Articles from the August 21, 2019 edition
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Matson Ranches
The history of Matson family ranches in Musselshell County has two roots, one bound up with the Lackey’s, which will take the next place in our series. The senior Matson was an immigrant, German h...
Annual Cars & Pars Car show and golf tournament
Despite some rain and much cooler temperatures, nearly 30 cars were on hand for the annual Cars & Pars Car show and golf tournament held Saturday, August 17 at Roundup's Pine Ridge Golf Course....
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Mosquito Samples in Three Montana Counties
Take steps to avoid mosquito bites, state health officials say State and local public health officials are reporting the season’s first West Nile Virus (WNV) detections with three counties confirming positive mosquito samples. Cascade, Sheridan a...
Social Security (SSA) Impersonation Scam Impacting Montanans Across the State
Two weeks ago a man in Havre gave out his Social Security number to a scammer. This morning a woman in Great Falls became another victim. Calls are being received across the state of Montana by persons pretending to be Social Security Administration...
Hearing Screenings in Schools
The Central Montana Learing Resource Center Cooperative will be screening students in Melstone, Roundup, Lavina, Ryegate, Golden Valley Colony, Harlowton, Martinsdale Colony, Deerfield Colony, Duncan Ranch Colony, Judith Gap, Hobson, Stanford,...
Letter to Editor
Several articles in last week's paper got me to thinking. The article on E-15 reminded me that we've gone to Petro to E-10 to E-15 and obviously it is not going to stop with E-15. Next is E-85 and finally E-100 (straight alcohol). Also, the effort...
To Go or Not to Go
recently returned from a mission trip to Brazil with eleven members of my Presbyterian church in Wilmington, North Carolina. Partnering with a Presbyterian congregation in Manaus, our team, which included three physicians and two nurses, furnished me...
Musselshell County Commission Minutes
August 5, 2019 Commissioner Minutes The meeting was called to order at 8:55 by Commissioner Borner. Commissioner Carlson was present. Commissioner Berry will be in this afternoon. Commissioner Carlson made to motion to approve the agenda for the...
Roundup City Council Meeting Minutes
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUNDUP HELD ON August 6, 2019 AT 7:00 p.m. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. The meeting was called to order by President of the Council James Schladweiler. Clerk/Treasurer Lanter conducted...
AgendaMDA to Hold Waste Pesticide Disposal Events in September
Annual events have collected over 638,000 lbs. of waste pesticides Helena, Mont. - The Montana Department of Agriculture’s annual Pesticide Disposal Events will be held in several locations across Montana during September. The collection events w...
Conrad Stephan Maris
A native of Roundup, Montana, Conrad Stephan Maris passed away on August 10th, 2019 after a short battle with cancer at the age of 57. Conrad is survived by his wife Anh, his daughter Renae, and his three sons Kevin, Christopher and Nicholas. He is...
Musselshell County Commission Agenda
MUSSELSHELL COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S AGENDA AUGUST 19th, 2019 8:30 Call to order. Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Approval of minutes Commissioner Board information Ambulance Barn/ImpoundRefuse property Old business Extension Office and F...
Tomato Troubles
ou have waited all season for that first red ripe tomato only to discover less-than-perfect fruit. But don’t worry, you can still have a great harvest this year while improving things for next season.Blossom end rot is a common problem. It’s due to...
Nominations Open For Central Montana Medical Center Governing Board of Directors
Lewistown, Mont. (August 12, 2019) – The Central Montana Medical Center (CMMC) Governing Board of Directors has announced that it is accepting applications and/or nominations for a three-year Board of Director’s term from October 1, 2019 – Septe...
Strategies for Growing Edibles Later into the Season
Don’t let fall or potentially frosty temperatures stop you from enjoying garden-fresh produce. Extend the nutritional value and homegrown flavor into your fall and early winter meals with the help of short season crops and season extending s...
2019 Musselshell and Golden Valley 4-H and Youth Fair
Cami Ahlgren, Shamrocks, Photography Level 1 Junior, Blue Ribbon Cami Ahlgren, Shamrocks, Swine Showmanship, 4th Place Medallion, Blue Ribbon Cami Ahlgren, Shamrocks, Swine Market, Red Ribbon Cami...
The Dilemma of Rare Earth Minerals
The supporters of Green Technology never tire of claiming that sunlight and wind are free and endlessly available and are therefore the obvious choice for the future of energy. The sun and wind are free, they say, and for that reason we should...
2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Shows Fewer Students Engaged in Risky Behaviors Related to Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Use, Driving, and Sex; Increases in Vaping, Obesity, Depression, and Suicide
HELENA—The results of the 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey are now available from the Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI). 95% of Montana middle schools participated and 94% of high schools participated. The biennial survey assists educators a...
Hailstorm Pummels Big Lake Waterfowl
BILLINGS – A hailstorm that flattened crops, broke windows and wrecked roofs and vehicles throughout the region Sunday also killed and maimed more than 11,000 waterfowl and wetland birds at the Big La...
Jay Joseph Contway to Receive "Saddle of Honor" at Event Hosted by the C.M. Russell Museum and Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame
GREAT FALLS, Mont., August 15, 2019— On Friday, September 6, in Great Falls, the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame and the C.M. Russell Museum will celebrate the second “Saddle of Honor” to be awarded to a famous Montana cowboy. This year’s recipie...
Central MT Grasslands Tour
The Central Montana Grasslands Policy Tour and Workshop was sponsored by Northern Great Plains Joint Venture and Winnett ACES (Agricultural Community Enhancement & Sustainability). The tour started...
