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VFW Memorial Park to get New Flag Poles From Signal Peak Donation
The local VFW Post 4925 is embarking on a "make-over" for the War Memorial Park. Signal Peak generously donated $14,723 for six new flag poles and flags to represent the six branches of the military,...
American Defender Offers Monthly Classes for Roundup
In a constitution carry state, it is a good idea to have training and education when owning and using a firearm. Many local people have had Hunter's Safety, a critical class for gun owners who intend...
Asparagus Point
Though I normally feature a business or local person in our community, today I felt called to one of the greatest things about living in Musselshell County. Nature. People who love living in Montana...
The first planning event for the future Bair Collins Park
The first planning event for the future Bair Collins Park was held Thursday evening at the Back porch BBQ Coal Miner's Room. Many ideas were discussed and there was a great turnout. There will be...
Sellars Place Remodel
The little flower shop near Radio Shack has just finished a redecoration throughout their store. They have now reopened with new gifts and local artisan crafts. Stop in and see what they have to...
Commissioner's Give January Update
Bob Pancratz, Mike Goffena, and Michael Turley met with me to discuss what is currently going on in the county, and what things will be coming in the future. The commissioners provide the oversight...
Musselshell County Prevention Update
In a recent meeting with Angelica Mozqueda, the prevention specialist for Musselshell and Golden County, we were updated on what the Prevention is for, and what it is doing. Prevention came about...
McCleary's Conoco and Propane
Twenty-five years ago, in 1997, the Conoco gas station on Main Street opened. The owners, Terry and Denise (McCleary)Watson have employed local folks, and provided a consistent product for the...
Flying S Title & Escrow, a New Name for an Old Business
If you aren't paying attention, you may not have noticed that First American Title has re-branded and changed its name to Flying S effective October 31 of this year. The title company at 226 Main...
Back Porch BBQ Grand Re-Opening Upgrades to Indoor Location
No one can resist the little BBQ take-out at the Big Sky Motel, whether it's for the waffles, or the barbeque dinners. After several months of success at the small take-out diner, they have stepped up...
Vets - Giving another Success
Vets-Giving another Success Warrior Wishes Montana is a non-profit, one-hundred percent volunteer run group, that spends around thirteen thousand dollars a year to make sure that Montana Veterans...
Decorating the Courthouse Trees
The Roundup Chamber of Commerce utilized the local Firefighter's training to help decorate the courthouse trees for the holiday season. Darren Gebhardt and Justin Russell, used a training opportunity...
Roundup Community Partners & Signal Peak "Make it Happen"
Roundup Community Partners (RCP), is always working to improve Roundup. Its mission is to help with the revitalization of Main Street. “To honor and harness the western, cowboy culture within our t...
Flag Raising Ceremony on Veterans Day
Every year our local Veterans do the Flag Raising Ceremony at the Grade School. It is always a somber moment when the guns are fired, and taps are played. It always brings tears to my eyes, and this...
Quilts Of Valor Honors Roundup Veterans
Quilts of Valor is a group that was started in 2003 to bring comfort and healing to Veterans through the gift of a homemade quilt. The founder, Catherine Roberts' began the group because of a dream. "...
School Faces Tough Choices
The Roundup Herald recently had an article about some new interest in one of the school's teachers. A request was made for me to follow up and see if there is more information. I went to the district...
Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies for Local Businesses
HB Feeds, Harley Blegen and son Harley brought the feed source to Roundup in a big way. There are a couple other places that offer bagged animal feed, but Harley has bulk for ranchers. He and his...
Interview with Representative Barry Usher
Representative Barry Usher Barry Usher is running as State Senator Elect for District 20. He won over Geraldine Custer in the primary. I was privileged to have the opportunity to interview him this...
Drug Enforcement Agent Speaks in Roundup
Drug Enforcement Agent (DEA) Stacy Zinn spoke to the public on Monday October 17th at the Senior Center. The talk was sponsored by Musselshell County Prevention. Stacy spoke informatively about the...
New Dinosaur Exhibit Construction Begins at Museum
Earth Science Foundation has been digging. And digging. They have had a successful year in Musselshell County finding prehistoric bones and leading digs for students, vets, and other interested folks...
Cloudz Vape Grand Opening
For a while we have seen that the old Harley Repair shop has been closed. The new owners spent five weeks remodeling their new store, Cloudz Vape. On September 30, 2022, the store opened the doors to...
Fadez and Braidz Barber Shop
John Jaurique and his wife Alyssa have opened a new barber shop at the Ideal Motel 926 Main Street. The modern shop offers styles that are "on trend" with fades, unique designs, and braiding. John...
Musselshell County Prevention
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 the new program called Musselshell County Prevention had their first public meeting led by Community Prevention Specialist, Angelica Mozqueda. The meeting was a huge...
Roundup Neighborhood Watch
One doesn't have to look far on Facebook to see complaints of theft or vandalism in Roundup. You can even drive around town and see buildings that have been "tagged". It is becoming more common in...
EnergiSystems
If you haven't heard of EnergiSystems, you are not alone. It is a local business that, though very successful, is almost unknown. EnergiSystems is a business that builds gas stations and services...