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Governor Greg Gianforte announced Friday the disbursement of nearly $6.3 million in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to 18 towns and cities across the state. The City of Three Forks is set to receive $262,463.90. "The ARPA funds we're distributing today provide 18 additional towns and cities with the authority to address their individual needs, whether to support those impacted by the pandemic or to invest in their infrastructure needs," Gov. Greg Gianforte said. Eighteen cities and towns will receive the following... Full story
Officials reported Sunday, June 13 the 330-acre Willow Creek Fire near Three Forks was at 100 percent containment. The was first reported at 3:37 p.m. June 9 on private land six miles southwest of Three Forks on the west side of U.S. Highway 287 and the north side of MT Hwy 2 in Jefferson County. Local, state, and federal firefighters were quickly on scene including departments from Gallatin, Broadwater, and Jefferson County. Officials reported the areas of the fire were very steep and... Full story
There was more positive news recently for the Headwaters Trail System. At last week's Three Forks City Council Meeting, Councilmember Gene Townsend reported he was informed trail system was the recipient of a Gallatin County Open Lands Grant for $75,000. Townsend also received notice from the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks that the trail system would receive a $15,000 grant for maintenance. He added the Open Lands Grant should help them finish the last .8 mile of paving to complete the 12-mile network of trails. In March, The Rails to Trails...
This week's annual Big Sky Vintage Trailer Rally in Three Forks will welcome visitors not only from Montana but from across the western United States. Scheduled to take place June 17 to 20 at Camp Three Forks, this year's event will also include an open house this Saturday to allow residents the opportunity to see a variety of vintage trailers and visit with guests. The event is organized by Matt and Kelly Boldly, who have had a passion for vintage trailers for the past 15 years and traveled to... Full story
By now everyone with a television or internet connection has heard of the “Opioid Crisis in America”. Deaths from accidental overdoses of opioids each year have now surpassed deaths from automobile accidents. Depending on whose numbers you read, these deaths range from 50,000 to 70,000 each year, versus 38,800 from vehicle accidents in 2019. Just how did we get here? I have been practicing long enough to have witnessed the progression of this problem. In medical school in the 1970s, we were taught to be cautious and limit the prescribing of...
Whenever there is a big sporting event or milestone at my house, it always involves food, and a menu is often planned weeks in advance. The whole house is involved with the decision-making, and whenever the topic of a big meal is planned, the kids will often say they want homemade macaroni and cheese. It's not the simplest meal I make, but it is always met with smiles. It's hard sometimes to get teenagers happy about stuff in the house, but as soon as I start making, you can see a change in the energy in the house. I grew up eating boxed mac an... Full story
Organizers of the 2021 Three Forks All School Reunion are asking for help spreading the word about the event scheduled for Friday, July 16, and Saturday, July 17. The event that will take place at the John Quincy Adams Milwaukee Park is open to all alumni, former teachers, and former students. Registration will take place 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, July 16 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 17 near the Depot. Those interested in being placed on the contact list should email [email protected] or respond on the event Facebook page. Name tags... Full story
Mild weather during the first quarter of 2021 contributed to a record number of visitors for Montana State Parks. MSP recorded 393,175 park visitors in the first quarter, a 20.2% increase over 2020 and a 78% increase over the same period in 2019. Of the 40 state parks that were seasonally open during this period, 80% experienced an increase in estimated visitation compared with last year. Day use and camping occupancy are projected to rise across the state during the spring and summer months. The highest visitation in the Southwest Montana...
The City of Three Forks Wading Pool at Stevenson Park is officially open for the summer season. The hours for the pool are 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and will close on all legal holidays. The City reserves the right to close the pool due to lack of staffing or inclement weather. RULES: 1. This is not a baby-sitting club. Please do not leave your children unattended if they cannot play/swim on their own. We attempt to have two (2) attendants on shift at all times, but they are not lifeguards. 2. Be respectful! No running or horseplay, no foul language....
What is the difference between reptiles and amphibians? How many turtle species are native to Montana? Which snake has a pointy snout perfect for digging up toads? In a talk June 25 at Lewis and Clark Caverns, you will dip your toes into the exciting world of herpetology and learn about the reptile and amphibian species that call Montana home! This is the fifth presentation in Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park’s annual Friday Summer Speakers Series, which introduces a new speaker each Friday at 8 p.m. throughout the summer. About the speaker: C...
In a wildfire briefing at the state Capitol attended by more than a dozen land use and wildfire response agency leaders, Gov. Greg Gianforte said he wants to double the number of treated acres on Montana's forests and pressured the National Park Service to extinguish all wildfire starts on park service lands. Gianforte said the state is undergoing a forest health crisis due to insect outbreaks, disease and heavy fuel loading that leads to an elevated wildfire risk. Increasing treatment - forest management strategies including some mix of...
HELENA - The Montana Office of Public Instruction submitted a plan to the U.S. Department of Education Tuesday outlining how it intends to spend $382 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds. The plan reflects more than a month of legislative debate this spring over the allocation of money from the American Rescue Plan Act. Lawmakers ultimately approved an ARPA spending plan, House Bill 632, in April, that identified learning loss and enrollment-induced budget gaps as key funding priorities....
