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Mainstreet Murals, The Sellars Sisters

For over two years, the Sellars sisters have had their flower shop on Mainstreet open. The minute you walk in the door of the shop the explosion of art is everywhere to be seen, and a rambunctious...

 
 By Lura Pitman    News    March 9, 2022

Twisted Harmony Creations

Tracy and Corey Anderson have opened a craft shop next to Big M Realty on the Main Highway at 25 1/2 1st Ave. West. The crafts are predominately wood kits that can be painted and assembled right at...

 
 By Lura Pitman    News    March 2, 2022

Roundup Offers Free Dave Ramsey Money Management Course for Local Teens

Have you ever heard the expression "I have more month than money", or "I'm so broke I can't pay attention"? These expressions are common to most of us living paycheck to paycheck. We always want...

 
 By Lura Pitman    News    February 23, 2022

Update on City Works with Mayor Jones

In collaboration with Mayor Jones Time to catch up with our city Mayor, Sandra Jones. With many water concerns lately, I was stirred to meet with our Mayor, Sandra Jones. For those who are not aware,...

 

Musselshell Amateur Radio Club (KF7ELT)

For those of you who may have noticed the event in the paper last week for the meeting of the Musselshell Amateur radio club, you will have noticed that it is Ham Radio that the group is meeting...

 
 By Lura Pitman    News    February 9, 2022

Van Dykes Adjusts to Corporate Decisions

Some of our readers have likely already noticed that there has not been a VanDykes sales flyer in every weekly issue like there normally is. I spoke to Jerry Rangitsch, manager at VanDykes grocery....

 
 By Lura Pitman    News    February 2, 2022

Attention Water Haulers

Everyone from Roundup and the surrounding area understands the value of water. This is the life long struggle of local residents. Many people who are not on city water do not have wells, and haul...

 
 By Lura Pitman    News    February 2, 2022

Chris Kirk, Musselshell County CFO

Last April, Musselshell County hired Chris Kirk as the new Chief Financial Officer. Chris works with the commissioners on the budget, and making that sure that the money goes to the right place, and correcting things if they do not. Chris has...

 
 By Lura Pitman    News    January 26, 2022

Shawn Dutton and First Security Bank

Shawn Dutton became the bank manager at First Security Bank eleven years ago. A Montanan all of his life, Shawn was born in Deer Lodge, and raised in Wisdom. After graduating college in Bozeman in the...

 
 By Lura Pitman    Sports    January 12, 2022

Melstone Sophomore Kierra Hougan Rides Rodeo in Vegas

Melstone currently has a few rodeo families, Newmans, Grebes, Robinsons, Cates, and Hougens. After my interview with Sage Newman two months ago, I was referred by a reader to speak with Kierra...

 
 By Lura Pitman    News    January 12, 2022

Mayor Jones Takes Oath of Office with Judge Spaulding

Mayor Jones takes the oath of office with Judge Spalding for her third term as mayor. Jones has served eight years and will have served fourteen years for the county when this term is finished. Mayor...

 

The Eager Eaters

No matter the cold, a rancher must leave the comfort of home to care for the livestock. This day in particular, rancher Lisa Darlington of Petroleum County, would rather have been snuggling her...

 

Fire Works, Parties, Resolutions, and Traditions

Another year closes and a new year begins. While pondering how fast this turbulent year flew by, I remembered from my childhood the coloring pages of baby new year and old father time. I decided to...

 

Local Photographer Mary Peters "Catches the Moment"

Local talent, Mary Peters, found her niche' with a camera in her hands. She has been "Catching the Moment" the last few years as a PRCA Rodeo photographer. Mary was born and raised in Lewistown, and...

 

Kimberly Marraffino, Local Author, Shares How an Idea Became a Published Book

Have you ever dreamed of writing a book? Have you had that idea in your head for years? Well Kimberly Marriffino, dreamed of it and did it, twice, and is still writing. Since Kimberly was a teen she...

 
 By Lura Pitman    News    December 1, 2021

Back In Business with Updates Coming!

The corner gas station that has been known as Liberty, or Express Stop, has now been reopened since November 3rd. The business will be changed to a Phillips 66, and there will be new signs coming...

 
 By Lura Pitman    News    November 10, 2021

Lady Kate's, A Bridal Boutique

Kate Amick and her husband moved to Roundup Montana this spring. New to the area, they haven't let the grass grow under their feet. Kate works remotely full-time while starting her dream career, a...

 
 By Lura Pitman    Events   

Local Man, Sage Newman, To Ride at NFR

Sage Newman, of Melstone Montana, is competing this year at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Rodeo is a physically strenuous sport that often is deadly. Bronc riders risk their life with every...

 

The American Dream is Still Alive and Thriving in Roundup Montana as Another New Business Begins

Bull Mountain Spray Foam operated by Willis and Alvin Hochstetler, sons of Jacob Hochstetler of Elk Country Builders. The young men have recently began running the spray foam insulation business and...

 
 By Lura Pitman    News    October 13, 2021

Homes on The Range Undergoes a Long Overdue Remodel

This year is the year of changes for Homes on the Range. In May, Paula Snider came on staff as the Service Coordinator, and in June, Angie Mozqueda became the new Property Manager on staff. The...

 
 By Lura Pitman    News    October 6, 2021

Remember the Farmer October 12th

The season of harvest is a season for festivities and joy. The crops that were sewn and tended with hope are gathered, cleaned, sold, and the profit is measured. This year saw many dashed hope as the...

 
 By Lura Pitman    News    September 29, 2021

The Walk to End Alzheimers

Alzheimers symptoms are predominantly a poor memory and difficulty learning new information. This makes living become more and more complicated and hard to live independently. This happens from a...

 
 By Lura Pitman    News    September 15, 2021

Bull Mountain Trading Post Opens Once Again as Family Business

Bull Mountain Trading Post opened the doors again on September 4th. The new owner Rex Moss, along with his Daughter Mandy Sims, and her daughter MaKaila Moss are all working at the store. Mandy and...

 
 By Lura Pitman    News    September 15, 2021

Old Timers for Alzeimer's Fundraiser Present $5,000 Donation

On September 9th, Bob and Karen Varney presented a five-thousand-dollar check to Kaela Imm of the Alzheimer's Association of Montana during the Senior dinner. The couple has been fundraising in...

 

Tim Anderson, The Bicyclist

If you have been in Roundup for very long you will know Tim Anderson. He is always on his bicycle riding around town spring, summer, fall, and winter. Tim is also commonly seen visiting the local busi...

 

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