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  • Christmas Stroll Friday, December 2

    Nov 30, 2022

    The Three Forks Chamber of Commerce will host the Annual Christmas Stroll on Friday, December 2nd. Main Street will close early, allowing strollers to visit local businesses starting at 4:30 p.m. and get a head start on Christmas Shopping. The Stroll will kick off with a tree lighting ceremony and a lighted parade led by Santa himself. Many of the traditions stroll-goers have come to expect will be present this year to celebrate our wonderful community, local businesses, and organizations.... Full story

  • Can you find one of the '3 Forks in Three Forks'?

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Nov 30, 2022

    A holiday promotion created by local small business owners is allowing shoppers to win gift cards by finding the "3 Forks in Three Forks. During the promotion, which started last week during Small Business Saturday and will run until December 17, shoppers can sign up to win gift cards by filling out a ticket after finding one of the "3 Forks" at participating businesses. According to Jessica Oehmcke, the idea for the event came following the third annual Ladies Night Fall Walk in October. "I... Full story

  • Ambulance Service hosting fundraising dinner

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Nov 30, 2022

    A Drive Thru BBQ Chicken Dinner next week will raise money for the Three Forks Area Ambulance Service. The proceeds from the donation-based fundraiser scheduled for Thursday, December 8 at 4 p.m. at the Ambulance Barn at 2 East Hickory will help pay for EMS Training Classes. The meal includes a chicken sandwich, coleslaw, and chips. The fundraiser will be critical for the service that needs additional volunteers and will help offset the $1,800 cost of an EMS training class. TFAA Board member... Full story

  • Council approves Mayor to help out with public works

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Nov 30, 2022

    The Three Forks City Council unanimously voted last week to allow Mayor Randy Johnston to perform specific duties for the Public Works Department. Duties authorized for Johnston from November 24 to 27 and December 28 to January 9 include snowplowing, sanding, plowing on the Headwaters Trail System, chlorine residual daily testing, and wastewater sample collecting. Johnston will fill in for the city due to a newly hired employee leaving and a previously planned vacation for the Public Works Direc... Full story

  • Our View: Stroll a great night in Three Forks

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Nov 30, 2022

    This week's Christmas Stroll is a wonderful opportunity for area residents to come together in downtown Three Forks. There are plenty of chances to get some amazing local gifts, but the annual Three Forks Chamber of Commerce event serves as an opportunity to get out and see friends and neighbors. After what was hopefully an outstanding Shop Local Saturday, the Stroll again highlights small businesses, and there are plenty of great ones in Three Forks. This year's event will feature Merchant... Full story

  • Coaches Corner: The Blind Horse

    Ellie West, Contributing Writer|Nov 30, 2022

    Thanksgiving is behind us, and we are gearing up for Christmas. This year, I have realized that not everyone enjoys or even celebrates the holidays. Perhaps, it may be challenging for some who may have lost their job or a loved one, are going through a difficult separation or divorce, are emotionally distant from their family, are dealing with an unexpected illness or injury, are separated by miles, or they may be lonely, single, or hurting. There is a myriad of reasons that may be out of their... Full story

  • DPHHS Reminds Montanans about Increased WIC Benefits

    Nov 30, 2022

    Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials said today that increased benefits are now available to families through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, commonly known as WIC. "We want to ensure that WIC recipients and those who are eligible, but not yet enrolled for the program, are aware that benefits increased in October," said Kevin Moore, acting WIC Director for DPHHS. "This is great news because we know that with increases in... Full story

  • Historical Society hosting Christmas Party

    Nov 30, 2022

    The Three Forks Area Historical Society invites you to attend their annual Christmas Party on Thursday, December 8th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Methodist Church Annex. You are asked to bring a side dish (casserole, salad or a dessert) to share; ham will be provided by Gene Townsend with the help of Toby Sorensen and Mike Lane. We would also like you to bring 3 wrapped white elephant gifts for a dice game after the dinner that is very fun. AND, one more thing--please bring a donation for the Headwaters Food Bank. The Christmas Party is always an... Full story

  • Secretary of State appeals rulings that struck down new election laws

    Alex Sakariassen, Montana Free Press|Nov 30, 2022

    Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen filed an appeal with the state Supreme Court Tuesday challenging the rulings of a district court judge who overturned four election administration laws passed by the 2021 Legislature. The notice marks the continuation of a legal battle that began in April 2021, just a day after Gov. Greg Gianforte signed two of the bills into law. Three separate lawsuits were eventually consolidated into a single case featuring a coalition of plaintiffs that included... Full story

  • HRDC Receives $5 Million Bezos Day 1 Families Fund Grant to Help End Homelessness for Families in Montana

    Nov 30, 2022

    HRDC, which provides shelter and robust wraparound services for families and individuals facing homelessness in Southwest Montana, today announced that it has received a $5 million grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund-the largest gift in the organization's 48-year history. Launched in 2018 by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the Day 1 Families Fund issues annual leadership awards to leading organizations on the frontlines that are employing compassionate, needle-moving work to help families move f...

  • Game wardens seek information on deer killed illegally at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park

    Nov 30, 2022

    CARDWELL – Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are seeking information on a deer that was killed illegally at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park. Sometime between the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 11, and Saturday, Nov. 12, a deer was shot in the eastern half of the park, where hunting is prohibited. The whole animal was removed and was not field dressed at the kill site. Anyone with possible information about this case is encouraged to visit myfwp.mt.gov/fwpPub/tipmont to provide details or call the FWP violation reporting hot line a... Full story