, Cameron, Gallatin and Divide. Biologists use check stations to collect data on hunter participation and success, as well as the spe...
Meet Taz! This sweet man is looking for a new home with you. Don't let his age fool you, he is a very sweet boy who would make a great addition to your family. He is looking for a low energy home. Most dogs are good as well as older children. Taz is a gentle soul in need of some loving. Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter at 1549 East Cameron Bridge Road or call (406) 388-9399. *We are doing all services by appointment only so please call ahead...
At Billings Clinic, the emergency room is turning away ambulances. In Bozeman, health care workers who are supposed to be quarantined because of exposure to COVID-19 are having to work. Ravalli County emergency room doctors say the community is "on the brink of disaster." As COVID-19 continues to spread uncontrolled across Montana, four hospitals are operating beyond their capacity, schools and businesses are closing and officials are pleading for people to follow public health guidance. "The...
