Articles from the April 8, 2020 edition
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SIGNAL PEAK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Applications for grants from the Signal Peak Community Foundation are being accepted until April 15, 2020. Grants are awarded in May to non-profit organizations located in Musselshell County. The Board’s general guidelines for applications are: G...
Enjoying lots of extra time
In this crazy time, we hope that you and yours are happy and healthy. Mine are enjoying lots of extra time mucking out the shed. Here they are Jack Nowlin (age 9) and Anna Nowlin (Age 8) with "Lucky"... Full story
Livestock Webinar – Thursday, April 9th at 6 pm
There will be a live webinar offered by Jennifer Fosjord on Thursday, April 9th starting at 6 pm. This webinar will be covering some recommendations for spring grazing, evaluating your grazing systems, and other updates related to agriculture. There...
RMH Foundation Cancels Spring Fling Dinner
The RMH Foundation has decided to cancel their annual dinner that was scheduled to take place on April 25th. Out of respect for all the businesses and individuals during this time of uncertainty, we have decided to not ask our community and others...
USDA Service Centers Open for Business by Phone Appointment Only
U.S. Department of Agriculture Service Centers are encouraging visitors to take proactive protective measures to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. The Musselshell County USDA Service Center will continue to be open for business by phone...
73 MONTANA NG ACTIVATED FOR COVID-19 RESPONSE
Fort Harrison, Mont. – Seventy three Montana Army and Air National Guard men and women have been activated for State Active Duty by Montana Governor Steve Bullock in response to COVID-19. The Soldiers and Airmen will be used in 11 cities and 17 l...
MDA Accepting Applications for Montana Agriculture Student Loan Assistance Program
Helena, Mont. – The Montana Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the Montana Agriculture Student Loan Assistance Program. The program was established with the signing of HB 431 during the 2019 legislative session. A...
Can you identify this man?
The first reader to identify this man or woman correctly will receive $10 from the Roundup Record Tribune & Winnett Times. Call with your guess. 320-0322.... Full story
MUSSELSHELL VALLEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM AWARDED GRANT
The board of the Musselshell Valley Historical Museum strives to enhance the experience of visitors to the museum. The board recently voted to make a number of additions to and improvements at the museum. The most costly of those is the creation of...
Montana DEQ Joins EPA in Encouraging Americans to Only Flush Toilet Paper
HELENA-As Montanans increase their efforts to disinfect their homes, DEQ understands they will go through a lot of paper towels, disinfectant wipes, rags and other materials. Proper disposal of these...
Governor Bullock Announces Directive to Extend Motor Vehicle Deadlines, Provide Services Online and by Mail
MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock today issued a Directive allowing Montanans to renew their driver’s licenses online and by mail and extended the deadline to complete title and registration paperwork to provide essential services without fur...
Pastor's Corner
What Is Essential? A couple of terms that we have heard a lot lately are the terms “essential” and “non-essential.” It has started me thinking about what that means. Although we may have many same essentials, we would also have many differe...
Letters to the Editor
Chinese Virus may have been with us long before we all realized it.Think back to Fall of 2019.Major headlines "Why were so many young Americans dying from Vaping?" All vaping products used in this country are made in China,even the oils.So think...
Caregiving in the Era of COVID-19
By Tim Summers, AARP Montana State Director Even in ordinary times, the 114,000 unpaid family caregivers in Montana face a daunting set of daily tasks. Oftentimes with little or no training, they may be responsible for wound care, tube feedings,...
By The Constitution is Designed to Deal with the Coronavirus.
I taught the U.S. Constitution and Current Events simultaneous at the college level for forty years using the Constitution as written in solving controversies or problems—so well designed was it. Students quickly discovered that there were no i...
After the Pandemic: Back to School, or Forward to a Better Future?
Anyone who tries to tell you that the COVID-19 pandemic, and its associated social, political, and economic panics, are good things is an idiot, or trying to sell you some kind of snake oil, or both. Society-wide disasters are always net negatives,...
U.S. Attorney Urges Public to Report Potential Hoarding of Supplies Needed to Fight COVID-19
BILLINGS—U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme today urged the public to report potential stockpiling or price gouging of medical supplies needed to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. The Department of Justice is getting reports of persons using the c...
Ruby L. DePriest
September 24, 1928 - March 26th, 2020Ruby Luella DePriest, 91, passed peacefully in her sleep March 26th in a Minot nursing home. She was born to Willian and Elma (Thompson) Baker in Appam, North...
Small Businesses Needing Help Can Contact Snowy Mountain Development Corporation for Assistance
Snowy Mountain Development Corporation is the nonprofit economic development organization sanctioned by the State of Montana as the Certified Regional Development Corporation (CRDC) in Central Montana responsible for providing business technical...
Mini-Grants Available through Growth Through Agriculture Program Grants up to $5,000 available
Helena, Mont. – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) announced mini-grant funding is now available through its Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) Program. All projects will need to demonstrate how they expand Montana agriculture, but given t...
Garden Your Way to Better Health
Break out the tools and garden your way to a healthier mind, body and spirit. Gardeners know and research proves that getting outdoors, digging in the soil and gardening help strengthen muscles, increase flexibility, reduce stress and elevate our...
Public Targeted in COVID-19 Stimulus Scams
The Montana Department of Revenue is warning all Montanans to watch out for scams related to the recently announced federal stimulus package. With recent news of direct payments to Americans based on their 2018 or 2019 tax information, scammers are...
Forest Service Distributes Secure Rural Schools Payments
WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 31, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service has distributed more than $215 million to 41 states and Puerto Rico for distribution to 742 eligible counties that will be used to support public schools, roads...
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks to Stream Free online Performances
MSU News Service Montana Shakespeare in the Parks will begin streaming some of its best performances free online in showings scheduled throughout April and May. Beginning Friday, April 3, MSIP Live will show recordings of its recent plays every two...
Musselshell County Commission Minutes
Commissioners March 23, 2020 Minutes The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Borner. Commissioner Carlson was present. Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Carlson made the motion to approve the agenda. Commissioner Borner seconded the motion....
